Typing secretary demographics and statistics in the US
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Typing secretary gender statistics
91.2% of typing secretaries are women and 8.8% of typing secretaries are men.
- Female, 91.2%
- Male, 8.8%
Typing secretary gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 91.2% |
| Male | 8.8% |
Typing secretary gender pay gap
Women earn 89¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$51,622
Female income
$46,166
Typing secretary gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in typing secretary positions over time. Currently, 91.2% of typing secretaries are female.
Typing secretary gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.28% | 94.72% |
| 2011 | 5.07% | 94.93% |
| 2012 | 5.58% | 94.42% |
| 2013 | 5.47% | 94.53% |
| 2014 | 5.72% | 94.28% |
| 2015 | 6.29% | 93.71% |
| 2016 | 6.23% | 93.77% |
| 2017 | 6.83% | 93.17% |
| 2018 | 7.30% | 92.70% |
| 2019 | 7.65% | 92.35% |
| 2020 | 8.08% | 91.92% |
| 2021 | 8.77% | 91.23% |
Typing secretary related jobs gender ratio
We compared typing secretaries with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, administrative assistant engineering and assistant operator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Escrow Secretary | 3% | 97% |
| Placement Secretary | 3% | 97% |
| Administrative Assistant/Secretary/Receptionist | 4% | 96% |
| Typing Secretary | 9% | 91% |
| Information Technology Assistant | 67% | 33% |
| Assistant Operator | 77% | 23% |
| Administrative Assistant Engineering | 78% | 22% |
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Typing secretary demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among typing secretaries is White, which makes up 65.9% of all typing secretaries. Comparatively, 16.3% of typing secretaries are Hispanic or Latino and 9.4% of typing secretaries are Black or African American.
- White, 65.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.3%
- Black or African American, 9.4%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- Asian, 3.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Typing secretary race
| Typing secretary race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.3% |
| Black or African American | 9.4% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| Asian | 3.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Typing secretary race and ethnicity over time
See how typing secretary racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Typing secretary race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.66% | 9.86% | 3.15% | 13.22% |
| 2011 | 71.47% | 10.13% | 3.04% | 13.20% |
| 2012 | 71.16% | 10.13% | 3.12% | 13.29% |
| 2013 | 71.22% | 9.75% | 3.32% | 13.47% |
| 2014 | 70.88% | 9.87% | 3.29% | 13.77% |
| 2015 | 70.35% | 9.87% | 3.30% | 14.25% |
| 2016 | 69.64% | 9.74% | 3.64% | 14.58% |
| 2017 | 69.72% | 9.48% | 3.41% | 14.99% |
| 2018 | 69.76% | 9.21% | 3.45% | 15.29% |
| 2019 | 70.23% | 8.92% | 3.50% | 15.08% |
| 2020 | 68.40% | 8.67% | 3.59% | 14.88% |
| 2021 | 65.94% | 9.35% | 3.84% | 16.26% |
Typing secretary wage gap by race
According to our data, asian typing secretaries have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White typing secretaries have the lowest average salary at $50,253.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $50,327 |
| White | $50,253 |
| Black or African American | $51,171 |
| Asian | $54,954 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $51,546 |
Average typing secretary age
See how the average age of typing secretaries varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Typing secretary age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 47 | 52 |
| Unknown | 36 | 49 |
| Asian | 43 | 47 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 | 45 |
| White | 45 | 54 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 51 |
Typing secretary age breakdown
The average age of typing secretaries is 40+ years years old, representing 78% of the typing secretary population.
Typing secretary age breakdown
| Typing Secretary Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 78% |
| 30-40 years | 16% |
| 20-30 years | 6% |
Typing secretary educational attainment
The most common degree for typing secretaries is associate degree, with 32% of typing secretaries earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 25% and high school diploma degree at 18%.
- Associate, 32%
- High School Diploma, 25%
- Bachelor's, 18%
- Diploma, 16%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Typing secretaries by degree level
| Typing secretary degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 32% |
| High School Diploma | 25% |
| Bachelor's | 18% |
| Diploma | 16% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Typing secretary wage gap by degree level
According to the data, typing secretaries with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $58,084 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, typing secretaries earn a median annual income of $54,203 compared to $50,045 for typing secretaries with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $58,084 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $48,921 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $54,203 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $50,045 |
Typing secretary employment statistics
Most typing secretaries work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where typing secretaries work
Below, you can see the size of companies where typing secretaries work.
Typing secretary jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 16% |
| > 10,000 employees | 16% |
Typing secretary jobs by company type
Employees with the typing secretary job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most typing secretaries prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Typing secretary jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 35% |
| Public | 3% |
| Private | 48% |
| Government | 15% |
Typing secretary jobs by industry
The most common industries for typing secretaries are education, non profits and government.
Typing secretary industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 29% |
| Non Profits | 14% |
| Government | 10% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Health Care | 6% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
Typing secretary turnover and employment statistics
Typing secretary unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for typing secretaries between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Typing secretary unemployment rate by year
| Year | Typing secretary unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.58% |
| 2011 | 7.01% |
| 2012 | 5.80% |
| 2013 | 5.28% |
| 2014 | 4.11% |
| 2015 | 3.32% |
| 2016 | 2.98% |
| 2017 | 2.93% |
| 2018 | 2.79% |
| 2019 | 2.48% |
| 2020 | 3.48% |
| 2021 | 4.29% |
Average typing secretary tenure
The average typing secretary stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 133 typing secretaries resumes in Zippia's database.
Typing secretary tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 25% |
| 1-2 years | 43% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 8% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Typing secretary LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of typing secretaries 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Typing Secretary | 5.70% | - |
| Scheduling Specialist | 9.17% | 73,381 |
| Executive Assistant | 10.06% | 93,116 |
| Legal Secretary | 14.76% | 13,182 |
Similar typing secretary jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Scheduling Specialist | 9.17% | 73,381 |
| Executive Assistant | 10.06% | 93,116 |
| Legal Secretary | 14.76% | 13,182 |