Information officer demographics and statistics in the US
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Information officer gender statistics
34.7% of information officers are women and 65.3% of information officers are men.
- Male, 65.3%
- Female, 34.7%
Information officer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 65.3% |
| Female | 34.7% |
Information officer gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$89,163
Female income
$80,360
Information officer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in information officer positions over time. Currently, 34.7% of information officers are female.
Information officer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.40% | 38.60% |
| 2011 | 62.36% | 37.64% |
| 2012 | 64.52% | 35.48% |
| 2013 | 65.45% | 34.55% |
| 2014 | 64.41% | 35.59% |
| 2015 | 65.68% | 34.32% |
| 2016 | 65.08% | 34.92% |
| 2017 | 64.52% | 35.48% |
| 2018 | 64.25% | 35.75% |
| 2019 | 64.23% | 35.77% |
| 2020 | 66.85% | 33.15% |
| 2021 | 65.25% | 34.75% |
Information officer related jobs gender ratio
We compared information officers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, general road foreman and plant superintendent have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Executive Assistant/Human Resources | 7% | 93% |
| Office Manager Of Human Resources | 10% | 90% |
| Business Office Manager | 15% | 85% |
| Information Officer | 65% | 35% |
| Maintenance Director | 97% | 3% |
| Plant Superintendent | 97% | 3% |
| General Road Foreman | 97% | 3% |
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Information officer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among information officers is White, which makes up 65.0% of all information officers. Comparatively, 12.6% of information officers are Asian and 10.2% of information officers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 65.0%
- Asian, 12.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.2%
- Black or African American, 6.8%
- Unknown, 5.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Information officer race
| Information officer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.0% |
| Asian | 12.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.2% |
| Black or African American | 6.8% |
| Unknown | 5.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Information officer race and ethnicity over time
See how information officer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Information officer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.51% | 7.01% | 9.56% | 8.12% |
| 2011 | 73.70% | 6.50% | 9.42% | 8.09% |
| 2012 | 72.46% | 7.36% | 10.04% | 8.05% |
| 2013 | 71.89% | 7.15% | 10.55% | 8.27% |
| 2014 | 71.39% | 6.68% | 10.97% | 8.82% |
| 2015 | 70.65% | 7.24% | 11.20% | 8.62% |
| 2016 | 70.96% | 7.12% | 11.39% | 8.39% |
| 2017 | 69.87% | 6.84% | 12.35% | 8.49% |
| 2018 | 70.23% | 6.36% | 12.08% | 8.90% |
| 2019 | 69.90% | 6.15% | 11.82% | 9.45% |
| 2020 | 66.89% | 6.53% | 11.87% | 9.67% |
| 2021 | 64.96% | 6.81% | 12.59% | 10.22% |
Information officer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian information officers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown information officers have the lowest average salary at $82,962.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $82,962 |
| White | $88,935 |
| Black or African American | $84,335 |
| Asian | $104,720 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $86,482 |
Average information officer age
See how the average age of information officers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Information officer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 48 | 48.5 |
| White | 48 | 49 |
| Black or African American | 49 | 49 |
| Asian | 45 | 44 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46 | 46 |
Information officer age breakdown
The average age of information officers is 40+ years years old, representing 78% of the information officer population.
Information officer age breakdown
| Information Officer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 78% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 1% |
Information officer educational attainment
The most common degree for information officers is bachelor's degree, with 65% of information officers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 18% and master's degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 65%
- Master's, 18%
- Associate, 8%
- Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Information officers by degree level
| Information officer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 65% |
| Master's | 18% |
| Associate | 8% |
| Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Information officer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, information officers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $110,994 annually. With a Master's degree, information officers earn a median annual income of $107,293 compared to $96,390 for information officers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $107,293 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $96,390 |
| Doctorate Degree | $110,994 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $71,511 |
Information officer employment statistics
Most information officers work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where information officers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where information officers work.
Information officer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 27% |
Information officer jobs by company type
Employees with the information officer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most information officers prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Information officer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 16% |
| Public | 21% |
| Private | 37% |
| Government | 26% |
Information officer jobs by industry
The most common industries for information officers are government, finance and education.
Information officer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 19% |
| Finance | 14% |
| Education | 13% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Health Care | 8% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Information officer turnover and employment statistics
Information officer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for information officers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Information officer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Information officer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.32% |
| 2011 | 4.61% |
| 2012 | 3.07% |
| 2013 | 2.54% |
| 2014 | 2.68% |
| 2015 | 2.32% |
| 2016 | 2.33% |
| 2017 | 2.58% |
| 2018 | 2.37% |
| 2019 | 2.15% |
| 2020 | 3.06% |
| 2021 | 2.64% |
Average information officer tenure
The average information officer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,617 information officers resumes in Zippia's database.
Information officer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 14% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Information officer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of information officers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Facilities Coordinator | 4.78% | 25,621 |
| Distribution Superintendent | 5.19% | 21,744 |
| Actuarial Manager | 10.51% | 59,285 |
| Information Officer | 11.01% | - |
| Procurement Officer | 11.39% | 68,935 |
| Area Development Manager | 17.60% | 80,905 |
| Resource Manager | 17.78% | 31,477 |
Similar information officer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Facilities Coordinator | 4.78% | 25,621 |
| Distribution Superintendent | 5.19% | 21,744 |
| Actuarial Manager | 10.51% | 59,285 |
| Procurement Officer | 11.39% | 68,935 |
| Area Development Manager | 17.60% | 80,905 |
| Resource Manager | 17.78% | 31,477 |
Foreign languages spoken by information officers
The most common foreign language among information officers is Spanish at 33.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 19.3% and Arabic is the third-most popular at 9.2%.
- Spanish, 33.9%
- French, 19.3%
- Arabic, 9.2%
- German, 6.4%
- Portuguese, 4.6%
- Other, 26.6%
Information officer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 33.9% |
| French | 19.3% |
| Arabic | 9.2% |
| German | 6.4% |
| Portuguese | 4.6% |
| Other | 26.6% |
