Central communications specialist demographics and statistics in the US
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Central communications specialist gender statistics
58.1% of central communications specialists are women and 41.9% of central communications specialists are men.
- Female, 58.1%
- Male, 41.9%
Central communications specialist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 58.1% |
| Male | 41.9% |
Central communications specialist gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$42,334
Female income
$41,643
Central communications specialist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in central communications specialist positions over time. Currently, 58.1% of central communications specialists are female.
Central communications specialist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 45.76% | 54.24% |
| 2011 | 47.86% | 52.14% |
| 2012 | 46.00% | 54.00% |
| 2013 | 50.06% | 49.94% |
| 2014 | 46.17% | 53.83% |
| 2015 | 49.36% | 50.64% |
| 2016 | 52.81% | 47.19% |
| 2017 | 47.04% | 52.96% |
| 2018 | 45.76% | 54.24% |
| 2019 | 58.55% | 41.45% |
| 2020 | 60.63% | 39.37% |
| 2021 | 41.86% | 58.14% |
Central communications specialist related jobs gender ratio
We compared central communications specialists with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, tandem operator and feeder switchboard operator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Switchboard Operator, Receptionist | 6% | 94% |
| Complaint Operator | 9% | 91% |
| Switchboard Operator | 13% | 87% |
| Central Communications Specialist | 42% | 58% |
| Interceptor Operator | 77% | 23% |
| Feeder Switchboard Operator | 83% | 17% |
| Tandem Operator | 90% | 10% |
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Central communications specialist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among central communications specialists is White, which makes up 59.4% of all central communications specialists. Comparatively, 18.3% of central communications specialists are Hispanic or Latino and 14.3% of central communications specialists are Black or African American.
- White, 59.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.3%
- Black or African American, 14.3%
- Unknown, 3.6%
- Asian, 3.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
Central communications specialist race
| Central communications specialist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.3% |
| Black or African American | 14.3% |
| Unknown | 3.6% |
| Asian | 3.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.2% |
Central communications specialist race and ethnicity over time
See how central communications specialist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Central communications specialist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.60% | 12.99% | 2.32% | 18.06% |
| 2011 | 61.12% | 13.22% | 4.87% | 18.71% |
| 2012 | 60.58% | 16.65% | 2.48% | 16.05% |
| 2013 | 62.36% | 15.53% | 1.95% | 17.83% |
| 2014 | 61.00% | 12.83% | 3.17% | 19.56% |
| 2015 | 60.53% | 14.36% | 4.82% | 18.03% |
| 2016 | 58.02% | 14.01% | 3.33% | 21.20% |
| 2017 | 62.68% | 16.21% | 2.94% | 13.83% |
| 2018 | 63.51% | 13.44% | 3.25% | 17.03% |
| 2019 | 57.62% | 17.31% | 4.10% | 17.35% |
| 2020 | 52.73% | 15.24% | 3.12% | 21.32% |
| 2021 | 59.36% | 14.31% | 3.24% | 18.31% |
Central communications specialist wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino central communications specialists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american central communications specialists have the lowest average salary at $41,564.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $42,064 |
| White | $42,349 |
| Black or African American | $41,564 |
| Asian | $42,481 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $43,229 |
Average central communications specialist age
See how the average age of central communications specialists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Central communications specialist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 59 | |
| Black or African American | 53 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 51 |
Central communications specialist age breakdown
The average age of central communications specialists is 40+ years years old, representing 82% of the central communications specialist population.
Central communications specialist age breakdown
| Central Communications Specialist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 82% |
| 30-40 years | 12% |
| 20-30 years | 6% |
Central communications specialist educational attainment
The most common degree for central communications specialists is bachelor's degree, with 47% of central communications specialists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 22% and associate degree degree at 19%.
- Bachelor's, 47%
- Associate, 22%
- High School Diploma, 19%
- Master's, 4%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Central communications specialists by degree level
| Central communications specialist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 47% |
| Associate | 22% |
| High School Diploma | 19% |
| Master's | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Central communications specialist employment statistics
Company size where central communications specialists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where central communications specialists work.
Central communications specialist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 7% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 50% |
| > 10,000 employees | 29% |
Central communications specialist jobs by company type
Employees with the central communications specialist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most central communications specialists prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Central communications specialist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 25% |
| Public | 17% |
| Private | 50% |
| Government | 8% |
Central communications specialist turnover and employment statistics
Central communications specialist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for central communications specialists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Central communications specialist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Central communications specialist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 9.91% |
| 2011 | 10.86% |
| 2012 | 9.07% |
| 2013 | 9.46% |
| 2014 | 8.20% |
| 2015 | 6.13% |
| 2016 | 5.22% |
| 2017 | 4.58% |
| 2018 | 4.44% |
| 2019 | 3.88% |
| 2020 | 4.57% |
| 2021 | 10.47% |
Average central communications specialist tenure
The average central communications specialist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 420 central communications specialists resumes in Zippia's database.
Central communications specialist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 20% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Central communications specialist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of central communications specialists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Dispatcher | 6.75% | 29,409 |
| Senior Accounting Clerk | 6.76% | 82,627 |
| Executive Assistant | 7.79% | 93,116 |
| Postal Clerk | 8.68% | 93,101 |
| Mortgage Processor | 9.31% | 9,057 |
| Chief Telephone Operator | 10.75% | 38,673 |
| Central Communications Specialist | 19.13% | - |
Similar central communications specialist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Dispatcher | 6.75% | 29,409 |
| Senior Accounting Clerk | 6.76% | 82,627 |
| Executive Assistant | 7.79% | 93,116 |
| Postal Clerk | 8.68% | 93,101 |
| Mortgage Processor | 9.31% | 9,057 |
| Chief Telephone Operator | 10.75% | 38,673 |
Foreign languages spoken by central communications specialists
The most common foreign language among central communications specialists is Spanish at 66.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 9.5% and French is the third-most popular at 4.8%.
- Spanish, 66.7%
- German, 9.5%
- French, 4.8%
- Dutch, 4.8%
- Russian, 4.8%
- Other, 9.4%
Central communications specialist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| German | 9.5% |
| French | 4.8% |
| Dutch | 4.8% |
| Russian | 4.8% |
| Other | 9.4% |
