Public information officer demographics and statistics in the US
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Public information officer gender statistics
56.3% of public information officers are women and 43.7% of public information officers are men.
- Female, 56.3%
- Male, 43.7%
Public information officer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 56.3% |
| Male | 43.7% |
Public information officer gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$55,322
Female income
$51,669
Public information officer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in public information officer positions over time. Currently, 56.3% of public information officers are female.
Public information officer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 58.75% | 41.25% |
| 2011 | 53.48% | 46.52% |
| 2012 | 55.78% | 44.22% |
| 2013 | 48.72% | 51.28% |
| 2014 | 47.91% | 52.09% |
| 2015 | 49.64% | 50.36% |
| 2016 | 47.81% | 52.19% |
| 2017 | 50.46% | 49.54% |
| 2018 | 50.78% | 49.22% |
| 2019 | 46.14% | 53.86% |
| 2020 | 44.83% | 55.17% |
| 2021 | 43.75% | 56.25% |
Public information officer related jobs gender ratio
We compared public information officers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, sales superintendent and route sales manager have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Catering Sales Manager | 19% | 81% |
| Director Of Admissions And Marketing | 20% | 80% |
| Media Traffic Manager | 20% | 80% |
| Public Information Officer | 44% | 56% |
| Director Of Sales Engineering | 93% | 7% |
| Route Sales Manager | 94% | 6% |
| Sales Superintendent | 95% | 5% |
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Public information officer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among public information officers is White, which makes up 75.0% of all public information officers. Comparatively, 9.0% of public information officers are Hispanic or Latino and 5.8% of public information officers are Black or African American.
- White, 75.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.0%
- Black or African American, 5.8%
- Asian, 5.1%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Public information officer race
| Public information officer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 75.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.0% |
| Black or African American | 5.8% |
| Asian | 5.1% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Public information officer race and ethnicity over time
See how public information officer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Public information officer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 81.04% | 6.14% | 2.62% | 7.58% |
| 2011 | 81.83% | 7.07% | 3.09% | 6.67% |
| 2012 | 81.92% | 8.29% | 3.01% | 5.10% |
| 2013 | 79.92% | 8.48% | 3.72% | 6.54% |
| 2014 | 84.01% | 6.27% | 2.69% | 5.74% |
| 2015 | 78.96% | 7.78% | 3.65% | 6.85% |
| 2016 | 77.43% | 7.49% | 3.87% | 8.26% |
| 2017 | 79.20% | 5.60% | 3.99% | 9.33% |
| 2018 | 76.37% | 8.07% | 3.91% | 9.25% |
| 2019 | 79.09% | 6.91% | 4.16% | 7.67% |
| 2020 | 73.97% | 6.76% | 4.64% | 10.33% |
| 2021 | 74.97% | 5.85% | 5.09% | 9.02% |
Public information officer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian public information officers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown public information officers have the lowest average salary at $51,440.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $51,440 |
| White | $55,828 |
| Black or African American | $54,274 |
| Asian | $60,265 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $55,168 |
Average public information officer age
See how the average age of public information officers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Public information officer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 36 | 40 |
| White | 43 | 41 |
| Black or African American | 42 | 40 |
| Asian | 42 | 40.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40.5 | 35 |
Public information officer age breakdown
The average age of public information officers is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the public information officer population.
Public information officer age breakdown
| Public Information Officer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 33% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Public information officer educational attainment
The most common degree for public information officers is bachelor's degree, with 76% of public information officers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 14% and master's degree degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 76%
- Master's, 14%
- Associate, 7%
- High School Diploma, 1%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Public information officers by degree level
| Public information officer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 76% |
| Master's | 14% |
| Associate | 7% |
| High School Diploma | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Public information officer wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $65,216 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $58,296 |
Public information officer employment statistics
Most public information officers work for a government in the government industry.
Company size where public information officers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where public information officers work.
Public information officer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 34% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 10% |
Public information officer jobs by company type
Employees with the public information officer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most public information officers prefer to work at government companies over education companies.
Public information officer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 19% |
| Public | 0% |
| Private | 17% |
| Government | 63% |
Public information officer jobs by industry
The most common industries for public information officers are government, education and professional.
Public information officer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 57% |
| Education | 18% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
Public information officer turnover and employment statistics
Public information officer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for public information officers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Public information officer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Public information officer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.71% |
| 2011 | 4.67% |
| 2012 | 4.18% |
| 2013 | 2.60% |
| 2014 | 3.08% |
| 2015 | 3.48% |
| 2016 | 2.03% |
| 2017 | 3.31% |
| 2018 | 1.32% |
| 2019 | 3.58% |
| 2020 | 3.24% |
| 2021 | 3.45% |
Average public information officer tenure
The average public information officer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 2,189 public information officers resumes in Zippia's database.
Public information officer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 11% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Public information officer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of public information 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Contract Sales Manager | 7.25% | 120,287 |
| Recruitment Advertising Manager | 9.54% | 6,762 |
| Marketing Management Consultant | 9.86% | 147,511 |
| Public Information Officer | 16.11% | - |
Similar public information officer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Contract Sales Manager | 7.25% | 120,287 |
| Recruitment Advertising Manager | 9.54% | 6,762 |
| Marketing Management Consultant | 9.86% | 147,511 |
Foreign languages spoken by public information officers
The most common foreign language among public information officers is Spanish at 57.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 14.7% and Italian is the third-most popular at 4.2%.
- Spanish, 57.9%
- French, 14.7%
- Italian, 4.2%
- Portuguese, 3.2%
- German, 3.2%
- Other, 16.8%
Public information officer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 57.9% |
| French | 14.7% |
| Italian | 4.2% |
| Portuguese | 3.2% |
| German | 3.2% |
| Other | 16.8% |
