Publicity agent demographics and statistics in the US
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Publicity agent gender statistics
59.0% of publicity agents are women and 41.0% of publicity agents are men.
- Female, 59.0%
- Male, 41.0%
Publicity agent gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 59.0% |
| Male | 41.0% |
Publicity agent gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$44,599
Female income
$40,952
Publicity agent gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in publicity agent positions over time. Currently, 59.0% of publicity agents are female.
Publicity agent gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 43.30% | 56.70% |
| 2011 | 46.62% | 53.38% |
| 2012 | 44.22% | 55.78% |
| 2013 | 49.02% | 50.98% |
| 2014 | 44.49% | 55.51% |
| 2015 | 41.27% | 58.73% |
| 2016 | 41.80% | 58.20% |
| 2017 | 46.54% | 53.46% |
| 2018 | 43.76% | 56.24% |
| 2019 | 44.43% | 55.57% |
| 2020 | 43.00% | 57.00% |
| 2021 | 41.01% | 58.99% |
Publicity agent related jobs gender ratio
We compared publicity agents 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% |
| Publicity Agent | 41% | 59% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
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Publicity agent demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among publicity agents is White, which makes up 67.2% of all publicity agents. Comparatively, 11.9% of publicity agents are Hispanic or Latino and 10.0% of publicity agents are Black or African American.
- White, 67.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.9%
- Black or African American, 10.0%
- Asian, 5.3%
- Unknown, 5.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Publicity agent race
| Publicity agent race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.9% |
| Black or African American | 10.0% |
| Asian | 5.3% |
| Unknown | 5.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Publicity agent race and ethnicity over time
See how publicity agent racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Publicity agent race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.34% | 9.37% | 4.27% | 8.98% |
| 2011 | 74.57% | 9.53% | 4.39% | 8.74% |
| 2012 | 74.60% | 8.92% | 3.91% | 9.28% |
| 2013 | 73.40% | 10.14% | 4.38% | 9.25% |
| 2014 | 73.91% | 10.10% | 3.42% | 9.48% |
| 2015 | 72.98% | 9.06% | 5.38% | 10.25% |
| 2016 | 72.35% | 9.36% | 5.17% | 9.78% |
| 2017 | 73.97% | 9.45% | 4.10% | 10.30% |
| 2018 | 71.60% | 8.45% | 5.11% | 11.07% |
| 2019 | 73.34% | 8.61% | 4.59% | 10.46% |
| 2020 | 67.83% | 9.45% | 4.54% | 14.38% |
| 2021 | 67.17% | 9.99% | 5.28% | 11.88% |
Publicity agent wage gap by race
According to our data, white publicity agents have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino publicity agents have the lowest average salary at $41,486.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $47,912 |
| White | $48,464 |
| Black or African American | $41,579 |
| Asian | $44,052 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $41,486 |
Average publicity agent age
See how the average age of publicity agents varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Publicity agent 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 |
Publicity agent age breakdown
The average age of publicity agents is 40+ years years old, representing 53% of the publicity agent population.
Publicity agent age breakdown
| Publicity Agent Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 53% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Publicity agent educational attainment
The most common degree for publicity agents is bachelor's degree, with 63% of publicity agents earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 12% and high school diploma degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 63%
- High School Diploma, 12%
- Associate, 11%
- Master's, 8%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Publicity agents by degree level
| Publicity agent degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 63% |
| High School Diploma | 12% |
| Associate | 11% |
| Master's | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Publicity agent wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $52,398 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $46,048 |
Publicity agent employment statistics
Most publicity agents work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where publicity agents work
Below, you can see the size of companies where publicity agents work.
Publicity agent jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 24% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
Publicity agent jobs by company type
Employees with the publicity agent job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most publicity agents prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Publicity agent jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 8% |
| Public | 14% |
| Private | 71% |
| Government | 6% |
Publicity agent jobs by industry
The most common industries for publicity agents are professional, media and hospitality.
Publicity agent industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 15% |
| Media | 11% |
| Hospitality | 8% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Finance | 7% |
| Health Care | 7% |
| Education | 7% |
| Government | 6% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Insurance | 4% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
Publicity agent turnover and employment statistics
Publicity agent unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for publicity agents between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Publicity agent unemployment rate by year
| Year | Publicity agent 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 publicity agent tenure
The average publicity agent stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 250 publicity agents resumes in Zippia's database.
Publicity agent tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 25% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Publicity agent LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of publicity agents 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Food Critic | 10.10% | 48,297 |
| Sportscaster | 10.34% | 37 |
| Publicity Agent | 12.01% | - |
| Commercial Production Editor | 12.38% | 82,285 |
| Lexicographer | 14.90% | 544 |
| Contributing Author | 16.36% | 70 |
| Disc Jockey | 16.36% | 1,991 |
Similar publicity agent jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Food Critic | 10.10% | 48,297 |
| Sportscaster | 10.34% | 37 |
| Commercial Production Editor | 12.38% | 82,285 |
| Lexicographer | 14.90% | 544 |
| Contributing Author | 16.36% | 70 |
| Disc Jockey | 16.36% | 1,991 |
Foreign languages spoken by publicity agents
The most common foreign language among publicity agents is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Mandarin at 13.3% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 10.0%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- Mandarin, 13.3%
- Chinese, 10.0%
- Japanese, 6.7%
- Portuguese, 3.3%
- Other, 16.7%
Publicity agent languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| Mandarin | 13.3% |
| Chinese | 10.0% |
| Japanese | 6.7% |
| Portuguese | 3.3% |
| Other | 16.7% |