Communications department head demographics and statistics in the US
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Communications department head gender statistics
48.1% of communications department heads are women and 51.9% of communications department heads are men.
- Male, 51.9%
- Female, 48.1%
Communications department head gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 51.9% |
| Female | 48.1% |
Communications department head gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$94,473
Female income
$88,064
Communications department head gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in communications department head positions over time. Currently, 48.1% of communications department heads are female.
Communications department head gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 54.19% | 45.81% |
| 2011 | 57.50% | 42.50% |
| 2012 | 55.12% | 44.88% |
| 2013 | 59.83% | 40.17% |
| 2014 | 55.39% | 44.61% |
| 2015 | 52.12% | 47.88% |
| 2016 | 52.67% | 47.33% |
| 2017 | 57.42% | 42.58% |
| 2018 | 54.66% | 45.34% |
| 2019 | 55.33% | 44.67% |
| 2020 | 53.89% | 46.11% |
| 2021 | 51.86% | 48.14% |
Communications department head related jobs gender ratio
We compared communications department heads 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% |
| Communications Department Head | 52% | 48% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
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Communications department head demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among communications department heads is White, which makes up 67.0% of all communications department heads. Comparatively, 11.9% of communications department heads are Hispanic or Latino and 10.1% of communications department heads are Black or African American.
- White, 67.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.9%
- Black or African American, 10.1%
- Asian, 5.3%
- Unknown, 5.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Communications department head race
| Communications department head race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.9% |
| Black or African American | 10.1% |
| Asian | 5.3% |
| Unknown | 5.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Communications department head race and ethnicity over time
See how communications department head racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Communications department head race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.19% | 9.43% | 4.28% | 9.04% |
| 2011 | 74.43% | 9.60% | 4.40% | 8.80% |
| 2012 | 74.46% | 8.99% | 3.92% | 9.34% |
| 2013 | 73.26% | 10.21% | 4.39% | 9.31% |
| 2014 | 73.77% | 10.16% | 3.43% | 9.53% |
| 2015 | 72.84% | 9.13% | 5.39% | 10.31% |
| 2016 | 72.20% | 9.43% | 5.18% | 9.84% |
| 2017 | 73.82% | 9.52% | 4.12% | 10.36% |
| 2018 | 71.45% | 8.52% | 5.12% | 11.13% |
| 2019 | 73.20% | 8.68% | 4.60% | 10.52% |
| 2020 | 67.69% | 9.52% | 4.56% | 14.44% |
| 2021 | 67.03% | 10.05% | 5.30% | 11.94% |
Communications department head wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $100,217 |
| White | $101,168 |
| Black or African American | $89,173 |
| Asian | $93,519 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $89,008 |
Average communications department head age
See how the average age of communications department heads varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Communications department head age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 47 | 35.5 |
| White | 43 | 40 |
| Black or African American | 49.5 | 45 |
| Asian | 36 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 | 36 |
Communications department head age breakdown
The average age of communications department heads is 40+ years years old, representing 53% of the communications department head population.
Communications department head age breakdown
| Communications Department Head Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 53% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Communications department head educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 62%
- Master's, 14%
- Associate, 8%
- High School Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 11%
Communications department heads by degree level
| Communications department head degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 62% |
| Master's | 14% |
| Associate | 8% |
| High School Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 11% |
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Communications department head wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $107,885 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $96,995 |
Communications department head employment statistics
Most communications department heads work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where communications department heads work
Below, you can see the size of companies where communications department heads work.
Communications department head jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 15% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 19% |
| > 10,000 employees | 23% |
Communications department head jobs by company type
Employees with the communications department head job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most communications department heads prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Communications department head jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 24% |
| Public | 21% |
| Private | 48% |
| Government | 8% |
Communications department head jobs by industry
The most common industries for communications department heads are education, non profits and finance.
Communications department head industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 19% |
| Non Profits | 10% |
| Finance | 9% |
| Media | 6% |
| Government | 6% |
| Health Care | 6% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
Communications department head turnover and employment statistics
Communications department head unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for communications department heads between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Communications department head unemployment rate by year
| Year | Communications department head unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.84% |
| 2011 | 5.89% |
| 2012 | 4.61% |
| 2013 | 4.57% |
| 2014 | 3.98% |
| 2015 | 3.27% |
| 2016 | 2.78% |
| 2017 | 2.36% |
| 2018 | 2.01% |
| 2019 | 3.01% |
| 2020 | 3.59% |
| 2021 | 3.67% |
Average communications department head tenure
The average communications department head stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 799 communications department heads resumes in Zippia's database.
Communications department head tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 20% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Communications department head LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of communications department heads 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Stringer | 10.10% | 10,294 |
| FM Announcer | 10.34% | 36 |
| Communications Department Head | 12.01% | - |
| Assistant Sports Editor | 12.38% | 6,237 |
| Interpreter | 14.90% | 3,772 |
| Creative Writer | 16.36% | 19,129 |
| Emcee | 16.36% | 58 |
Similar communications department head jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Stringer | 10.10% | 10,294 |
| FM Announcer | 10.34% | 36 |
| Assistant Sports Editor | 12.38% | 6,237 |
| Interpreter | 14.90% | 3,772 |
| Creative Writer | 16.36% | 19,129 |
| Emcee | 16.36% | 58 |
Foreign languages spoken by communications department heads
The most common foreign language among communications department heads is Spanish at 34.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 20.4% and Russian is the third-most popular at 5.4%.
- Spanish, 34.4%
- French, 20.4%
- Russian, 5.4%
- Mandarin, 5.4%
- Chinese, 4.3%
- Other, 30.1%
Communications department head languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 34.4% |
| French | 20.4% |
| Russian | 5.4% |
| Mandarin | 5.4% |
| Chinese | 4.3% |
| Other | 30.1% |
