Summer assistant demographics and statistics in the US
Summer assistant demographics research summary. Zippia estimates summer assistant demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our summer assistant estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about summer assistants after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 4,882 summer assistants currently employed in the United States.
- 56.2% of all summer assistants are women, while 43.8% are men.
- The average summer assistant age is 42 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of summer assistants is White (60.9%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (15.4%), Black or African American (12.2%) and Unknown (5.7%).
- Summer assistants are most in-demand in Athens, GA.
- The energy industry is the highest-paying for summer assistants.
- Daly City, CA pays an annual average wage of $46,974, the highest in the US.
- In 2022, women summer assistants earned 98% of what men earned.
- 8% of all summer assistants are LGBT.
- Alaska is the best state for summer assistants to live.
- Summer assistants are 46% more likely to work at education companies in comparison to private companies.
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Summer assistant demographics by:
Summer assistant gender statistics
56.2% of summer assistants are women and 43.8% of summer assistants are men.
- Female, 56.2%
- Male, 43.8%
Summer assistant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 56.2% |
| Male | 43.8% |
Summer assistant gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$33,799
Female income
$33,153
Summer assistant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in summer assistant positions over time. Currently, 56.2% of summer assistants are female.
Summer assistant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 47.65% | 52.35% |
| 2011 | 47.63% | 52.37% |
| 2012 | 50.18% | 49.82% |
| 2013 | 51.27% | 48.73% |
| 2014 | 49.70% | 50.30% |
| 2015 | 52.27% | 47.73% |
| 2016 | 51.18% | 48.82% |
| 2017 | 52.54% | 47.46% |
| 2018 | 47.37% | 52.63% |
| 2019 | 44.10% | 55.90% |
| 2020 | 37.68% | 62.32% |
| 2021 | 43.83% | 56.17% |
Summer assistant related jobs gender ratio
We compared summer assistants with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, camp boss and valet have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Infant Childcare Provider | 3% | 97% |
| Daycare Owner | 4% | 96% |
| Professional Nanny | 5% | 95% |
| Summer Assistant | 44% | 56% |
| Intramural Director | 82% | 18% |
| Valet | 85% | 15% |
| Camp Boss | 88% | 12% |
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Summer assistant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among summer assistants is White, which makes up 60.9% of all summer assistants. Comparatively, 15.4% of summer assistants are Hispanic or Latino and 12.2% of summer assistants are Black or African American.
- White, 60.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.4%
- Black or African American, 12.2%
- Unknown, 5.7%
- Asian, 5.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Summer assistant race
| Summer assistant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.4% |
| Black or African American | 12.2% |
| Unknown | 5.7% |
| Asian | 5.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Summer assistant race and ethnicity over time
See how summer assistant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Summer assistant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.56% | 11.09% | 3.57% | 12.82% |
| 2011 | 70.39% | 11.38% | 3.39% | 12.22% |
| 2012 | 67.92% | 11.95% | 3.41% | 13.32% |
| 2013 | 66.97% | 11.67% | 3.91% | 14.13% |
| 2014 | 67.44% | 11.60% | 3.79% | 13.64% |
| 2015 | 66.21% | 11.35% | 4.64% | 14.14% |
| 2016 | 66.44% | 10.90% | 4.21% | 14.86% |
| 2017 | 66.87% | 10.48% | 4.77% | 14.14% |
| 2018 | 63.83% | 12.88% | 4.34% | 14.78% |
| 2019 | 63.85% | 12.93% | 4.56% | 14.65% |
| 2020 | 58.41% | 13.57% | 6.00% | 15.21% |
| 2021 | 60.89% | 12.22% | 5.11% | 15.43% |
Summer assistant wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino summer assistants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american summer assistants have the lowest average salary at $33,007.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $33,484 |
| White | $33,933 |
| Black or African American | $33,007 |
| Asian | $34,073 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $34,515 |
Average summer assistant age
See how the average age of summer assistants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Summer assistant age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 44 | 42 |
| White | 34 | 45 |
| Black or African American | 46 | 49 |
| Asian | 46 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 | 32 |
Summer assistant age breakdown
The average age of summer assistants is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the summer assistant population.
Summer assistant age breakdown
| Summer Assistant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 20% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Summer assistant educational attainment
The most common degree for summer assistants is bachelor's degree, with 70% of summer assistants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 12% and high school diploma degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 70%
- High School Diploma, 12%
- Associate, 9%
- Master's, 6%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Summer assistants by degree level
| Summer assistant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 70% |
| High School Diploma | 12% |
| Associate | 9% |
| Master's | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Summer assistant wage gap by degree level
According to the data, summer assistants with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $36,328 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, summer assistants earn a median annual income of $35,349 compared to $34,117 for summer assistants with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $36,328 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $32,057 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $35,349 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $34,117 |
Summer assistant employment statistics
Most summer assistants work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where summer assistants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where summer assistants work.
Summer assistant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
Summer assistant jobs by company type
Employees with the summer assistant job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most summer assistants prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Summer assistant jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 46% |
| Public | 13% |
| Private | 33% |
| Government | 9% |
Summer assistant jobs by industry
The most common industries for summer assistants are education, professional and non profits.
Summer assistant industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 36% |
| Government | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 8% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Non Profits | 8% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
Summer assistant turnover and employment statistics
Summer assistant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for summer assistants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Summer assistant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Summer assistant unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 9.55% |
| 2011 | 9.85% |
| 2012 | 9.88% |
| 2013 | 8.42% |
| 2014 | 7.58% |
| 2015 | 6.77% |
| 2016 | 5.26% |
| 2017 | 5.55% |
| 2018 | 10.25% |
| 2019 | 9.81% |
| 2020 | 13.45% |
| 2021 | 12.07% |
Average summer assistant tenure
The average summer assistant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 2,564 summer assistants resumes in Zippia's database.
Summer assistant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 70% |
| 1-2 years | 17% |
| 3-4 years | 7% |
| 5-7 years | 4% |
| 8-10 years | 1% |
| 11+ years | 1% |
Summer assistant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of summer assistants that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
| Job title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| In-Home Nanny | 4.43% | 109,035 |
| Piercing Artist | 5.80% | 3,835 |
| Homemaker | 6.73% | 58,809 |
| Summer Assistant | 8.12% | - |
| Residential Life Director | 12.72% | 23,230 |
| Life Skills Trainer | 13.13% | 39,666 |
Similar summer assistant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| In-Home Nanny | 4.43% | 109,035 |
| Piercing Artist | 5.80% | 3,835 |
| Homemaker | 6.73% | 58,809 |
| Residential Life Director | 12.72% | 23,230 |
| Life Skills Trainer | 13.13% | 39,666 |
Foreign languages spoken by summer assistants
The most common foreign language among summer assistants is Spanish at 47.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 13.9% and German is the third-most popular at 6.5%.
- Spanish, 47.2%
- French, 13.9%
- German, 6.5%
- Chinese, 4.2%
- Mandarin, 4.2%
- Other, 24.0%
Summer assistant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 47.2% |
| French | 13.9% |
| German | 6.5% |
| Chinese | 4.2% |
| Mandarin | 4.2% |
| Other | 24.0% |
