Public policy mediator demographics and statistics in the US
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Public policy mediator gender statistics
63.0% of public policy mediators are women and 37.0% of public policy mediators are men.
- Female, 63.0%
- Male, 37.0%
Public policy mediator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 63.0% |
| Male | 37.0% |
Public policy mediator gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$42,572
Female income
$39,671
Public policy mediator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in public policy mediator positions over time. Currently, 63.0% of public policy mediators are female.
Public policy mediator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 43.79% | 56.21% |
| 2011 | 42.98% | 57.02% |
| 2012 | 42.79% | 57.21% |
| 2013 | 42.17% | 57.83% |
| 2014 | 42.08% | 57.92% |
| 2015 | 39.46% | 60.54% |
| 2016 | 39.37% | 60.63% |
| 2017 | 39.47% | 60.53% |
| 2018 | 39.87% | 60.13% |
| 2019 | 39.17% | 60.83% |
| 2020 | 37.36% | 62.64% |
| 2021 | 36.96% | 63.04% |
Public policy mediator related jobs gender ratio
We compared public policy mediators with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, patent examiner and patent attorney have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Veteran Appeals Reviewer | 17% | 83% |
| Guardian Ad Litem | 18% | 82% |
| Surrogate | 18% | 82% |
| Public Policy Mediator | 37% | 63% |
| Patent Analyst | 72% | 28% |
| Patent Attorney | 79% | 21% |
| Patent Examiner | 81% | 19% |
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Public policy mediator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among public policy mediators is White, which makes up 80.2% of all public policy mediators. Comparatively, 6.2% of public policy mediators are Hispanic or Latino and 5.0% of public policy mediators are Asian.
- White, 80.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 6.2%
- Asian, 5.0%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- Black or African American, 4.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Public policy mediator race
| Public policy mediator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 80.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.2% |
| Asian | 5.0% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| Black or African American | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Public policy mediator race and ethnicity over time
See how public policy mediator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Public policy mediator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 86.82% | 3.67% | 3.44% | 4.43% |
| 2011 | 86.60% | 3.98% | 3.59% | 4.26% |
| 2012 | 86.67% | 3.61% | 3.76% | 4.45% |
| 2013 | 86.42% | 3.69% | 3.80% | 4.18% |
| 2014 | 85.76% | 4.20% | 4.03% | 4.33% |
| 2015 | 85.67% | 3.85% | 4.12% | 4.75% |
| 2016 | 85.10% | 3.92% | 4.28% | 5.03% |
| 2017 | 85.13% | 3.89% | 4.25% | 4.81% |
| 2018 | 84.49% | 4.07% | 4.17% | 5.42% |
| 2019 | 84.02% | 4.05% | 4.55% | 5.48% |
| 2020 | 81.50% | 3.95% | 4.86% | 5.63% |
| 2021 | 80.17% | 4.09% | 5.03% | 6.22% |
Public policy mediator wage gap by race
According to our data, asian public policy mediators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american public policy mediators have the lowest average salary at $40,332.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $42,167 |
| White | $43,551 |
| Black or African American | $40,332 |
| Asian | $45,937 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $41,101 |
Average public policy mediator age
See how the average age of public policy mediators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Public policy mediator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 46 | 44 |
| Unknown | 46 | 40 |
| Asian | 41 | 40.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 | 39 |
| White | 48 | 44 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 51 | 50 |
Public policy mediator age breakdown
The average age of public policy mediators is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the public policy mediator population.
Public policy mediator age breakdown
| Public Policy Mediator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Public policy mediator educational attainment
The most common degree for public policy mediators is bachelor's degree, with 79% of public policy mediators 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%
- Doctorate, 6%
- Associate, 3%
Public policy mediators by degree level
| Public policy mediator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 79% |
| Master's | 12% |
| Doctorate | 6% |
| Associate | 3% |
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Public policy mediator employment statistics
Company size where public policy mediators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where public policy mediators work.
Public policy mediator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 9% |
Public policy mediator turnover and employment statistics
Public policy mediator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for public policy mediators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Public policy mediator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Public policy mediator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.19% |
| 2011 | 1.85% |
| 2012 | 1.64% |
| 2013 | 1.90% |
| 2014 | 1.57% |
| 2015 | 1.34% |
| 2016 | 1.09% |
| 2017 | 1.17% |
| 2018 | 1.10% |
| 2019 | 1.16% |
| 2020 | 1.33% |
| 2021 | 1.55% |
Average public policy mediator tenure
The average public policy mediator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 52 public policy mediators resumes in Zippia's database.
Public policy mediator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 47% |
| 1-2 years | 15% |
| 3-4 years | 6% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 11% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Public policy mediator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of public policy mediators 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Federal Appellate Clerk | 5.54% | 67,104 |
| Litigation Assistant | 6.63% | 6,114 |
| Title Specialist | 8.14% | 19,349 |
| Court Reporter | 9.12% | 2,329 |
| Public Policy Mediator | 10.48% | - |
| Legislative Aide | 14.16% | 40,281 |
Similar public policy mediator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Federal Appellate Clerk | 5.54% | 67,104 |
| Litigation Assistant | 6.63% | 6,114 |
| Title Specialist | 8.14% | 19,349 |
| Court Reporter | 9.12% | 2,329 |
| Legislative Aide | 14.16% | 40,281 |
Foreign languages spoken by public policy mediators
The most common foreign language among public policy mediators is Spanish at 28.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Japanese at 14.3% and French is the third-most popular at 14.3%.
- Spanish, 28.6%
- Japanese, 14.3%
- French, 14.3%
- Amharic, 14.3%
- Tigrinya, 14.3%
- Other, 14.2%
Public policy mediator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 28.6% |
| Japanese | 14.3% |
| French | 14.3% |
| Amharic | 14.3% |
| Tigrinya | 14.3% |
| Other | 14.2% |