Business reporter demographics and statistics in the US
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Business reporter demographics by:
Business reporter gender statistics
45.9% of business reporters are women and 54.1% of business reporters are men.
- Male, 54.1%
- Female, 45.9%
Business reporter gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 54.1% |
| Female | 45.9% |
Business reporter gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$43,020
Female income
$41,973
Business reporter gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in business reporter positions over time. Currently, 45.9% of business reporters are female.
Business reporter gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 55.76% | 44.24% |
| 2011 | 55.33% | 44.67% |
| 2012 | 55.30% | 44.70% |
| 2013 | 58.29% | 41.71% |
| 2014 | 60.75% | 39.25% |
| 2015 | 54.93% | 45.07% |
| 2016 | 56.87% | 43.13% |
| 2017 | 53.68% | 46.32% |
| 2018 | 58.26% | 41.74% |
| 2019 | 54.76% | 45.24% |
| 2020 | 58.71% | 41.29% |
| 2021 | 54.13% | 45.87% |
Business reporter related jobs gender ratio
We compared business reporters 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% |
| Business Reporter | 54% | 46% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
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Business reporter demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among business reporters is White, which makes up 67.3% of all business reporters. Comparatively, 12.3% of business reporters are Hispanic or Latino and 9.5% of business reporters are Asian.
- White, 67.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.3%
- Asian, 9.5%
- Black or African American, 6.3%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Business reporter race
| Business reporter race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.3% |
| Asian | 9.5% |
| Black or African American | 6.3% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Business reporter race and ethnicity over time
See how business reporter racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Business reporter race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.34% | 7.17% | 6.05% | 10.34% |
| 2011 | 76.75% | 5.33% | 5.76% | 9.19% |
| 2012 | 74.32% | 7.09% | 6.69% | 9.76% |
| 2013 | 73.34% | 6.87% | 6.31% | 11.54% |
| 2014 | 72.77% | 6.31% | 6.65% | 11.19% |
| 2015 | 71.62% | 7.84% | 5.81% | 11.60% |
| 2016 | 74.63% | 4.58% | 6.53% | 9.94% |
| 2017 | 72.34% | 5.83% | 6.53% | 12.32% |
| 2018 | 70.35% | 7.36% | 6.80% | 13.35% |
| 2019 | 71.26% | 5.26% | 8.43% | 11.76% |
| 2020 | 71.90% | 6.37% | 7.24% | 11.40% |
| 2021 | 67.26% | 6.25% | 9.54% | 12.31% |
Business reporter wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino business reporters have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american business reporters have the lowest average salary at $38,500.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $42,539 |
| White | $42,642 |
| Black or African American | $38,500 |
| Asian | $45,379 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $46,493 |
Average business reporter age
See how the average age of business reporters varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Business reporter age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 50 | 36 |
| White | 39 | 38 |
| Black or African American | 29 | 27.5 |
| Asian | 38 | 33 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 | 36 |
Business reporter age breakdown
The average age of business reporters is 40+ years years old, representing 44% of the business reporter population.
Business reporter age breakdown
| Business Reporter Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 44% |
| 30-40 years | 32% |
| 20-30 years | 24% |
Business reporter educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 81%
- Master's, 13%
- Associate, 4%
- Doctorate, 1%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Business reporters by degree level
| Business reporter degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 81% |
| Master's | 13% |
| Associate | 4% |
| Doctorate | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Business reporter wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $49,587 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $47,354 |
Business reporter employment statistics
Most business reporters work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where business reporters work
Below, you can see the size of companies where business reporters work.
Business reporter jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 36% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 14% |
| > 10,000 employees | 12% |
Business reporter jobs by company type
Employees with the business reporter job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most business reporters prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Business reporter jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 13% |
| Private | 79% |
| Government | 5% |
Business reporter jobs by industry
The most common industries for business reporters are media, finance and government.
Business reporter industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 59% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Government | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Professional | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Business reporter turnover and employment statistics
Business reporter unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for business reporters between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Business reporter unemployment rate by year
| Year | Business reporter unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.18% |
| 2011 | 5.45% |
| 2012 | 5.99% |
| 2013 | 3.17% |
| 2014 | 4.18% |
| 2015 | 4.87% |
| 2016 | 2.80% |
| 2017 | 2.13% |
| 2018 | 2.79% |
| 2019 | 4.35% |
| 2020 | 5.70% |
| 2021 | 3.87% |
Average business reporter tenure
The average business reporter stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 593 business reporters resumes in Zippia's database.
Business reporter tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 21% |
| 1-2 years | 39% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Business reporter LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of business reporters 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Business Reporter | 10.10% | - |
| Radio Performer | 10.34% | 2,303 |
| Environmental Communications Specialist | 12.01% | 34,569 |
| Senior Technical Editor | 12.38% | 72,143 |
| Per Diem Interpreter | 14.90% | 38,934 |
| Senior Writer | 16.36% | 15,995 |
| Ringmaster | 16.36% | 66 |
Similar business reporter jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Radio Performer | 10.34% | 2,303 |
| Environmental Communications Specialist | 12.01% | 34,569 |
| Senior Technical Editor | 12.38% | 72,143 |
| Per Diem Interpreter | 14.90% | 38,934 |
| Senior Writer | 16.36% | 15,995 |
| Ringmaster | 16.36% | 66 |
Foreign languages spoken by business reporters
The most common foreign language among business reporters is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Italian at 8.0% and Mandarin is the third-most popular at 6.0%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- Italian, 8.0%
- Mandarin, 6.0%
- Russian, 4.0%
- Portuguese, 2.0%
- Other, 30.0%
Business reporter languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| Italian | 8.0% |
| Mandarin | 6.0% |
| Russian | 4.0% |
| Portuguese | 2.0% |
| Other | 30.0% |
