Audio operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Audio operator gender statistics
26.2% of audio operators are women and 73.8% of audio operators are men.
- Male, 73.8%
- Female, 26.2%
Audio operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 73.8% |
| Female | 26.2% |
Audio operator gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$139,053
Female income
$129,843
Audio operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in audio operator positions over time. Currently, 26.2% of audio operators are female.
Audio operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.96% | 27.04% |
| 2011 | 71.00% | 29.00% |
| 2012 | 74.39% | 25.61% |
| 2013 | 78.57% | 21.43% |
| 2014 | 77.54% | 22.46% |
| 2015 | 79.40% | 20.60% |
| 2016 | 80.95% | 19.05% |
| 2017 | 79.00% | 21.00% |
| 2018 | 76.09% | 23.91% |
| 2019 | 71.91% | 28.09% |
| 2020 | 68.98% | 31.02% |
| 2021 | 73.82% | 26.18% |
Audio operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared audio operators with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, broadcast maintenance engineer and audio installer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Photographer Helper | 18% | 82% |
| Studio Associate | 23% | 77% |
| Photography Internship | 30% | 70% |
| Audio Operator | 74% | 26% |
| News Cameraman | 95% | 5% |
| Audio Installer | 95% | 5% |
| Broadcast Maintenance Engineer | 98% | 2% |
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Audio operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among audio operators is White, which makes up 62.0% of all audio operators. Comparatively, 16.1% of audio operators are Hispanic or Latino and 10.2% of audio operators are Black or African American.
- White, 62.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.1%
- Black or African American, 10.2%
- Unknown, 6.2%
- Asian, 5.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Audio operator race
| Audio operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.1% |
| Black or African American | 10.2% |
| Unknown | 6.2% |
| Asian | 5.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Audio operator race and ethnicity over time
See how audio operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Audio operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.99% | 10.92% | 4.59% | 14.42% |
| 2011 | 64.96% | 12.96% | 3.86% | 16.46% |
| 2012 | 66.72% | 10.43% | 4.37% | 16.08% |
| 2013 | 66.61% | 10.39% | 4.44% | 16.47% |
| 2014 | 63.84% | 12.34% | 4.55% | 15.54% |
| 2015 | 65.52% | 8.70% | 5.47% | 17.78% |
| 2016 | 64.72% | 10.04% | 5.22% | 17.54% |
| 2017 | 64.75% | 10.82% | 4.01% | 17.09% |
| 2018 | 66.45% | 10.05% | 5.02% | 15.96% |
| 2019 | 67.65% | 8.91% | 4.32% | 16.26% |
| 2020 | 63.06% | 9.88% | 5.60% | 15.30% |
| 2021 | 62.03% | 10.18% | 5.05% | 16.13% |
Audio operator wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown audio operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american audio operators have the lowest average salary at $136,192.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $143,767 |
| White | $138,882 |
| Black or African American | $136,192 |
| Asian | $139,338 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $137,209 |
Average audio operator age
See how the average age of audio operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Audio operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 35 | |
| White | 41 | 42.5 |
| Black or African American | 46.5 | |
| Asian | 40 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40.5 |
Audio operator age breakdown
The average age of audio operators is 40+ years years old, representing 54% of the audio operator population.
Audio operator age breakdown
| Audio Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 54% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Audio operator educational attainment
The most common degree for audio operators is bachelor's degree, with 70% of audio operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 19% and associate degree degree at 5%.
- Bachelor's, 70%
- Associate, 19%
- High School Diploma, 5%
- Master's, 3%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Audio operators by degree level
| Audio operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 70% |
| Associate | 19% |
| High School Diploma | 5% |
| Master's | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Audio operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, audio operators with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $142,432 annually. With a Associate degree, audio operators earn a median annual income of $136,280 compared to $126,540 for audio operators with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $126,540 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $142,432 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $136,280 |
Audio operator employment statistics
Most audio operators work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where audio operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where audio operators work.
Audio operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 28% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 17% |
Audio operator jobs by company type
Employees with the audio operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most audio operators prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Audio operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 18% |
| Public | 18% |
| Private | 62% |
| Government | 1% |
Audio operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for audio operators are media, education and technology.
Audio operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 37% |
| Education | 16% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Telecommunication | 5% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Audio operator turnover and employment statistics
Audio operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for audio operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Audio operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Audio operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.87% |
| 2011 | 6.95% |
| 2012 | 6.61% |
| 2013 | 7.48% |
| 2014 | 5.24% |
| 2015 | 4.77% |
| 2016 | 4.60% |
| 2017 | 4.86% |
| 2018 | 2.67% |
| 2019 | 6.09% |
| 2020 | 13.00% |
| 2021 | 13.00% |
Average audio operator tenure
The average audio operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 359 audio operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Audio operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 25% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Audio operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of audio operators 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Editor/Camera Operator | 7.31% | 30,314 |
| Audio Operator | 7.56% | - |
| Biological Photographer | 8.13% | 1,701 |
| Copy Editor | 11.70% | 4,866 |
| Marketing Designer | 12.14% | 115,910 |
| Kitchen And Bath Designer | 17.34% | 59,890 |
| Actress | 23.07% | 2,661 |
Similar audio operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Editor/Camera Operator | 7.31% | 30,314 |
| Biological Photographer | 8.13% | 1,701 |
| Copy Editor | 11.70% | 4,866 |
| Marketing Designer | 12.14% | 115,910 |
| Kitchen And Bath Designer | 17.34% | 59,890 |
| Actress | 23.07% | 2,661 |
Foreign languages spoken by audio operators
The most common foreign language among audio operators is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 21.4% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 7.1%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- French, 21.4%
- Portuguese, 7.1%
- German, 7.1%
- Japanese, 7.1%
- Other, 7.3%
Audio operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| French | 21.4% |
| Portuguese | 7.1% |
| German | 7.1% |
| Japanese | 7.1% |
| Other | 7.3% |