Public relations counselor demographics and statistics in the US
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Public relations counselor demographics by:
Public relations counselor gender statistics
59.5% of public relations counselors are women and 40.5% of public relations counselors are men.
- Female, 59.5%
- Male, 40.5%
Public relations counselor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 59.5% |
| Male | 40.5% |
Public relations counselor gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$58,879
Female income
$54,269
Public relations counselor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in public relations counselor positions over time. Currently, 59.5% of public relations counselors are female.
Public relations counselor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 55.46% | 44.54% |
| 2011 | 50.13% | 49.87% |
| 2012 | 52.45% | 47.55% |
| 2013 | 45.38% | 54.62% |
| 2014 | 44.58% | 55.42% |
| 2015 | 46.29% | 53.71% |
| 2016 | 44.47% | 55.53% |
| 2017 | 47.10% | 52.90% |
| 2018 | 47.42% | 52.58% |
| 2019 | 42.83% | 57.17% |
| 2020 | 41.54% | 58.46% |
| 2021 | 40.48% | 59.52% |
Public relations counselor related jobs gender ratio
We compared public relations counselors 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 Relations Counselor | 40% | 60% |
| Director Of Sales Engineering | 93% | 7% |
| Route Sales Manager | 94% | 6% |
| Sales Superintendent | 95% | 5% |
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Public relations counselor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among public relations counselors is White, which makes up 74.6% of all public relations counselors. Comparatively, 9.2% of public relations counselors are Hispanic or Latino and 6.0% of public relations counselors are Black or African American.
- White, 74.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.2%
- Black or African American, 6.0%
- Asian, 5.1%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Public relations counselor race
| Public relations counselor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 74.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.2% |
| Black or African American | 6.0% |
| Asian | 5.1% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Public relations counselor race and ethnicity over time
See how public relations counselor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Public relations counselor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 80.63% | 6.33% | 2.67% | 7.75% |
| 2011 | 81.42% | 7.26% | 3.14% | 6.83% |
| 2012 | 81.51% | 8.48% | 3.06% | 5.27% |
| 2013 | 79.51% | 8.67% | 3.76% | 6.70% |
| 2014 | 83.60% | 6.46% | 2.73% | 5.90% |
| 2015 | 78.56% | 7.97% | 3.70% | 7.02% |
| 2016 | 77.02% | 7.68% | 3.92% | 8.42% |
| 2017 | 78.79% | 5.79% | 4.04% | 9.49% |
| 2018 | 75.97% | 8.25% | 3.95% | 9.41% |
| 2019 | 78.69% | 7.09% | 4.21% | 7.83% |
| 2020 | 73.56% | 6.95% | 4.69% | 10.50% |
| 2021 | 74.57% | 6.03% | 5.14% | 9.18% |
Public relations counselor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian public relations counselors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown public relations counselors have the lowest average salary at $53,982.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $53,982 |
| White | $59,521 |
| Black or African American | $57,550 |
| Asian | $65,210 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $58,682 |
Average public relations counselor age
See how the average age of public relations counselors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Public relations counselor 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 relations counselor age breakdown
The average age of public relations counselors is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the public relations counselor population.
Public relations counselor age breakdown
| Public Relations Counselor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 33% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Public relations counselor educational attainment
The most common degree for public relations counselors is bachelor's degree, with 62% of public relations counselors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are doctoral degree degree at 20% and doctoral degree degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 62%
- Doctorate, 20%
- Master's, 13%
- Associate, 3%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Public relations counselors by degree level
| Public relations counselor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 62% |
| Doctorate | 20% |
| Master's | 13% |
| Associate | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Public relations counselor wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $71,654 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $62,675 |
Public relations counselor employment statistics
Most public relations counselors work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where public relations counselors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where public relations counselors work.
Public relations counselor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 31% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 19% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 19% |
| > 10,000 employees | 7% |
Public relations counselor jobs by company type
Employees with the public relations counselor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most public relations counselors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Public relations counselor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 11% |
| Public | 17% |
| Private | 59% |
| Government | 13% |
Public relations counselor jobs by industry
The most common industries for public relations counselors are professional, government and education.
Public relations counselor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 19% |
| Government | 11% |
| Education | 9% |
| Media | 7% |
| Non Profits | 7% |
| Health Care | 7% |
| Hospitality | 7% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Internet | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
Public relations counselor turnover and employment statistics
Public relations counselor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for public relations counselors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Public relations counselor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Public relations counselor 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 relations counselor tenure
The average public relations counselor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 475 public relations counselors resumes in Zippia's database.
Public relations counselor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 33% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Public relations counselor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of public relations counselors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Retail Advertising Sales Manager | 7.25% | 124,381 |
| Promotion Manager | 9.54% | 8,515 |
| Mobile Manager | 9.86% | 151,376 |
| Public Relations Counselor | 16.11% | - |
Similar public relations counselor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Retail Advertising Sales Manager | 7.25% | 124,381 |
| Promotion Manager | 9.54% | 8,515 |
| Mobile Manager | 9.86% | 151,376 |
Foreign languages spoken by public relations counselors
The most common foreign language among public relations counselors is Spanish at 42.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 17.1% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 11.4%.
- Spanish, 42.9%
- French, 17.1%
- Portuguese, 11.4%
- German, 5.7%
- Russian, 2.9%
- Other, 20.0%
Public relations counselor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 42.9% |
| French | 17.1% |
| Portuguese | 11.4% |
| German | 5.7% |
| Russian | 2.9% |
| Other | 20.0% |