Audio/video engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Audio/video engineer gender statistics
6.4% of audio/video engineers are women and 93.6% of audio/video engineers are men.
- Male, 93.6%
- Female, 6.4%
Audio/video engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 93.6% |
| Female | 6.4% |
Audio/video engineer gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$89,080
Female income
$81,312
Audio/video engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in audio/video engineer positions over time. Currently, 6.4% of audio/video engineers are female.
Audio/video engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 93.36% | 6.64% |
| 2011 | 92.73% | 7.27% |
| 2012 | 93.80% | 6.20% |
| 2013 | 95.03% | 4.97% |
| 2014 | 94.73% | 5.27% |
| 2015 | 95.26% | 4.74% |
| 2016 | 95.68% | 4.32% |
| 2017 | 95.15% | 4.85% |
| 2018 | 94.31% | 5.69% |
| 2019 | 93.03% | 6.97% |
| 2020 | 92.06% | 7.94% |
| 2021 | 93.63% | 6.37% |
Audio/video engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared audio/video 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/Video Engineer | 94% | 6% |
| News Cameraman | 95% | 5% |
| Audio Installer | 95% | 5% |
| Broadcast Maintenance Engineer | 98% | 2% |
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Audio/video engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among audio/video engineers is White, which makes up 62.7% of all audio/video engineers. Comparatively, 15.7% of audio/video engineers are Hispanic or Latino and 9.7% of audio/video engineers are Black or African American.
- White, 62.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.7%
- Black or African American, 9.7%
- Unknown, 6.5%
- Asian, 5.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Audio/video engineer race
| Audio/video engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.7% |
| Black or African American | 9.7% |
| Unknown | 6.5% |
| Asian | 5.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Audio/video engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how audio/video engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Audio/video engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.65% | 10.42% | 4.54% | 14.02% |
| 2011 | 65.62% | 12.46% | 3.80% | 16.05% |
| 2012 | 67.39% | 9.93% | 4.31% | 15.68% |
| 2013 | 67.28% | 9.89% | 4.38% | 16.07% |
| 2014 | 64.51% | 11.84% | 4.49% | 15.14% |
| 2015 | 66.19% | 8.20% | 5.42% | 17.38% |
| 2016 | 65.39% | 9.54% | 5.16% | 17.14% |
| 2017 | 65.42% | 10.32% | 3.96% | 16.69% |
| 2018 | 67.12% | 9.55% | 4.96% | 15.56% |
| 2019 | 68.31% | 8.41% | 4.26% | 15.86% |
| 2020 | 63.73% | 9.37% | 5.54% | 14.90% |
| 2021 | 62.69% | 9.68% | 4.99% | 15.72% |
Audio/video engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown audio/video engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american audio/video engineers have the lowest average salary at $86,598.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $93,302 |
| White | $88,893 |
| Black or African American | $86,598 |
| Asian | $89,179 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $87,571 |
Average audio/video engineer age
See how the average age of audio/video engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Audio/video 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/video engineer age breakdown
The average age of audio/video engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 54% of the audio/video engineer population.
Audio/video engineer age breakdown
| Audio/Video Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 54% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Audio/video engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for audio/video engineers is bachelor's degree, with 53% of audio/video engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 27% and associate degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 53%
- Associate, 27%
- Master's, 8%
- High School Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Audio/video engineers by degree level
| Audio/video engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 53% |
| Associate | 27% |
| Master's | 8% |
| High School Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Audio/video engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, audio/video engineers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $91,826 annually. With a Associate degree, audio/video engineers earn a median annual income of $86,763 compared to $79,130 for audio/video engineers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $79,130 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $91,826 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $86,763 |
Audio/video engineer employment statistics
Most audio/video engineers work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where audio/video engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where audio/video engineers work.
Audio/video engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 22% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 17% |
Audio/video engineer jobs by company type
Employees with the audio/video engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most audio/video engineers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Audio/video engineer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 12% |
| Public | 21% |
| Private | 63% |
| Government | 4% |
Audio/video engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for audio/video engineers are technology, media and professional.
Audio/video engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 18% |
| Media | 11% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Education | 11% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Government | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Audio/video engineer turnover and employment statistics
Audio/video engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for audio/video engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Audio/video engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Audio/video 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/video engineer tenure
The average audio/video engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 534 audio/video engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Audio/video engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 11% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 22% |
Audio/video engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of audio/video 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Film Editor Supervisor | 7.31% | 5,324 |
| Audio/Video Engineer | 7.56% | - |
| Studio Photographer | 8.13% | 2,226 |
| Photographer/Photo Editor | 11.70% | 11,149 |
| Creative Director & Designer | 12.14% | 52,688 |
| Interior Design Assistant | 17.34% | 46,701 |
| Actor | 23.07% | 218 |
Similar audio/video engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Film Editor Supervisor | 7.31% | 5,324 |
| Studio Photographer | 8.13% | 2,226 |
| Photographer/Photo Editor | 11.70% | 11,149 |
| Creative Director & Designer | 12.14% | 52,688 |
| Interior Design Assistant | 17.34% | 46,701 |
| Actor | 23.07% | 218 |
Foreign languages spoken by audio/video engineers
The most common foreign language among audio/video engineers is Spanish at 42.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Russian at 15.8% and Hebrew is the third-most popular at 5.3%.
- Spanish, 42.1%
- Russian, 15.8%
- Hebrew, 5.3%
- Dutch, 5.3%
- French, 5.3%
- Other, 26.2%
Audio/video engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 42.1% |
| Russian | 15.8% |
| Hebrew | 5.3% |
| Dutch | 5.3% |
| French | 5.3% |
| Other | 26.2% |
