Audio-visual director demographics and statistics in the US
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Audio-visual director gender statistics
15.2% of audio-visual directors are women and 84.8% of audio-visual directors are men.
- Male, 84.8%
- Female, 15.2%
Audio-visual director gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 84.8% |
| Female | 15.2% |
Audio-visual director gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$106,970
Female income
$98,127
Audio-visual director gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in audio-visual director positions over time. Currently, 15.2% of audio-visual directors are female.
Audio-visual director gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 84.26% | 15.74% |
| 2011 | 82.93% | 17.07% |
| 2012 | 85.21% | 14.79% |
| 2013 | 87.91% | 12.09% |
| 2014 | 87.26% | 12.74% |
| 2015 | 88.43% | 11.57% |
| 2016 | 89.39% | 10.61% |
| 2017 | 88.18% | 11.82% |
| 2018 | 86.32% | 13.68% |
| 2019 | 83.55% | 16.45% |
| 2020 | 81.52% | 18.48% |
| 2021 | 84.83% | 15.17% |
Audio-visual director related jobs gender ratio
We compared audio-visual directors 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-Visual Director | 85% | 15% |
| News Cameraman | 95% | 5% |
| Audio Installer | 95% | 5% |
| Broadcast Maintenance Engineer | 98% | 2% |
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Audio-visual director demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among audio-visual directors is White, which makes up 62.9% of all audio-visual directors. Comparatively, 16.0% of audio-visual directors are Hispanic or Latino and 9.5% of audio-visual directors are Black or African American.
- White, 62.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.0%
- Black or African American, 9.5%
- Unknown, 6.3%
- Asian, 5.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Audio-visual director race
| Audio-visual director race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.0% |
| Black or African American | 9.5% |
| Unknown | 6.3% |
| Asian | 5.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Audio-visual director race and ethnicity over time
See how audio-visual director racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Audio-visual director race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.83% | 10.25% | 4.57% | 14.26% |
| 2011 | 65.80% | 12.30% | 3.83% | 16.29% |
| 2012 | 67.56% | 9.76% | 4.34% | 15.92% |
| 2013 | 67.45% | 9.72% | 4.41% | 16.31% |
| 2014 | 64.69% | 11.67% | 4.53% | 15.38% |
| 2015 | 66.36% | 8.03% | 5.45% | 17.62% |
| 2016 | 65.56% | 9.37% | 5.19% | 17.38% |
| 2017 | 65.59% | 10.15% | 3.99% | 16.93% |
| 2018 | 67.29% | 9.38% | 4.99% | 15.79% |
| 2019 | 68.49% | 8.24% | 4.29% | 16.10% |
| 2020 | 63.90% | 9.21% | 5.58% | 15.14% |
| 2021 | 62.87% | 9.51% | 5.03% | 15.96% |
Audio-visual director wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown audio-visual directors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american audio-visual directors have the lowest average salary at $104,206.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $111,555 |
| White | $106,803 |
| Black or African American | $104,206 |
| Asian | $107,245 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $105,186 |
Average audio-visual director age
See how the average age of audio-visual directors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Audio-visual director 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-visual director age breakdown
The average age of audio-visual directors is 40+ years years old, representing 54% of the audio-visual director population.
Audio-visual director age breakdown
| Audio-Visual Director Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 54% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Audio-visual director educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 63%
- Associate, 21%
- Master's, 7%
- High School Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Audio-visual directors by degree level
| Audio-visual director degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 63% |
| Associate | 21% |
| Master's | 7% |
| High School Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Audio-visual director wage gap by degree level
According to the data, audio-visual directors with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $110,252 annually. With a Associate degree, audio-visual directors earn a median annual income of $104,290 compared to $94,995 for audio-visual directors with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $94,995 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $110,252 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $104,290 |
Audio-visual director employment statistics
Most audio-visual directors work for a private in the retail industry.
Company size where audio-visual directors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where audio-visual directors work.
Audio-visual director jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 12% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 16% |
| > 10,000 employees | 17% |
Audio-visual director jobs by company type
Employees with the audio-visual director job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most audio-visual directors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Audio-visual director jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 14% |
| Public | 22% |
| Private | 60% |
| Government | 4% |
Audio-visual director jobs by industry
The most common industries for audio-visual directors are retail, hospitality and education.
Audio-visual director industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Retail | 17% |
| Hospitality | 12% |
| Education | 11% |
| Non Profits | 10% |
| Technology | 9% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Government | 3% |
| Media | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Audio-visual director turnover and employment statistics
Audio-visual director unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for audio-visual directors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Audio-visual director unemployment rate by year
| Year | Audio-visual director 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-visual director tenure
The average audio-visual director stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 752 audio-visual directors resumes in Zippia's database.
Audio-visual director tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 15% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Audio-visual director LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of audio-visual 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Director Of Photography | 7.31% | 5,746 |
| Audio-Visual Director | 7.56% | - |
| Contract-Photographer | 8.13% | 9,282 |
| Editor, Freelance | 11.70% | 8,608 |
| Marketing Designer | 12.14% | 115,910 |
| Kitchen Designer | 17.34% | 56,831 |
| Cast Member | 23.07% | 79,789 |
Similar audio-visual director jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Director Of Photography | 7.31% | 5,746 |
| Contract-Photographer | 8.13% | 9,282 |
| Editor, Freelance | 11.70% | 8,608 |
| Marketing Designer | 12.14% | 115,910 |
| Kitchen Designer | 17.34% | 56,831 |
| Cast Member | 23.07% | 79,789 |
Foreign languages spoken by audio-visual directors
The most common foreign language among audio-visual directors is Spanish at 40.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 16.7% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 10.0%.
- Spanish, 40.0%
- French, 16.7%
- Portuguese, 10.0%
- Hungarian, 6.7%
- Chinese, 3.3%
- Other, 23.3%
Audio-visual director languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 40.0% |
| French | 16.7% |
| Portuguese | 10.0% |
| Hungarian | 6.7% |
| Chinese | 3.3% |
| Other | 23.3% |
