Bureau chief demographics and statistics in the US
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Bureau chief gender statistics
37.3% of bureau chiefs are women and 62.7% of bureau chiefs are men.
- Male, 62.7%
- Female, 37.3%
Bureau chief gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 62.7% |
| Female | 37.3% |
Bureau chief gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$103,326
Female income
$104,354
Bureau chief gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in bureau chief positions over time. Currently, 37.3% of bureau chiefs are female.
Bureau chief gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.79% | 34.21% |
| 2011 | 66.70% | 33.30% |
| 2012 | 68.69% | 31.31% |
| 2013 | 68.68% | 31.32% |
| 2014 | 67.63% | 32.37% |
| 2015 | 66.28% | 33.72% |
| 2016 | 67.41% | 32.59% |
| 2017 | 66.94% | 33.06% |
| 2018 | 63.49% | 36.51% |
| 2019 | 66.59% | 33.41% |
| 2020 | 64.37% | 35.63% |
| 2021 | 62.72% | 37.28% |
Bureau chief related jobs gender ratio
We compared bureau chiefs with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, public address announcer and track announcer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Paraprofessional Interpreter | 12% | 88% |
| Deaf Interpreter | 15% | 85% |
| Fashion Journalist | 15% | 85% |
| Bureau Chief | 63% | 37% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
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Bureau chief demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among bureau chiefs is White, which makes up 76.5% of all bureau chiefs. Comparatively, 8.0% of bureau chiefs are Hispanic or Latino and 7.2% of bureau chiefs are Asian.
- White, 76.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.0%
- Asian, 7.2%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- Black or African American, 3.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Bureau chief race
| Bureau chief race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 76.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.0% |
| Asian | 7.2% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| Black or African American | 3.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Bureau chief race and ethnicity over time
See how bureau chief racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Bureau chief race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.56% | 3.90% | 6.46% | 7.74% |
| 2011 | 81.73% | 3.91% | 5.29% | 7.52% |
| 2012 | 81.24% | 4.07% | 5.57% | 7.22% |
| 2013 | 78.41% | 4.85% | 6.45% | 7.27% |
| 2014 | 79.42% | 3.99% | 6.66% | 7.51% |
| 2015 | 78.07% | 4.44% | 6.65% | 8.26% |
| 2016 | 78.13% | 4.45% | 6.48% | 8.39% |
| 2017 | 78.14% | 4.56% | 6.56% | 7.73% |
| 2018 | 78.19% | 3.97% | 7.11% | 7.90% |
| 2019 | 77.40% | 3.83% | 7.51% | 8.99% |
| 2020 | 75.50% | 3.68% | 6.86% | 8.71% |
| 2021 | 76.45% | 3.54% | 7.16% | 8.01% |
Bureau chief wage gap by race
According to our data, asian bureau chiefs have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american bureau chiefs have the lowest average salary at $99,859.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $103,226 |
| White | $100,894 |
| Black or African American | $99,859 |
| Asian | $106,962 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $105,874 |
Average bureau chief age
See how the average age of bureau chiefs varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Bureau chief age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 34.5 | 36 |
| White | 46 | 42.5 |
| Black or African American | 45 | |
| Asian | 36 | 38 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 | 31 |
Bureau chief age breakdown
The average age of bureau chiefs is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the bureau chief population.
Bureau chief age breakdown
| Bureau Chief Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 15% |
Bureau chief educational attainment
The most common degree for bureau chiefs is bachelor's degree, with 72% of bureau chiefs earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 16% and master's degree degree at 5%.
- Bachelor's, 72%
- Master's, 16%
- Associate, 5%
- Doctorate, 5%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Bureau chiefs by degree level
| Bureau chief degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 72% |
| Master's | 16% |
| Associate | 5% |
| Doctorate | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Bureau chief wage gap by degree level
According to the data, bureau chiefs with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $121,035 annually. With a Master's degree, bureau chiefs earn a median annual income of $114,686 compared to $106,520 for bureau chiefs with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $114,686 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $106,520 |
| Doctorate Degree | $121,035 |
Bureau chief employment statistics
Most bureau chiefs work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where bureau chiefs work
Below, you can see the size of companies where bureau chiefs work.
Bureau chief jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 31% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 9% |
Bureau chief jobs by company type
Employees with the bureau chief job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most bureau chiefs prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Bureau chief jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 6% |
| Private | 60% |
| Government | 30% |
Bureau chief jobs by industry
The most common industries for bureau chiefs are media, government and professional.
Bureau chief industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 48% |
| Government | 27% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Bureau chief turnover and employment statistics
Bureau chief unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for bureau chiefs between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Bureau chief unemployment rate by year
| Year | Bureau chief unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.55% |
| 2011 | 6.88% |
| 2012 | 5.99% |
| 2013 | 6.94% |
| 2014 | 5.63% |
| 2015 | 4.60% |
| 2016 | 4.23% |
| 2017 | 3.44% |
| 2018 | 4.10% |
| 2019 | 2.52% |
| 2020 | 5.60% |
| 2021 | 5.26% |
Average bureau chief tenure
The average bureau chief stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,229 bureau chiefs resumes in Zippia's database.
Bureau chief tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 10% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 20% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Bureau chief LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of bureau chiefs 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Radio News Writer | 10.10% | 13,788 |
| Sportscaster | 10.34% | 37 |
| Media Supervisor | 12.01% | 8,858 |
| Bureau Chief | 12.38% | - |
| Official Court Interpreter | 14.90% | 4,397 |
| Poet | 16.36% | 989 |
| Track Announcer | 16.36% | 736 |
Similar bureau chief jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Radio News Writer | 10.10% | 13,788 |
| Sportscaster | 10.34% | 37 |
| Media Supervisor | 12.01% | 8,858 |
| Official Court Interpreter | 14.90% | 4,397 |
| Poet | 16.36% | 989 |
| Track Announcer | 16.36% | 736 |
Foreign languages spoken by bureau chiefs
The most common foreign language among bureau chiefs is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 11.7% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 3.3%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- French, 11.7%
- Portuguese, 3.3%
- German, 3.3%
- Russian, 3.3%
- Other, 28.4%
Bureau chief languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| French | 11.7% |
| Portuguese | 3.3% |
| German | 3.3% |
| Russian | 3.3% |
| Other | 28.4% |
