Audio/visual operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Audio/visual operator gender statistics
17.5% of audio/visual operators are women and 82.5% of audio/visual operators are men.
- Male, 82.5%
- Female, 17.5%
Audio/visual operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 82.5% |
| Female | 17.5% |
Audio/visual operator gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$46,208
Female income
$42,344
Audio/visual operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in audio/visual operator positions over time. Currently, 17.5% of audio/visual operators are female.
Audio/visual operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 81.83% | 18.17% |
| 2011 | 80.34% | 19.66% |
| 2012 | 82.90% | 17.10% |
| 2013 | 85.95% | 14.05% |
| 2014 | 85.21% | 14.79% |
| 2015 | 86.55% | 13.45% |
| 2016 | 87.64% | 12.36% |
| 2017 | 86.26% | 13.74% |
| 2018 | 84.15% | 15.85% |
| 2019 | 81.04% | 18.96% |
| 2020 | 78.78% | 21.22% |
| 2021 | 82.47% | 17.53% |
Audio/visual operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared audio/visual 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/Visual Operator | 82% | 18% |
| News Cameraman | 95% | 5% |
| Audio Installer | 95% | 5% |
| Broadcast Maintenance Engineer | 98% | 2% |
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Audio/visual operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among audio/visual operators is White, which makes up 61.7% of all audio/visual operators. Comparatively, 15.7% of audio/visual operators are Hispanic or Latino and 10.5% of audio/visual operators are Black or African American.
- White, 61.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.7%
- Black or African American, 10.5%
- Unknown, 6.7%
- Asian, 5.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Audio/visual operator race
| Audio/visual operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.7% |
| Black or African American | 10.5% |
| Unknown | 6.7% |
| Asian | 5.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Audio/visual operator race and ethnicity over time
See how audio/visual operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Audio/visual operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.69% | 11.22% | 4.54% | 14.04% |
| 2011 | 64.66% | 13.26% | 3.80% | 16.07% |
| 2012 | 66.42% | 10.73% | 4.31% | 15.70% |
| 2013 | 66.31% | 10.69% | 4.38% | 16.09% |
| 2014 | 63.55% | 12.64% | 4.49% | 15.16% |
| 2015 | 65.22% | 9.00% | 5.42% | 17.40% |
| 2016 | 64.42% | 10.34% | 5.16% | 17.15% |
| 2017 | 64.45% | 11.12% | 3.96% | 16.71% |
| 2018 | 66.15% | 10.35% | 4.96% | 15.57% |
| 2019 | 67.35% | 9.21% | 4.26% | 15.88% |
| 2020 | 62.77% | 10.18% | 5.55% | 14.92% |
| 2021 | 61.73% | 10.48% | 4.99% | 15.74% |
Audio/visual operator wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown audio/visual operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american audio/visual operators have the lowest average salary at $45,000.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $48,213 |
| White | $46,135 |
| Black or African American | $45,000 |
| Asian | $46,328 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $45,428 |
Average audio/visual operator age
See how the average age of audio/visual operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Audio/visual 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/visual operator age breakdown
The average age of audio/visual operators is 40+ years years old, representing 54% of the audio/visual operator population.
Audio/visual operator age breakdown
| Audio/Visual Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 54% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Audio/visual operator educational attainment
The most common degree for audio/visual operators is bachelor's degree, with 69% of audio/visual operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 11% and associate degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 69%
- Associate, 11%
- High School Diploma, 8%
- Master's, 6%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Audio/visual operators by degree level
| Audio/visual operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 69% |
| Associate | 11% |
| High School Diploma | 8% |
| Master's | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Audio/visual operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, audio/visual operators with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $47,643 annually. With a Associate degree, audio/visual operators earn a median annual income of $45,036 compared to $40,976 for audio/visual operators with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $40,976 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $47,643 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $45,036 |
Audio/visual operator employment statistics
Most audio/visual operators work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where audio/visual operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where audio/visual operators work.
Audio/visual operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 19% |
Audio/visual operator jobs by company type
Employees with the audio/visual operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most audio/visual operators prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Audio/visual operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 35% |
| Public | 8% |
| Private | 49% |
| Government | 8% |
Audio/visual operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for audio/visual operators are education, non profits and media.
Audio/visual operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 30% |
| Non Profits | 12% |
| Media | 9% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Government | 7% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
Audio/visual operator turnover and employment statistics
Audio/visual operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for audio/visual operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Audio/visual operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Audio/visual 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/visual operator tenure
The average audio/visual operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 111 audio/visual operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Audio/visual operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 15% |
| 1-2 years | 25% |
| 3-4 years | 20% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 15% |
Audio/visual operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of audio/visual 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Taping Supervisor | 7.31% | 847 |
| Audio/Visual Operator | 7.56% | - |
| Staff Photographer | 8.13% | 69,695 |
| Technical Editor | 11.70% | 78,423 |
| Designer | 12.14% | 52,433 |
| Interior Design Internship | 17.34% | 88,151 |
| Cast Member | 23.07% | 79,789 |
Similar audio/visual operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Taping Supervisor | 7.31% | 847 |
| Staff Photographer | 8.13% | 69,695 |
| Technical Editor | 11.70% | 78,423 |
| Designer | 12.14% | 52,433 |
| Interior Design Internship | 17.34% | 88,151 |
| Cast Member | 23.07% | 79,789 |
Foreign languages spoken by audio/visual operators
- Spanish, 75.0%
- Russian, 25.0%
Audio/visual operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 75.0% |
| Russian | 25.0% |