Market reporter demographics and statistics in the US
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Market reporter demographics by:
Market reporter gender statistics
48.8% of market reporters are women and 51.2% of market reporters are men.
- Male, 51.2%
- Female, 48.8%
Market reporter gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 51.2% |
| Female | 48.8% |
Market reporter gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$72,737
Female income
$71,042
Market reporter gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in market reporter positions over time. Currently, 48.8% of market reporters are female.
Market reporter gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 52.83% | 47.17% |
| 2011 | 52.39% | 47.61% |
| 2012 | 52.36% | 47.64% |
| 2013 | 55.38% | 44.62% |
| 2014 | 57.89% | 42.11% |
| 2015 | 51.99% | 48.01% |
| 2016 | 53.95% | 46.05% |
| 2017 | 50.73% | 49.27% |
| 2018 | 55.36% | 44.64% |
| 2019 | 51.82% | 48.18% |
| 2020 | 55.81% | 44.19% |
| 2021 | 51.18% | 48.82% |
Market reporter related jobs gender ratio
We compared market reporters 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% |
| Market Reporter | 51% | 49% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
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Market reporter demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among market reporters is White, which makes up 67.2% of all market reporters. Comparatively, 12.6% of market reporters are Hispanic or Latino and 9.6% of market reporters are Asian.
- White, 67.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.6%
- Asian, 9.6%
- Black or African American, 6.3%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Market reporter race
| Market reporter race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.6% |
| Asian | 9.6% |
| Black or African American | 6.3% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Market reporter race and ethnicity over time
See how market reporter racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Market reporter race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.32% | 7.27% | 6.16% | 10.58% |
| 2011 | 76.72% | 5.43% | 5.87% | 9.43% |
| 2012 | 74.30% | 7.19% | 6.79% | 10.00% |
| 2013 | 73.31% | 6.97% | 6.41% | 11.79% |
| 2014 | 72.75% | 6.40% | 6.76% | 11.44% |
| 2015 | 71.59% | 7.94% | 5.91% | 11.84% |
| 2016 | 74.61% | 4.68% | 6.64% | 10.19% |
| 2017 | 72.32% | 5.93% | 6.63% | 12.57% |
| 2018 | 70.33% | 7.46% | 6.91% | 13.59% |
| 2019 | 71.24% | 5.36% | 8.54% | 12.01% |
| 2020 | 71.88% | 6.47% | 7.35% | 11.64% |
| 2021 | 67.23% | 6.35% | 9.65% | 12.55% |
Market reporter wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino market reporters have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american market reporters have the lowest average salary at $65,404.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $71,959 |
| White | $72,125 |
| Black or African American | $65,404 |
| Asian | $76,552 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $78,349 |
Average market reporter age
See how the average age of market reporters varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Market reporter 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 |
Market reporter age breakdown
The average age of market reporters is 40+ years years old, representing 44% of the market reporter population.
Market reporter age breakdown
| Market Reporter Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 44% |
| 30-40 years | 32% |
| 20-30 years | 24% |
Market reporter educational attainment
The most common degree for market reporters is bachelor's degree, with 64% of market reporters earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 14% and master's degree degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 64%
- Master's, 14%
- Associate, 13%
- High School Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Market reporters by degree level
| Market reporter degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 64% |
| Master's | 14% |
| Associate | 13% |
| High School Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Market reporter wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $83,333 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $79,737 |
Market reporter employment statistics
Most market reporters work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where market reporters work
Below, you can see the size of companies where market reporters work.
Market reporter jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 30% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 17% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 17% |
Market reporter jobs by company type
Employees with the market reporter job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most market reporters prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Market reporter jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 24% |
| Private | 66% |
| Government | 10% |
Market reporter jobs by industry
The most common industries for market reporters are media, government and professional.
Market reporter industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 20% |
| Start-up | 11% |
| Government | 9% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Finance | 6% |
| Internet | 6% |
| Construction | 6% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Hospitality | 6% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Energy | 6% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
Market reporter turnover and employment statistics
Market reporter unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for market reporters between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Market reporter unemployment rate by year
| Year | Market reporter 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 market reporter tenure
The average market reporter stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 192 market reporters resumes in Zippia's database.
Market reporter tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 22% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 18% |
Market reporter LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of market reporters 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Market Reporter | 10.10% | - |
| Radio Performer | 10.34% | 2,303 |
| Speech Writer | 12.01% | 38,009 |
| Assistant Photo Editor | 12.38% | 4,742 |
| Deaf Interpreter | 14.90% | 3,676 |
| Marketing Communications Writer | 16.36% | 99,978 |
| Disc Jockey | 16.36% | 1,991 |
Similar market reporter jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Radio Performer | 10.34% | 2,303 |
| Speech Writer | 12.01% | 38,009 |
| Assistant Photo Editor | 12.38% | 4,742 |
| Deaf Interpreter | 14.90% | 3,676 |
| Marketing Communications Writer | 16.36% | 99,978 |
| Disc Jockey | 16.36% | 1,991 |
Foreign languages spoken by market reporters
The most common foreign language among market reporters is Spanish at 38.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 22.2% and Italian is the third-most popular at 11.1%.
- Spanish, 38.9%
- French, 22.2%
- Italian, 11.1%
- Portuguese, 5.6%
- Chinese, 5.6%
- Other, 16.6%
Market reporter languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 38.9% |
| French | 22.2% |
| Italian | 11.1% |
| Portuguese | 5.6% |
| Chinese | 5.6% |
| Other | 16.6% |