Public information specialist demographics and statistics in the US
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Public information specialist gender statistics
61.8% of public information specialists are women and 38.2% of public information specialists are men.
- Female, 61.8%
- Male, 38.2%
Public information specialist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 61.8% |
| Male | 38.2% |
Public information specialist gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$47,409
Female income
$45,406
Public information specialist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in public information specialist positions over time. Currently, 61.8% of public information specialists are female.
Public information specialist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 40.43% | 59.57% |
| 2011 | 43.70% | 56.30% |
| 2012 | 41.34% | 58.66% |
| 2013 | 46.08% | 53.92% |
| 2014 | 41.60% | 58.40% |
| 2015 | 38.44% | 61.56% |
| 2016 | 38.96% | 61.04% |
| 2017 | 43.62% | 56.38% |
| 2018 | 40.88% | 59.12% |
| 2019 | 41.54% | 58.46% |
| 2020 | 40.14% | 59.86% |
| 2021 | 38.19% | 61.81% |
Public information specialist related jobs gender ratio
We compared public information specialists 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% |
| Public Information Specialist | 38% | 62% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
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Public information specialist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among public information specialists is White, which makes up 66.2% of all public information specialists. Comparatively, 12.3% of public information specialists are Hispanic or Latino and 10.4% of public information specialists are Black or African American.
- White, 66.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.3%
- Black or African American, 10.4%
- Asian, 5.4%
- Unknown, 5.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Public information specialist race
| Public information specialist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.3% |
| Black or African American | 10.4% |
| Asian | 5.4% |
| Unknown | 5.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Public information specialist race and ethnicity over time
See how public information specialist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Public information specialist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.40% | 9.80% | 4.34% | 9.37% |
| 2011 | 73.64% | 9.96% | 4.46% | 9.13% |
| 2012 | 73.67% | 9.35% | 3.98% | 9.67% |
| 2013 | 72.47% | 10.57% | 4.45% | 9.64% |
| 2014 | 72.98% | 10.53% | 3.49% | 9.86% |
| 2015 | 72.04% | 9.49% | 5.45% | 10.64% |
| 2016 | 71.41% | 9.79% | 5.24% | 10.17% |
| 2017 | 73.03% | 9.88% | 4.18% | 10.69% |
| 2018 | 70.66% | 8.88% | 5.18% | 11.46% |
| 2019 | 72.41% | 9.04% | 4.66% | 10.85% |
| 2020 | 66.90% | 9.88% | 4.62% | 14.77% |
| 2021 | 66.24% | 10.42% | 5.36% | 12.27% |
Public information specialist wage gap by race
According to our data, white public information specialists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino public information specialists have the lowest average salary at $45,705.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $49,159 |
| White | $49,445 |
| Black or African American | $45,756 |
| Asian | $47,114 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $45,705 |
Average public information specialist age
See how the average age of public information specialists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Public information specialist 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 |
Public information specialist age breakdown
The average age of public information specialists is 40+ years years old, representing 53% of the public information specialist population.
Public information specialist age breakdown
| Public Information Specialist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 53% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Public information specialist educational attainment
The most common degree for public information specialists is bachelor's degree, with 79% of public information specialists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 12% and master's degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 79%
- Master's, 12%
- Associate, 6%
- Doctorate, 1%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Public information specialists by degree level
| Public information specialist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 79% |
| Master's | 12% |
| Associate | 6% |
| Doctorate | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Public information specialist wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $51,436 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $48,182 |
Public information specialist employment statistics
Most public information specialists work for a government in the government industry.
Company size where public information specialists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where public information specialists work.
Public information specialist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 28% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 9% |
Public information specialist jobs by company type
Employees with the public information specialist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most public information specialists prefer to work at government companies over private companies.
Public information specialist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 22% |
| Public | 5% |
| Private | 26% |
| Government | 47% |
Public information specialist jobs by industry
The most common industries for public information specialists are government, education and non profits.
Public information specialist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 41% |
| Education | 20% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Public information specialist turnover and employment statistics
Public information specialist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for public information specialists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Public information specialist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Public information specialist 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 public information specialist tenure
The average public information specialist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 538 public information specialists resumes in Zippia's database.
Public information specialist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 13% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 22% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Public information specialist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of public information specialists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Print Journalist | 10.10% | 1,032 |
| Commercial Announcer | 10.34% | 26,517 |
| Public Information Specialist | 12.01% | - |
| Offline Editor | 12.38% | 4,437 |
| Conference Interpreter | 14.90% | 3,933 |
| Playwright | 16.36% | 307 |
| Mobile Disc Jockey | 16.36% | 5,576 |
Similar public information specialist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Print Journalist | 10.10% | 1,032 |
| Commercial Announcer | 10.34% | 26,517 |
| Offline Editor | 12.38% | 4,437 |
| Conference Interpreter | 14.90% | 3,933 |
| Playwright | 16.36% | 307 |
| Mobile Disc Jockey | 16.36% | 5,576 |
Foreign languages spoken by public information specialists
The most common foreign language among public information specialists is Spanish at 66.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 18.5% and Italian is the third-most popular at 7.4%.
- Spanish, 66.7%
- French, 18.5%
- Italian, 7.4%
- Russian, 3.7%
- Vietnamese, 3.7%
Public information specialist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| French | 18.5% |
| Italian | 7.4% |
| Russian | 3.7% |
| Vietnamese | 3.7% |
