Correspondent demographics and statistics in the US
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Correspondent gender statistics
55.0% of correspondents are women and 45.0% of correspondents are men.
- Female, 55.0%
- Male, 45.0%
Correspondent gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 55.0% |
| Male | 45.0% |
Correspondent gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$77,031
Female income
$75,074
Correspondent gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in correspondent positions over time. Currently, 55.0% of correspondents are female.
Correspondent gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 46.63% | 53.37% |
| 2011 | 46.19% | 53.81% |
| 2012 | 46.16% | 53.84% |
| 2013 | 49.20% | 50.80% |
| 2014 | 51.75% | 48.25% |
| 2015 | 45.79% | 54.21% |
| 2016 | 47.75% | 52.25% |
| 2017 | 44.54% | 55.46% |
| 2018 | 49.17% | 50.83% |
| 2019 | 45.62% | 54.38% |
| 2020 | 49.63% | 50.37% |
| 2021 | 44.99% | 55.01% |
Correspondent related jobs gender ratio
We compared correspondents 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% |
| Correspondent | 45% | 55% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
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Correspondent demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among correspondents is White, which makes up 66.5% of all correspondents. Comparatively, 12.7% of correspondents are Hispanic or Latino and 9.7% of correspondents are Asian.
- White, 66.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.7%
- Asian, 9.7%
- Black or African American, 6.4%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Correspondent race
| Correspondent race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.7% |
| Asian | 9.7% |
| Black or African American | 6.4% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Correspondent race and ethnicity over time
See how correspondent racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Correspondent race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.63% | 7.32% | 6.21% | 10.71% |
| 2011 | 76.04% | 5.48% | 5.92% | 9.56% |
| 2012 | 73.61% | 7.24% | 6.85% | 10.13% |
| 2013 | 72.63% | 7.02% | 6.47% | 11.91% |
| 2014 | 72.06% | 6.45% | 6.81% | 11.56% |
| 2015 | 70.91% | 7.99% | 5.97% | 11.96% |
| 2016 | 73.92% | 4.73% | 6.69% | 10.31% |
| 2017 | 71.63% | 5.98% | 6.69% | 12.69% |
| 2018 | 69.64% | 7.50% | 6.96% | 13.71% |
| 2019 | 70.55% | 5.41% | 8.59% | 12.13% |
| 2020 | 71.19% | 6.52% | 7.40% | 11.77% |
| 2021 | 66.55% | 6.40% | 9.70% | 12.67% |
Correspondent wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino correspondents have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american correspondents have the lowest average salary at $68,597.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $76,133 |
| White | $76,325 |
| Black or African American | $68,597 |
| Asian | $81,451 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $83,541 |
Average correspondent age
See how the average age of correspondents varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Correspondent age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 50 | 36 |
| White | 39 | 38 |
| Black or African American | 29 | 27.5 |
| Asian | 38 | 33 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 | 36 |
Correspondent age breakdown
The average age of correspondents is 40+ years years old, representing 44% of the correspondent population.
Correspondent age breakdown
| Correspondent Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 44% |
| 30-40 years | 32% |
| 20-30 years | 24% |
Correspondent educational attainment
The most common degree for correspondents is bachelor's degree, with 74% of correspondents earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 11% and master's degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 74%
- Master's, 11%
- Associate, 8%
- High School Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Correspondents by degree level
| Correspondent degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 74% |
| Master's | 11% |
| Associate | 8% |
| High School Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Correspondent wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $89,356 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $85,157 |
Correspondent employment statistics
Most correspondents work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where correspondents work
Below, you can see the size of companies where correspondents work.
Correspondent jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 26% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 11% |
Correspondent jobs by company type
Employees with the correspondent job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most correspondents prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Correspondent jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 6% |
| Public | 12% |
| Private | 80% |
| Government | 2% |
Correspondent jobs by industry
The most common industries for correspondents are media, professional and education.
Correspondent industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 54% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Education | 5% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Government | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Correspondent turnover and employment statistics
Correspondent unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for correspondents between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Correspondent unemployment rate by year
| Year | Correspondent unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.18% |
| 2011 | 5.45% |
| 2012 | 5.99% |
| 2013 | 3.17% |
| 2014 | 4.18% |
| 2015 | 4.87% |
| 2016 | 2.80% |
| 2017 | 2.13% |
| 2018 | 2.79% |
| 2019 | 4.35% |
| 2020 | 5.70% |
| 2021 | 3.87% |
Average correspondent tenure
The average correspondent stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 4,591 correspondents resumes in Zippia's database.
Correspondent tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 26% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Correspondent LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of correspondents 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Correspondent | 10.10% | - |
| Anchor/Producer | 10.34% | 10,037 |
| Publicity Chairperson | 12.01% | 1,073 |
| Yearbook Editor | 12.38% | 4,437 |
| Deaf/Hard Of Hearing Specialist | 14.90% | 1,470 |
| Greeting Card Writer | 16.36% | 10,264 |
| Ringmaster | 16.36% | 66 |
Similar correspondent jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Anchor/Producer | 10.34% | 10,037 |
| Publicity Chairperson | 12.01% | 1,073 |
| Yearbook Editor | 12.38% | 4,437 |
| Deaf/Hard Of Hearing Specialist | 14.90% | 1,470 |
| Greeting Card Writer | 16.36% | 10,264 |
| Ringmaster | 16.36% | 66 |
Foreign languages spoken by correspondents
The most common foreign language among correspondents is Spanish at 41.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 16.4% and German is the third-most popular at 5.9%.
- Spanish, 41.3%
- French, 16.4%
- German, 5.9%
- Arabic, 5.9%
- Italian, 5.5%
- Other, 25.0%
Correspondent languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 41.3% |
| French | 16.4% |
| German | 5.9% |
| Arabic | 5.9% |
| Italian | 5.5% |
| Other | 25.0% |
