Captioning assistant demographics and statistics in the US
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Captioning assistant gender statistics
66.2% of captioning assistants are women and 33.8% of captioning assistants are men.
- Female, 66.2%
- Male, 33.8%
Captioning assistant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 66.2% |
| Male | 33.8% |
Captioning assistant gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$35,174
Female income
$33,069
Captioning assistant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in captioning assistant positions over time. Currently, 66.2% of captioning assistants are female.
Captioning assistant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 22.82% | 77.18% |
| 2011 | 22.06% | 77.94% |
| 2012 | 23.85% | 76.15% |
| 2013 | 23.48% | 76.52% |
| 2014 | 24.35% | 75.65% |
| 2015 | 26.27% | 73.73% |
| 2016 | 26.05% | 73.95% |
| 2017 | 27.98% | 72.02% |
| 2018 | 29.45% | 70.55% |
| 2019 | 30.52% | 69.48% |
| 2020 | 31.79% | 68.21% |
| 2021 | 33.77% | 66.23% |
Captioning assistant related jobs gender ratio
We compared captioning assistants with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, administrative assistant engineering and assistant operator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Escrow Secretary | 3% | 97% |
| Placement Secretary | 3% | 97% |
| Administrative Assistant/Secretary/Receptionist | 4% | 96% |
| Captioning Assistant | 34% | 66% |
| Information Technology Assistant | 67% | 33% |
| Assistant Operator | 77% | 23% |
| Administrative Assistant Engineering | 78% | 22% |
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Captioning assistant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among captioning assistants is White, which makes up 66.4% of all captioning assistants. Comparatively, 15.4% of captioning assistants are Hispanic or Latino and 9.6% of captioning assistants are Black or African American.
- White, 66.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.4%
- Black or African American, 9.6%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- Asian, 3.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Captioning assistant race
| Captioning assistant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.4% |
| Black or African American | 9.6% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| Asian | 3.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Captioning assistant race and ethnicity over time
See how captioning assistant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Captioning assistant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.16% | 10.12% | 3.20% | 12.41% |
| 2011 | 71.97% | 10.39% | 3.08% | 12.39% |
| 2012 | 71.66% | 10.39% | 3.16% | 12.47% |
| 2013 | 71.72% | 10.01% | 3.36% | 12.65% |
| 2014 | 71.38% | 10.13% | 3.33% | 12.96% |
| 2015 | 70.85% | 10.13% | 3.34% | 13.43% |
| 2016 | 70.15% | 10.00% | 3.69% | 13.77% |
| 2017 | 70.22% | 9.74% | 3.45% | 14.18% |
| 2018 | 70.26% | 9.47% | 3.50% | 14.47% |
| 2019 | 70.73% | 9.18% | 3.54% | 14.26% |
| 2020 | 68.90% | 8.93% | 3.63% | 14.07% |
| 2021 | 66.44% | 9.61% | 3.88% | 15.45% |
Captioning assistant wage gap by race
According to our data, asian captioning assistants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White captioning assistants have the lowest average salary at $34,656.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $34,684 |
| White | $34,656 |
| Black or African American | $35,004 |
| Asian | $36,411 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $35,146 |
Average captioning assistant age
See how the average age of captioning assistants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Captioning assistant age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 47 | 52 |
| Unknown | 36 | 49 |
| Asian | 43 | 47 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 | 45 |
| White | 45 | 54 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 51 |
Captioning assistant age breakdown
The average age of captioning assistants is 40+ years years old, representing 78% of the captioning assistant population.
Captioning assistant age breakdown
| Captioning Assistant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 78% |
| 30-40 years | 16% |
| 20-30 years | 6% |
Captioning assistant educational attainment
The most common degree for captioning assistants is bachelor's degree, with 39% of captioning assistants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 28% and high school diploma degree at 20%.
- Bachelor's, 39%
- High School Diploma, 28%
- Associate, 20%
- Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Captioning assistants by degree level
| Captioning assistant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 39% |
| High School Diploma | 28% |
| Associate | 20% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Captioning assistant wage gap by degree level
According to the data, captioning assistants with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $37,542 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, captioning assistants earn a median annual income of $36,135 compared to $34,576 for captioning assistants with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $37,542 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $34,145 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $36,135 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $34,576 |
Captioning assistant employment statistics
Most captioning assistants work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where captioning assistants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where captioning assistants work.
Captioning assistant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 17% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 31% |
Captioning assistant jobs by company type
Employees with the captioning assistant job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most captioning assistants prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Captioning assistant jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 21% |
| Public | 18% |
| Private | 61% |
Captioning assistant jobs by industry
The most common industries for captioning assistants are education, telecommunication and health care.
Captioning assistant industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 19% |
| Telecommunication | 10% |
| Health Care | 10% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Retail | 10% |
| Media | 8% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Hospitality | 6% |
| Internet | 5% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
Captioning assistant turnover and employment statistics
Captioning assistant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for captioning assistants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Captioning assistant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Captioning assistant unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.58% |
| 2011 | 7.01% |
| 2012 | 5.80% |
| 2013 | 5.28% |
| 2014 | 4.11% |
| 2015 | 3.32% |
| 2016 | 2.98% |
| 2017 | 2.93% |
| 2018 | 2.79% |
| 2019 | 2.48% |
| 2020 | 3.48% |
| 2021 | 4.29% |
Average captioning assistant tenure
The average captioning assistant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 2,370 captioning assistants resumes in Zippia's database.
Captioning assistant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 45% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 1% |
Captioning assistant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of captioning assistants 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Captioning Assistant | 5.70% | - |
| Scheduling Coordinator | 9.17% | 66,114 |
| Admissions Assistant | 10.06% | 47,968 |
| District Court Administrator | 14.76% | 58,617 |
Similar captioning assistant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Scheduling Coordinator | 9.17% | 66,114 |
| Admissions Assistant | 10.06% | 47,968 |
| District Court Administrator | 14.76% | 58,617 |
Foreign languages spoken by captioning assistants
The most common foreign language among captioning assistants is Spanish at 69.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 7.4% and German is the third-most popular at 4.4%.
- Spanish, 69.1%
- French, 7.4%
- German, 4.4%
- Japanese, 4.4%
- Mandarin, 4.4%
- Other, 10.3%
Captioning assistant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 69.1% |
| French | 7.4% |
| German | 4.4% |
| Japanese | 4.4% |
| Mandarin | 4.4% |
| Other | 10.3% |
