Field reporter demographics and statistics in the US
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Field reporter demographics by:
Field reporter gender statistics
56.4% of field reporters are women and 43.6% of field reporters are men.
- Female, 56.4%
- Male, 43.6%
Field reporter gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 56.4% |
| Male | 43.6% |
Field reporter gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$62,923
Female income
$61,077
Field reporter gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in field reporter positions over time. Currently, 56.4% of field reporters are female.
Field reporter gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 45.27% | 54.73% |
| 2011 | 44.84% | 55.16% |
| 2012 | 44.81% | 55.19% |
| 2013 | 47.83% | 52.17% |
| 2014 | 50.39% | 49.61% |
| 2015 | 44.44% | 55.56% |
| 2016 | 46.39% | 53.61% |
| 2017 | 43.20% | 56.80% |
| 2018 | 47.81% | 52.19% |
| 2019 | 44.27% | 55.73% |
| 2020 | 48.27% | 51.73% |
| 2021 | 43.64% | 56.36% |
Field reporter related jobs gender ratio
We compared field 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% |
| Field Reporter | 44% | 56% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
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Field reporter demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among field reporters is White, which makes up 67.1% of all field reporters. Comparatively, 13.0% of field reporters are Hispanic or Latino and 8.6% of field reporters are Asian.
- White, 67.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.0%
- Asian, 8.6%
- Black or African American, 6.5%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Field reporter race
| Field reporter race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.0% |
| Asian | 8.6% |
| Black or African American | 6.5% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Field reporter race and ethnicity over time
See how field reporter racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Field reporter race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.17% | 7.46% | 5.14% | 11.06% |
| 2011 | 76.58% | 5.62% | 4.85% | 9.91% |
| 2012 | 74.15% | 7.38% | 5.78% | 10.48% |
| 2013 | 73.17% | 7.16% | 5.40% | 12.26% |
| 2014 | 72.60% | 6.60% | 5.74% | 11.91% |
| 2015 | 71.45% | 8.13% | 4.90% | 12.32% |
| 2016 | 74.46% | 4.87% | 5.63% | 10.66% |
| 2017 | 72.17% | 6.12% | 5.62% | 13.04% |
| 2018 | 70.18% | 7.65% | 5.89% | 14.06% |
| 2019 | 71.09% | 5.55% | 7.52% | 12.48% |
| 2020 | 71.73% | 6.66% | 6.34% | 12.12% |
| 2021 | 67.09% | 6.54% | 8.63% | 13.03% |
Field reporter wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $62,075 |
| White | $62,256 |
| Black or African American | $55,023 |
| Asian | $67,118 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $69,114 |
Average field reporter age
See how the average age of field reporters varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Field 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 |
Field reporter age breakdown
The average age of field reporters is 40+ years years old, representing 44% of the field reporter population.
Field reporter age breakdown
| Field Reporter Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 44% |
| 30-40 years | 32% |
| 20-30 years | 24% |
Field reporter educational attainment
The most common degree for field reporters is bachelor's degree, with 76% of field reporters earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 13% and associate degree degree at 3%.
- Bachelor's, 76%
- Associate, 13%
- High School Diploma, 3%
- Master's, 3%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Field reporters by degree level
| Field reporter degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 76% |
| Associate | 13% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
| Master's | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Field reporter wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $74,710 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $70,663 |
Field reporter employment statistics
Most field reporters work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where field reporters work
Below, you can see the size of companies where field reporters work.
Field reporter jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 15% |
Field reporter jobs by company type
Employees with the field reporter job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most field reporters prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Field reporter jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 18% |
| Public | 14% |
| Private | 62% |
| Government | 5% |
Field reporter jobs by industry
The most common industries for field reporters are media, education and manufacturing.
Field reporter industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 33% |
| Education | 15% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Government | 5% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
Field reporter turnover and employment statistics
Field reporter unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for field reporters between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Field reporter unemployment rate by year
| Year | Field 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 field reporter tenure
The average field reporter stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 460 field reporters resumes in Zippia's database.
Field reporter tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 36% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Field reporter LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of field 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Field Reporter | 10.10% | - |
| Disk Jockey | 10.34% | 1,960 |
| Internal Communications Specialist | 12.01% | 27,601 |
| Copy Reader | 12.38% | 883 |
| Historical Interpreter | 14.90% | 3,552 |
| Television Script Writer | 16.36% | 10,237 |
| Train Announcer | 16.36% | 1,244 |
Similar field reporter jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Disk Jockey | 10.34% | 1,960 |
| Internal Communications Specialist | 12.01% | 27,601 |
| Copy Reader | 12.38% | 883 |
| Historical Interpreter | 14.90% | 3,552 |
| Television Script Writer | 16.36% | 10,237 |
| Train Announcer | 16.36% | 1,244 |
Foreign languages spoken by field reporters
The most common foreign language among field reporters is Spanish at 37.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 12.5% and Ukrainian is the third-most popular at 6.3%.
- Spanish, 37.5%
- French, 12.5%
- Ukrainian, 6.3%
- Japanese, 6.3%
- Portuguese, 3.1%
- Other, 34.3%
Field reporter languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 37.5% |
| French | 12.5% |
| Ukrainian | 6.3% |
| Japanese | 6.3% |
| Portuguese | 3.1% |
| Other | 34.3% |