Pollster demographics and statistics in the US
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Pollster gender statistics
52.2% of pollsters are women and 47.8% of pollsters are men.
- Female, 52.2%
- Male, 47.8%
Pollster gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 52.2% |
| Male | 47.8% |
Pollster gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$34,250
Female income
$33,766
Pollster gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in pollster positions over time. Currently, 52.2% of pollsters are female.
Pollster gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 38.44% | 61.56% |
| 2011 | 40.70% | 59.30% |
| 2012 | 37.10% | 62.90% |
| 2013 | 36.48% | 63.52% |
| 2014 | 38.87% | 61.13% |
| 2015 | 47.29% | 52.71% |
| 2016 | 43.35% | 56.65% |
| 2017 | 39.74% | 60.26% |
| 2018 | 40.96% | 59.04% |
| 2019 | 43.00% | 57.00% |
| 2020 | 48.38% | 51.62% |
| 2021 | 47.83% | 52.17% |
Pollster related jobs gender ratio
We compared pollsters with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, econometrician and political advisor have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Home Economist | 4% | 96% |
| Educational Diagnostician | 11% | 89% |
| Senior Behavioral Scientist | 15% | 85% |
| Pollster | 48% | 52% |
| Agricultural Economist | 75% | 25% |
| Political Advisor | 76% | 24% |
| Econometrician | 77% | 23% |
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Pollster demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among pollsters is White, which makes up 65.4% of all pollsters. Comparatively, 14.7% of pollsters are Hispanic or Latino and 6.7% of pollsters are Black or African American.
- White, 65.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.7%
- Black or African American, 6.7%
- Unknown, 6.5%
- Asian, 5.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Pollster race
| Pollster race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.7% |
| Black or African American | 6.7% |
| Unknown | 6.5% |
| Asian | 5.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Pollster race and ethnicity over time
See how pollster racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Pollster race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.93% | 11.17% | 4.22% | 10.35% |
| 2011 | 72.82% | 8.29% | 4.25% | 9.82% |
| 2012 | 70.58% | 7.47% | 4.65% | 12.03% |
| 2013 | 69.20% | 9.02% | 4.42% | 12.82% |
| 2014 | 64.67% | 10.33% | 5.81% | 12.98% |
| 2015 | 72.62% | 8.46% | 5.94% | 9.94% |
| 2016 | 70.60% | 8.46% | 5.13% | 11.55% |
| 2017 | 66.28% | 6.93% | 5.02% | 16.20% |
| 2018 | 72.79% | 7.65% | 4.87% | 11.47% |
| 2019 | 70.26% | 6.99% | 6.07% | 12.44% |
| 2020 | 64.46% | 7.78% | 6.90% | 12.77% |
| 2021 | 65.45% | 6.70% | 5.58% | 14.70% |
Pollster wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown pollsters have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino pollsters have the lowest average salary at $30,482.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $36,598 |
| White | $33,702 |
| Black or African American | $36,546 |
| Asian | $34,301 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $30,482 |
Average pollster age
See how the average age of pollsters varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Pollster age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 46 | 37.5 |
| White | 40.5 | 39 |
| Asian | 40 | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 36 |
Pollster age breakdown
The average age of pollsters is 40+ years years old, representing 53% of the pollster population.
Pollster age breakdown
| Pollster Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 53% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Pollster educational attainment
The most common degree for pollsters is bachelor's degree, with 74% of pollsters earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 15% and high school diploma degree at 5%.
- Bachelor's, 74%
- High School Diploma, 15%
- Master's, 5%
- Associate, 5%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Pollsters by degree level
| Pollster degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 74% |
| High School Diploma | 15% |
| Master's | 5% |
| Associate | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Pollster wage gap by degree level
According to the data, pollsters with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $48,924 annually. With a Master's degree, pollsters earn a median annual income of $45,299 compared to $39,010 for pollsters with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $45,299 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $39,010 |
| Doctorate Degree | $48,924 |
Pollster employment statistics
Company size where pollsters work
Below, you can see the size of companies where pollsters work.
Pollster jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 24% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 6% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 18% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 12% |
Pollster jobs by company type
Employees with the pollster job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most pollsters prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Pollster jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 31% |
| Public | 13% |
| Private | 56% |
Pollster turnover and employment statistics
Pollster unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for pollsters between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Pollster unemployment rate by year
| Year | Pollster unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.58% |
| 2011 | 7.95% |
| 2012 | 5.58% |
| 2013 | 5.71% |
| 2014 | 6.50% |
| 2015 | 6.49% |
| 2016 | 3.93% |
| 2017 | 2.24% |
| 2018 | 3.43% |
| 2019 | 2.72% |
| 2020 | 4.85% |
| 2021 | 5.34% |
Average pollster tenure
The average pollster stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 156 pollsters resumes in Zippia's database.
Pollster tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 47% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 1% |
| 11+ years | 1% |
Pollster LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of pollsters 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Economic Developer | 7.51% | 72,804 |
| Pollster | 10.82% | - |
| Early Intervention School Psychologist | 11.87% | 28,233 |
| Planning Internship | 13.00% | 57,335 |
| Industrial Psychologist | 19.82% | 19,805 |
Similar pollster jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Economic Developer | 7.51% | 72,804 |
| Early Intervention School Psychologist | 11.87% | 28,233 |
| Planning Internship | 13.00% | 57,335 |
| Industrial Psychologist | 19.82% | 19,805 |
Foreign languages spoken by pollsters
The most common foreign language among pollsters is Spanish at 54.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Greek at 8.3% and French is the third-most popular at 8.3%.
- Spanish, 54.2%
- Greek, 8.3%
- French, 8.3%
- Danish, 4.2%
- Portuguese, 4.2%
- Other, 20.8%
Pollster languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 54.2% |
| Greek | 8.3% |
| French | 8.3% |
| Danish | 4.2% |
| Portuguese | 4.2% |
| Other | 20.8% |