Associate media director demographics and statistics in the US
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Associate media director gender statistics
53.8% of associate media directors are women and 46.2% of associate media directors are men.
- Female, 53.8%
- Male, 46.2%
Associate media director gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 53.8% |
| Male | 46.2% |
Associate media director gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$88,348
Female income
$85,010
Associate media director gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in associate media director positions over time. Currently, 53.8% of associate media directors are female.
Associate media director gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 48.58% | 51.42% |
| 2011 | 51.94% | 48.06% |
| 2012 | 49.52% | 50.48% |
| 2013 | 54.33% | 45.67% |
| 2014 | 49.79% | 50.21% |
| 2015 | 46.51% | 53.49% |
| 2016 | 47.05% | 52.95% |
| 2017 | 51.86% | 48.14% |
| 2018 | 49.05% | 50.95% |
| 2019 | 49.73% | 50.27% |
| 2020 | 48.28% | 51.72% |
| 2021 | 46.25% | 53.75% |
Associate media director related jobs gender ratio
We compared associate media directors 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% |
| Associate Media Director | 46% | 54% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
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Associate media director demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among associate media directors is White, which makes up 67.2% of all associate media directors. Comparatively, 11.9% of associate media directors are Hispanic or Latino and 10.0% of associate media directors 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%
Associate media director race
| Associate media director 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% |
Associate media director race and ethnicity over time
See how associate media director racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Associate media director race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.37% | 9.35% | 4.27% | 8.96% |
| 2011 | 74.61% | 9.51% | 4.38% | 8.72% |
| 2012 | 74.64% | 8.91% | 3.91% | 9.27% |
| 2013 | 73.44% | 10.12% | 4.37% | 9.24% |
| 2014 | 73.95% | 10.08% | 3.42% | 9.46% |
| 2015 | 73.02% | 9.05% | 5.37% | 10.23% |
| 2016 | 72.39% | 9.34% | 5.17% | 9.77% |
| 2017 | 74.00% | 9.44% | 4.10% | 10.29% |
| 2018 | 71.64% | 8.43% | 5.11% | 11.05% |
| 2019 | 73.38% | 8.59% | 4.59% | 10.44% |
| 2020 | 67.87% | 9.44% | 4.54% | 14.37% |
| 2021 | 67.21% | 9.97% | 5.28% | 11.87% |
Associate media director wage gap by race
According to our data, white associate media directors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino associate media directors have the lowest average salary at $85,509.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $91,252 |
| White | $91,726 |
| Black or African American | $85,595 |
| Asian | $87,857 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $85,509 |
Average associate media director age
See how the average age of associate media directors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Associate media director 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 |
Associate media director age breakdown
The average age of associate media directors is 40+ years years old, representing 53% of the associate media director population.
Associate media director age breakdown
| Associate Media Director Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 53% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Associate media director educational attainment
The most common degree for associate media directors is bachelor's degree, with 88% of associate media directors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 9% and master's degree degree at 2%.
- Bachelor's, 88%
- Master's, 9%
- Associate, 2%
- Doctorate, 0%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Associate media directors by degree level
| Associate media director degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 88% |
| Master's | 9% |
| Associate | 2% |
| Doctorate | 0% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Associate media director wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $95,015 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $89,632 |
Associate media director employment statistics
Most associate media directors work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where associate media directors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where associate media directors work.
Associate media director jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 14% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 15% |
Associate media director jobs by company type
Employees with the associate media director job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most associate media directors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Associate media director jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 11% |
| Public | 14% |
| Private | 73% |
| Government | 2% |
Associate media director jobs by industry
The most common industries for associate media directors are media, professional and education.
Associate media director industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 34% |
| Professional | 16% |
| Education | 10% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Associate media director turnover and employment statistics
Associate media director unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for associate media directors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Associate media director unemployment rate by year
| Year | Associate media director 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 associate media director tenure
The average associate media director stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 862 associate media directors resumes in Zippia's database.
Associate media director tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 11% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 20% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Associate media director LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of associate media directors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Photojournalist/Editor | 10.10% | 4,982 |
| Anchor/Producer | 10.34% | 10,037 |
| Associate Media Director | 12.01% | - |
| Fashion Editor | 12.38% | 6,668 |
| Conference Interpreter | 14.90% | 3,933 |
| Freelance Journalist | 16.36% | 10,775 |
| Train Announcer | 16.36% | 1,244 |
Similar associate media director jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Photojournalist/Editor | 10.10% | 4,982 |
| Anchor/Producer | 10.34% | 10,037 |
| Fashion Editor | 12.38% | 6,668 |
| Conference Interpreter | 14.90% | 3,933 |
| Freelance Journalist | 16.36% | 10,775 |
| Train Announcer | 16.36% | 1,244 |
Foreign languages spoken by associate media directors
The most common foreign language among associate media directors is Spanish at 60.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 13.3% and German is the third-most popular at 6.7%.
- Spanish, 60.0%
- French, 13.3%
- German, 6.7%
- Chinese, 3.3%
- Vietnamese, 3.3%
- Other, 13.4%
Associate media director languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 60.0% |
| French | 13.3% |
| German | 6.7% |
| Chinese | 3.3% |
| Vietnamese | 3.3% |
| Other | 13.4% |
