Office correspondent demographics and statistics in the US
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Office correspondent gender statistics
75.0% of office correspondents are women and 25.0% of office correspondents are men.
- Female, 75.0%
- Male, 25.0%
Office correspondent gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 75.0% |
| Male | 25.0% |
Office correspondent gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$42,039
Female income
$39,622
Office correspondent gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in office correspondent positions over time. Currently, 75.0% of office correspondents are female.
Office correspondent gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 30.88% | 69.12% |
| 2011 | 32.38% | 67.62% |
| 2012 | 31.30% | 68.70% |
| 2013 | 29.69% | 70.31% |
| 2014 | 35.30% | 64.70% |
| 2015 | 33.04% | 66.96% |
| 2016 | 38.12% | 61.88% |
| 2017 | 38.03% | 61.97% |
| 2018 | 27.21% | 72.79% |
| 2019 | 22.08% | 77.92% |
| 2020 | 22.56% | 77.44% |
| 2021 | 25.00% | 75.00% |
Office correspondent related jobs gender ratio
We compared office correspondents with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, technical service advisor and courtesy associate have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Loan Secretary | 4% | 96% |
| Dental Receptionist | 5% | 95% |
| Receptionist Secretary | 6% | 94% |
| Office Correspondent | 25% | 75% |
| Lead Ramp Agent | 86% | 14% |
| Courtesy Associate | 88% | 12% |
| Technical Service Advisor | 89% | 11% |
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Office correspondent demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among office correspondents is White, which makes up 63.9% of all office correspondents. Comparatively, 15.5% of office correspondents are Hispanic or Latino and 9.5% of office correspondents are Black or African American.
- White, 63.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.5%
- Black or African American, 9.5%
- Asian, 5.9%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Office correspondent race
| Office correspondent race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.5% |
| Black or African American | 9.5% |
| Asian | 5.9% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Office correspondent race and ethnicity over time
See how office correspondent racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Office correspondent race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.33% | 10.26% | 3.97% | 15.47% |
| 2011 | 68.62% | 10.67% | 4.60% | 13.73% |
| 2012 | 68.19% | 11.29% | 4.25% | 14.37% |
| 2013 | 66.94% | 9.57% | 6.46% | 14.68% |
| 2014 | 68.78% | 10.61% | 4.63% | 13.96% |
| 2015 | 66.49% | 11.31% | 4.53% | 14.55% |
| 2016 | 64.51% | 10.18% | 6.54% | 15.42% |
| 2017 | 67.77% | 11.12% | 3.90% | 15.43% |
| 2018 | 66.94% | 11.74% | 5.29% | 13.07% |
| 2019 | 66.86% | 9.13% | 6.85% | 14.85% |
| 2020 | 63.86% | 9.81% | 4.32% | 16.60% |
| 2021 | 63.88% | 9.45% | 5.95% | 15.55% |
Office correspondent wage gap by race
According to our data, asian office correspondents have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown office correspondents have the lowest average salary at $40,158.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $40,158 |
| White | $41,008 |
| Black or African American | $42,731 |
| Asian | $44,023 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $42,383 |
Average office correspondent age
See how the average age of office correspondents varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Office correspondent age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 29.5 | 44 |
| White | 39.5 | 48 |
| Black or African American | 37.5 | 48 |
| Asian | 38 | 43.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 34 | 45 |
Office correspondent age breakdown
The average age of office correspondents is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the office correspondent population.
Office correspondent age breakdown
| Office Correspondent Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Office correspondent educational attainment
The most common degree for office correspondents is bachelor's degree, with 69% of office correspondents earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 8% and high school diploma degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 69%
- High School Diploma, 8%
- Master's, 8%
- Associate, 8%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Office correspondents by degree level
| Office correspondent degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 69% |
| High School Diploma | 8% |
| Master's | 8% |
| Associate | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Office correspondent wage gap by degree level
According to the data, office correspondents with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $51,320 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, office correspondents earn a median annual income of $45,403 compared to $38,709 for office correspondents with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $51,320 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $37,366 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $45,403 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $38,709 |
Office correspondent turnover and employment statistics
Office correspondent unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for office correspondents between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Office correspondent unemployment rate by year
| Year | Office correspondent unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 11.90% |
| 2011 | 9.62% |
| 2012 | 10.38% |
| 2013 | 9.27% |
| 2014 | 7.91% |
| 2015 | 6.09% |
| 2016 | 5.73% |
| 2017 | 5.47% |
| 2018 | 4.57% |
| 2019 | 4.69% |
| 2020 | 5.11% |
| 2021 | 7.50% |
Average office correspondent tenure
The average office correspondent stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 22 office correspondents resumes in Zippia's database.
Office correspondent tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 48% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 0% |
| 11+ years | 0% |
Office correspondent LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of office 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Office Correspondent | 5.53% | - |
| Tenant Selector | 6.73% | 4,356 |
| Patient Service Representative | 7.19% | 165,920 |
| Legal File Clerk | 8.60% | 71,132 |
| Credit Checker | 8.99% | 11,860 |
| Shelver | 11.16% | 409 |
| Senior Human Resources Assistant | 15.31% | 39,901 |
Similar office correspondent jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Tenant Selector | 6.73% | 4,356 |
| Patient Service Representative | 7.19% | 165,920 |
| Legal File Clerk | 8.60% | 71,132 |
| Credit Checker | 8.99% | 11,860 |
| Shelver | 11.16% | 409 |
| Senior Human Resources Assistant | 15.31% | 39,901 |
Foreign languages spoken by office correspondents
The most common foreign language among office correspondents is Russian at 25.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Italian at 25.0% and French is the third-most popular at 25.0%.
- Russian, 25.0%
- Italian, 25.0%
- French, 25.0%
- Spanish, 25.0%
Office correspondent languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Russian | 25.0% |
| Italian | 25.0% |
| French | 25.0% |
| Spanish | 25.0% |