Media relations specialist demographics and statistics in the US
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Media relations specialist gender statistics
69.4% of media relations specialists are women and 30.6% of media relations specialists are men.
- Female, 69.4%
- Male, 30.6%
Media relations specialist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 69.4% |
| Male | 30.6% |
Media relations specialist gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$50,548
Female income
$48,591
Media relations specialist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in media relations specialist positions over time. Currently, 69.4% of media relations specialists are female.
Media relations specialist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 32.61% | 67.39% |
| 2011 | 35.63% | 64.37% |
| 2012 | 33.44% | 66.56% |
| 2013 | 37.86% | 62.14% |
| 2014 | 33.68% | 66.32% |
| 2015 | 30.81% | 69.19% |
| 2016 | 31.28% | 68.72% |
| 2017 | 35.56% | 64.44% |
| 2018 | 33.03% | 66.97% |
| 2019 | 33.63% | 66.37% |
| 2020 | 32.35% | 67.65% |
| 2021 | 30.59% | 69.41% |
Media relations specialist related jobs gender ratio
We compared media relations 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% |
| Media Relations Specialist | 31% | 69% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
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Media relations specialist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among media relations specialists is White, which makes up 66.7% of all media relations specialists. Comparatively, 12.1% of media relations specialists are Hispanic or Latino and 10.2% of media relations specialists 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%
Media relations specialist race
| Media relations specialist 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% |
Media relations specialist race and ethnicity over time
See how media relations specialist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Media relations specialist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.90% | 9.57% | 4.31% | 9.16% |
| 2011 | 74.13% | 9.74% | 4.42% | 8.92% |
| 2012 | 74.16% | 9.13% | 3.94% | 9.47% |
| 2013 | 72.96% | 10.34% | 4.41% | 9.44% |
| 2014 | 73.47% | 10.30% | 3.45% | 9.66% |
| 2015 | 72.54% | 9.27% | 5.41% | 10.43% |
| 2016 | 71.91% | 9.56% | 5.20% | 9.97% |
| 2017 | 73.52% | 9.66% | 4.14% | 10.49% |
| 2018 | 71.16% | 8.65% | 5.14% | 11.25% |
| 2019 | 72.90% | 8.82% | 4.63% | 10.64% |
| 2020 | 67.39% | 9.66% | 4.58% | 14.57% |
| 2021 | 66.73% | 10.19% | 5.32% | 12.07% |
Media relations specialist wage gap by race
According to our data, white media relations specialists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino media relations specialists have the lowest average salary at $48,883.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $52,252 |
| White | $52,530 |
| Black or African American | $48,934 |
| Asian | $50,260 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $48,883 |
Average media relations specialist age
See how the average age of media relations specialists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Media relations 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 |
Media relations specialist age breakdown
The average age of media relations specialists is 40+ years years old, representing 53% of the media relations specialist population.
Media relations specialist age breakdown
| Media Relations Specialist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 53% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Media relations specialist educational attainment
The most common degree for media relations specialists is bachelor's degree, with 68% of media relations specialists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 13% and associate degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 68%
- Associate, 13%
- Master's, 9%
- High School Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Media relations specialists by degree level
| Media relations specialist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 68% |
| Associate | 13% |
| Master's | 9% |
| High School Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Media relations specialist wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $54,463 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $51,301 |
Media relations specialist employment statistics
Most media relations specialists work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where media relations specialists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where media relations specialists work.
Media relations specialist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 28% |
Media relations specialist jobs by company type
Employees with the media relations specialist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most media relations specialists prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Media relations specialist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 14% |
| Public | 28% |
| Private | 51% |
| Government | 7% |
Media relations specialist jobs by industry
The most common industries for media relations specialists are health care, education and non profits.
Media relations specialist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 15% |
| Fortune 500 | 12% |
| Education | 10% |
| Finance | 7% |
| Hospitality | 7% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Non Profits | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Government | 5% |
| Media | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Media relations specialist turnover and employment statistics
Media relations specialist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for media relations specialists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Media relations specialist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Media relations 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 media relations specialist tenure
The average media relations specialist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 3,787 media relations specialists resumes in Zippia's database.
Media relations specialist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 22% |
| 1-2 years | 38% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Media relations specialist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of media relations 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Market Reporter | 10.10% | 10,685 |
| Morning Show Host | 10.34% | 10,174 |
| Media Relations Specialist | 12.01% | - |
| Newsletter Editor | 12.38% | 4,437 |
| Historical Interpreter | 14.90% | 3,552 |
| Story Writer | 16.36% | 10,200 |
| Emcee | 16.36% | 58 |
Similar media relations specialist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Market Reporter | 10.10% | 10,685 |
| Morning Show Host | 10.34% | 10,174 |
| Newsletter Editor | 12.38% | 4,437 |
| Historical Interpreter | 14.90% | 3,552 |
| Story Writer | 16.36% | 10,200 |
| Emcee | 16.36% | 58 |
Foreign languages spoken by media relations specialists
The most common foreign language among media relations specialists is Spanish at 54.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 11.3% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 4.8%.
- Spanish, 54.8%
- French, 11.3%
- Portuguese, 4.8%
- Russian, 4.3%
- Mandarin, 3.8%
- Other, 21.0%
Media relations specialist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 54.8% |
| French | 11.3% |
| Portuguese | 4.8% |
| Russian | 4.3% |
| Mandarin | 3.8% |
| Other | 21.0% |
