Broadcast journalist demographics and statistics in the US
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Broadcast journalist gender statistics
42.7% of broadcast journalists are women and 57.3% of broadcast journalists are men.
- Male, 57.3%
- Female, 42.7%
Broadcast journalist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 57.3% |
| Female | 42.7% |
Broadcast journalist gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$68,074
Female income
$66,682
Broadcast journalist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in broadcast journalist positions over time. Currently, 42.7% of broadcast journalists are female.
Broadcast journalist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 58.92% | 41.08% |
| 2011 | 58.49% | 41.51% |
| 2012 | 58.46% | 41.54% |
| 2013 | 61.38% | 38.62% |
| 2014 | 63.78% | 36.22% |
| 2015 | 58.10% | 41.90% |
| 2016 | 60.00% | 40.00% |
| 2017 | 56.87% | 43.13% |
| 2018 | 61.36% | 38.64% |
| 2019 | 57.93% | 42.07% |
| 2020 | 61.79% | 38.21% |
| 2021 | 57.31% | 42.69% |
Broadcast journalist related jobs gender ratio
We compared broadcast journalists with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, public address announcer and track announcer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Paraprofessional Interpreter | 12% | 88% |
| Deaf Interpreter | 15% | 85% |
| Fashion Journalist | 15% | 85% |
| Broadcast Journalist | 57% | 43% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
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Broadcast journalist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among broadcast journalists is White, which makes up 67.0% of all broadcast journalists. Comparatively, 12.5% of broadcast journalists are Hispanic or Latino and 9.6% of broadcast journalists are Asian.
- White, 67.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.5%
- Asian, 9.6%
- Black or African American, 6.3%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Broadcast journalist race
| Broadcast journalist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.5% |
| Asian | 9.6% |
| Black or African American | 6.3% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Broadcast journalist race and ethnicity over time
See how broadcast journalist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Broadcast journalist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.05% | 7.23% | 6.12% | 10.49% |
| 2011 | 76.45% | 5.39% | 5.82% | 9.34% |
| 2012 | 74.03% | 7.15% | 6.75% | 9.91% |
| 2013 | 73.05% | 6.93% | 6.37% | 11.69% |
| 2014 | 72.48% | 6.37% | 6.72% | 11.34% |
| 2015 | 71.32% | 7.90% | 5.87% | 11.75% |
| 2016 | 74.34% | 4.64% | 6.60% | 10.09% |
| 2017 | 72.05% | 5.89% | 6.59% | 12.47% |
| 2018 | 70.06% | 7.42% | 6.87% | 13.50% |
| 2019 | 70.97% | 5.32% | 8.50% | 11.91% |
| 2020 | 71.61% | 6.43% | 7.31% | 11.55% |
| 2021 | 66.96% | 6.31% | 9.61% | 12.46% |
Broadcast journalist wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino broadcast journalists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american broadcast journalists have the lowest average salary at $62,843.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $67,272 |
| White | $67,525 |
| Black or African American | $62,843 |
| Asian | $70,684 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $72,446 |
Average broadcast journalist age
See how the average age of broadcast journalists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Broadcast journalist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 50 | 36 |
| White | 39 | 38 |
| Black or African American | 29 | 27.5 |
| Asian | 38 | 33 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 | 36 |
Broadcast journalist age breakdown
The average age of broadcast journalists is 40+ years years old, representing 44% of the broadcast journalist population.
Broadcast journalist age breakdown
| Broadcast Journalist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 44% |
| 30-40 years | 32% |
| 20-30 years | 24% |
Broadcast journalist educational attainment
The most common degree for broadcast journalists is bachelor's degree, with 70% of broadcast journalists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 11% and master's degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 70%
- Master's, 11%
- Associate, 10%
- Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Broadcast journalists by degree level
| Broadcast journalist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 70% |
| Master's | 11% |
| Associate | 10% |
| Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Broadcast journalist wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $76,668 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $73,772 |
Broadcast journalist employment statistics
Most broadcast journalists work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where broadcast journalists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where broadcast journalists work.
Broadcast journalist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 19% |
Broadcast journalist jobs by company type
Employees with the broadcast journalist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most broadcast journalists prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Broadcast journalist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 11% |
| Public | 9% |
| Private | 68% |
| Government | 13% |
Broadcast journalist jobs by industry
The most common industries for broadcast journalists are media, government and education.
Broadcast journalist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 37% |
| Government | 12% |
| Education | 10% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Broadcast journalist turnover and employment statistics
Broadcast journalist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for broadcast journalists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Broadcast journalist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Broadcast journalist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.18% |
| 2011 | 5.45% |
| 2012 | 5.99% |
| 2013 | 3.17% |
| 2014 | 4.18% |
| 2015 | 4.87% |
| 2016 | 2.80% |
| 2017 | 2.13% |
| 2018 | 2.79% |
| 2019 | 4.35% |
| 2020 | 5.70% |
| 2021 | 3.87% |
Average broadcast journalist tenure
The average broadcast journalist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 614 broadcast journalists resumes in Zippia's database.
Broadcast journalist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 12% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 20% |
| 5-7 years | 22% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Broadcast journalist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of broadcast journalists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Broadcast Journalist | 10.10% | - |
| On-Air Disc Jockey | 10.34% | 3,451 |
| Streaming Media Specialist | 12.01% | 15,083 |
| Publishing Editor | 12.38% | 4,562 |
| Historical Interpreter | 14.90% | 3,552 |
| Fiction Writer | 16.36% | 10,192 |
| Track Announcer | 16.36% | 736 |
Similar broadcast journalist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| On-Air Disc Jockey | 10.34% | 3,451 |
| Streaming Media Specialist | 12.01% | 15,083 |
| Publishing Editor | 12.38% | 4,562 |
| Historical Interpreter | 14.90% | 3,552 |
| Fiction Writer | 16.36% | 10,192 |
| Track Announcer | 16.36% | 736 |
Foreign languages spoken by broadcast journalists
The most common foreign language among broadcast journalists is Spanish at 34.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 10.0% and Mandarin is the third-most popular at 10.0%.
- Spanish, 34.0%
- French, 10.0%
- Mandarin, 10.0%
- Arabic, 8.0%
- Chinese, 6.0%
- Other, 32.0%
Broadcast journalist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 34.0% |
| French | 10.0% |
| Mandarin | 10.0% |
| Arabic | 8.0% |
| Chinese | 6.0% |
| Other | 32.0% |