Communications instructor demographics and statistics in the US
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Communications instructor gender statistics
61.3% of communications instructors are women and 38.7% of communications instructors are men.
- Female, 61.3%
- Male, 38.7%
Communications instructor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 61.3% |
| Male | 38.7% |
Communications instructor gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$61,920
Female income
$57,017
Communications instructor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in communications instructor positions over time. Currently, 61.3% of communications instructors are female.
Communications instructor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 41.42% | 58.58% |
| 2011 | 36.31% | 63.69% |
| 2012 | 38.85% | 61.15% |
| 2013 | 41.81% | 58.19% |
| 2014 | 36.52% | 63.48% |
| 2015 | 34.91% | 65.09% |
| 2016 | 39.34% | 60.66% |
| 2017 | 39.61% | 60.39% |
| 2018 | 36.93% | 63.07% |
| 2019 | 38.78% | 61.22% |
| 2020 | 38.40% | 61.60% |
| 2021 | 38.70% | 61.30% |
Communications instructor related jobs gender ratio
We compared communications instructors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, public health worker and rehabilitation engineer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Breastfeeding Educator | 2% | 98% |
| Certified Lactation Counselor | 3% | 97% |
| Lactation Specialist | 5% | 95% |
| Communications Instructor | 39% | 61% |
| Donation Worker | 70% | 30% |
| Rehabilitation Engineer | 70% | 30% |
| Public Health Worker | 81% | 19% |
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Communications instructor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among communications instructors is White, which makes up 59.6% of all communications instructors. Comparatively, 16.3% of communications instructors are Hispanic or Latino and 11.1% of communications instructors are Black or African American.
- White, 59.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.3%
- Black or African American, 11.1%
- Asian, 6.5%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.8%
Communications instructor race
| Communications instructor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.3% |
| Black or African American | 11.1% |
| Asian | 6.5% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.8% |
Communications instructor race and ethnicity over time
See how communications instructor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Communications instructor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.26% | 15.24% | 5.49% | 12.31% |
| 2011 | 65.80% | 14.50% | 5.28% | 11.61% |
| 2012 | 63.86% | 12.70% | 4.96% | 13.19% |
| 2013 | 62.17% | 14.06% | 5.78% | 13.10% |
| 2014 | 65.54% | 11.16% | 6.13% | 13.66% |
| 2015 | 64.22% | 13.19% | 5.09% | 13.12% |
| 2016 | 63.93% | 12.96% | 5.81% | 13.47% |
| 2017 | 62.21% | 12.81% | 5.36% | 15.06% |
| 2018 | 62.44% | 10.93% | 6.16% | 16.41% |
| 2019 | 62.47% | 12.04% | 5.91% | 15.76% |
| 2020 | 59.45% | 11.53% | 5.64% | 16.82% |
| 2021 | 59.58% | 11.14% | 6.54% | 16.32% |
Communications instructor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian communications instructors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american communications instructors have the lowest average salary at $58,479.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $61,822 |
| White | $60,183 |
| Black or African American | $58,479 |
| Asian | $67,313 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $62,148 |
Average communications instructor age
See how the average age of communications instructors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Communications instructor age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 41.5 | 46 |
| Unknown | 40.5 | 40 |
| Asian | 40.5 | 38 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 | 37 |
| White | 46 | 44 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 48.5 |
Communications instructor age breakdown
The average age of communications instructors is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the communications instructor population.
Communications instructor age breakdown
| Communications Instructor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Communications instructor educational attainment
The most common degree for communications instructors is bachelor's degree, with 53% of communications instructors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 17% and master's degree degree at 16%.
- Bachelor's, 53%
- Master's, 17%
- Associate, 16%
- High School Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Communications instructors by degree level
| Communications instructor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 53% |
| Master's | 17% |
| Associate | 16% |
| High School Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Communications instructor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, communications instructors with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $74,333 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, communications instructors earn a median annual income of $62,793 compared to $50,595 for communications instructors with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $74,333 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $49,969 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $62,793 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $50,595 |
Communications instructor employment statistics
Most communications instructors work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where communications instructors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where communications instructors work.
Communications instructor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 16% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 34% |
| > 10,000 employees | 6% |
Communications instructor jobs by company type
Employees with the communications instructor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most communications instructors prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Communications instructor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 70% |
| Public | 3% |
| Private | 19% |
| Government | 8% |
Communications instructor jobs by industry
The most common industries for communications instructors are education, health care and government.
Communications instructor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 60% |
| Health Care | 8% |
| Government | 7% |
| Non Profits | 6% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Communications instructor turnover and employment statistics
Communications instructor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for communications instructors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Communications instructor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Communications instructor unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.13% |
| 2011 | 7.37% |
| 2012 | 7.31% |
| 2013 | 6.59% |
| 2014 | 5.50% |
| 2015 | 3.99% |
| 2016 | 3.87% |
| 2017 | 3.26% |
| 2018 | 2.50% |
| 2019 | 2.81% |
| 2020 | 4.13% |
| 2021 | 3.99% |
Average communications instructor tenure
The average communications instructor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 3,053 communications instructors resumes in Zippia's database.
Communications instructor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 20% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Communications instructor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of communications instructors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Anger Control Counselor | 8.96% | 58,069 |
| Family Preservation Officer | 9.50% | 68,575 |
| International Student Counselor | 10.75% | 45,688 |
| Welfare Adviser | 11.25% | 11,336 |
| Communications Instructor | 11.48% | - |
| Intake Counselor | 15.06% | 77,050 |
| Health Service Worker | 15.06% | 85,892 |
Similar communications instructor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Anger Control Counselor | 8.96% | 58,069 |
| Family Preservation Officer | 9.50% | 68,575 |
| International Student Counselor | 10.75% | 45,688 |
| Welfare Adviser | 11.25% | 11,336 |
| Intake Counselor | 15.06% | 77,050 |
| Health Service Worker | 15.06% | 85,892 |
Foreign languages spoken by communications instructors
The most common foreign language among communications instructors is Spanish at 47.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 11.7% and German is the third-most popular at 7.0%.
- Spanish, 47.7%
- French, 11.7%
- German, 7.0%
- Arabic, 5.5%
- Italian, 4.7%
- Other, 23.4%
Communications instructor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 47.7% |
| French | 11.7% |
| German | 7.0% |
| Arabic | 5.5% |
| Italian | 4.7% |
| Other | 23.4% |
