Internal communications specialist demographics and statistics in the US
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Internal communications specialist gender statistics
63.5% of internal communications specialists are women and 36.5% of internal communications specialists are men.
- Female, 63.5%
- Male, 36.5%
Internal communications specialist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 63.5% |
| Male | 36.5% |
Internal communications specialist gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$61,530
Female income
$58,579
Internal communications specialist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in internal communications specialist positions over time. Currently, 63.5% of internal communications specialists are female.
Internal communications specialist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 38.70% | 61.30% |
| 2011 | 41.93% | 58.07% |
| 2012 | 39.59% | 60.41% |
| 2013 | 44.28% | 55.72% |
| 2014 | 39.85% | 60.15% |
| 2015 | 36.75% | 63.25% |
| 2016 | 37.26% | 62.74% |
| 2017 | 41.85% | 58.15% |
| 2018 | 39.15% | 60.85% |
| 2019 | 39.80% | 60.20% |
| 2020 | 38.41% | 61.59% |
| 2021 | 36.50% | 63.50% |
Internal communications specialist related jobs gender ratio
We compared internal communications specialists 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% |
| Internal Communications Specialist | 37% | 63% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
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Internal communications specialist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among internal communications specialists is White, which makes up 67.1% of all internal communications specialists. Comparatively, 11.9% of internal communications specialists are Hispanic or Latino and 10.0% of internal communications specialists are Black or African American.
- White, 67.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.9%
- Black or African American, 10.0%
- Asian, 5.3%
- Unknown, 5.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Internal communications specialist race
| Internal communications specialist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.9% |
| Black or African American | 10.0% |
| Asian | 5.3% |
| Unknown | 5.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Internal communications specialist race and ethnicity over time
See how internal communications specialist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Internal communications specialist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.28% | 9.39% | 4.28% | 9.00% |
| 2011 | 74.52% | 9.56% | 4.39% | 8.76% |
| 2012 | 74.55% | 8.95% | 3.91% | 9.31% |
| 2013 | 73.35% | 10.17% | 4.38% | 9.27% |
| 2014 | 73.86% | 10.12% | 3.42% | 9.50% |
| 2015 | 72.93% | 9.09% | 5.38% | 10.27% |
| 2016 | 72.29% | 9.38% | 5.18% | 9.80% |
| 2017 | 73.91% | 9.48% | 4.11% | 10.33% |
| 2018 | 71.54% | 8.48% | 5.12% | 11.09% |
| 2019 | 73.29% | 8.64% | 4.60% | 10.48% |
| 2020 | 67.78% | 9.48% | 4.55% | 14.40% |
| 2021 | 67.12% | 10.01% | 5.29% | 11.91% |
Internal communications specialist wage gap by race
According to our data, white internal communications specialists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino internal communications specialists have the lowest average salary at $59,018.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $64,124 |
| White | $64,549 |
| Black or African American | $59,094 |
| Asian | $61,095 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $59,018 |
Average internal communications specialist age
See how the average age of internal communications specialists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Internal communications specialist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 47 | 35.5 |
| White | 43 | 40 |
| Black or African American | 49.5 | 45 |
| Asian | 36 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 | 36 |
Internal communications specialist age breakdown
The average age of internal communications specialists is 40+ years years old, representing 53% of the internal communications specialist population.
Internal communications specialist age breakdown
| Internal Communications Specialist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 53% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Internal communications specialist educational attainment
The most common degree for internal communications specialists is bachelor's degree, with 73% of internal communications specialists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 12% and master's degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 73%
- Master's, 12%
- Associate, 6%
- High School Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Internal communications specialists by degree level
| Internal communications specialist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 73% |
| Master's | 12% |
| Associate | 6% |
| High School Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Internal communications specialist wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $67,518 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $62,675 |
Internal communications specialist employment statistics
Most internal communications specialists work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where internal communications specialists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where internal communications specialists work.
Internal communications specialist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 5% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 11% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 30% |
| > 10,000 employees | 46% |
Internal communications specialist jobs by company type
Employees with the internal communications specialist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most internal communications specialists prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Internal communications specialist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 6% |
| Public | 43% |
| Private | 47% |
| Government | 4% |
Internal communications specialist jobs by industry
The most common industries for internal communications specialists are technology, finance and retail.
Internal communications specialist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 18% |
| Finance | 10% |
| Technology | 10% |
| Retail | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Health Care | 7% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Education | 5% |
| Media | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
Internal communications specialist turnover and employment statistics
Internal communications specialist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for internal communications specialists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Internal communications specialist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Internal communications specialist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.84% |
| 2011 | 5.89% |
| 2012 | 4.61% |
| 2013 | 4.57% |
| 2014 | 3.98% |
| 2015 | 3.27% |
| 2016 | 2.78% |
| 2017 | 2.36% |
| 2018 | 2.01% |
| 2019 | 3.01% |
| 2020 | 3.59% |
| 2021 | 3.67% |
Average internal communications specialist tenure
The average internal communications specialist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 808 internal communications specialists resumes in Zippia's database.
Internal communications specialist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 19% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Internal communications specialist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of internal communications specialists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Commentator | 10.10% | 10 |
| Radio Internship | 10.34% | 49,838 |
| Internal Communications Specialist | 12.01% | - |
| Writer And Editor | 12.38% | 14,865 |
| Historical Interpreter | 14.90% | 3,552 |
| Television Writer | 16.36% | 10,231 |
| Emcee | 16.36% | 58 |
Similar internal communications specialist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Commentator | 10.10% | 10 |
| Radio Internship | 10.34% | 49,838 |
| Writer And Editor | 12.38% | 14,865 |
| Historical Interpreter | 14.90% | 3,552 |
| Television Writer | 16.36% | 10,231 |
| Emcee | 16.36% | 58 |
Foreign languages spoken by internal communications specialists
The most common foreign language among internal communications specialists is Spanish at 44.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 10.3% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 7.4%.
- Spanish, 44.1%
- French, 10.3%
- Portuguese, 7.4%
- German, 7.4%
- Arabic, 4.4%
- Other, 26.4%
Internal communications specialist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 44.1% |
| French | 10.3% |
| Portuguese | 7.4% |
| German | 7.4% |
| Arabic | 4.4% |
| Other | 26.4% |
