Desk reporter demographics and statistics in the US
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Desk reporter gender statistics
51.5% of desk reporters are women and 48.5% of desk reporters are men.
- Female, 51.5%
- Male, 48.5%
Desk reporter gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 51.5% |
| Male | 48.5% |
Desk reporter gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$67,698
Female income
$65,841
Desk reporter gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in desk reporter positions over time. Currently, 51.5% of desk reporters are female.
Desk reporter gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 50.17% | 49.83% |
| 2011 | 49.73% | 50.27% |
| 2012 | 49.70% | 50.30% |
| 2013 | 52.74% | 47.26% |
| 2014 | 55.28% | 44.72% |
| 2015 | 49.33% | 50.67% |
| 2016 | 51.29% | 48.71% |
| 2017 | 48.06% | 51.94% |
| 2018 | 52.71% | 47.29% |
| 2019 | 49.16% | 50.84% |
| 2020 | 53.17% | 46.83% |
| 2021 | 48.51% | 51.49% |
Desk reporter related jobs gender ratio
We compared desk reporters 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% |
| Desk Reporter | 49% | 51% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
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Desk reporter demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among desk reporters is White, which makes up 67.3% of all desk reporters. Comparatively, 12.3% of desk reporters are Hispanic or Latino and 9.5% of desk reporters are Asian.
- White, 67.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.3%
- Asian, 9.5%
- Black or African American, 6.2%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Desk reporter race
| Desk reporter race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.3% |
| Asian | 9.5% |
| Black or African American | 6.2% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Desk reporter race and ethnicity over time
See how desk reporter racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Desk reporter race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.38% | 7.16% | 6.04% | 10.32% |
| 2011 | 76.79% | 5.32% | 5.75% | 9.17% |
| 2012 | 74.36% | 7.09% | 6.68% | 9.74% |
| 2013 | 73.38% | 6.86% | 6.30% | 11.52% |
| 2014 | 72.81% | 6.30% | 6.64% | 11.17% |
| 2015 | 71.66% | 7.83% | 5.80% | 11.58% |
| 2016 | 74.67% | 4.58% | 6.52% | 9.92% |
| 2017 | 72.38% | 5.82% | 6.52% | 12.30% |
| 2018 | 70.39% | 7.35% | 6.79% | 13.32% |
| 2019 | 71.30% | 5.25% | 8.42% | 11.74% |
| 2020 | 71.94% | 6.36% | 7.23% | 11.38% |
| 2021 | 67.30% | 6.24% | 9.53% | 12.29% |
Desk reporter wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino desk reporters have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american desk reporters have the lowest average salary at $59,724.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $66,845 |
| White | $67,027 |
| Black or African American | $59,724 |
| Asian | $71,905 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $73,901 |
Average desk reporter age
See how the average age of desk reporters varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Desk reporter 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 |
Desk reporter age breakdown
The average age of desk reporters is 40+ years years old, representing 44% of the desk reporter population.
Desk reporter age breakdown
| Desk Reporter Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 44% |
| 30-40 years | 32% |
| 20-30 years | 24% |
Desk reporter educational attainment
The most common degree for desk reporters is bachelor's degree, with 75% of desk reporters earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 14% and associate degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 75%
- Associate, 14%
- Master's, 8%
- High School Diploma, 1%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Desk reporters by degree level
| Desk reporter degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 75% |
| Associate | 14% |
| Master's | 8% |
| High School Diploma | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Desk reporter wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $79,476 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $75,447 |
Desk reporter employment statistics
Most desk reporters work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where desk reporters work
Below, you can see the size of companies where desk reporters work.
Desk reporter jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 2% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 19% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 30% |
| > 10,000 employees | 12% |
Desk reporter jobs by company type
Employees with the desk reporter job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most desk reporters prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Desk reporter jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 21% |
| Private | 68% |
| Government | 5% |
Desk reporter jobs by industry
The most common industries for desk reporters are media, non profits and education.
Desk reporter industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 58% |
| Non Profits | 7% |
| Education | 5% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Insurance | 5% |
| Government | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Professional | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
Desk reporter turnover and employment statistics
Desk reporter unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for desk reporters between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Desk reporter unemployment rate by year
| Year | Desk reporter 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 desk reporter tenure
The average desk reporter stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 112 desk reporters resumes in Zippia's database.
Desk reporter tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 45% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 8% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 2% |
Desk reporter LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of desk reporters 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Desk Reporter | 10.10% | - |
| On-Air Announcer | 10.34% | 1,304 |
| Color Specialist | 12.01% | 45,439 |
| Avid Editor | 12.38% | 4,477 |
| Lexicographer | 14.90% | 544 |
| Film Writer | 16.36% | 10,245 |
| Emcee | 16.36% | 58 |
Similar desk reporter jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| On-Air Announcer | 10.34% | 1,304 |
| Color Specialist | 12.01% | 45,439 |
| Avid Editor | 12.38% | 4,477 |
| Lexicographer | 14.90% | 544 |
| Film Writer | 16.36% | 10,245 |
| Emcee | 16.36% | 58 |
Foreign languages spoken by desk reporters
The most common foreign language among desk reporters is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 11.1% and Russian is the third-most popular at 11.1%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- French, 11.1%
- Russian, 11.1%
- Portuguese, 5.6%
- Japanese, 5.6%
- Other, 16.6%
Desk reporter languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| French | 11.1% |
| Russian | 11.1% |
| Portuguese | 5.6% |
| Japanese | 5.6% |
| Other | 16.6% |