Press leader demographics and statistics in the US
Press leader demographics research summary. Zippia estimates press leader demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our press leader estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about press leaders after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 9,035 press leaders currently employed in the United States.
- 17.6% of all press leaders are women, while 82.4% are men.
- The average press leader age is 43 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of press leaders is White (63.9%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (18.5%), Black or African American (10.5%) and Unknown (3.9%).
- In 2022, women earned 92% of what men earned.
- 3% of all press leaders are LGBT.
- Press leaders are 74% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to public companies.
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Press leader gender statistics
17.6% of press leaders are women and 82.4% of press leaders are men.
- Male, 82.4%
- Female, 17.6%
Press leader gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 82.4% |
| Female | 17.6% |
Press leader gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$60,943
Female income
$56,191
Press leader gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in press leader positions over time. Currently, 17.6% of press leaders are female.
Press leader gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 89.15% | 10.85% |
| 2011 | 84.39% | 15.61% |
| 2012 | 85.86% | 14.14% |
| 2013 | 85.78% | 14.22% |
| 2014 | 89.21% | 10.79% |
| 2015 | 86.81% | 13.19% |
| 2016 | 87.95% | 12.05% |
| 2017 | 86.73% | 13.27% |
| 2018 | 87.87% | 12.13% |
| 2019 | 88.38% | 11.62% |
| 2020 | 85.04% | 14.96% |
| 2021 | 82.39% | 17.61% |
Press leader related jobs gender ratio
We compared press leaders with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, corrugator and stone cutter have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Examiner | 7% | 93% |
| Cake Decorator | 9% | 91% |
| Garment Inspector | 10% | 90% |
| Press Leader | 82% | 18% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Press leader demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among press leaders is White, which makes up 63.9% of all press leaders. Comparatively, 18.5% of press leaders are Hispanic or Latino and 10.5% of press leaders are Black or African American.
- White, 63.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.5%
- Black or African American, 10.5%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- Asian, 2.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Press leader race
| Press leader race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.5% |
| Black or African American | 10.5% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| Asian | 2.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Press leader race and ethnicity over time
See how press leader racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Press leader race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.12% | 14.44% | 2.56% | 9.12% |
| 2011 | 71.52% | 13.11% | 2.13% | 10.56% |
| 2012 | 74.79% | 12.43% | 1.83% | 8.91% |
| 2013 | 74.28% | 10.43% | 2.70% | 11.30% |
| 2014 | 68.83% | 11.39% | 2.56% | 14.21% |
| 2015 | 71.81% | 11.68% | 2.92% | 9.82% |
| 2016 | 71.13% | 13.48% | 2.09% | 10.74% |
| 2017 | 72.02% | 10.71% | 2.55% | 12.80% |
| 2018 | 71.09% | 13.40% | 1.66% | 7.98% |
| 2019 | 75.26% | 12.34% | 1.43% | 8.38% |
| 2020 | 71.92% | 8.39% | 2.25% | 11.44% |
| 2021 | 63.86% | 10.50% | 2.14% | 18.52% |
Press leader wage gap by race
According to our data, asian press leaders have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american press leaders have the lowest average salary at $59,836.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $59,881 |
| White | $61,924 |
| Black or African American | $59,836 |
| Asian | $62,694 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $60,436 |
Press leader age breakdown
The average age of press leaders is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the press leader population.
Press leader age breakdown
| Press Leader Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Press leader educational attainment
The most common degree for press leaders is bachelor's degree, with 37% of press leaders earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 34% and high school diploma degree at 18%.
- Bachelor's, 37%
- High School Diploma, 34%
- Associate, 18%
- Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Press leaders by degree level
| Press leader degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 37% |
| High School Diploma | 34% |
| Associate | 18% |
| Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Press leader wage gap by degree level
According to the data, press leaders with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $68,610 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, press leaders earn a median annual income of $63,521 compared to $60,868 for press leaders with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $68,610 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $57,382 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $63,521 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $60,868 |
Press leader employment statistics
Most press leaders work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where press leaders work
Below, you can see the size of companies where press leaders work.
Press leader jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 34% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 17% |
| > 10,000 employees | 16% |
Press leader jobs by company type
Employees with the press leader job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most press leaders prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Press leader jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 20% |
| Private | 74% |
| Government | 5% |
Press leader jobs by industry
The most common industries for press leaders are manufacturing, retail and professional.
Press leader industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 32% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Retail | 7% |
| Automotive | 6% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Government | 5% |
| Construction | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Media | 4% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Press leader turnover and employment statistics
Press leader unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for press leaders between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Press leader unemployment rate by year
| Year | Press leader unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 12.31% |
| 2011 | 9.87% |
| 2012 | 9.57% |
| 2013 | 7.97% |
| 2014 | 4.78% |
| 2015 | 8.79% |
| 2016 | 4.33% |
| 2017 | 2.66% |
| 2018 | 4.47% |
| 2019 | 3.33% |
| 2020 | 2.21% |
| 2021 | 8.05% |
Average press leader tenure
The average press leader stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 380 press leaders resumes in Zippia's database.
Press leader tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 13% |
| 1-2 years | 23% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 24% |
Press leader LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of press leaders 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Press Leader | 3.24% | - |
| Tire Mold Tester | 4.47% | 11,487 |
| Machine Packager | 4.75% | 33,690 |
| Label Folder | 7.84% | 324 |
| Winery Worker | 8.41% | 24,452 |
| Line Helper | 8.89% | 59,037 |
| Photo Finisher | 15.21% | 2,312 |
Similar press leader jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Mold Tester | 4.47% | 11,487 |
| Machine Packager | 4.75% | 33,690 |
| Label Folder | 7.84% | 324 |
| Winery Worker | 8.41% | 24,452 |
| Line Helper | 8.89% | 59,037 |
| Photo Finisher | 15.21% | 2,312 |
Foreign languages spoken by press leaders
- Spanish, 80.0%
- French, 20.0%
Press leader languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 80.0% |
| French | 20.0% |
