Broadcast engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Broadcast engineer gender statistics
9.4% of broadcast engineers are women and 90.6% of broadcast engineers are men.
- Male, 90.6%
- Female, 9.4%
Broadcast engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 90.6% |
| Female | 9.4% |
Broadcast engineer gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$72,864
Female income
$68,109
Broadcast engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in broadcast engineer positions over time. Currently, 9.4% of broadcast engineers are female.
Broadcast engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 90.25% | 9.75% |
| 2011 | 89.36% | 10.64% |
| 2012 | 90.88% | 9.12% |
| 2013 | 92.63% | 7.37% |
| 2014 | 92.21% | 7.79% |
| 2015 | 92.97% | 7.03% |
| 2016 | 93.58% | 6.42% |
| 2017 | 92.81% | 7.19% |
| 2018 | 91.61% | 8.39% |
| 2019 | 89.78% | 10.22% |
| 2020 | 88.41% | 11.59% |
| 2021 | 90.63% | 9.37% |
Broadcast engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared broadcast 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% |
| Broadcast Engineer | 91% | 9% |
| News Cameraman | 95% | 5% |
| Audio Installer | 95% | 5% |
| Broadcast Maintenance Engineer | 98% | 2% |
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Broadcast engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among broadcast engineers is White, which makes up 63.0% of all broadcast engineers. Comparatively, 14.8% of broadcast engineers are Hispanic or Latino and 9.5% of broadcast engineers are Black or African American.
- White, 63.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.8%
- Black or African American, 9.5%
- Unknown, 7.1%
- Asian, 5.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Broadcast engineer race
| Broadcast engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.8% |
| Black or African American | 9.5% |
| Unknown | 7.1% |
| Asian | 5.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Broadcast engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how broadcast engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Broadcast engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.97% | 10.28% | 4.74% | 13.07% |
| 2011 | 65.94% | 12.32% | 4.00% | 15.11% |
| 2012 | 67.71% | 9.79% | 4.51% | 14.73% |
| 2013 | 67.59% | 9.75% | 4.58% | 15.12% |
| 2014 | 64.83% | 11.70% | 4.69% | 14.20% |
| 2015 | 66.50% | 8.06% | 5.62% | 16.43% |
| 2016 | 65.70% | 9.40% | 5.36% | 16.19% |
| 2017 | 65.74% | 10.18% | 4.16% | 15.74% |
| 2018 | 67.44% | 9.41% | 5.16% | 14.61% |
| 2019 | 68.63% | 8.27% | 4.46% | 14.91% |
| 2020 | 64.05% | 9.23% | 5.75% | 13.95% |
| 2021 | 63.01% | 9.54% | 5.19% | 14.78% |
Broadcast engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown broadcast engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american broadcast engineers have the lowest average salary at $71,357.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $75,403 |
| White | $72,751 |
| Black or African American | $71,357 |
| Asian | $72,924 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $71,949 |
Average broadcast engineer age
See how the average age of broadcast engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Broadcast 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 |
Broadcast engineer age breakdown
The average age of broadcast engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 54% of the broadcast engineer population.
Broadcast engineer age breakdown
| Broadcast Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 54% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Broadcast engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for broadcast engineers is bachelor's degree, with 54% of broadcast engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 31% and associate degree degree at 4%.
- Bachelor's, 54%
- Associate, 31%
- Master's, 4%
- Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Broadcast engineers by degree level
| Broadcast engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 54% |
| Associate | 31% |
| Master's | 4% |
| Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Broadcast engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, broadcast engineers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $74,519 annually. With a Associate degree, broadcast engineers earn a median annual income of $71,458 compared to $66,752 for broadcast engineers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $66,752 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $74,519 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $71,458 |
Broadcast engineer employment statistics
Most broadcast engineers work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where broadcast engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where broadcast engineers work.
Broadcast engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 31% |
| > 10,000 employees | 11% |
Broadcast engineer jobs by company type
Employees with the broadcast engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most broadcast engineers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Broadcast engineer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 9% |
| Public | 20% |
| Private | 66% |
| Government | 5% |
Broadcast engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for broadcast engineers are media, education and professional.
Broadcast engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 50% |
| Education | 8% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Telecommunication | 4% |
| Government | 4% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
Broadcast engineer turnover and employment statistics
Broadcast engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for broadcast engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Broadcast engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Broadcast 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 broadcast engineer tenure
The average broadcast engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,456 broadcast engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Broadcast engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 10% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 18% |
Broadcast engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of broadcast 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Video Tape Editor | 7.31% | 5,423 |
| Broadcast Engineer | 7.56% | - |
| Newspaper Photojournalist | 8.13% | 115 |
| Associate Editor | 11.70% | 4,664 |
| Production Artist | 12.14% | 59,103 |
| Interior Design Internship | 17.34% | 88,151 |
| Cast Member | 23.07% | 79,789 |
Similar broadcast engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Video Tape Editor | 7.31% | 5,423 |
| Newspaper Photojournalist | 8.13% | 115 |
| Associate Editor | 11.70% | 4,664 |
| Production Artist | 12.14% | 59,103 |
| Interior Design Internship | 17.34% | 88,151 |
| Cast Member | 23.07% | 79,789 |
Foreign languages spoken by broadcast engineers
The most common foreign language among broadcast engineers is Spanish at 57.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 9.5% and German is the third-most popular at 4.8%.
- Spanish, 57.1%
- Portuguese, 9.5%
- German, 4.8%
- French, 4.8%
- Carrier, 4.8%
- Other, 19.0%
Broadcast engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 57.1% |
| Portuguese | 9.5% |
| German | 4.8% |
| French | 4.8% |
| Carrier | 4.8% |
| Other | 19.0% |
