Protocol officer demographics and statistics in the US
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Protocol officer gender statistics
48.9% of protocol officers are women and 51.1% of protocol officers are men.
- Male, 51.1%
- Female, 48.9%
Protocol officer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 51.1% |
| Female | 48.9% |
Protocol officer gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$32,082
Female income
$29,512
Protocol officer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in protocol officer positions over time. Currently, 48.9% of protocol officers are female.
Protocol officer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 59.77% | 40.23% |
| 2011 | 59.51% | 40.49% |
| 2012 | 58.62% | 41.38% |
| 2013 | 56.95% | 43.05% |
| 2014 | 56.28% | 43.72% |
| 2015 | 55.94% | 44.06% |
| 2016 | 55.21% | 44.79% |
| 2017 | 55.66% | 44.34% |
| 2018 | 55.46% | 44.54% |
| 2019 | 52.38% | 47.62% |
| 2020 | 51.12% | 48.88% |
| 2021 | 51.14% | 48.86% |
Protocol officer related jobs gender ratio
We compared protocol officers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, district commercial superintendent and street superintendent have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative Assistant To General Manager | 9% | 91% |
| Manager Stylist | 9% | 91% |
| Salon Manager | 12% | 88% |
| Protocol Officer | 51% | 49% |
| General Superintendent | 97% | 3% |
| Street Superintendent | 97% | 3% |
| District Commercial Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
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Protocol officer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among protocol officers is White, which makes up 76.3% of all protocol officers. Comparatively, 7.8% of protocol officers are Hispanic or Latino and 7.6% of protocol officers are Asian.
- White, 76.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.8%
- Asian, 7.6%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- Black or African American, 3.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Protocol officer race
| Protocol officer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 76.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.8% |
| Asian | 7.6% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| Black or African American | 3.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Protocol officer race and ethnicity over time
See how protocol officer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Protocol officer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 82.86% | 3.36% | 5.78% | 6.22% |
| 2011 | 83.05% | 3.75% | 5.41% | 5.83% |
| 2012 | 82.29% | 3.68% | 5.95% | 6.29% |
| 2013 | 82.55% | 3.49% | 6.05% | 6.03% |
| 2014 | 82.58% | 3.62% | 5.69% | 6.36% |
| 2015 | 82.52% | 3.48% | 5.68% | 6.35% |
| 2016 | 82.18% | 3.39% | 6.25% | 6.19% |
| 2017 | 80.82% | 3.55% | 6.78% | 6.76% |
| 2018 | 80.32% | 3.39% | 6.98% | 7.07% |
| 2019 | 81.45% | 3.10% | 6.72% | 6.84% |
| 2020 | 78.07% | 3.58% | 7.18% | 7.15% |
| 2021 | 76.32% | 3.75% | 7.64% | 7.75% |
Protocol officer wage gap by race
According to our data, white protocol officers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american protocol officers have the lowest average salary at $31,303.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $31,727 |
| White | $32,788 |
| Black or African American | $31,303 |
| Asian | $32,606 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $32,011 |
Average protocol officer age
See how the average age of protocol officers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Protocol officer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 53 | 52 |
| Unknown | 51 | 49 |
| Asian | 49 | 48 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 50 | 46 |
| White | 53 | 52 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 52 | 48 |
Protocol officer age breakdown
The average age of protocol officers is 40+ years years old, representing 89% of the protocol officer population.
Protocol officer age breakdown
| Protocol Officer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 89% |
| 30-40 years | 11% |
| 20-30 years | 0% |
Protocol officer educational attainment
The most common degree for protocol officers is bachelor's degree, with 59% of protocol officers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 18% and master's degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 59%
- Master's, 18%
- Associate, 11%
- Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Protocol officers by degree level
| Protocol officer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 59% |
| Master's | 18% |
| Associate | 11% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Protocol officer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, protocol officers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $36,912 annually. With a Doctorate degree, protocol officers earn a median annual income of $36,908 compared to $34,689 for protocol officers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $36,912 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $34,689 |
| Doctorate Degree | $36,908 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $28,866 |
Protocol officer employment statistics
Most protocol officers work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where protocol officers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where protocol officers work.
Protocol officer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 3% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 28% |
Protocol officer jobs by company type
Employees with the protocol officer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most protocol officers prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Protocol officer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 15% |
| Private | 57% |
| Government | 25% |
Protocol officer jobs by industry
The most common industries for protocol officers are government, professional and technology.
Protocol officer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 19% |
| Professional | 13% |
| Technology | 10% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Transportation | 6% |
| Finance | 6% |
| Non Profits | 6% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
Protocol officer turnover and employment statistics
Protocol officer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for protocol officers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Protocol officer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Protocol officer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.37% |
| 2011 | 3.53% |
| 2012 | 3.04% |
| 2013 | 2.67% |
| 2014 | 2.12% |
| 2015 | 1.80% |
| 2016 | 1.98% |
| 2017 | 1.88% |
| 2018 | 1.65% |
| 2019 | 1.72% |
| 2020 | 2.10% |
| 2021 | 2.06% |
Average protocol officer tenure
The average protocol officer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 398 protocol officers resumes in Zippia's database.
Protocol officer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 18% |
| 1-2 years | 45% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Protocol officer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of protocol officers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Facilities Manager | 7.93% | 13,167 |
| Project Associate | 8.41% | 107,546 |
| Regional Sales Manager | 9.38% | 121,934 |
| Branch Operation Evaluation Manager | 9.63% | 188,757 |
| Protocol Officer | 11.54% | - |
| Human Resources Business Partner | 13.02% | 103,520 |
| Promotions Director | 14.95% | 8,812 |
Similar protocol officer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Facilities Manager | 7.93% | 13,167 |
| Project Associate | 8.41% | 107,546 |
| Regional Sales Manager | 9.38% | 121,934 |
| Branch Operation Evaluation Manager | 9.63% | 188,757 |
| Human Resources Business Partner | 13.02% | 103,520 |
| Promotions Director | 14.95% | 8,812 |
Foreign languages spoken by protocol officers
The most common foreign language among protocol officers is Spanish at 28.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 14.0% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 8.0%.
- Spanish, 28.0%
- French, 14.0%
- Chinese, 8.0%
- Arabic, 8.0%
- Italian, 6.0%
- Other, 36.0%
Protocol officer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 28.0% |
| French | 14.0% |
| Chinese | 8.0% |
| Arabic | 8.0% |
| Italian | 6.0% |
| Other | 36.0% |