Broadcaster demographics and statistics in the US
On this page
Broadcaster demographics by:
Broadcaster gender statistics
23.9% of broadcasters are women and 76.1% of broadcasters are men.
- Male, 76.1%
- Female, 23.9%
Broadcaster gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 76.1% |
| Female | 23.9% |
Broadcaster gender pay gap
Women earn $1.06 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$43,044
Female income
$45,690
Broadcaster gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in broadcaster positions over time. Currently, 23.9% of broadcasters are female.
Broadcaster gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 81.18% | 18.82% |
| 2011 | 82.72% | 17.28% |
| 2012 | 81.91% | 18.09% |
| 2013 | 75.44% | 24.56% |
| 2014 | 83.46% | 16.54% |
| 2015 | 77.99% | 22.01% |
| 2016 | 78.50% | 21.50% |
| 2017 | 76.77% | 23.23% |
| 2018 | 74.20% | 25.80% |
| 2019 | 76.87% | 23.13% |
| 2020 | 71.10% | 28.90% |
| 2021 | 76.10% | 23.90% |
Broadcaster related jobs gender ratio
We compared broadcasters 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% |
| Broadcaster | 76% | 24% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
Male
Female
100%
75%
50%
25%
0%
0%
25%
50%
75%
100%
Broadcaster demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among broadcasters is White, which makes up 75.9% of all broadcasters. Comparatively, 10.5% of broadcasters are Hispanic or Latino and 5.3% of broadcasters are Black or African American.
- White, 75.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.5%
- Black or African American, 5.3%
- Asian, 4.1%
- Unknown, 3.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Broadcaster race
| Broadcaster race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 75.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.5% |
| Black or African American | 5.3% |
| Asian | 4.1% |
| Unknown | 3.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Broadcaster race and ethnicity over time
See how broadcaster racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Broadcaster race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.30% | 9.23% | 4.12% | 14.06% |
| 2011 | 65.95% | 9.70% | 4.33% | 17.00% |
| 2012 | 69.56% | 9.72% | 3.62% | 11.46% |
| 2013 | 67.51% | 8.26% | 4.32% | 15.77% |
| 2014 | 66.88% | 11.39% | 2.90% | 14.69% |
| 2015 | 70.96% | 9.17% | 4.59% | 12.45% |
| 2016 | 70.87% | 8.38% | 3.29% | 14.01% |
| 2017 | 64.59% | 12.31% | 5.00% | 13.30% |
| 2018 | 72.10% | 8.12% | 1.81% | 14.14% |
| 2019 | 71.25% | 8.14% | 3.21% | 13.19% |
| 2020 | 70.91% | 7.92% | 4.75% | 10.17% |
| 2021 | 75.91% | 5.26% | 4.08% | 10.50% |
Broadcaster wage gap by race
According to our data, asian broadcasters have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino broadcasters have the lowest average salary at $39,019.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $44,411 |
| White | $42,556 |
| Black or African American | $43,465 |
| Asian | $46,101 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $39,019 |
Broadcaster age breakdown
The average age of broadcasters is 40+ years years old, representing 75% of the broadcaster population.
Broadcaster age breakdown
| Broadcaster Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 75% |
| 30-40 years | 16% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Broadcaster educational attainment
The most common degree for broadcasters is bachelor's degree, with 75% of broadcasters earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 10% and associate degree degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 75%
- Associate, 10%
- Master's, 7%
- High School Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Broadcasters by degree level
| Broadcaster degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 75% |
| Associate | 10% |
| Master's | 7% |
| High School Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
Broadcaster jobs you might like
Broadcaster wage gap by degree level
According to the data, broadcasters with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $51,078 annually. With a Associate degree, broadcasters earn a median annual income of $39,491 compared to $35,441 for broadcasters with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $35,441 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $51,078 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $39,491 |
Broadcaster employment statistics
Most broadcasters work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where broadcasters work
Below, you can see the size of companies where broadcasters work.
Broadcaster jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 15% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 31% |
| > 10,000 employees | 5% |
Broadcaster jobs by company type
Employees with the broadcaster job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most broadcasters prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Broadcaster jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 45% |
| Public | 6% |
| Private | 45% |
| Government | 5% |
Broadcaster jobs by industry
The most common industries for broadcasters are education, media and professional.
Broadcaster industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 40% |
| Media | 24% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Government | 4% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
Broadcaster turnover and employment statistics
Broadcaster unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for broadcasters between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Broadcaster unemployment rate by year
| Year | Broadcaster unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 11.99% |
| 2011 | 9.82% |
| 2012 | 7.98% |
| 2013 | 10.12% |
| 2014 | 7.82% |
| 2015 | 5.66% |
| 2016 | 5.43% |
| 2017 | 5.15% |
| 2018 | 2.41% |
| 2019 | 4.05% |
| 2020 | 6.64% |
| 2021 | 3.86% |
Average broadcaster tenure
The average broadcaster stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,544 broadcasters resumes in Zippia's database.
Broadcaster tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 22% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Broadcaster LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of broadcasters 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Food Writer | 10.10% | 59,931 |
| Broadcaster | 10.34% | - |
| Speech Writer | 12.01% | 38,009 |
| Script Editor | 12.38% | 4,485 |
| Educational Interpreter | 14.90% | 5,541 |
| Freelance Journalist | 16.36% | 10,775 |
| Emcee | 16.36% | 58 |
Similar broadcaster jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Food Writer | 10.10% | 59,931 |
| Speech Writer | 12.01% | 38,009 |
| Script Editor | 12.38% | 4,485 |
| Educational Interpreter | 14.90% | 5,541 |
| Freelance Journalist | 16.36% | 10,775 |
| Emcee | 16.36% | 58 |
Foreign languages spoken by broadcasters
The most common foreign language among broadcasters is Spanish at 33.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 10.9% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 7.3%.
- Spanish, 33.6%
- French, 10.9%
- Chinese, 7.3%
- Mandarin, 7.3%
- Japanese, 6.4%
- Other, 34.5%
Broadcaster languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 33.6% |
| French | 10.9% |
| Chinese | 7.3% |
| Mandarin | 7.3% |
| Japanese | 6.4% |
| Other | 34.5% |
