Broadcast technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Broadcast technician gender statistics
16.2% of broadcast technicians are women and 83.8% of broadcast technicians are men.
- Male, 83.8%
- Female, 16.2%
Broadcast technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 83.8% |
| Female | 16.2% |
Broadcast technician gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$38,905
Female income
$35,598
Broadcast technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in broadcast technician positions over time. Currently, 16.2% of broadcast technicians are female.
Broadcast technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 83.20% | 16.80% |
| 2011 | 81.80% | 18.20% |
| 2012 | 84.20% | 15.80% |
| 2013 | 87.06% | 12.94% |
| 2014 | 86.37% | 13.63% |
| 2015 | 87.62% | 12.38% |
| 2016 | 88.63% | 11.37% |
| 2017 | 87.35% | 12.65% |
| 2018 | 85.38% | 14.62% |
| 2019 | 82.45% | 17.55% |
| 2020 | 80.32% | 19.68% |
| 2021 | 83.80% | 16.20% |
Broadcast technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared broadcast 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 Technician | 84% | 16% |
| News Cameraman | 95% | 5% |
| Audio Installer | 95% | 5% |
| Broadcast Maintenance Engineer | 98% | 2% |
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Broadcast technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among broadcast technicians is White, which makes up 61.5% of all broadcast technicians. Comparatively, 15.9% of broadcast technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 10.9% of broadcast technicians are Black or African American.
- White, 61.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.9%
- Black or African American, 10.9%
- Unknown, 6.2%
- Asian, 5.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Broadcast technician race
| Broadcast technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.9% |
| Black or African American | 10.9% |
| Unknown | 6.2% |
| Asian | 5.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Broadcast technician race and ethnicity over time
See how broadcast technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Broadcast technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.50% | 11.66% | 4.56% | 14.21% |
| 2011 | 64.46% | 13.70% | 3.83% | 16.25% |
| 2012 | 66.23% | 11.16% | 4.34% | 15.87% |
| 2013 | 66.12% | 11.12% | 4.41% | 16.26% |
| 2014 | 63.35% | 13.08% | 4.52% | 15.34% |
| 2015 | 65.03% | 9.43% | 5.45% | 17.57% |
| 2016 | 64.23% | 10.78% | 5.19% | 17.33% |
| 2017 | 64.26% | 11.56% | 3.99% | 16.88% |
| 2018 | 65.96% | 10.79% | 4.99% | 15.75% |
| 2019 | 67.16% | 9.65% | 4.29% | 16.05% |
| 2020 | 62.57% | 10.61% | 5.57% | 15.09% |
| 2021 | 61.54% | 10.92% | 5.02% | 15.92% |
Broadcast technician wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown broadcast technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american broadcast technicians have the lowest average salary at $37,849.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $40,700 |
| White | $38,826 |
| Black or African American | $37,849 |
| Asian | $38,948 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $38,264 |
Average broadcast technician age
See how the average age of broadcast technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Broadcast 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 technician age breakdown
The average age of broadcast technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 54% of the broadcast technician population.
Broadcast technician age breakdown
| Broadcast Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 54% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Broadcast technician educational attainment
The most common degree for broadcast technicians is bachelor's degree, with 64% of broadcast technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 19% and associate degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 64%
- Associate, 19%
- High School Diploma, 6%
- Master's, 5%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Broadcast technicians by degree level
| Broadcast technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 64% |
| Associate | 19% |
| High School Diploma | 6% |
| Master's | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Broadcast technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, broadcast technicians with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $40,073 annually. With a Associate degree, broadcast technicians earn a median annual income of $37,920 compared to $34,667 for broadcast technicians with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $34,667 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $40,073 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $37,920 |
Broadcast technician employment statistics
Most broadcast technicians work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where broadcast technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where broadcast technicians work.
Broadcast technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 16% |
Broadcast technician jobs by company type
Employees with the broadcast technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most broadcast technicians prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Broadcast technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 15% |
| Public | 17% |
| Private | 65% |
| Government | 4% |
Broadcast technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for broadcast technicians are media, education and professional.
Broadcast technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 36% |
| Education | 12% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Telecommunication | 7% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Government | 4% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
Broadcast technician turnover and employment statistics
Broadcast technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for broadcast technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Broadcast technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Broadcast 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 technician tenure
The average broadcast technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 727 broadcast technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Broadcast technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 18% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Broadcast technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of broadcast 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Video Editor | 7.31% | 5,603 |
| Broadcast Technician | 7.56% | - |
| Industrial Photographer | 8.13% | 9,931 |
| Co-Editor | 11.70% | 7,071 |
| Design Coordinator | 12.14% | 57,107 |
| Project Designer | 17.34% | 60,364 |
| Cast Member | 23.07% | 79,789 |
Similar broadcast technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Video Editor | 7.31% | 5,603 |
| Industrial Photographer | 8.13% | 9,931 |
| Co-Editor | 11.70% | 7,071 |
| Design Coordinator | 12.14% | 57,107 |
| Project Designer | 17.34% | 60,364 |
| Cast Member | 23.07% | 79,789 |
Foreign languages spoken by broadcast technicians
The most common foreign language among broadcast technicians is Spanish at 58.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Arabic at 11.8% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 5.9%.
- Spanish, 58.8%
- Arabic, 11.8%
- Portuguese, 5.9%
- Japanese, 5.9%
- Gujarati, 5.9%
- Other, 11.7%
Broadcast technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 58.8% |
| Arabic | 11.8% |
| Portuguese | 5.9% |
| Japanese | 5.9% |
| Gujarati | 5.9% |
| Other | 11.7% |
