Press secretary demographics and statistics in the US
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Press secretary gender statistics
49.9% of press secretaries are women and 50.1% of press secretaries are men.
- Male, 50.1%
- Female, 49.9%
Press secretary gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 50.1% |
| Female | 49.9% |
Press secretary gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$66,083
Female income
$63,072
Press secretary gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in press secretary positions over time. Currently, 49.9% of press secretaries are female.
Press secretary gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 52.42% | 47.58% |
| 2011 | 55.76% | 44.24% |
| 2012 | 53.36% | 46.64% |
| 2013 | 58.11% | 41.89% |
| 2014 | 53.63% | 46.37% |
| 2015 | 50.35% | 49.65% |
| 2016 | 50.89% | 49.11% |
| 2017 | 55.68% | 44.32% |
| 2018 | 52.89% | 47.11% |
| 2019 | 53.57% | 46.43% |
| 2020 | 52.12% | 47.88% |
| 2021 | 50.08% | 49.92% |
Press secretary related jobs gender ratio
We compared press secretaries 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% |
| Press Secretary | 50% | 50% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
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Press secretary demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among press secretaries is White, which makes up 66.6% of all press secretaries. Comparatively, 12.1% of press secretaries are Hispanic or Latino and 10.3% of press secretaries are Black or African American.
- White, 66.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.1%
- Black or African American, 10.3%
- Asian, 5.3%
- Unknown, 5.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Press secretary race
| Press secretary race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.1% |
| Black or African American | 10.3% |
| Asian | 5.3% |
| Unknown | 5.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Press secretary race and ethnicity over time
See how press secretary racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Press secretary race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.74% | 9.64% | 4.32% | 9.23% |
| 2011 | 73.98% | 9.81% | 4.43% | 8.99% |
| 2012 | 74.01% | 9.20% | 3.95% | 9.53% |
| 2013 | 72.81% | 10.42% | 4.42% | 9.50% |
| 2014 | 73.32% | 10.37% | 3.46% | 9.72% |
| 2015 | 72.38% | 9.34% | 5.42% | 10.50% |
| 2016 | 71.75% | 9.63% | 5.22% | 10.03% |
| 2017 | 73.37% | 9.73% | 4.15% | 10.55% |
| 2018 | 71.00% | 8.73% | 5.16% | 11.32% |
| 2019 | 72.75% | 8.89% | 4.64% | 10.71% |
| 2020 | 67.24% | 9.73% | 4.59% | 14.63% |
| 2021 | 66.58% | 10.26% | 5.33% | 12.13% |
Press secretary wage gap by race
According to our data, white press secretaries have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino press secretaries have the lowest average salary at $63,520.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $68,723 |
| White | $69,155 |
| Black or African American | $63,598 |
| Asian | $65,639 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $63,520 |
Average press secretary age
See how the average age of press secretaries varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Press secretary age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 47 | 35.5 |
| White | 43 | 40 |
| Black or African American | 49.5 | 45 |
| Asian | 36 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 | 36 |
Press secretary age breakdown
The average age of press secretaries is 40+ years years old, representing 53% of the press secretary population.
Press secretary age breakdown
| Press Secretary Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 53% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Press secretary educational attainment
The most common degree for press secretaries is bachelor's degree, with 85% of press secretaries earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 10% and master's degree degree at 2%.
- Bachelor's, 85%
- Master's, 10%
- Associate, 2%
- Doctorate, 2%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Press secretaries by degree level
| Press secretary degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 85% |
| Master's | 10% |
| Associate | 2% |
| Doctorate | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Press secretary wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $72,170 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $67,249 |
Press secretary employment statistics
Most press secretaries work for a government in the government industry.
Company size where press secretaries work
Below, you can see the size of companies where press secretaries work.
Press secretary jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 34% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 10% |
Press secretary jobs by company type
Employees with the press secretary job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most press secretaries prefer to work at government companies over private companies.
Press secretary jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 8% |
| Public | 4% |
| Private | 41% |
| Government | 46% |
Press secretary jobs by industry
The most common industries for press secretaries are government, non profits and professional.
Press secretary industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 37% |
| Non Profits | 18% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Education | 7% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Media | 4% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Agriculture | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Press secretary turnover and employment statistics
Press secretary unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for press secretaries between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Press secretary unemployment rate by year
| Year | Press secretary unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.84% |
| 2011 | 5.89% |
| 2012 | 4.61% |
| 2013 | 4.57% |
| 2014 | 3.98% |
| 2015 | 3.27% |
| 2016 | 2.78% |
| 2017 | 2.36% |
| 2018 | 2.01% |
| 2019 | 3.01% |
| 2020 | 3.59% |
| 2021 | 3.67% |
Average press secretary tenure
The average press secretary stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,502 press secretaries resumes in Zippia's database.
Press secretary tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 31% |
| 1-2 years | 42% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 2% |
Press secretary LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of press secretaries 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% | 1,641 |
| Commercial Announcer | 10.34% | 26,517 |
| Press Secretary | 12.01% | - |
| Copy Reader | 12.38% | 883 |
| Braille Translator | 14.90% | 721 |
| Poet | 16.36% | 989 |
| Disc Jockey | 16.36% | 1,991 |
Similar press secretary jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| News Correspondent | 10.10% | 1,641 |
| Commercial Announcer | 10.34% | 26,517 |
| Copy Reader | 12.38% | 883 |
| Braille Translator | 14.90% | 721 |
| Poet | 16.36% | 989 |
| Disc Jockey | 16.36% | 1,991 |
Foreign languages spoken by press secretaries
The most common foreign language among press secretaries is Spanish at 46.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 22.5% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 6.3%.
- Spanish, 46.3%
- French, 22.5%
- Portuguese, 6.3%
- German, 6.3%
- Italian, 3.8%
- Other, 14.8%
Press secretary languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 46.3% |
| French | 22.5% |
| Portuguese | 6.3% |
| German | 6.3% |
| Italian | 3.8% |
| Other | 14.8% |
