Liaison demographics and statistics in the US
Liaison demographics research summary. Zippia estimates liaison demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our liaison estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about liaisons after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 10,214 liaisons currently employed in the United States.
- 58.1% of all liaisons are women, while 41.9% are men.
- The average liaison age is 43 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of liaisons is White (55.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (18.2%), Black or African American (12.3%) and Asian (6.9%).
- Liaisons are most in-demand in New York, NY.
- Washington, DC pays an annual average wage of $83,350, the highest in the US.
- In 2022, women liaisons earned 92% of what men earned.
- District of Columbia is the best state for liaisons to live.
- Liaisons are 39% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to public companies.
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Liaison demographics by:
Liaison gender statistics
58.1% of liaisons are women and 41.9% of liaisons are men.
- Female, 58.1%
- Male, 41.9%
Liaison gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 58.1% |
| Male | 41.9% |
Liaison gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$61,902
Female income
$57,136
Liaison gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in liaison positions over time. Currently, 58.1% of liaisons are female.
Liaison gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 44.73% | 55.27% |
| 2011 | 39.48% | 60.52% |
| 2012 | 42.10% | 57.90% |
| 2013 | 45.12% | 54.88% |
| 2014 | 39.70% | 60.30% |
| 2015 | 38.04% | 61.96% |
| 2016 | 42.60% | 57.40% |
| 2017 | 42.87% | 57.13% |
| 2018 | 40.12% | 59.88% |
| 2019 | 42.03% | 57.97% |
| 2020 | 41.64% | 58.36% |
| 2021 | 41.95% | 58.05% |
Liaison related jobs gender ratio
We compared liaisons with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, public health worker and rehabilitation engineer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Breastfeeding Educator | 2% | 98% |
| Certified Lactation Counselor | 3% | 97% |
| Lactation Specialist | 5% | 95% |
| Liaison | 42% | 58% |
| Donation Worker | 70% | 30% |
| Rehabilitation Engineer | 70% | 30% |
| Public Health Worker | 81% | 19% |
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Liaison demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among liaisons is White, which makes up 55.2% of all liaisons. Comparatively, 18.2% of liaisons are Hispanic or Latino and 12.3% of liaisons are Black or African American.
- White, 55.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.2%
- Black or African American, 12.3%
- Asian, 6.9%
- Unknown, 5.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.2%
Liaison race
| Liaison race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 55.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.2% |
| Black or African American | 12.3% |
| Asian | 6.9% |
| Unknown | 5.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.2% |
Liaison race and ethnicity over time
See how liaison racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Liaison race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 59.90% | 16.43% | 5.82% | 14.20% |
| 2011 | 61.44% | 15.70% | 5.62% | 13.50% |
| 2012 | 59.50% | 13.90% | 5.29% | 15.08% |
| 2013 | 57.81% | 15.26% | 6.11% | 14.99% |
| 2014 | 61.19% | 12.36% | 6.46% | 15.55% |
| 2015 | 59.87% | 14.39% | 5.43% | 15.01% |
| 2016 | 59.57% | 14.16% | 6.14% | 15.35% |
| 2017 | 57.85% | 14.01% | 5.69% | 16.95% |
| 2018 | 58.09% | 12.12% | 6.49% | 18.30% |
| 2019 | 58.11% | 13.24% | 6.24% | 17.65% |
| 2020 | 55.09% | 12.73% | 5.97% | 18.71% |
| 2021 | 55.23% | 12.34% | 6.88% | 18.21% |
Liaison wage gap by race
According to our data, asian liaisons have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american liaisons have the lowest average salary at $58,558.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $61,807 |
| White | $60,215 |
| Black or African American | $58,558 |
| Asian | $67,132 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $62,123 |
Average liaison age
See how the average age of liaisons varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Liaison age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 41.5 | 46 |
| Unknown | 40.5 | 40 |
| Asian | 40.5 | 38 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 | 37 |
| White | 46 | 44 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 48.5 |
Liaison age breakdown
The average age of liaisons is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the liaison population.
Liaison age breakdown
| Liaison Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Liaison educational attainment
The most common degree for liaisons is bachelor's degree, with 62% of liaisons earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 14% and associate degree degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 62%
- Associate, 14%
- Master's, 13%
- High School Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Liaisons by degree level
| Liaison degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 62% |
| Associate | 14% |
| Master's | 13% |
| High School Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Liaison wage gap by degree level
According to the data, liaisons with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $73,922 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, liaisons earn a median annual income of $62,750 compared to $50,875 for liaisons with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $73,922 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $50,263 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $62,750 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $50,875 |
Liaison employment statistics
Most liaisons work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where liaisons work
Below, you can see the size of companies where liaisons work.
Liaison jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 16% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 33% |
Liaison jobs by company type
Employees with the liaison job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most liaisons prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Liaison jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 20% |
| Public | 30% |
| Private | 39% |
| Government | 12% |
Liaison jobs by industry
The most common industries for liaisons are education, health care and professional.
Liaison industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 16% |
| Education | 15% |
| Health Care | 12% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Government | 8% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Finance | 6% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Liaison turnover and employment statistics
Liaison unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for liaisons between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Liaison unemployment rate by year
| Year | Liaison unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.13% |
| 2011 | 7.37% |
| 2012 | 7.31% |
| 2013 | 6.59% |
| 2014 | 5.50% |
| 2015 | 3.99% |
| 2016 | 3.87% |
| 2017 | 3.26% |
| 2018 | 2.50% |
| 2019 | 2.81% |
| 2020 | 4.13% |
| 2021 | 3.99% |
Average liaison tenure
The average liaison stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 47,832 liaisons resumes in Zippia's database.
Liaison tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 21% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Liaison LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of liaisons 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 |
|---|---|---|
| HIV Counselor | 8.96% | 34,058 |
| Probation Worker | 9.50% | 19,649 |
| Student Recruiter | 10.75% | 37,196 |
| Sexual Assault Social Worker | 11.25% | 42,731 |
| Liaison | 11.48% | - |
| Counselor Internship | 15.06% | 132,694 |
| Drug Abuse Worker | 15.06% | 22,487 |
Similar liaison jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| HIV Counselor | 8.96% | 34,058 |
| Probation Worker | 9.50% | 19,649 |
| Student Recruiter | 10.75% | 37,196 |
| Sexual Assault Social Worker | 11.25% | 42,731 |
| Counselor Internship | 15.06% | 132,694 |
| Drug Abuse Worker | 15.06% | 22,487 |
Foreign languages spoken by liaisons
The most common foreign language among liaisons is Spanish at 52.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 11.5% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 4.6%.
- Spanish, 52.8%
- French, 11.5%
- Chinese, 4.6%
- Mandarin, 4.1%
- German, 4.0%
- Other, 23.0%
Liaison languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 52.8% |
| French | 11.5% |
| Chinese | 4.6% |
| Mandarin | 4.1% |
| German | 4.0% |
| Other | 23.0% |
