Cast member demographics and statistics in the US
Cast member demographics research summary. Zippia estimates cast member demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our cast member estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about cast members after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 10,582 cast members currently employed in the United States.
- 62.6% of all cast members are women, while 37.4% are men.
- The average cast member age is 37 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of cast members is White (57.0%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (16.4%), Black or African American (13.6%) and Unknown (6.4%).
- In 2022, women earned 98% of what men earned.
- 19% of all cast members are LGBT.
- Cast members are 62% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to public companies.
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Cast member gender statistics
62.6% of cast members are women and 37.4% of cast members are men.
- Female, 62.6%
- Male, 37.4%
Cast member gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 62.6% |
| Male | 37.4% |
Cast member gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$28,955
Female income
$28,481
Cast member gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in cast member positions over time. Currently, 62.6% of cast members are female.
Cast member gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 43.48% | 56.52% |
| 2011 | 37.27% | 62.73% |
| 2012 | 43.00% | 57.00% |
| 2013 | 46.10% | 53.90% |
| 2014 | 44.57% | 55.43% |
| 2015 | 36.87% | 63.13% |
| 2016 | 41.12% | 58.88% |
| 2017 | 39.47% | 60.53% |
| 2018 | 37.84% | 62.16% |
| 2019 | 39.51% | 60.49% |
| 2020 | 35.47% | 64.53% |
| 2021 | 37.41% | 62.59% |
Cast member related jobs gender ratio
We compared cast members with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, 19d cavalry scout and baseball player have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Harpist | 8% | 92% |
| Actress | 8% | 92% |
| Modern Dancer | 8% | 92% |
| Cast Member | 37% | 63% |
| Assistant Varsity Football Coach | 98% | 2% |
| Baseball Player | 98% | 2% |
| 19D Cavalry Scout | 99% | 1% |
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Cast member demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among cast members is White, which makes up 57.0% of all cast members. Comparatively, 16.4% of cast members are Hispanic or Latino and 13.6% of cast members are Black or African American.
- White, 57.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.4%
- Black or African American, 13.6%
- Unknown, 6.4%
- Asian, 6.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Cast member race
| Cast member race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 57.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.4% |
| Black or African American | 13.6% |
| Unknown | 6.4% |
| Asian | 6.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Cast member race and ethnicity over time
See how cast member racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Cast member race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.29% | 11.52% | 3.43% | 14.65% |
| 2011 | 63.62% | 13.06% | 4.72% | 14.83% |
| 2012 | 66.62% | 10.61% | 4.49% | 13.28% |
| 2013 | 63.14% | 12.98% | 4.88% | 15.79% |
| 2014 | 64.20% | 10.97% | 6.30% | 15.00% |
| 2015 | 62.80% | 10.44% | 6.85% | 15.56% |
| 2016 | 65.84% | 11.98% | 5.50% | 13.92% |
| 2017 | 64.92% | 11.43% | 4.94% | 14.69% |
| 2018 | 61.98% | 11.04% | 7.94% | 14.32% |
| 2019 | 59.59% | 14.29% | 5.90% | 15.51% |
| 2020 | 58.14% | 10.88% | 6.44% | 19.11% |
| 2021 | 57.05% | 13.63% | 6.34% | 16.40% |
Cast member wage gap by race
According to our data, white cast members have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american cast members have the lowest average salary at $28,296.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $28,644 |
| White | $29,326 |
| Black or African American | $28,296 |
| Asian | $29,306 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $29,218 |
Cast member age breakdown
The average age of cast members is 30-40 years years old, representing 45% of the cast member population.
Cast member age breakdown
| Cast Member Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 34% |
| 30-40 years | 45% |
| 20-30 years | 21% |
Cast member educational attainment
The most common degree for cast members is bachelor's degree, with 52% of cast members earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 22% and high school diploma degree at 18%.
- Bachelor's, 52%
- High School Diploma, 22%
- Associate, 18%
- Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Cast members by degree level
| Cast member degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 52% |
| High School Diploma | 22% |
| Associate | 18% |
| Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Cast member wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $30,533 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $29,123 |
Cast member employment statistics
Most cast members work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where cast members work
Below, you can see the size of companies where cast members work.
Cast member jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 19% |
| > 10,000 employees | 30% |
Cast member jobs by company type
Employees with the cast member job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most cast members prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Cast member jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 10% |
| Public | 23% |
| Private | 62% |
| Government | 4% |
Cast member jobs by industry
The most common industries for cast members are media, hospitality and retail.
Cast member industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 20% |
| Hospitality | 18% |
| Retail | 14% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Education | 8% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Government | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Cast member turnover and employment statistics
Cast member unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for cast members between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Cast member unemployment rate by year
| Year | Cast member unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 39.74% |
| 2011 | 35.67% |
| 2012 | 39.76% |
| 2013 | 36.77% |
| 2014 | 29.23% |
| 2015 | 26.93% |
| 2016 | 27.31% |
| 2017 | 29.70% |
| 2018 | 27.27% |
| 2019 | 23.64% |
| 2020 | 41.76% |
| 2021 | 44.18% |
Average cast member tenure
The average cast member stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 9,455 cast members resumes in Zippia's database.
Cast member tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 49% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Cast member LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of cast members 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sports Official | 5.42% | 6,921 |
| Personal Development Coach | 7.62% | 72,061 |
| Chorister | 8.54% | 16 |
| Story Teller | 13.74% | 8,812 |
| Television Newscast Director | 14.31% | 4,569 |
| Cast Member | 19.40% | - |
| Director Of Music | 30.45% | 7,394 |
Similar cast member jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Sports Official | 5.42% | 6,921 |
| Personal Development Coach | 7.62% | 72,061 |
| Chorister | 8.54% | 16 |
| Story Teller | 13.74% | 8,812 |
| Television Newscast Director | 14.31% | 4,569 |
| Director Of Music | 30.45% | 7,394 |
Foreign languages spoken by cast members
The most common foreign language among cast members is Spanish at 62.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 9.9% and German is the third-most popular at 4.0%.
- Spanish, 62.1%
- French, 9.9%
- German, 4.0%
- Japanese, 3.8%
- Italian, 3.2%
- Other, 17.0%
Cast member languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 62.1% |
| French | 9.9% |
| German | 4.0% |
| Japanese | 3.8% |
| Italian | 3.2% |
| Other | 17.0% |
