Communications analyst demographics and statistics in the US
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Communications analyst gender statistics
53.9% of communications analysts are women and 46.1% of communications analysts are men.
- Female, 53.9%
- Male, 46.1%
Communications analyst gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 53.9% |
| Male | 46.1% |
Communications analyst gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$72,967
Female income
$69,006
Communications analyst gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in communications analyst positions over time. Currently, 53.9% of communications analysts are female.
Communications analyst gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 41.19% | 58.81% |
| 2011 | 34.71% | 65.29% |
| 2012 | 42.51% | 57.49% |
| 2013 | 37.66% | 62.34% |
| 2014 | 39.29% | 60.71% |
| 2015 | 39.11% | 60.89% |
| 2016 | 49.94% | 50.06% |
| 2017 | 42.84% | 57.16% |
| 2018 | 45.47% | 54.53% |
| 2019 | 50.10% | 49.90% |
| 2020 | 49.25% | 50.75% |
| 2021 | 46.12% | 53.88% |
Communications analyst related jobs gender ratio
We compared communications analysts with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, dell certified systems expert and software applications architect have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Informatics Nurse Specialist | 13% | 87% |
| Clinical Support Specialist | 22% | 78% |
| Clinic Administrator | 23% | 77% |
| Communications Analyst | 46% | 54% |
| Senior Data Center Engineer | 98% | 2% |
| Software Applications Architect | 98% | 2% |
| Dell Certified Systems Expert | 99% | 1% |
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Communications analyst demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among communications analysts is White, which makes up 61.1% of all communications analysts. Comparatively, 13.9% of communications analysts are Hispanic or Latino and 10.4% of communications analysts are Asian.
- White, 61.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.9%
- Asian, 10.4%
- Black or African American, 9.8%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Communications analyst race
| Communications analyst race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.9% |
| Asian | 10.4% |
| Black or African American | 9.8% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Communications analyst race and ethnicity over time
See how communications analyst racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Communications analyst race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.28% | 9.37% | 12.64% | 9.32% |
| 2011 | 66.88% | 8.68% | 11.58% | 9.85% |
| 2012 | 66.94% | 8.71% | 12.57% | 8.55% |
| 2013 | 65.89% | 9.63% | 14.39% | 8.08% |
| 2014 | 62.32% | 10.65% | 13.29% | 11.18% |
| 2015 | 64.57% | 9.71% | 12.50% | 10.05% |
| 2016 | 64.01% | 10.08% | 13.53% | 9.68% |
| 2017 | 66.23% | 8.82% | 13.34% | 9.24% |
| 2018 | 63.49% | 11.09% | 12.60% | 10.72% |
| 2019 | 65.25% | 9.60% | 11.93% | 11.02% |
| 2020 | 61.89% | 10.06% | 11.42% | 11.09% |
| 2021 | 61.15% | 9.82% | 10.37% | 13.88% |
Communications analyst wage gap by race
According to our data, asian communications analysts have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino communications analysts have the lowest average salary at $69,454.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $72,230 |
| White | $74,412 |
| Black or African American | $70,886 |
| Asian | $78,163 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $69,454 |
Average communications analyst age
See how the average age of communications analysts varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Communications analyst age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 41 | |
| White | 46 | 49.5 |
| Black or African American | 44 | |
| Asian | 45 | 39.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 |
Communications analyst age breakdown
The average age of communications analysts is 40+ years years old, representing 71% of the communications analyst population.
Communications analyst age breakdown
| Communications Analyst Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 71% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 6% |
Communications analyst educational attainment
The most common degree for communications analysts is bachelor's degree, with 71% of communications analysts earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 12% and master's degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 71%
- Master's, 12%
- Associate, 11%
- High School Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Communications analysts by degree level
| Communications analyst degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 71% |
| Master's | 12% |
| Associate | 11% |
| High School Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Communications analyst wage gap by degree level
According to the data, communications analysts with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $81,530 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, communications analysts earn a median annual income of $74,730 compared to $71,413 for communications analysts with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $81,530 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $71,413 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $74,730 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $69,129 |
Communications analyst employment statistics
Most communications analysts work for a private in the finance industry.
Company size where communications analysts work
Below, you can see the size of companies where communications analysts work.
Communications analyst jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 9% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 12% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 46% |
Communications analyst jobs by company type
Employees with the communications analyst job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most communications analysts prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Communications analyst jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 42% |
| Private | 46% |
| Government | 7% |
Communications analyst jobs by industry
The most common industries for communications analysts are finance, technology and professional.
Communications analyst industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 21% |
| Finance | 12% |
| Technology | 11% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Health Care | 6% |
| Government | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Telecommunication | 4% |
| Insurance | 4% |
| Education | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Communications analyst turnover and employment statistics
Communications analyst unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for communications analysts between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Communications analyst unemployment rate by year
| Year | Communications analyst unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.74% |
| 2011 | 4.07% |
| 2012 | 3.86% |
| 2013 | 3.02% |
| 2014 | 2.24% |
| 2015 | 2.55% |
| 2016 | 1.78% |
| 2017 | 1.79% |
| 2018 | 1.80% |
| 2019 | 2.83% |
| 2020 | 1.57% |
| 2021 | 2.13% |
Average communications analyst tenure
The average communications analyst stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,932 communications analysts resumes in Zippia's database.
Communications analyst tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 20% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Communications analyst LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of communications analysts 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Communications Analyst | 7.31% | - |
| Engineering Systems Analyst | 8.42% | 192,726 |
| Deployment Engineer | 8.46% | 254,721 |
| Access Control Specialist | 8.59% | 41,172 |
| Assistant Network Manager | 9.03% | 23,075 |
| Document Management Specialist | 10.54% | 88,740 |
| Support Associate | 10.88% | 100,892 |
Similar communications analyst jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering Systems Analyst | 8.42% | 192,726 |
| Deployment Engineer | 8.46% | 254,721 |
| Access Control Specialist | 8.59% | 41,172 |
| Assistant Network Manager | 9.03% | 23,075 |
| Document Management Specialist | 10.54% | 88,740 |
| Support Associate | 10.88% | 100,892 |
Foreign languages spoken by communications analysts
The most common foreign language among communications analysts is Spanish at 40.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 14.3% and French is the third-most popular at 11.6%.
- Spanish, 40.2%
- Portuguese, 14.3%
- French, 11.6%
- Arabic, 7.1%
- German, 3.6%
- Other, 23.2%
Communications analyst languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 40.2% |
| Portuguese | 14.3% |
| French | 11.6% |
| Arabic | 7.1% |
| German | 3.6% |
| Other | 23.2% |
