News analyst demographics and statistics in the US
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News analyst gender statistics
39.5% of news analysts are women and 60.5% of news analysts are men.
- Male, 60.5%
- Female, 39.5%
News analyst gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 60.5% |
| Female | 39.5% |
News analyst gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$45,400
Female income
$44,705
News analyst gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in news analyst positions over time. Currently, 39.5% of news analysts are female.
News analyst gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.09% | 37.91% |
| 2011 | 61.68% | 38.32% |
| 2012 | 61.65% | 38.35% |
| 2013 | 64.49% | 35.51% |
| 2014 | 66.79% | 33.21% |
| 2015 | 61.30% | 38.70% |
| 2016 | 63.15% | 36.85% |
| 2017 | 60.09% | 39.91% |
| 2018 | 64.46% | 35.54% |
| 2019 | 61.14% | 38.86% |
| 2020 | 64.88% | 35.12% |
| 2021 | 60.53% | 39.47% |
News analyst related jobs gender ratio
We compared news analysts 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% |
| News Analyst | 61% | 39% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
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News analyst demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among news analysts is White, which makes up 66.7% of all news analysts. Comparatively, 12.6% of news analysts are Hispanic or Latino and 9.7% of news analysts are Asian.
- White, 66.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.6%
- Asian, 9.7%
- Black or African American, 6.4%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
News analyst race
| News analyst race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.6% |
| Asian | 9.7% |
| Black or African American | 6.4% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
News analyst race and ethnicity over time
See how news analyst racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
News analyst race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.74% | 7.30% | 6.19% | 10.65% |
| 2011 | 76.15% | 5.45% | 5.89% | 9.50% |
| 2012 | 73.72% | 7.22% | 6.82% | 10.07% |
| 2013 | 72.74% | 7.00% | 6.44% | 11.85% |
| 2014 | 72.17% | 6.43% | 6.79% | 11.50% |
| 2015 | 71.02% | 7.97% | 5.94% | 11.91% |
| 2016 | 74.04% | 4.71% | 6.67% | 10.25% |
| 2017 | 71.74% | 5.95% | 6.66% | 12.63% |
| 2018 | 69.76% | 7.48% | 6.94% | 13.65% |
| 2019 | 70.66% | 5.39% | 8.57% | 12.07% |
| 2020 | 71.31% | 6.49% | 7.38% | 11.71% |
| 2021 | 66.66% | 6.38% | 9.67% | 12.62% |
News analyst wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino news analysts have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american news analysts have the lowest average salary at $42,770.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $45,001 |
| White | $45,127 |
| Black or African American | $42,770 |
| Asian | $46,694 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $47,560 |
Average news analyst age
See how the average age of news analysts varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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News analyst 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 |
News analyst age breakdown
The average age of news analysts is 40+ years years old, representing 44% of the news analyst population.
News analyst age breakdown
| News Analyst Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 44% |
| 30-40 years | 32% |
| 20-30 years | 24% |
News analyst educational attainment
The most common degree for news analysts is bachelor's degree, with 72% of news analysts earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 20% and master's degree degree at 3%.
- Bachelor's, 72%
- Master's, 20%
- Doctorate, 3%
- Associate, 2%
- Other Degrees, 3%
News analysts by degree level
| News analyst degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 72% |
| Master's | 20% |
| Doctorate | 3% |
| Associate | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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News analyst wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $49,614 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $48,208 |
News analyst employment statistics
Most news analysts work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where news analysts work
Below, you can see the size of companies where news analysts work.
News analyst jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 23% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 13% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 15% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 20% |
News analyst jobs by company type
Employees with the news analyst job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most news analysts prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
News analyst jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 9% |
| Public | 21% |
| Private | 67% |
| Government | 3% |
News analyst jobs by industry
The most common industries for news analysts are media, technology and professional.
News analyst industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 39% |
| Technology | 12% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Education | 7% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Start-up | 5% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Construction | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Agriculture | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
News analyst turnover and employment statistics
News analyst unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for news analysts between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
News analyst unemployment rate by year
| Year | News analyst 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 news analyst tenure
The average news analyst stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 90 news analysts resumes in Zippia's database.
News analyst tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 31% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
News analyst LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of news analysts 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 |
|---|---|---|
| News Analyst | 10.10% | - |
| Show Host | 10.34% | 10,112 |
| Campaign Coordinator | 12.01% | 24,801 |
| News Editor | 12.38% | 12,484 |
| Diplomatic Interpreter | 14.90% | 3,544 |
| Television Script Writer | 16.36% | 10,237 |
| Public Address Announcer | 16.36% | 9,474 |
Similar news analyst jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Show Host | 10.34% | 10,112 |
| Campaign Coordinator | 12.01% | 24,801 |
| News Editor | 12.38% | 12,484 |
| Diplomatic Interpreter | 14.90% | 3,544 |
| Television Script Writer | 16.36% | 10,237 |
| Public Address Announcer | 16.36% | 9,474 |
Foreign languages spoken by news analysts
The most common foreign language among news analysts is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Czech at 25.0% and Hawaiian is the third-most popular at 25.0%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- Czech, 25.0%
- Hawaiian, 25.0%
News analyst languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| Czech | 25.0% |
| Hawaiian | 25.0% |
