Audio recording engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Audio recording engineer gender statistics
10.0% of audio recording engineers are women and 90.0% of audio recording engineers are men.
- Male, 90.0%
- Female, 10.0%
Audio recording engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 90.0% |
| Female | 10.0% |
Audio recording engineer gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$80,040
Female income
$74,989
Audio recording engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in audio recording engineer positions over time. Currently, 10.0% of audio recording engineers are female.
Audio recording engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 89.65% | 10.35% |
| 2011 | 88.71% | 11.29% |
| 2012 | 90.31% | 9.69% |
| 2013 | 92.16% | 7.84% |
| 2014 | 91.72% | 8.28% |
| 2015 | 92.52% | 7.48% |
| 2016 | 93.17% | 6.83% |
| 2017 | 92.35% | 7.65% |
| 2018 | 91.08% | 8.92% |
| 2019 | 89.15% | 10.85% |
| 2020 | 87.71% | 12.29% |
| 2021 | 90.05% | 9.95% |
Audio recording engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared audio recording engineers 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 Recording Engineer | 90% | 10% |
| News Cameraman | 95% | 5% |
| Audio Installer | 95% | 5% |
| Broadcast Maintenance Engineer | 98% | 2% |
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Audio recording engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among audio recording engineers is White, which makes up 62.7% of all audio recording engineers. Comparatively, 16.1% of audio recording engineers are Hispanic or Latino and 9.2% of audio recording engineers are Black or African American.
- White, 62.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.1%
- Black or African American, 9.2%
- Unknown, 6.6%
- Asian, 5.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Audio recording engineer race
| Audio recording engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.1% |
| Black or African American | 9.2% |
| Unknown | 6.6% |
| Asian | 5.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Audio recording engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how audio recording engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Audio recording engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.69% | 9.93% | 4.58% | 14.37% |
| 2011 | 65.66% | 11.97% | 3.85% | 16.41% |
| 2012 | 67.42% | 9.44% | 4.36% | 16.03% |
| 2013 | 67.31% | 9.40% | 4.43% | 16.42% |
| 2014 | 64.55% | 11.35% | 4.54% | 15.49% |
| 2015 | 66.22% | 7.71% | 5.47% | 17.73% |
| 2016 | 65.42% | 9.05% | 5.21% | 17.49% |
| 2017 | 65.45% | 9.83% | 4.01% | 17.04% |
| 2018 | 67.16% | 9.06% | 5.01% | 15.91% |
| 2019 | 68.35% | 7.92% | 4.31% | 16.21% |
| 2020 | 63.77% | 8.88% | 5.59% | 15.25% |
| 2021 | 62.73% | 9.19% | 5.04% | 16.08% |
Audio recording engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown audio recording engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american audio recording engineers have the lowest average salary at $78,500.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $82,547 |
| White | $79,965 |
| Black or African American | $78,500 |
| Asian | $80,249 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $78,997 |
Average audio recording engineer age
See how the average age of audio recording engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Audio recording engineer 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 recording engineer age breakdown
The average age of audio recording engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 54% of the audio recording engineer population.
Audio recording engineer age breakdown
| Audio Recording Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 54% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Audio recording engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for audio recording engineers is bachelor's degree, with 57% of audio recording engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 29% and associate degree degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 57%
- Associate, 29%
- High School Diploma, 7%
- Master's, 3%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Audio recording engineers by degree level
| Audio recording engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 57% |
| Associate | 29% |
| High School Diploma | 7% |
| Master's | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Audio recording engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, audio recording engineers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $82,012 annually. With a Associate degree, audio recording engineers earn a median annual income of $78,549 compared to $72,942 for audio recording engineers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $72,942 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $82,012 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $78,549 |
Audio recording engineer employment statistics
Most audio recording engineers work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where audio recording engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where audio recording engineers work.
Audio recording engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 15% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 29% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 6% |
Audio recording engineer jobs by company type
Employees with the audio recording engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most audio recording engineers prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Audio recording engineer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 21% |
| Public | 5% |
| Private | 69% |
| Government | 5% |
Audio recording engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for audio recording engineers are education, media and non profits.
Audio recording engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 17% |
| Media | 13% |
| Non Profits | 11% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Manufacturing | 9% |
| Hospitality | 6% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Agriculture | 4% |
| Government | 4% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
Audio recording engineer turnover and employment statistics
Audio recording engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for audio recording engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Audio recording engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Audio recording engineer 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 recording engineer tenure
The average audio recording engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 241 audio recording engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Audio recording engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 15% |
| 1-2 years | 24% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 10% |
| 11+ years | 24% |
Audio recording engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of audio recording engineers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Camera Engineer | 7.31% | 564 |
| Audio Recording Engineer | 7.56% | - |
| Wedding Photographer | 8.13% | 1,445 |
| Sports Editor | 11.70% | 5,845 |
| Layout Designer | 12.14% | 43,997 |
| Kitchen And Bath Designer | 17.34% | 59,890 |
| Actor | 23.07% | 218 |
Similar audio recording engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Camera Engineer | 7.31% | 564 |
| Wedding Photographer | 8.13% | 1,445 |
| Sports Editor | 11.70% | 5,845 |
| Layout Designer | 12.14% | 43,997 |
| Kitchen And Bath Designer | 17.34% | 59,890 |
| Actor | 23.07% | 218 |
Foreign languages spoken by audio recording engineers
The most common foreign language among audio recording engineers is Spanish at 71.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 14.3% and Turkish is the third-most popular at 14.3%.
- Spanish, 71.4%
- French, 14.3%
- Turkish, 14.3%
Audio recording engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 71.4% |
| French | 14.3% |
| Turkish | 14.3% |