Broadcast operations engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Broadcast operations engineer gender statistics
16.0% of broadcast operations engineers are women and 84.0% of broadcast operations engineers are men.
- Male, 84.0%
- Female, 16.0%
Broadcast operations engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 84.0% |
| Female | 16.0% |
Broadcast operations engineer gender pay gap
Women earn 89¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$66,016
Female income
$59,001
Broadcast operations engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in broadcast operations engineer positions over time. Currently, 16.0% of broadcast operations engineers are female.
Broadcast operations engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 83.40% | 16.60% |
| 2011 | 82.01% | 17.99% |
| 2012 | 84.40% | 15.60% |
| 2013 | 87.22% | 12.78% |
| 2014 | 86.54% | 13.46% |
| 2015 | 87.77% | 12.23% |
| 2016 | 88.78% | 11.22% |
| 2017 | 87.51% | 12.49% |
| 2018 | 85.56% | 14.44% |
| 2019 | 82.66% | 17.34% |
| 2020 | 80.55% | 19.45% |
| 2021 | 84.00% | 16.00% |
Broadcast operations engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared broadcast operations 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 Operations Engineer | 84% | 16% |
| News Cameraman | 95% | 5% |
| Audio Installer | 95% | 5% |
| Broadcast Maintenance Engineer | 98% | 2% |
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Broadcast operations engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among broadcast operations engineers is White, which makes up 61.8% of all broadcast operations engineers. Comparatively, 16.3% of broadcast operations engineers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.2% of broadcast operations engineers are Black or African American.
- White, 61.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.3%
- Black or African American, 10.2%
- Unknown, 6.2%
- Asian, 5.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Broadcast operations engineer race
| Broadcast operations engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.3% |
| Black or African American | 10.2% |
| Unknown | 6.2% |
| Asian | 5.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Broadcast operations engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how broadcast operations engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Broadcast operations engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.74% | 10.98% | 4.62% | 14.59% |
| 2011 | 64.71% | 13.02% | 3.88% | 16.63% |
| 2012 | 66.47% | 10.48% | 4.39% | 16.25% |
| 2013 | 66.36% | 10.44% | 4.46% | 16.64% |
| 2014 | 63.60% | 12.40% | 4.57% | 15.72% |
| 2015 | 65.27% | 8.75% | 5.50% | 17.95% |
| 2016 | 64.47% | 10.10% | 5.24% | 17.71% |
| 2017 | 64.50% | 10.88% | 4.04% | 17.26% |
| 2018 | 66.20% | 10.10% | 5.04% | 16.13% |
| 2019 | 67.40% | 8.96% | 4.34% | 16.43% |
| 2020 | 62.81% | 9.93% | 5.62% | 15.47% |
| 2021 | 61.78% | 10.23% | 5.07% | 16.30% |
Broadcast operations engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown broadcast operations engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american broadcast operations engineers have the lowest average salary at $63,759.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $69,889 |
| White | $65,845 |
| Black or African American | $63,759 |
| Asian | $66,107 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $64,642 |
Average broadcast operations engineer age
See how the average age of broadcast operations engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Broadcast operations 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 operations engineer age breakdown
The average age of broadcast operations engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 54% of the broadcast operations engineer population.
Broadcast operations engineer age breakdown
| Broadcast Operations Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 54% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Broadcast operations engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for broadcast operations engineers is bachelor's degree, with 63% of broadcast operations engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 27% and associate degree degree at 4%.
- Bachelor's, 63%
- Associate, 27%
- Diploma, 4%
- Master's, 2%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Broadcast operations engineers by degree level
| Broadcast operations engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 63% |
| Associate | 27% |
| Diploma | 4% |
| Master's | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Broadcast operations engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, broadcast operations engineers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $68,530 annually. With a Associate degree, broadcast operations engineers earn a median annual income of $63,908 compared to $57,058 for broadcast operations engineers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $57,058 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $68,530 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $63,908 |
Broadcast operations engineer employment statistics
Company size where broadcast operations engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where broadcast operations engineers work.
Broadcast operations engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 33% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 13% |
Broadcast operations engineer jobs by company type
Employees with the broadcast operations engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most broadcast operations engineers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Broadcast operations engineer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 9% |
| Public | 17% |
| Private | 70% |
| Government | 4% |
Broadcast operations engineer turnover and employment statistics
Broadcast operations engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for broadcast operations engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Broadcast operations engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Broadcast operations 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 operations engineer tenure
The average broadcast operations engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 76 broadcast operations engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Broadcast operations engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 12% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 18% |
Broadcast operations engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of broadcast operations 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 |
|---|---|---|
| News Camera Operator | 7.31% | 27,307 |
| Broadcast Operations Engineer | 7.56% | - |
| Commercial Photographer | 8.13% | 33,133 |
| Writer And Editor | 11.70% | 14,865 |
| Graphic Designer And Photographer | 12.14% | 46,087 |
| Design Specialist | 17.34% | 68,347 |
| Actress | 23.07% | 2,661 |
Similar broadcast operations engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| News Camera Operator | 7.31% | 27,307 |
| Commercial Photographer | 8.13% | 33,133 |
| Writer And Editor | 11.70% | 14,865 |
| Graphic Designer And Photographer | 12.14% | 46,087 |
| Design Specialist | 17.34% | 68,347 |
| Actress | 23.07% | 2,661 |