Broadcasting specialist demographics and statistics in the US
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Broadcasting specialist gender statistics
35.3% of broadcasting specialists are women and 64.7% of broadcasting specialists are men.
- Male, 64.7%
- Female, 35.3%
Broadcasting specialist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 64.7% |
| Female | 35.3% |
Broadcasting specialist gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$62,817
Female income
$57,768
Broadcasting specialist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in broadcasting specialist positions over time. Currently, 35.3% of broadcasting specialists are female.
Broadcasting specialist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.70% | 36.30% |
| 2011 | 61.42% | 38.58% |
| 2012 | 65.38% | 34.62% |
| 2013 | 70.45% | 29.55% |
| 2014 | 69.18% | 30.82% |
| 2015 | 71.49% | 28.51% |
| 2016 | 73.42% | 26.58% |
| 2017 | 70.98% | 29.02% |
| 2018 | 67.42% | 32.58% |
| 2019 | 62.47% | 37.53% |
| 2020 | 59.12% | 40.88% |
| 2021 | 64.71% | 35.29% |
Broadcasting specialist related jobs gender ratio
We compared broadcasting specialists 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% |
| Broadcasting Specialist | 65% | 35% |
| News Cameraman | 95% | 5% |
| Audio Installer | 95% | 5% |
| Broadcast Maintenance Engineer | 98% | 2% |
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Broadcasting specialist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among broadcasting specialists is White, which makes up 62.4% of all broadcasting specialists. Comparatively, 15.1% of broadcasting specialists are Hispanic or Latino and 11.0% of broadcasting specialists are Black or African American.
- White, 62.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.1%
- Black or African American, 11.0%
- Unknown, 6.3%
- Asian, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Broadcasting specialist race
| Broadcasting specialist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.1% |
| Black or African American | 11.0% |
| Unknown | 6.3% |
| Asian | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Broadcasting specialist race and ethnicity over time
See how broadcasting specialist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Broadcasting specialist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.31% | 11.77% | 4.45% | 13.38% |
| 2011 | 65.28% | 13.82% | 3.71% | 15.42% |
| 2012 | 67.05% | 11.28% | 4.22% | 15.04% |
| 2013 | 66.94% | 11.24% | 4.29% | 15.43% |
| 2014 | 64.17% | 13.20% | 4.40% | 14.51% |
| 2015 | 65.85% | 9.55% | 5.33% | 16.74% |
| 2016 | 65.05% | 10.90% | 5.07% | 16.50% |
| 2017 | 65.08% | 11.68% | 3.87% | 16.05% |
| 2018 | 66.78% | 10.90% | 4.87% | 14.92% |
| 2019 | 67.97% | 9.76% | 4.17% | 15.22% |
| 2020 | 63.39% | 10.73% | 5.45% | 14.26% |
| 2021 | 62.35% | 11.03% | 4.90% | 15.09% |
Broadcasting specialist wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown broadcasting specialists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american broadcasting specialists have the lowest average salary at $61,208.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $65,546 |
| White | $62,696 |
| Black or African American | $61,208 |
| Asian | $62,881 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $61,839 |
Average broadcasting specialist age
See how the average age of broadcasting specialists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Broadcasting specialist 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 |
Broadcasting specialist age breakdown
The average age of broadcasting specialists is 40+ years years old, representing 54% of the broadcasting specialist population.
Broadcasting specialist age breakdown
| Broadcasting Specialist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 54% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Broadcasting specialist educational attainment
The most common degree for broadcasting specialists is bachelor's degree, with 74% of broadcasting specialists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 12% and associate degree degree at 5%.
- Bachelor's, 74%
- Associate, 12%
- Master's, 5%
- High School Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Broadcasting specialists by degree level
| Broadcasting specialist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 74% |
| Associate | 12% |
| Master's | 5% |
| High School Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Broadcasting specialist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, broadcasting specialists with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $64,593 annually. With a Associate degree, broadcasting specialists earn a median annual income of $61,315 compared to $56,343 for broadcasting specialists with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $56,343 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $64,593 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $61,315 |
Broadcasting specialist employment statistics
Most broadcasting specialists work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where broadcasting specialists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where broadcasting specialists work.
Broadcasting specialist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 8% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 31% |
| > 10,000 employees | 29% |
Broadcasting specialist jobs by company type
Employees with the broadcasting specialist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most broadcasting specialists prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Broadcasting specialist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 13% |
| Public | 23% |
| Private | 49% |
| Government | 15% |
Broadcasting specialist jobs by industry
The most common industries for broadcasting specialists are media, government and education.
Broadcasting specialist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 25% |
| Government | 13% |
| Fortune 500 | 13% |
| Education | 11% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Pharmaceutical | 4% |
| Telecommunication | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
Broadcasting specialist turnover and employment statistics
Broadcasting specialist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for broadcasting specialists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Broadcasting specialist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Broadcasting specialist 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 broadcasting specialist tenure
The average broadcasting specialist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 113 broadcasting specialists resumes in Zippia's database.
Broadcasting specialist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 13% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 20% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Broadcasting specialist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of broadcasting specialists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Videographer | 7.31% | 66,912 |
| Broadcasting Specialist | 7.56% | - |
| Professional Photographer | 8.13% | 44,681 |
| Production Assistant/Editor | 11.70% | 61,509 |
| Associate Designer | 12.14% | 47,571 |
| Design Specialist | 17.34% | 68,347 |
| Actor | 23.07% | 218 |
Similar broadcasting specialist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Videographer | 7.31% | 66,912 |
| Professional Photographer | 8.13% | 44,681 |
| Production Assistant/Editor | 11.70% | 61,509 |
| Associate Designer | 12.14% | 47,571 |
| Design Specialist | 17.34% | 68,347 |
| Actor | 23.07% | 218 |
Foreign languages spoken by broadcasting specialists
The most common foreign language among broadcasting specialists is Spanish at 66.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 16.7% and Bosnian is the third-most popular at 16.7%.
- Spanish, 66.7%
- German, 16.7%
- Bosnian, 16.7%
Broadcasting specialist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| German | 16.7% |
| Bosnian | 16.7% |