Foreign correspondent demographics and statistics in the US
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Foreign correspondent demographics by:
Foreign correspondent gender statistics
67.7% of foreign correspondents are women and 32.3% of foreign correspondents are men.
- Female, 67.7%
- Male, 32.3%
Foreign correspondent gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 67.7% |
| Male | 32.3% |
Foreign correspondent gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$81,079
Female income
$78,925
Foreign correspondent gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in foreign correspondent positions over time. Currently, 67.7% of foreign correspondents are female.
Foreign correspondent gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 33.79% | 66.21% |
| 2011 | 33.40% | 66.60% |
| 2012 | 33.37% | 66.63% |
| 2013 | 36.13% | 63.87% |
| 2014 | 38.52% | 61.48% |
| 2015 | 33.04% | 66.96% |
| 2016 | 34.80% | 65.20% |
| 2017 | 31.93% | 68.07% |
| 2018 | 36.10% | 63.90% |
| 2019 | 32.89% | 67.11% |
| 2020 | 36.53% | 63.47% |
| 2021 | 32.32% | 67.68% |
Foreign correspondent related jobs gender ratio
We compared foreign 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% |
| Foreign Correspondent | 32% | 68% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
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Foreign correspondent demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among foreign correspondents is White, which makes up 66.6% of all foreign correspondents. Comparatively, 12.7% of foreign correspondents are Hispanic or Latino and 9.7% of foreign correspondents are Asian.
- White, 66.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.7%
- Asian, 9.7%
- Black or African American, 6.4%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Foreign correspondent race
| Foreign correspondent race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.7% |
| Asian | 9.7% |
| Black or African American | 6.4% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Foreign correspondent race and ethnicity over time
See how foreign correspondent racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Foreign correspondent race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.68% | 7.32% | 6.21% | 10.70% |
| 2011 | 76.09% | 5.47% | 5.92% | 9.55% |
| 2012 | 73.66% | 7.24% | 6.85% | 10.12% |
| 2013 | 72.68% | 7.02% | 6.47% | 11.90% |
| 2014 | 72.11% | 6.45% | 6.81% | 11.55% |
| 2015 | 70.96% | 7.99% | 5.96% | 11.96% |
| 2016 | 73.97% | 4.73% | 6.69% | 10.30% |
| 2017 | 71.68% | 5.97% | 6.68% | 12.69% |
| 2018 | 69.69% | 7.50% | 6.96% | 13.71% |
| 2019 | 70.60% | 5.41% | 8.59% | 12.12% |
| 2020 | 71.24% | 6.51% | 7.40% | 11.76% |
| 2021 | 66.60% | 6.40% | 9.70% | 12.67% |
Foreign correspondent wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino foreign correspondents have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american foreign correspondents have the lowest average salary at $71,818.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $80,090 |
| White | $80,301 |
| Black or African American | $71,818 |
| Asian | $85,950 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $88,258 |
Average foreign correspondent age
See how the average age of foreign correspondents varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Foreign 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 |
Foreign correspondent age breakdown
The average age of foreign correspondents is 40+ years years old, representing 44% of the foreign correspondent population.
Foreign correspondent age breakdown
| Foreign Correspondent Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 44% |
| 30-40 years | 32% |
| 20-30 years | 24% |
Foreign correspondent educational attainment
The most common degree for foreign correspondents is bachelor's degree, with 72% of foreign correspondents earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 20% and master's degree degree at 2%.
- Bachelor's, 72%
- Master's, 20%
- Associate, 2%
- High School Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Foreign correspondents by degree level
| Foreign correspondent degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 72% |
| Master's | 20% |
| Associate | 2% |
| High School Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Foreign correspondent wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $94,693 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $90,044 |
Foreign correspondent employment statistics
Most foreign correspondents work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where foreign correspondents work
Below, you can see the size of companies where foreign correspondents work.
Foreign correspondent jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 7% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 15% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 48% |
| > 10,000 employees | 4% |
Foreign correspondent jobs by company type
Employees with the foreign correspondent job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most foreign correspondents prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Foreign correspondent jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 19% |
| Public | 15% |
| Private | 58% |
| Government | 8% |
Foreign correspondent jobs by industry
The most common industries for foreign correspondents are media, education and finance.
Foreign correspondent industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 41% |
| Education | 19% |
| Finance | 11% |
| Government | 7% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Utilities | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
Foreign correspondent turnover and employment statistics
Foreign correspondent unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for foreign correspondents between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Foreign correspondent unemployment rate by year
| Year | Foreign 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 foreign correspondent tenure
The average foreign correspondent stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 111 foreign correspondents resumes in Zippia's database.
Foreign correspondent tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 29% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Foreign correspondent LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of foreign 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Foreign Correspondent | 10.10% | - |
| Program Director/Morning Show Host | 10.34% | 71,725 |
| Communications Department Head | 12.01% | 51,594 |
| Graphics Editor | 12.38% | 4,797 |
| Braille Translator | 14.90% | 721 |
| Film Writer | 16.36% | 10,245 |
| Train Caller | 16.36% | 2,521 |
Similar foreign correspondent jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Program Director/Morning Show Host | 10.34% | 71,725 |
| Communications Department Head | 12.01% | 51,594 |
| Graphics Editor | 12.38% | 4,797 |
| Braille Translator | 14.90% | 721 |
| Film Writer | 16.36% | 10,245 |
| Train Caller | 16.36% | 2,521 |
Foreign languages spoken by foreign correspondents
The most common foreign language among foreign correspondents is Spanish at 25.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 12.5% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 9.4%.
- Spanish, 25.0%
- French, 12.5%
- Portuguese, 9.4%
- Chinese, 9.4%
- German, 9.4%
- Other, 34.3%
Foreign correspondent languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 25.0% |
| French | 12.5% |
| Portuguese | 9.4% |
| Chinese | 9.4% |
| German | 9.4% |
| Other | 34.3% |