Virtual assistant demographics and statistics in the US
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Virtual assistant gender statistics
87.6% of virtual assistants are women and 12.4% of virtual assistants are men.
- Female, 87.6%
- Male, 12.4%
Virtual assistant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 87.6% |
| Male | 12.4% |
Virtual assistant gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$43,810
Female income
$40,830
Virtual assistant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in virtual assistant positions over time. Currently, 87.6% of virtual assistants are female.
Virtual assistant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.62% | 92.38% |
| 2011 | 7.31% | 92.69% |
| 2012 | 8.03% | 91.97% |
| 2013 | 7.88% | 92.12% |
| 2014 | 8.24% | 91.76% |
| 2015 | 9.04% | 90.96% |
| 2016 | 8.94% | 91.06% |
| 2017 | 9.78% | 90.22% |
| 2018 | 10.43% | 89.57% |
| 2019 | 10.91% | 89.09% |
| 2020 | 11.50% | 88.50% |
| 2021 | 12.45% | 87.55% |
Virtual assistant related jobs gender ratio
We compared virtual assistants 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% |
| Virtual Assistant | 12% | 88% |
| Information Technology Assistant | 67% | 33% |
| Assistant Operator | 77% | 23% |
| Administrative Assistant Engineering | 78% | 22% |
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Virtual assistant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among virtual assistants is White, which makes up 66.5% of all virtual assistants. Comparatively, 16.0% of virtual assistants are Hispanic or Latino and 9.1% of virtual assistants are Black or African American.
- White, 66.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.0%
- Black or African American, 9.1%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- Asian, 3.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Virtual assistant race
| Virtual assistant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.0% |
| Black or African American | 9.1% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| Asian | 3.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Virtual assistant race and ethnicity over time
See how virtual assistant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Virtual assistant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.25% | 9.62% | 3.12% | 12.93% |
| 2011 | 72.05% | 9.89% | 3.00% | 12.91% |
| 2012 | 71.75% | 9.89% | 3.08% | 12.99% |
| 2013 | 71.80% | 9.51% | 3.28% | 13.17% |
| 2014 | 71.47% | 9.63% | 3.25% | 13.48% |
| 2015 | 70.93% | 9.63% | 3.26% | 13.95% |
| 2016 | 70.23% | 9.50% | 3.61% | 14.29% |
| 2017 | 70.30% | 9.24% | 3.37% | 14.69% |
| 2018 | 70.34% | 8.97% | 3.42% | 14.99% |
| 2019 | 70.81% | 8.69% | 3.46% | 14.78% |
| 2020 | 68.98% | 8.43% | 3.55% | 14.58% |
| 2021 | 66.52% | 9.11% | 3.80% | 15.96% |
Virtual assistant wage gap by race
According to our data, asian virtual assistants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White virtual assistants have the lowest average salary at $43,074.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $43,114 |
| White | $43,074 |
| Black or African American | $43,568 |
| Asian | $45,573 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $43,770 |
Average virtual assistant age
See how the average age of virtual assistants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Virtual assistant 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 |
Virtual assistant age breakdown
The average age of virtual assistants is 40+ years years old, representing 78% of the virtual assistant population.
Virtual assistant age breakdown
| Virtual Assistant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 78% |
| 30-40 years | 16% |
| 20-30 years | 6% |
Virtual assistant educational attainment
The most common degree for virtual assistants is bachelor's degree, with 54% of virtual assistants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 22% and associate degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 54%
- Associate, 22%
- High School Diploma, 9%
- Master's, 7%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Virtual assistants by degree level
| Virtual assistant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 54% |
| Associate | 22% |
| High School Diploma | 9% |
| Master's | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Virtual assistant wage gap by degree level
According to the data, virtual assistants with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $47,193 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, virtual assistants earn a median annual income of $45,179 compared to $42,961 for virtual assistants with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $47,193 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $42,350 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $45,179 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $42,961 |
Virtual assistant employment statistics
Most virtual assistants work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where virtual assistants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where virtual assistants work.
Virtual assistant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 30% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 19% |
| > 10,000 employees | 17% |
Virtual assistant jobs by company type
Employees with the virtual assistant job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most virtual assistants prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Virtual assistant jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 18% |
| Private | 72% |
| Government | 4% |
Virtual assistant jobs by industry
The most common industries for virtual assistants are professional, technology and media.
Virtual assistant industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 14% |
| Technology | 12% |
| Media | 8% |
| Start-up | 8% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Internet | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Education | 4% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Virtual assistant turnover and employment statistics
Virtual assistant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for virtual assistants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Virtual assistant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Virtual assistant 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 virtual assistant tenure
The average virtual assistant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 2,892 virtual assistants resumes in Zippia's database.
Virtual assistant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 21% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 24% |
| 8-10 years | 10% |
| 11+ years | 15% |
Virtual assistant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of virtual 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Virtual Assistant | 5.70% | - |
| Practice Coordinator | 9.17% | 78,398 |
| Executive Assistant/Marketing Coordinator | 10.06% | 157,401 |
| Executive Legal Secretary | 14.76% | 75,090 |
Similar virtual assistant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Practice Coordinator | 9.17% | 78,398 |
| Executive Assistant/Marketing Coordinator | 10.06% | 157,401 |
| Executive Legal Secretary | 14.76% | 75,090 |
Foreign languages spoken by virtual assistants
The most common foreign language among virtual assistants is Spanish at 62.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 8.6% and German is the third-most popular at 6.9%.
- Spanish, 62.1%
- French, 8.6%
- German, 6.9%
- Portuguese, 3.4%
- Japanese, 3.4%
- Other, 15.6%
Virtual assistant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 62.1% |
| French | 8.6% |
| German | 6.9% |
| Portuguese | 3.4% |
| Japanese | 3.4% |
| Other | 15.6% |
