Ambassador demographics and statistics in the US
Ambassador demographics research summary. Zippia estimates ambassador demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our ambassador estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about ambassadors after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 15,844 ambassadors currently employed in the United States.
- 59.8% of all ambassadors are women, while 40.2% are men.
- The average ambassador age is 45 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of ambassadors is White (53.2%), followed by Black or African American (16.6%), Hispanic or Latino (15.4%) and Unknown (8.2%).
- Ambassadors are most in-demand in New York, NY.
- Ithaca, NY pays an annual average wage of $41,315, the highest in the US.
- In 2022, women ambassadors earned 96% of what men earned.
- Vermont is the best state for ambassadors to live.
- Ambassadors are 45% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to education companies.
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Ambassador demographics by:
Ambassador gender statistics
59.8% of ambassadors are women and 40.2% of ambassadors are men.
- Female, 59.8%
- Male, 40.2%
Ambassador gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 59.8% |
| Male | 40.2% |
Ambassador gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$32,961
Female income
$31,662
Ambassador gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in ambassador positions over time. Currently, 59.8% of ambassadors are female.
Ambassador gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 15.58% | 84.42% |
| 2011 | 24.16% | 75.84% |
| 2012 | 20.80% | 79.20% |
| 2013 | 21.52% | 78.48% |
| 2014 | 25.23% | 74.77% |
| 2015 | 25.02% | 74.98% |
| 2016 | 21.15% | 78.85% |
| 2017 | 23.59% | 76.41% |
| 2018 | 19.57% | 80.43% |
| 2019 | 24.13% | 75.87% |
| 2020 | 30.52% | 69.48% |
| 2021 | 40.24% | 59.76% |
Ambassador related jobs gender ratio
We compared ambassadors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, senior field applications engineer and senior systems sales engineer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Wedding Consultant | 7% | 93% |
| Escrow Closer | 10% | 90% |
| Promotional Model | 11% | 89% |
| Ambassador | 40% | 60% |
| Senior Pre-Sales Engineer | 94% | 6% |
| Senior Systems Sales Engineer | 95% | 5% |
| Senior Field Applications Engineer | 96% | 4% |
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Ambassador demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among ambassadors is White, which makes up 53.2% of all ambassadors. Comparatively, 16.6% of ambassadors are Black or African American and 15.4% of ambassadors are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 53.2%
- Black or African American, 16.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.4%
- Unknown, 8.2%
- Asian, 6.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Ambassador race
| Ambassador race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 53.2% |
| Black or African American | 16.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.4% |
| Unknown | 8.2% |
| Asian | 6.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Ambassador race and ethnicity over time
See how ambassador racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Ambassador race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.24% | 12.48% | 3.87% | 15.20% |
| 2011 | 60.68% | 14.08% | 5.06% | 14.94% |
| 2012 | 64.23% | 13.04% | 4.77% | 13.67% |
| 2013 | 64.43% | 12.68% | 5.19% | 13.92% |
| 2014 | 62.87% | 11.37% | 5.09% | 16.42% |
| 2015 | 62.78% | 13.14% | 4.94% | 15.07% |
| 2016 | 61.61% | 12.58% | 5.75% | 15.54% |
| 2017 | 63.16% | 12.51% | 6.50% | 13.78% |
| 2018 | 62.80% | 9.95% | 5.84% | 15.82% |
| 2019 | 62.76% | 10.02% | 4.65% | 17.91% |
| 2020 | 61.33% | 9.96% | 7.24% | 14.88% |
| 2021 | 53.18% | 16.61% | 6.33% | 15.37% |
Ambassador wage gap by race
According to our data, white ambassadors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american ambassadors have the lowest average salary at $31,745.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $33,445 |
| White | $34,212 |
| Black or African American | $31,745 |
| Asian | $32,380 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $33,080 |
Ambassador age breakdown
The average age of ambassadors is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the ambassador population.
Ambassador age breakdown
| Ambassador Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Ambassador educational attainment
The most common degree for ambassadors is bachelor's degree, with 64% of ambassadors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 13% and high school diploma degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 64%
- High School Diploma, 13%
- Associate, 12%
- Master's, 6%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Ambassadors by degree level
| Ambassador degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 64% |
| High School Diploma | 13% |
| Associate | 12% |
| Master's | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Ambassador employment statistics
Most ambassadors work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where ambassadors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where ambassadors work.
Ambassador jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 23% |
Ambassador jobs by company type
Employees with the ambassador job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most ambassadors prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Ambassador jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 30% |
| Public | 22% |
| Private | 45% |
| Government | 3% |
Ambassador jobs by industry
The most common industries for ambassadors are education, hospitality and health care.
Ambassador industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 23% |
| Hospitality | 10% |
| Health Care | 9% |
| Non Profits | 9% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Ambassador turnover and employment statistics
Ambassador unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for ambassadors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Ambassador unemployment rate by year
| Year | Ambassador unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 18.40% |
| 2011 | 18.40% |
| 2012 | 18.62% |
| 2013 | 17.32% |
| 2014 | 12.63% |
| 2015 | 12.27% |
| 2016 | 11.13% |
| 2017 | 9.89% |
| 2018 | 9.87% |
| 2019 | 8.55% |
| 2020 | 14.96% |
| 2021 | 25.00% |
Average ambassador tenure
The average ambassador stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 42,354 ambassadors resumes in Zippia's database.
Ambassador tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 35% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Ambassador LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of ambassadors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Services Engineer | 6.51% | 114,048 |
| Ambassador | 6.75% | - |
| Paper Deliverer | 7.95% | 16,309 |
| Ticket Broker | 8.25% | 2,324 |
| Telesales Specialist | 11.06% | 28,411 |
| Site Leasing Agent | 12.76% | 39,278 |
Similar ambassador jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Services Engineer | 6.51% | 114,048 |
| Paper Deliverer | 7.95% | 16,309 |
| Ticket Broker | 8.25% | 2,324 |
| Telesales Specialist | 11.06% | 28,411 |
| Site Leasing Agent | 12.76% | 39,278 |
Foreign languages spoken by ambassadors
The most common foreign language among ambassadors is Spanish at 49.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 12.1% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 6.5%.
- Spanish, 49.4%
- French, 12.1%
- Chinese, 6.5%
- Mandarin, 5.6%
- Italian, 3.5%
- Other, 22.9%
Ambassador languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 49.4% |
| French | 12.1% |
| Chinese | 6.5% |
| Mandarin | 5.6% |
| Italian | 3.5% |
| Other | 22.9% |
