Public service representative demographics and statistics in the US
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Public service representative demographics by:
Public service representative gender statistics
57.1% of public service representatives are women and 42.9% of public service representatives are men.
- Female, 57.1%
- Male, 42.9%
Public service representative gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 57.1% |
| Male | 42.9% |
Public service representative gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$33,143
Female income
$32,220
Public service representative gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in public service representative positions over time. Currently, 57.1% of public service representatives are female.
Public service representative gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 40.98% | 59.02% |
| 2011 | 40.81% | 59.19% |
| 2012 | 42.49% | 57.51% |
| 2013 | 42.99% | 57.01% |
| 2014 | 43.55% | 56.45% |
| 2015 | 43.42% | 56.58% |
| 2016 | 44.05% | 55.95% |
| 2017 | 44.53% | 55.47% |
| 2018 | 43.07% | 56.93% |
| 2019 | 42.59% | 57.41% |
| 2020 | 43.30% | 56.70% |
| 2021 | 42.88% | 57.12% |
Public service representative related jobs gender ratio
We compared public service representatives with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, technical service advisor and courtesy associate have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Loan Secretary | 4% | 96% |
| Dental Receptionist | 5% | 95% |
| Receptionist Secretary | 6% | 94% |
| Public Service Representative | 43% | 57% |
| Lead Ramp Agent | 86% | 14% |
| Courtesy Associate | 88% | 12% |
| Technical Service Advisor | 89% | 11% |
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Public service representative demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among public service representatives is White, which makes up 54.6% of all public service representatives. Comparatively, 20.5% of public service representatives are Hispanic or Latino and 11.0% of public service representatives are Black or African American.
- White, 54.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 20.5%
- Black or African American, 11.0%
- Asian, 7.5%
- Unknown, 5.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Public service representative race
| Public service representative race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 54.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.5% |
| Black or African American | 11.0% |
| Asian | 7.5% |
| Unknown | 5.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Public service representative race and ethnicity over time
See how public service representative racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Public service representative race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.03% | 11.25% | 6.75% | 16.55% |
| 2011 | 61.75% | 11.54% | 6.88% | 16.43% |
| 2012 | 60.95% | 11.42% | 6.69% | 17.28% |
| 2013 | 61.30% | 11.25% | 6.86% | 16.95% |
| 2014 | 60.68% | 11.20% | 7.17% | 17.14% |
| 2015 | 60.06% | 10.94% | 6.96% | 18.25% |
| 2016 | 59.17% | 11.43% | 7.20% | 18.15% |
| 2017 | 60.09% | 10.85% | 7.16% | 17.97% |
| 2018 | 59.91% | 10.43% | 7.33% | 18.36% |
| 2019 | 59.50% | 10.62% | 7.14% | 18.87% |
| 2020 | 56.94% | 10.03% | 7.29% | 19.48% |
| 2021 | 54.63% | 10.99% | 7.46% | 20.50% |
Public service representative wage gap by race
According to our data, asian public service representatives have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american public service representatives have the lowest average salary at $32,865.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $32,902 |
| White | $33,190 |
| Black or African American | $32,865 |
| Asian | $33,650 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $33,114 |
Average public service representative age
See how the average age of public service representatives varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Public service representative age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 37 | 39 |
| Unknown | 34 | 36.5 |
| Asian | 38 | 42 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33 | 35 |
| White | 37 | 44 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 38 | 42 |
Public service representative age breakdown
The average age of public service representatives is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the public service representative population.
Public service representative age breakdown
| Public Service Representative Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 24% |
Public service representative educational attainment
The most common degree for public service representatives is bachelor's degree, with 61% of public service representatives earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 15% and associate degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 61%
- Associate, 15%
- High School Diploma, 11%
- Master's, 8%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Public service representatives by degree level
| Public service representative degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 61% |
| Associate | 15% |
| High School Diploma | 11% |
| Master's | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Public service representative wage gap by degree level
According to the data, public service representatives with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $36,007 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, public service representatives earn a median annual income of $34,889 compared to $32,426 for public service representatives with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $36,007 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $31,558 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $34,889 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $32,426 |
Public service representative employment statistics
Most public service representatives work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where public service representatives work
Below, you can see the size of companies where public service representatives work.
Public service representative jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 25% |
Public service representative jobs by company type
Employees with the public service representative job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most public service representatives prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Public service representative jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 12% |
| Public | 18% |
| Private | 48% |
| Government | 22% |
Public service representative jobs by industry
The most common industries for public service representatives are government, professional and health care.
Public service representative industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 15% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Health Care | 10% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Education | 9% |
| Non Profits | 6% |
| Media | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
Public service representative turnover and employment statistics
Public service representative unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for public service representatives between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Public service representative unemployment rate by year
| Year | Public service representative unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 11.59% |
| 2011 | 11.00% |
| 2012 | 10.08% |
| 2013 | 8.66% |
| 2014 | 7.64% |
| 2015 | 6.32% |
| 2016 | 5.97% |
| 2017 | 5.66% |
| 2018 | 5.04% |
| 2019 | 4.98% |
| 2020 | 6.69% |
| 2021 | 7.20% |
Average public service representative tenure
The average public service representative stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 776 public service representatives resumes in Zippia's database.
Public service representative tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 23% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Public service representative LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of public service representatives 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Public Records Researcher | 5.53% | 15,753 |
| Contact Officer | 6.73% | 56,957 |
| Public Service Representative | 7.19% | - |
| Indexer | 8.60% | 991 |
| Credit Processor | 8.99% | 11,088 |
| Library Page | 11.16% | 848 |
| Employee Relations Assistant | 15.31% | 14,672 |
Similar public service representative jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Public Records Researcher | 5.53% | 15,753 |
| Contact Officer | 6.73% | 56,957 |
| Indexer | 8.60% | 991 |
| Credit Processor | 8.99% | 11,088 |
| Library Page | 11.16% | 848 |
| Employee Relations Assistant | 15.31% | 14,672 |
Foreign languages spoken by public service representatives
The most common foreign language among public service representatives is Spanish at 34.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Italian at 7.9% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 7.9%.
- Spanish, 34.9%
- Italian, 7.9%
- Chinese, 7.9%
- French, 7.9%
- Mandarin, 7.9%
- Other, 33.5%
Public service representative languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 34.9% |
| Italian | 7.9% |
| Chinese | 7.9% |
| French | 7.9% |
| Mandarin | 7.9% |
| Other | 33.5% |
