Media relations assistant demographics and statistics in the US
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Media relations assistant gender statistics
58.2% of media relations assistants are women and 41.8% of media relations assistants are men.
- Female, 58.2%
- Male, 41.8%
Media relations assistant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 58.2% |
| Male | 41.8% |
Media relations assistant gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$45,170
Female income
$43,401
Media relations assistant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in media relations assistant positions over time. Currently, 58.2% of media relations assistants are female.
Media relations assistant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 44.14% | 55.86% |
| 2011 | 47.47% | 52.53% |
| 2012 | 45.07% | 54.93% |
| 2013 | 49.88% | 50.12% |
| 2014 | 45.34% | 54.66% |
| 2015 | 42.10% | 57.90% |
| 2016 | 42.64% | 57.36% |
| 2017 | 47.40% | 52.60% |
| 2018 | 44.61% | 55.39% |
| 2019 | 45.28% | 54.72% |
| 2020 | 43.85% | 56.15% |
| 2021 | 41.85% | 58.15% |
Media relations assistant related jobs gender ratio
We compared media relations assistants 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% |
| Media Relations Assistant | 42% | 58% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
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Media relations assistant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among media relations assistants is White, which makes up 66.5% of all media relations assistants. Comparatively, 12.2% of media relations assistants are Hispanic or Latino and 10.3% of media relations assistants are Black or African American.
- White, 66.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.2%
- Black or African American, 10.3%
- Asian, 5.3%
- Unknown, 5.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Media relations assistant race
| Media relations assistant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.2% |
| Black or African American | 10.3% |
| Asian | 5.3% |
| Unknown | 5.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Media relations assistant race and ethnicity over time
See how media relations assistant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Media relations assistant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.65% | 9.69% | 4.32% | 9.27% |
| 2011 | 73.88% | 9.85% | 4.44% | 9.03% |
| 2012 | 73.91% | 9.24% | 3.96% | 9.57% |
| 2013 | 72.71% | 10.46% | 4.43% | 9.54% |
| 2014 | 73.22% | 10.42% | 3.47% | 9.76% |
| 2015 | 72.29% | 9.38% | 5.43% | 10.54% |
| 2016 | 71.66% | 9.68% | 5.22% | 10.07% |
| 2017 | 73.27% | 9.77% | 4.16% | 10.59% |
| 2018 | 70.91% | 8.77% | 5.16% | 11.36% |
| 2019 | 72.65% | 8.93% | 4.64% | 10.75% |
| 2020 | 67.14% | 9.77% | 4.60% | 14.67% |
| 2021 | 66.48% | 10.30% | 5.34% | 12.17% |
Media relations assistant wage gap by race
According to our data, white media relations assistants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino media relations assistants have the lowest average salary at $43,665.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $46,712 |
| White | $46,964 |
| Black or African American | $43,711 |
| Asian | $44,910 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $43,665 |
Average media relations assistant age
See how the average age of media relations assistants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Media relations assistant 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 |
Media relations assistant age breakdown
The average age of media relations assistants is 40+ years years old, representing 53% of the media relations assistant population.
Media relations assistant age breakdown
| Media Relations Assistant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 53% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Media relations assistant educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 80%
- Master's, 8%
- Associate, 7%
- High School Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Media relations assistants by degree level
| Media relations assistant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 80% |
| Master's | 8% |
| Associate | 7% |
| High School Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Media relations assistant wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $48,712 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $45,852 |
Media relations assistant employment statistics
Most media relations assistants work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where media relations assistants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where media relations assistants work.
Media relations assistant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 38% |
| > 10,000 employees | 12% |
Media relations assistant jobs by company type
Employees with the media relations assistant job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most media relations assistants prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Media relations assistant jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 59% |
| Public | 6% |
| Private | 30% |
| Government | 4% |
Media relations assistant jobs by industry
The most common industries for media relations assistants are education, hospitality and media.
Media relations assistant industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 52% |
| Hospitality | 12% |
| Media | 6% |
| Non Profits | 6% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Professional | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Media relations assistant turnover and employment statistics
Media relations assistant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for media relations assistants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Media relations assistant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Media relations assistant 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 media relations assistant tenure
The average media relations assistant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 2,092 media relations assistants resumes in Zippia's database.
Media relations assistant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 38% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Media relations assistant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of media relations assistants 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Newspaper Reporter | 10.10% | 2,329 |
| Anchor/Producer | 10.34% | 10,037 |
| Media Relations Assistant | 12.01% | - |
| Program Proposals Coordinator | 12.38% | 66,453 |
| Spanish Interpreter/Translator | 14.90% | 4,265 |
| Comic Book Writer | 16.36% | 11,008 |
| Emcee | 16.36% | 58 |
Similar media relations assistant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Newspaper Reporter | 10.10% | 2,329 |
| Anchor/Producer | 10.34% | 10,037 |
| Program Proposals Coordinator | 12.38% | 66,453 |
| Spanish Interpreter/Translator | 14.90% | 4,265 |
| Comic Book Writer | 16.36% | 11,008 |
| Emcee | 16.36% | 58 |
Foreign languages spoken by media relations assistants
The most common foreign language among media relations assistants is Spanish at 51.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 11.9% and Japanese is the third-most popular at 6.0%.
- Spanish, 51.8%
- French, 11.9%
- Japanese, 6.0%
- German, 5.4%
- Italian, 5.4%
- Other, 19.5%
Media relations assistant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 51.8% |
| French | 11.9% |
| Japanese | 6.0% |
| German | 5.4% |
| Italian | 5.4% |
| Other | 19.5% |
