Broadcast operations technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Broadcast operations technician gender statistics
28.8% of broadcast operations technicians are women and 71.2% of broadcast operations technicians are men.
- Male, 71.2%
- Female, 28.8%
Broadcast operations technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 71.2% |
| Female | 28.8% |
Broadcast operations technician gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$39,904
Female income
$37,611
Broadcast operations technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in broadcast operations technician positions over time. Currently, 28.8% of broadcast operations technicians are female.
Broadcast operations technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.26% | 29.74% |
| 2011 | 68.20% | 31.80% |
| 2012 | 71.78% | 28.22% |
| 2013 | 76.25% | 23.75% |
| 2014 | 75.14% | 24.86% |
| 2015 | 77.15% | 22.85% |
| 2016 | 78.82% | 21.18% |
| 2017 | 76.71% | 23.29% |
| 2018 | 73.59% | 26.41% |
| 2019 | 69.15% | 30.85% |
| 2020 | 66.07% | 33.93% |
| 2021 | 71.17% | 28.83% |
Broadcast operations technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared broadcast operations technicians 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 Technician | 71% | 29% |
| News Cameraman | 95% | 5% |
| Audio Installer | 95% | 5% |
| Broadcast Maintenance Engineer | 98% | 2% |
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Broadcast operations technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among broadcast operations technicians is White, which makes up 63.4% of all broadcast operations technicians. Comparatively, 17.0% of broadcast operations technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 7.8% of broadcast operations technicians are Black or African American.
- White, 63.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.0%
- Black or African American, 7.8%
- Unknown, 6.3%
- Asian, 5.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Broadcast operations technician race
| Broadcast operations technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.0% |
| Black or African American | 7.8% |
| Unknown | 6.3% |
| Asian | 5.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Broadcast operations technician race and ethnicity over time
See how broadcast operations technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Broadcast operations technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.34% | 8.51% | 4.71% | 15.29% |
| 2011 | 66.31% | 10.55% | 3.98% | 17.32% |
| 2012 | 68.08% | 8.02% | 4.49% | 16.95% |
| 2013 | 67.97% | 7.98% | 4.56% | 17.34% |
| 2014 | 65.20% | 9.93% | 4.67% | 16.41% |
| 2015 | 66.88% | 6.29% | 5.60% | 18.65% |
| 2016 | 66.08% | 7.63% | 5.34% | 18.41% |
| 2017 | 66.11% | 8.41% | 4.14% | 17.96% |
| 2018 | 67.81% | 7.64% | 5.14% | 16.82% |
| 2019 | 69.00% | 6.50% | 4.44% | 17.13% |
| 2020 | 64.42% | 7.46% | 5.72% | 16.17% |
| 2021 | 63.38% | 7.77% | 5.17% | 16.99% |
Broadcast operations technician wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown broadcast operations technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american broadcast operations technicians have the lowest average salary at $39,179.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $41,121 |
| White | $39,849 |
| Black or African American | $39,179 |
| Asian | $39,933 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $39,464 |
Average broadcast operations technician age
See how the average age of broadcast operations technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Broadcast operations technician 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 technician age breakdown
The average age of broadcast operations technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 54% of the broadcast operations technician population.
Broadcast operations technician age breakdown
| Broadcast Operations Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 54% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Broadcast operations technician educational attainment
The most common degree for broadcast operations technicians is bachelor's degree, with 70% of broadcast operations technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 21% and associate degree degree at 3%.
- Bachelor's, 70%
- Associate, 21%
- High School Diploma, 3%
- Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Broadcast operations technicians by degree level
| Broadcast operations technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 70% |
| Associate | 21% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
| Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Broadcast operations technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, broadcast operations technicians with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $40,697 annually. With a Associate degree, broadcast operations technicians earn a median annual income of $39,228 compared to $36,953 for broadcast operations technicians with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $36,953 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $40,697 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $39,228 |
Broadcast operations technician employment statistics
Most broadcast operations technicians work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where broadcast operations technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where broadcast operations technicians work.
Broadcast operations technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 34% |
| > 10,000 employees | 15% |
Broadcast operations technician jobs by company type
Employees with the broadcast operations technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most broadcast operations technicians prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Broadcast operations technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 6% |
| Public | 26% |
| Private | 65% |
| Government | 3% |
Broadcast operations technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for broadcast operations technicians are media, telecommunication and hospitality.
Broadcast operations technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 41% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Telecommunication | 9% |
| Hospitality | 6% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Education | 5% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Government | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Professional | 1% |
Broadcast operations technician turnover and employment statistics
Broadcast operations technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for broadcast operations technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Broadcast operations technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Broadcast operations technician 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 technician tenure
The average broadcast operations technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 262 broadcast operations technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Broadcast operations technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 11% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Broadcast operations technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of broadcast operations technicians 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Video Editor | 7.31% | 5,399 |
| Broadcast Operations Technician | 7.56% | - |
| Lead Photographer | 8.13% | 6,644 |
| Editor In Chief | 11.70% | 25,056 |
| Creative Designer | 12.14% | 47,394 |
| Interior Design Assistant | 17.34% | 46,701 |
| Actress | 23.07% | 2,661 |
Similar broadcast operations technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Video Editor | 7.31% | 5,399 |
| Lead Photographer | 8.13% | 6,644 |
| Editor In Chief | 11.70% | 25,056 |
| Creative Designer | 12.14% | 47,394 |
| Interior Design Assistant | 17.34% | 46,701 |
| Actress | 23.07% | 2,661 |
Foreign languages spoken by broadcast operations technicians
The most common foreign language among broadcast operations technicians is Spanish at 64.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 14.3% and Arabic is the third-most popular at 7.1%.
- Spanish, 64.3%
- Portuguese, 14.3%
- Arabic, 7.1%
- Carrier, 7.1%
- Japanese, 7.1%
Broadcast operations technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 64.3% |
| Portuguese | 14.3% |
| Arabic | 7.1% |
| Carrier | 7.1% |
| Japanese | 7.1% |