Junior publicist demographics and statistics in the US
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Junior publicist gender statistics
76.5% of junior publicists are women and 23.5% of junior publicists are men.
- Female, 76.5%
- Male, 23.5%
Junior publicist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 76.5% |
| Male | 23.5% |
Junior publicist gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$46,526
Female income
$43,784
Junior publicist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in junior publicist positions over time. Currently, 76.5% of junior publicists are female.
Junior publicist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 25.26% | 74.74% |
| 2011 | 27.87% | 72.13% |
| 2012 | 25.97% | 74.03% |
| 2013 | 29.85% | 70.15% |
| 2014 | 26.18% | 73.82% |
| 2015 | 23.72% | 76.28% |
| 2016 | 24.12% | 75.88% |
| 2017 | 27.81% | 72.19% |
| 2018 | 25.61% | 74.39% |
| 2019 | 26.14% | 73.86% |
| 2020 | 25.03% | 74.97% |
| 2021 | 23.53% | 76.47% |
Junior publicist related jobs gender ratio
We compared junior publicists 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% |
| Junior Publicist | 24% | 76% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
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Junior publicist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among junior publicists is White, which makes up 66.7% of all junior publicists. Comparatively, 12.1% of junior publicists are Hispanic or Latino and 10.2% of junior publicists are Black or African American.
- White, 66.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.1%
- Black or African American, 10.2%
- Asian, 5.3%
- Unknown, 5.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Junior publicist race
| Junior publicist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.1% |
| Black or African American | 10.2% |
| Asian | 5.3% |
| Unknown | 5.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Junior publicist race and ethnicity over time
See how junior publicist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Junior publicist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.91% | 9.56% | 4.30% | 9.15% |
| 2011 | 74.15% | 9.73% | 4.42% | 8.91% |
| 2012 | 74.18% | 9.12% | 3.94% | 9.46% |
| 2013 | 72.98% | 10.34% | 4.41% | 9.43% |
| 2014 | 73.49% | 10.29% | 3.45% | 9.65% |
| 2015 | 72.55% | 9.26% | 5.41% | 10.43% |
| 2016 | 71.92% | 9.56% | 5.20% | 9.96% |
| 2017 | 73.54% | 9.65% | 4.14% | 10.48% |
| 2018 | 71.17% | 8.65% | 5.14% | 11.25% |
| 2019 | 72.92% | 8.81% | 4.62% | 10.63% |
| 2020 | 67.41% | 9.65% | 4.58% | 14.56% |
| 2021 | 66.75% | 10.18% | 5.32% | 12.06% |
Junior publicist wage gap by race
According to our data, white junior publicists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino junior publicists have the lowest average salary at $44,190.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $48,961 |
| White | $49,362 |
| Black or African American | $44,261 |
| Asian | $46,119 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $44,190 |
Average junior publicist age
See how the average age of junior publicists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Junior publicist 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 |
Junior publicist age breakdown
The average age of junior publicists is 40+ years years old, representing 53% of the junior publicist population.
Junior publicist age breakdown
| Junior Publicist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 53% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Junior publicist educational attainment
The most common degree for junior publicists is bachelor's degree, with 88% of junior publicists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 5% and master's degree degree at 4%.
- Bachelor's, 88%
- Master's, 5%
- Associate, 4%
- High School Diploma, 1%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Junior publicists by degree level
| Junior publicist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 88% |
| Master's | 5% |
| Associate | 4% |
| High School Diploma | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Junior publicist wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $52,182 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $47,597 |
Junior publicist employment statistics
Most junior publicists work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where junior publicists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where junior publicists work.
Junior publicist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 12% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 24% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 4% |
Junior publicist jobs by company type
Employees with the junior publicist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most junior publicists prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Junior publicist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 6% |
| Private | 89% |
| Government | 2% |
Junior publicist jobs by industry
The most common industries for junior publicists are media, professional and retail.
Junior publicist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 43% |
| Professional | 12% |
| Retail | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
Junior publicist turnover and employment statistics
Junior publicist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for junior publicists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Junior publicist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Junior publicist 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 junior publicist tenure
The average junior publicist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 383 junior publicists resumes in Zippia's database.
Junior publicist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 36% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Junior publicist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of junior publicists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Columnist | 10.10% | 1,783 |
| Radio Host | 10.34% | 12,568 |
| Junior Publicist | 12.01% | - |
| Sports Editor | 12.38% | 5,845 |
| Interpretive Program Coordinator | 14.90% | 75,160 |
| Story Writer | 16.36% | 10,200 |
| Disc Jockey | 16.36% | 1,991 |
Similar junior publicist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Columnist | 10.10% | 1,783 |
| Radio Host | 10.34% | 12,568 |
| Sports Editor | 12.38% | 5,845 |
| Interpretive Program Coordinator | 14.90% | 75,160 |
| Story Writer | 16.36% | 10,200 |
| Disc Jockey | 16.36% | 1,991 |
Foreign languages spoken by junior publicists
The most common foreign language among junior publicists is Spanish at 58.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 12.5% and German is the third-most popular at 8.3%.
- Spanish, 58.3%
- French, 12.5%
- German, 8.3%
- Italian, 8.3%
- Japanese, 4.2%
- Other, 8.4%
Junior publicist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 58.3% |
| French | 12.5% |
| German | 8.3% |
| Italian | 8.3% |
| Japanese | 4.2% |
| Other | 8.4% |
