Public relations supervisor demographics and statistics in the US
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Public relations supervisor demographics by:
Public relations supervisor gender statistics
59.0% of public relations supervisors are women and 41.0% of public relations supervisors are men.
- Female, 59.0%
- Male, 41.0%
Public relations supervisor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 59.0% |
| Male | 41.0% |
Public relations supervisor gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$73,750
Female income
$69,510
Public relations supervisor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in public relations supervisor positions over time. Currently, 59.0% of public relations supervisors are female.
Public relations supervisor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 55.98% | 44.02% |
| 2011 | 50.66% | 49.34% |
| 2012 | 52.98% | 47.02% |
| 2013 | 45.90% | 54.10% |
| 2014 | 45.10% | 54.90% |
| 2015 | 46.82% | 53.18% |
| 2016 | 44.99% | 55.01% |
| 2017 | 47.63% | 52.37% |
| 2018 | 47.95% | 52.05% |
| 2019 | 43.35% | 56.65% |
| 2020 | 42.05% | 57.95% |
| 2021 | 40.98% | 59.02% |
Public relations supervisor related jobs gender ratio
We compared public relations supervisors 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 Supervisor | 41% | 59% |
| Director Of Sales Engineering | 93% | 7% |
| Route Sales Manager | 94% | 6% |
| Sales Superintendent | 95% | 5% |
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Public relations supervisor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among public relations supervisors is White, which makes up 74.7% of all public relations supervisors. Comparatively, 9.1% of public relations supervisors are Hispanic or Latino and 6.0% of public relations supervisors are Black or African American.
- White, 74.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.1%
- Black or African American, 6.0%
- Asian, 5.1%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Public relations supervisor race
| Public relations supervisor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 74.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.1% |
| Black or African American | 6.0% |
| Asian | 5.1% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Public relations supervisor race and ethnicity over time
See how public relations supervisor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Public relations supervisor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 80.75% | 6.27% | 2.66% | 7.70% |
| 2011 | 81.54% | 7.21% | 3.13% | 6.79% |
| 2012 | 81.62% | 8.43% | 3.04% | 5.22% |
| 2013 | 79.63% | 8.62% | 3.75% | 6.66% |
| 2014 | 83.72% | 6.40% | 2.72% | 5.86% |
| 2015 | 78.67% | 7.92% | 3.69% | 6.97% |
| 2016 | 77.14% | 7.62% | 3.90% | 8.38% |
| 2017 | 78.91% | 5.74% | 4.03% | 9.45% |
| 2018 | 76.08% | 8.20% | 3.94% | 9.36% |
| 2019 | 78.80% | 7.04% | 4.20% | 7.79% |
| 2020 | 73.68% | 6.89% | 4.67% | 10.45% |
| 2021 | 74.68% | 5.98% | 5.12% | 9.13% |
Public relations supervisor wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $69,243 |
| White | $74,333 |
| Black or African American | $72,538 |
| Asian | $79,428 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $73,571 |
Average public relations supervisor age
See how the average age of public relations supervisors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Public relations supervisor 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 supervisor age breakdown
The average age of public relations supervisors is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the public relations supervisor population.
Public relations supervisor age breakdown
| Public Relations Supervisor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 33% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Public relations supervisor educational attainment
The most common degree for public relations supervisors is bachelor's degree, with 67% of public relations supervisors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 13% and associate degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 67%
- Associate, 13%
- Master's, 9%
- High School Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Public relations supervisors by degree level
| Public relations supervisor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 67% |
| Associate | 13% |
| Master's | 9% |
| High School Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Public relations supervisor wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $85,054 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $77,173 |
Public relations supervisor employment statistics
Most public relations supervisors work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where public relations supervisors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where public relations supervisors work.
Public relations supervisor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 28% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 22% |
Public relations supervisor jobs by company type
Employees with the public relations supervisor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most public relations supervisors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Public relations supervisor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 7% |
| Public | 26% |
| Private | 61% |
| Government | 6% |
Public relations supervisor jobs by industry
The most common industries for public relations supervisors are health care, professional and media.
Public relations supervisor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 13% |
| Health Care | 12% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Media | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Retail | 7% |
| Insurance | 6% |
| Education | 6% |
| Government | 5% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Public relations supervisor turnover and employment statistics
Public relations supervisor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for public relations supervisors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Public relations supervisor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Public relations supervisor 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 supervisor tenure
The average public relations supervisor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,307 public relations supervisors resumes in Zippia's database.
Public relations supervisor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 13% |
| 1-2 years | 38% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Public relations supervisor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of public relations supervisors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Vice President Of National Accounts | 7.25% | 79,118 |
| Marketing & Advertising Manager | 9.54% | 85,446 |
| Director Of Media Services | 9.86% | 90,033 |
| Public Relations Supervisor | 16.11% | - |
Similar public relations supervisor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Vice President Of National Accounts | 7.25% | 79,118 |
| Marketing & Advertising Manager | 9.54% | 85,446 |
| Director Of Media Services | 9.86% | 90,033 |
Foreign languages spoken by public relations supervisors
The most common foreign language among public relations supervisors is Spanish at 46.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 11.5% and German is the third-most popular at 7.3%.
- Spanish, 46.9%
- French, 11.5%
- German, 7.3%
- Arabic, 5.2%
- Japanese, 4.2%
- Other, 24.9%
Public relations supervisor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 46.9% |
| French | 11.5% |
| German | 7.3% |
| Arabic | 5.2% |
| Japanese | 4.2% |
| Other | 24.9% |
