Communicator demographics and statistics in the US
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Communicator gender statistics
62.8% of communicators are women and 37.2% of communicators are men.
- Female, 62.8%
- Male, 37.2%
Communicator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 62.8% |
| Male | 37.2% |
Communicator gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$50,027
Female income
$46,879
Communicator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in communicator positions over time. Currently, 62.8% of communicators are female.
Communicator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 39.40% | 60.60% |
| 2011 | 42.65% | 57.35% |
| 2012 | 40.30% | 59.70% |
| 2013 | 45.02% | 54.98% |
| 2014 | 40.56% | 59.44% |
| 2015 | 37.44% | 62.56% |
| 2016 | 37.95% | 62.05% |
| 2017 | 42.57% | 57.43% |
| 2018 | 39.85% | 60.15% |
| 2019 | 40.51% | 59.49% |
| 2020 | 39.12% | 60.88% |
| 2021 | 37.19% | 62.81% |
Communicator related jobs gender ratio
We compared communicators 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% |
| Communicator | 37% | 63% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
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Communicator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among communicators is White, which makes up 66.8% of all communicators. Comparatively, 13.3% of communicators are Hispanic or Latino and 8.8% of communicators are Black or African American.
- White, 66.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.3%
- Black or African American, 8.8%
- Asian, 5.6%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Communicator race
| Communicator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.3% |
| Black or African American | 8.8% |
| Asian | 5.6% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Communicator race and ethnicity over time
See how communicator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Communicator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.93% | 8.15% | 4.60% | 10.39% |
| 2011 | 74.17% | 8.32% | 4.72% | 10.16% |
| 2012 | 74.20% | 7.71% | 4.24% | 10.70% |
| 2013 | 73.00% | 8.93% | 4.71% | 10.67% |
| 2014 | 73.51% | 8.88% | 3.75% | 10.89% |
| 2015 | 72.57% | 7.85% | 5.71% | 11.67% |
| 2016 | 71.94% | 8.14% | 5.50% | 11.20% |
| 2017 | 73.56% | 8.24% | 4.43% | 11.72% |
| 2018 | 71.19% | 7.24% | 5.44% | 12.49% |
| 2019 | 72.94% | 7.40% | 4.92% | 11.87% |
| 2020 | 67.43% | 8.24% | 4.87% | 15.80% |
| 2021 | 66.77% | 8.77% | 5.61% | 13.30% |
Communicator wage gap by race
According to our data, white communicators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino communicators have the lowest average salary at $47,344.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $52,834 |
| White | $53,297 |
| Black or African American | $47,425 |
| Asian | $49,559 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $47,344 |
Average communicator age
See how the average age of communicators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Communicator 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 |
Communicator age breakdown
The average age of communicators is 40+ years years old, representing 53% of the communicator population.
Communicator age breakdown
| Communicator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 53% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Communicator educational attainment
The most common degree for communicators is bachelor's degree, with 43% of communicators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 21% and associate degree degree at 20%.
- Bachelor's, 43%
- Associate, 21%
- High School Diploma, 20%
- Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Communicators by degree level
| Communicator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 43% |
| Associate | 21% |
| High School Diploma | 20% |
| Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Communicator wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $56,562 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $51,261 |
Communicator employment statistics
Most communicators work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where communicators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where communicators work.
Communicator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 13% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 16% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 13% |
| > 10,000 employees | 24% |
Communicator jobs by company type
Employees with the communicator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most communicators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Communicator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 12% |
| Public | 18% |
| Private | 59% |
| Government | 11% |
Communicator jobs by industry
The most common industries for communicators are professional, education and government.
Communicator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 18% |
| Education | 10% |
| Government | 9% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Technology | 9% |
| Media | 7% |
| Energy | 5% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
Communicator turnover and employment statistics
Communicator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for communicators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Communicator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Communicator 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 communicator tenure
The average communicator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,421 communicators resumes in Zippia's database.
Communicator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 43% |
| 1-2 years | 25% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Communicator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of communicators 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Radio News Writer | 10.10% | 13,788 |
| Broadcaster | 10.34% | 29 |
| Communicator | 12.01% | - |
| Photography Editor | 12.38% | 4,474 |
| Translator | 14.90% | 1,206 |
| Children's Author | 16.36% | 8,597 |
| Ringmaster | 16.36% | 66 |
Similar communicator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Radio News Writer | 10.10% | 13,788 |
| Broadcaster | 10.34% | 29 |
| Photography Editor | 12.38% | 4,474 |
| Translator | 14.90% | 1,206 |
| Children's Author | 16.36% | 8,597 |
| Ringmaster | 16.36% | 66 |
Foreign languages spoken by communicators
The most common foreign language among communicators is Spanish at 71.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 5.7% and German is the third-most popular at 5.7%.
- Spanish, 71.4%
- Chinese, 5.7%
- German, 5.7%
- French, 5.7%
- Arabic, 5.7%
- Other, 5.8%
Communicator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 71.4% |
| Chinese | 5.7% |
| German | 5.7% |
| French | 5.7% |
| Arabic | 5.7% |
| Other | 5.8% |
