Survey worker demographics and statistics in the US
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Survey worker gender statistics
54.1% of survey workers are women and 45.9% of survey workers are men.
- Female, 54.1%
- Male, 45.9%
Survey worker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 54.1% |
| Male | 45.9% |
Survey worker gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$43,166
Female income
$42,434
Survey worker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in survey worker positions over time. Currently, 54.1% of survey workers are female.
Survey worker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 44.20% | 55.80% |
| 2011 | 35.50% | 64.50% |
| 2012 | 36.61% | 63.39% |
| 2013 | 36.82% | 63.18% |
| 2014 | 39.41% | 60.59% |
| 2015 | 32.63% | 67.37% |
| 2016 | 34.40% | 65.60% |
| 2017 | 40.55% | 59.45% |
| 2018 | 40.56% | 59.44% |
| 2019 | 45.30% | 54.70% |
| 2020 | 41.81% | 58.19% |
| 2021 | 45.92% | 54.08% |
Survey worker related jobs gender ratio
We compared survey workers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, technical service advisor and courtesy associate have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Loan Secretary | 4% | 96% |
| Dental Receptionist | 5% | 95% |
| Receptionist Secretary | 6% | 94% |
| Survey Worker | 46% | 54% |
| Lead Ramp Agent | 86% | 14% |
| Courtesy Associate | 88% | 12% |
| Technical Service Advisor | 89% | 11% |
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Survey worker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among survey workers is White, which makes up 53.6% of all survey workers. Comparatively, 22.4% of survey workers are Hispanic or Latino and 13.1% of survey workers are Black or African American.
- White, 53.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 22.4%
- Black or African American, 13.1%
- Unknown, 5.4%
- Asian, 4.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Survey worker race
| Survey worker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 53.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22.4% |
| Black or African American | 13.1% |
| Unknown | 5.4% |
| Asian | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Survey worker race and ethnicity over time
See how survey worker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Survey worker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.70% | 11.62% | 3.53% | 17.02% |
| 2011 | 62.53% | 12.95% | 4.32% | 17.02% |
| 2012 | 62.22% | 11.16% | 4.03% | 19.40% |
| 2013 | 61.19% | 12.23% | 4.64% | 17.85% |
| 2014 | 60.73% | 12.59% | 4.68% | 17.75% |
| 2015 | 59.68% | 13.27% | 4.73% | 18.79% |
| 2016 | 59.15% | 12.66% | 3.85% | 20.31% |
| 2017 | 58.57% | 13.99% | 5.16% | 19.64% |
| 2018 | 58.46% | 11.13% | 4.72% | 21.16% |
| 2019 | 54.90% | 14.91% | 4.29% | 22.92% |
| 2020 | 56.71% | 12.80% | 4.00% | 20.80% |
| 2021 | 53.60% | 13.06% | 4.51% | 22.39% |
Survey worker wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino survey workers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american survey workers have the lowest average salary at $42,640.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $43,255 |
| White | $42,923 |
| Black or African American | $42,640 |
| Asian | $42,811 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $44,220 |
Average survey worker age
See how the average age of survey workers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Survey worker age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 32 | 43 |
| Unknown | 39 | 36 |
| Asian | 35.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 32.5 | 36 |
| White | 37 | 45 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 47.5 |
Survey worker age breakdown
The average age of survey workers is 40+ years years old, representing 50% of the survey worker population.
Survey worker age breakdown
| Survey Worker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 50% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 24% |
Survey worker educational attainment
The most common degree for survey workers is bachelor's degree, with 68% of survey workers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 10% and master's degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 68%
- Master's, 10%
- High School Diploma, 9%
- Associate, 6%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Survey workers by degree level
| Survey worker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 68% |
| Master's | 10% |
| High School Diploma | 9% |
| Associate | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Survey worker wage gap by degree level
According to the data, survey workers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $50,276 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, survey workers earn a median annual income of $44,844 compared to $40,860 for survey workers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $50,276 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $40,691 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $44,844 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $40,860 |
Survey worker employment statistics
Most survey workers work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where survey workers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where survey workers work.
Survey worker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 14% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 6% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 23% |
Survey worker jobs by company type
Employees with the survey worker job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most survey workers prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Survey worker jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 39% |
| Public | 10% |
| Private | 39% |
| Government | 13% |
Survey worker jobs by industry
The most common industries for survey workers are education, government and non profits.
Survey worker industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 33% |
| Government | 11% |
| Non Profits | 8% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 8% |
| Start-up | 6% |
| Construction | 6% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
Survey worker turnover and employment statistics
Survey worker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for survey workers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Survey worker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Survey worker unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 26.26% |
| 2011 | 32.76% |
| 2012 | 19.60% |
| 2013 | 14.65% |
| 2014 | 10.83% |
| 2015 | 7.01% |
| 2016 | 6.14% |
| 2017 | 5.51% |
| 2018 | 4.65% |
| 2019 | 5.43% |
| 2020 | 10.31% |
| 2021 | 18.11% |
Average survey worker tenure
The average survey worker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 120 survey workers resumes in Zippia's database.
Survey worker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 44% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 8% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 2% |
Survey worker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of survey workers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Medicaid Specialist | 6.73% | 73,368 |
| Office Services Representative | 7.19% | 237,996 |
| Records Clerk | 8.60% | 101,023 |
| Survey Worker | 8.94% | - |
| Commercial Credit Reviewer | 8.99% | 32,691 |
| Access Services Assistant | 11.16% | 66,282 |
| Civil Service Clerk | 15.31% | 75,409 |
Similar survey worker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Medicaid Specialist | 6.73% | 73,368 |
| Office Services Representative | 7.19% | 237,996 |
| Records Clerk | 8.60% | 101,023 |
| Commercial Credit Reviewer | 8.99% | 32,691 |
| Access Services Assistant | 11.16% | 66,282 |
| Civil Service Clerk | 15.31% | 75,409 |
Foreign languages spoken by survey workers
The most common foreign language among survey workers is Spanish at 71.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 14.3% and Serbian is the third-most popular at 14.3%.
- Spanish, 71.4%
- Chinese, 14.3%
- Serbian, 14.3%
Survey worker languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 71.4% |
| Chinese | 14.3% |
| Serbian | 14.3% |