Publicity writer demographics and statistics in the US
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Publicity writer gender statistics
60.7% of publicity writers are women and 39.3% of publicity writers are men.
- Female, 60.7%
- Male, 39.3%
Publicity writer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 60.7% |
| Male | 39.3% |
Publicity writer gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$55,014
Female income
$52,902
Publicity writer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in publicity writer positions over time. Currently, 60.7% of publicity writers are female.
Publicity writer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 41.59% | 58.41% |
| 2011 | 44.89% | 55.11% |
| 2012 | 42.51% | 57.49% |
| 2013 | 47.28% | 52.72% |
| 2014 | 42.77% | 57.23% |
| 2015 | 39.59% | 60.41% |
| 2016 | 40.11% | 59.89% |
| 2017 | 44.81% | 55.19% |
| 2018 | 42.05% | 57.95% |
| 2019 | 42.72% | 57.28% |
| 2020 | 41.30% | 58.70% |
| 2021 | 39.34% | 60.66% |
Publicity writer related jobs gender ratio
We compared publicity writers 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 Writer | 39% | 61% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
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Publicity writer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among publicity writers is White, which makes up 66.9% of all publicity writers. Comparatively, 12.0% of publicity writers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.1% of publicity writers are Black or African American.
- White, 66.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.0%
- Black or African American, 10.1%
- Asian, 5.3%
- Unknown, 5.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Publicity writer race
| Publicity writer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.0% |
| Black or African American | 10.1% |
| Asian | 5.3% |
| Unknown | 5.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Publicity writer race and ethnicity over time
See how publicity writer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Publicity writer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.07% | 9.49% | 4.29% | 9.09% |
| 2011 | 74.31% | 9.65% | 4.41% | 8.85% |
| 2012 | 74.34% | 9.05% | 3.93% | 9.39% |
| 2013 | 73.14% | 10.26% | 4.40% | 9.36% |
| 2014 | 73.65% | 10.22% | 3.44% | 9.58% |
| 2015 | 72.71% | 9.18% | 5.40% | 10.36% |
| 2016 | 72.08% | 9.48% | 5.19% | 9.89% |
| 2017 | 73.70% | 9.58% | 4.12% | 10.41% |
| 2018 | 71.33% | 8.57% | 5.13% | 11.18% |
| 2019 | 73.08% | 8.73% | 4.61% | 10.57% |
| 2020 | 67.57% | 9.57% | 4.56% | 14.49% |
| 2021 | 66.91% | 10.11% | 5.30% | 11.99% |
Publicity writer wage gap by race
According to our data, white publicity writers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino publicity writers have the lowest average salary at $53,218.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $56,853 |
| White | $57,153 |
| Black or African American | $53,272 |
| Asian | $54,704 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $53,218 |
Average publicity writer age
See how the average age of publicity writers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Publicity writer 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 writer age breakdown
The average age of publicity writers is 40+ years years old, representing 53% of the publicity writer population.
Publicity writer age breakdown
| Publicity Writer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 53% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Publicity writer educational attainment
The most common degree for publicity writers is bachelor's degree, with 83% of publicity writers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 9% and master's degree degree at 5%.
- Bachelor's, 83%
- Master's, 9%
- Associate, 5%
- High School Diploma, 1%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Publicity writers by degree level
| Publicity writer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 83% |
| Master's | 9% |
| Associate | 5% |
| High School Diploma | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Publicity writer wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $59,236 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $55,827 |
Publicity writer employment statistics
Most publicity writers work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where publicity writers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where publicity writers work.
Publicity writer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 17% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 33% |
| > 10,000 employees | 18% |
Publicity writer jobs by company type
Employees with the publicity writer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most publicity writers prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Publicity writer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 28% |
| Public | 20% |
| Private | 43% |
| Government | 8% |
Publicity writer jobs by industry
The most common industries for publicity writers are education, media and government.
Publicity writer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 25% |
| Media | 13% |
| Government | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Health Care | 6% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Professional | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Publicity writer turnover and employment statistics
Publicity writer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for publicity writers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Publicity writer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Publicity writer 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 writer tenure
The average publicity writer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 277 publicity writers resumes in Zippia's database.
Publicity writer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 20% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Publicity writer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of publicity writers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Columnist | 10.10% | 1,783 |
| Anchor/Producer | 10.34% | 10,037 |
| Publicity Writer | 12.01% | - |
| Managing Editor | 12.38% | 16,781 |
| Sign Language Translator | 14.90% | 21,938 |
| Librettist | 16.36% | 10 |
| Emcee | 16.36% | 58 |
Similar publicity writer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Columnist | 10.10% | 1,783 |
| Anchor/Producer | 10.34% | 10,037 |
| Managing Editor | 12.38% | 16,781 |
| Sign Language Translator | 14.90% | 21,938 |
| Librettist | 16.36% | 10 |
| Emcee | 16.36% | 58 |
Foreign languages spoken by publicity writers
The most common foreign language among publicity writers is Spanish at 44.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 22.2% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 5.6%.
- Spanish, 44.4%
- French, 22.2%
- Chinese, 5.6%
- Japanese, 5.6%
- Hebrew, 5.6%
- Other, 16.6%
Publicity writer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 44.4% |
| French | 22.2% |
| Chinese | 5.6% |
| Japanese | 5.6% |
| Hebrew | 5.6% |
| Other | 16.6% |