Support demographics and statistics in the US
Support demographics research summary. Zippia estimates support demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our support estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about supports after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 116,990 supports currently employed in the United States.
- 48.6% of all supports are women, while 51.4% are men.
- The average support age is 42 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of supports is White (56.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (16.2%), Black or African American (11.0%) and Asian (10.6%).
- Supports are most in-demand in New York, NY.
- Urban Honolulu, HI pays an annual average wage of $47,528, the highest in the US.
- In 2022, women supports earned 97% of what men earned.
- New Jersey is the best state for supports to live.
- Supports are 64% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to public companies.
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Support demographics by:
Support gender statistics
48.6% of supports are women and 51.4% of supports are men.
- Male, 51.4%
- Female, 48.6%
Support gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 51.4% |
| Female | 48.6% |
Support gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$37,666
Female income
$36,489
Support gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in support positions over time. Currently, 48.6% of supports are female.
Support gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 44.86% | 55.14% |
| 2011 | 46.06% | 53.94% |
| 2012 | 47.86% | 52.14% |
| 2013 | 48.52% | 51.48% |
| 2014 | 49.01% | 50.99% |
| 2015 | 51.33% | 48.67% |
| 2016 | 51.50% | 48.50% |
| 2017 | 51.38% | 48.62% |
| 2018 | 52.35% | 47.65% |
| 2019 | 50.62% | 49.38% |
| 2020 | 51.28% | 48.72% |
| 2021 | 51.35% | 48.65% |
Support related jobs gender ratio
We compared supports with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, dell certified systems expert and software applications architect have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Informatics Nurse Specialist | 13% | 87% |
| Clinical Support Specialist | 22% | 78% |
| Clinic Administrator | 23% | 77% |
| Support | 51% | 49% |
| Senior Data Center Engineer | 98% | 2% |
| Software Applications Architect | 98% | 2% |
| Dell Certified Systems Expert | 99% | 1% |
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Support demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among supports is White, which makes up 56.5% of all supports. Comparatively, 16.2% of supports are Hispanic or Latino and 11.0% of supports are Black or African American.
- White, 56.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.2%
- Black or African American, 11.0%
- Asian, 10.6%
- Unknown, 5.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Support race
| Support race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.2% |
| Black or African American | 11.0% |
| Asian | 10.6% |
| Unknown | 5.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Support race and ethnicity over time
See how support racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Support race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.05% | 11.45% | 7.19% | 13.20% |
| 2011 | 65.75% | 11.54% | 7.33% | 12.70% |
| 2012 | 64.49% | 11.78% | 7.58% | 13.34% |
| 2013 | 63.42% | 11.01% | 8.39% | 13.72% |
| 2014 | 63.13% | 11.23% | 8.04% | 14.43% |
| 2015 | 63.04% | 10.69% | 9.22% | 14.31% |
| 2016 | 62.83% | 10.65% | 9.19% | 14.21% |
| 2017 | 62.05% | 10.32% | 9.65% | 14.61% |
| 2018 | 62.16% | 10.28% | 9.73% | 14.34% |
| 2019 | 60.35% | 10.20% | 10.44% | 15.47% |
| 2020 | 58.31% | 10.77% | 10.22% | 15.64% |
| 2021 | 56.45% | 11.01% | 10.59% | 16.17% |
Support wage gap by race
According to our data, asian supports have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american supports have the lowest average salary at $35,736.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $36,419 |
| White | $37,246 |
| Black or African American | $35,736 |
| Asian | $42,757 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $36,576 |
Average support age
See how the average age of supports varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Support age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 44 | 43 |
| Unknown | 40 | 45 |
| Asian | 41 | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 | 39.5 |
| White | 41 | 46 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 41 |
Support age breakdown
The average age of supports is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the support population.
Support age breakdown
| Support Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 15% |
Support educational attainment
The most common degree for supports is bachelor's degree, with 44% of supports earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 21% and associate degree degree at 19%.
- Bachelor's, 44%
- Associate, 21%
- High School Diploma, 19%
- Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Supports by degree level
| Support degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 44% |
| Associate | 21% |
| High School Diploma | 19% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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Support wage gap by degree level
According to the data, supports with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $45,857 annually. With a Doctorate degree, supports earn a median annual income of $43,210 compared to $38,326 for supports with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $45,857 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $33,280 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $38,326 |
| Doctorate Degree | $43,210 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $34,214 |
Support employment statistics
Most supports work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where supports work
Below, you can see the size of companies where supports work.
Support jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 17% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 26% |
Support jobs by company type
Employees with the support job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most supports prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Support jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 8% |
| Public | 25% |
| Private | 64% |
| Government | 2% |
Support jobs by industry
The most common industries for supports are professional, retail and technology.
Support industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 14% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Retail | 10% |
| Technology | 9% |
| Manufacturing | 8% |
| Health Care | 8% |
| Education | 7% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Media | 4% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Support turnover and employment statistics
Support unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for supports between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Support unemployment rate by year
| Year | Support unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.58% |
| 2011 | 6.70% |
| 2012 | 5.32% |
| 2013 | 5.21% |
| 2014 | 4.89% |
| 2015 | 4.00% |
| 2016 | 3.51% |
| 2017 | 3.56% |
| 2018 | 3.06% |
| 2019 | 3.58% |
| 2020 | 4.61% |
| 2021 | 4.34% |
Average support tenure
The average support stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 13,935 supports resumes in Zippia's database.
Support tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 38% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Support LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of supports 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Telecom Analyst | 7.31% | 1,035 |
| Senior Business Analyst/Scrum Master | 8.42% | 84,408 |
| Tableau Developer | 8.46% | 84,521 |
| Senior Information Security Analyst | 8.59% | 113,001 |
| Senior Network Administrator | 9.03% | 110,027 |
| Electronic Commerce Specialist | 10.54% | 24,403 |
| Support | 10.88% | - |
Similar support jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Telecom Analyst | 7.31% | 1,035 |
| Senior Business Analyst/Scrum Master | 8.42% | 84,408 |
| Tableau Developer | 8.46% | 84,521 |
| Senior Information Security Analyst | 8.59% | 113,001 |
| Senior Network Administrator | 9.03% | 110,027 |
| Electronic Commerce Specialist | 10.54% | 24,403 |
Foreign languages spoken by supports
The most common foreign language among supports is Spanish at 59.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 7.0% and German is the third-most popular at 4.5%.
- Spanish, 59.6%
- French, 7.0%
- German, 4.5%
- Japanese, 3.9%
- Portuguese, 3.4%
- Other, 21.6%
Support languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 59.6% |
| French | 7.0% |
| German | 4.5% |
| Japanese | 3.9% |
| Portuguese | 3.4% |
| Other | 21.6% |
