Communications watch officer demographics and statistics in the US
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Communications watch officer gender statistics
31.6% of communications watch officers are women and 68.4% of communications watch officers are men.
- Male, 68.4%
- Female, 31.6%
Communications watch officer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 68.4% |
| Female | 31.6% |
Communications watch officer gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$88,025
Female income
$83,572
Communications watch officer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in communications watch officer positions over time. Currently, 31.6% of communications watch officers are female.
Communications watch officer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.92% | 36.08% |
| 2011 | 57.35% | 42.65% |
| 2012 | 65.15% | 34.85% |
| 2013 | 60.43% | 39.57% |
| 2014 | 62.07% | 37.93% |
| 2015 | 61.90% | 38.10% |
| 2016 | 71.61% | 28.39% |
| 2017 | 65.46% | 34.54% |
| 2018 | 67.83% | 32.17% |
| 2019 | 71.75% | 28.25% |
| 2020 | 71.05% | 28.95% |
| 2021 | 68.40% | 31.60% |
Communications watch officer related jobs gender ratio
We compared communications watch officers 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 Watch Officer | 68% | 32% |
| Senior Data Center Engineer | 98% | 2% |
| Software Applications Architect | 98% | 2% |
| Dell Certified Systems Expert | 99% | 1% |
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Communications watch officer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among communications watch officers is White, which makes up 61.3% of all communications watch officers. Comparatively, 14.2% of communications watch officers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.1% of communications watch officers are Black or African American.
- White, 61.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.2%
- Black or African American, 10.1%
- Asian, 9.6%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Communications watch officer race
| Communications watch officer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.2% |
| Black or African American | 10.1% |
| Asian | 9.6% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Communications watch officer race and ethnicity over time
See how communications watch officer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Communications watch officer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.44% | 9.65% | 11.89% | 9.61% |
| 2011 | 67.03% | 8.95% | 10.83% | 10.15% |
| 2012 | 67.10% | 8.99% | 11.81% | 8.85% |
| 2013 | 66.05% | 9.91% | 13.64% | 8.38% |
| 2014 | 62.48% | 10.93% | 12.54% | 11.47% |
| 2015 | 64.73% | 9.99% | 11.74% | 10.35% |
| 2016 | 64.16% | 10.36% | 12.78% | 9.98% |
| 2017 | 66.38% | 9.10% | 12.59% | 9.54% |
| 2018 | 63.64% | 11.37% | 11.85% | 11.02% |
| 2019 | 65.41% | 9.87% | 11.18% | 11.32% |
| 2020 | 62.05% | 10.34% | 10.67% | 11.39% |
| 2021 | 61.31% | 10.10% | 9.62% | 14.18% |
Communications watch officer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian communications watch officers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino communications watch officers have the lowest average salary at $84,077.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $87,199 |
| White | $89,645 |
| Black or African American | $85,688 |
| Asian | $93,841 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $84,077 |
Average communications watch officer age
See how the average age of communications watch officers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Communications watch officer 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 watch officer age breakdown
The average age of communications watch officers is 40+ years years old, representing 71% of the communications watch officer population.
Communications watch officer age breakdown
| Communications Watch Officer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 71% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 6% |
Communications watch officer educational attainment
The most common degree for communications watch officers is bachelor's degree, with 31% of communications watch officers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 27% and high school diploma degree at 25%.
- Bachelor's, 31%
- High School Diploma, 27%
- Associate, 25%
- Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Communications watch officers by degree level
| Communications watch officer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 31% |
| High School Diploma | 27% |
| Associate | 25% |
| Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Communications watch officer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, communications watch officers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $97,595 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, communications watch officers earn a median annual income of $90,002 compared to $86,280 for communications watch officers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $97,595 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $86,280 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $90,002 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $83,711 |
Communications watch officer employment statistics
Most communications watch officers work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where communications watch officers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where communications watch officers work.
Communications watch officer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 23% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 42% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 13% |
| > 10,000 employees | 17% |
Communications watch officer jobs by company type
Employees with the communications watch officer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most communications watch officers prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Communications watch officer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 10% |
| Private | 64% |
| Government | 24% |
Communications watch officer jobs by industry
The most common industries for communications watch officers are government, non profits and health care.
Communications watch officer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 21% |
| Non Profits | 15% |
| Health Care | 10% |
| Technology | 10% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Transportation | 6% |
| Telecommunication | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Education | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
Communications watch officer turnover and employment statistics
Communications watch officer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for communications watch officers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Communications watch officer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Communications watch officer 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 watch officer tenure
The average communications watch officer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 569 communications watch officers resumes in Zippia's database.
Communications watch officer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 18% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 28% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Communications watch officer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of communications watch officers 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 Watch Officer | 7.31% | - |
| Senior Functional Analyst | 8.42% | 88,107 |
| Consultant-Application Development | 8.46% | 282,808 |
| Manager, Information Assurance | 8.59% | 89,174 |
| Network Software Manager | 9.03% | 37,848 |
| Automation Test Engineer | 10.54% | 125,816 |
| Compound Specialist | 10.88% | 56,775 |
Similar communications watch officer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Functional Analyst | 8.42% | 88,107 |
| Consultant-Application Development | 8.46% | 282,808 |
| Manager, Information Assurance | 8.59% | 89,174 |
| Network Software Manager | 9.03% | 37,848 |
| Automation Test Engineer | 10.54% | 125,816 |
| Compound Specialist | 10.88% | 56,775 |
Foreign languages spoken by communications watch officers
The most common foreign language among communications watch officers is Spanish at 45.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 18.2% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 9.1%.
- Spanish, 45.5%
- French, 18.2%
- Portuguese, 9.1%
- Chinese, 9.1%
- Japanese, 9.1%
- Other, 9.0%
Communications watch officer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 45.5% |
| French | 18.2% |
| Portuguese | 9.1% |
| Chinese | 9.1% |
| Japanese | 9.1% |
| Other | 9.0% |