News correspondent demographics and statistics in the US
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News correspondent gender statistics
59.0% of news correspondents are women and 41.0% of news correspondents are men.
- Female, 59.0%
- Male, 41.0%
News correspondent gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 59.0% |
| Male | 41.0% |
News correspondent gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$60,374
Female income
$58,821
News correspondent gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in news correspondent positions over time. Currently, 59.0% of news correspondents are female.
News correspondent gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 42.65% | 57.35% |
| 2011 | 42.22% | 57.78% |
| 2012 | 42.19% | 57.81% |
| 2013 | 45.18% | 54.82% |
| 2014 | 47.73% | 52.27% |
| 2015 | 41.83% | 58.17% |
| 2016 | 43.76% | 56.24% |
| 2017 | 40.60% | 59.40% |
| 2018 | 45.16% | 54.84% |
| 2019 | 41.66% | 58.34% |
| 2020 | 45.61% | 54.39% |
| 2021 | 41.04% | 58.96% |
News correspondent related jobs gender ratio
We compared news correspondents 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 Correspondent | 41% | 59% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
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News correspondent demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among news correspondents is White, which makes up 66.4% of all news correspondents. Comparatively, 12.7% of news correspondents are Hispanic or Latino and 9.7% of news correspondents are Asian.
- White, 66.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.7%
- Asian, 9.7%
- Black or African American, 6.4%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
News correspondent race
| News correspondent race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.7% |
| Asian | 9.7% |
| Black or African American | 6.4% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
News correspondent race and ethnicity over time
See how news correspondent racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
News correspondent race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.53% | 7.34% | 6.23% | 10.76% |
| 2011 | 75.93% | 5.50% | 5.94% | 9.61% |
| 2012 | 73.51% | 7.26% | 6.87% | 10.18% |
| 2013 | 72.52% | 7.04% | 6.49% | 11.96% |
| 2014 | 71.95% | 6.48% | 6.84% | 11.61% |
| 2015 | 70.80% | 8.01% | 5.99% | 12.02% |
| 2016 | 73.82% | 4.75% | 6.72% | 10.36% |
| 2017 | 71.53% | 6.00% | 6.71% | 12.75% |
| 2018 | 69.54% | 7.53% | 6.99% | 13.77% |
| 2019 | 70.44% | 5.43% | 8.62% | 12.18% |
| 2020 | 71.09% | 6.54% | 7.43% | 11.82% |
| 2021 | 66.44% | 6.42% | 9.72% | 12.73% |
News correspondent wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino news correspondents have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american news correspondents have the lowest average salary at $53,684.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $59,661 |
| White | $59,813 |
| Black or African American | $53,684 |
| Asian | $63,883 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $65,543 |
Average news correspondent age
See how the average age of news correspondents varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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News correspondent 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 correspondent age breakdown
The average age of news correspondents is 40+ years years old, representing 44% of the news correspondent population.
News correspondent age breakdown
| News Correspondent Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 44% |
| 30-40 years | 32% |
| 20-30 years | 24% |
News correspondent educational attainment
The most common degree for news correspondents is bachelor's degree, with 79% of news correspondents earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 11% and master's degree degree at 5%.
- Bachelor's, 79%
- Master's, 11%
- Associate, 5%
- Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 3%
News correspondents by degree level
| News correspondent degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 79% |
| Master's | 11% |
| Associate | 5% |
| Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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News correspondent wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $70,166 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $66,828 |
News correspondent employment statistics
Most news correspondents work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where news correspondents work
Below, you can see the size of companies where news correspondents work.
News correspondent jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 23% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 7% |
News correspondent jobs by company type
Employees with the news correspondent job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most news correspondents prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
News correspondent jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 17% |
| Public | 9% |
| Private | 63% |
| Government | 11% |
News correspondent jobs by industry
The most common industries for news correspondents are media, education and government.
News correspondent industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 41% |
| Education | 14% |
| Government | 11% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
News correspondent turnover and employment statistics
News correspondent unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for news correspondents between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
News correspondent unemployment rate by year
| Year | News correspondent 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 correspondent tenure
The average news correspondent stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 378 news correspondents resumes in Zippia's database.
News correspondent tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 25% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
News correspondent LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of news correspondents 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 Correspondent | 10.10% | - |
| News Broadcaster | 10.34% | 1,574 |
| Public Relations Internship | 12.01% | 65,163 |
| Senior Managing Editor | 12.38% | 9,476 |
| Sign Language Translator | 14.90% | 21,938 |
| Writer | 16.36% | 13,931 |
| Train Caller | 16.36% | 2,521 |
Similar news correspondent jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| News Broadcaster | 10.34% | 1,574 |
| Public Relations Internship | 12.01% | 65,163 |
| Senior Managing Editor | 12.38% | 9,476 |
| Sign Language Translator | 14.90% | 21,938 |
| Writer | 16.36% | 13,931 |
| Train Caller | 16.36% | 2,521 |
Foreign languages spoken by news correspondents
The most common foreign language among news correspondents is Spanish at 42.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 16.7% and Tagalog is the third-most popular at 9.5%.
- Spanish, 42.9%
- French, 16.7%
- Tagalog, 9.5%
- Arabic, 9.5%
- Portuguese, 7.1%
- Other, 14.3%
News correspondent languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 42.9% |
| French | 16.7% |
| Tagalog | 9.5% |
| Arabic | 9.5% |
| Portuguese | 7.1% |
| Other | 14.3% |