Chyron operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Chyron operator gender statistics
51.6% of chyron operators are women and 48.4% of chyron operators are men.
- Female, 51.6%
- Male, 48.4%
Chyron operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 51.6% |
| Male | 48.4% |
Chyron operator gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$61,023
Female income
$56,586
Chyron operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in chyron operator positions over time. Currently, 51.6% of chyron operators are female.
Chyron operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 47.32% | 52.68% |
| 2011 | 44.90% | 55.10% |
| 2012 | 49.15% | 50.85% |
| 2013 | 54.96% | 45.04% |
| 2014 | 53.47% | 46.53% |
| 2015 | 56.20% | 43.80% |
| 2016 | 58.57% | 41.43% |
| 2017 | 55.59% | 44.41% |
| 2018 | 51.43% | 48.57% |
| 2019 | 46.01% | 53.99% |
| 2020 | 42.53% | 57.47% |
| 2021 | 48.41% | 51.59% |
Chyron operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared chyron operators 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% |
| Chyron Operator | 48% | 52% |
| News Cameraman | 95% | 5% |
| Audio Installer | 95% | 5% |
| Broadcast Maintenance Engineer | 98% | 2% |
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Chyron operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among chyron operators is White, which makes up 62.6% of all chyron operators. Comparatively, 16.5% of chyron operators are Hispanic or Latino and 9.2% of chyron operators are Black or African American.
- White, 62.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.5%
- Black or African American, 9.2%
- Unknown, 6.3%
- Asian, 5.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Chyron operator race
| Chyron operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.5% |
| Black or African American | 9.2% |
| Unknown | 6.3% |
| Asian | 5.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Chyron operator race and ethnicity over time
See how chyron operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Chyron operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.53% | 9.91% | 4.65% | 14.82% |
| 2011 | 65.50% | 11.95% | 3.91% | 16.86% |
| 2012 | 67.26% | 9.42% | 4.42% | 16.48% |
| 2013 | 67.15% | 9.38% | 4.49% | 16.87% |
| 2014 | 64.39% | 11.33% | 4.60% | 15.95% |
| 2015 | 66.06% | 7.69% | 5.53% | 18.18% |
| 2016 | 65.26% | 9.03% | 5.27% | 17.94% |
| 2017 | 65.29% | 9.81% | 4.07% | 17.49% |
| 2018 | 67.00% | 9.04% | 5.07% | 16.36% |
| 2019 | 68.19% | 7.90% | 4.37% | 16.66% |
| 2020 | 63.61% | 8.86% | 5.66% | 15.70% |
| 2021 | 62.57% | 9.17% | 5.10% | 16.53% |
Chyron operator wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown chyron operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american chyron operators have the lowest average salary at $59,613.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $63,406 |
| White | $60,917 |
| Black or African American | $59,613 |
| Asian | $61,079 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $60,167 |
Average chyron operator age
See how the average age of chyron operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Chyron operator 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 |
Chyron operator age breakdown
The average age of chyron operators is 40+ years years old, representing 54% of the chyron operator population.
Chyron operator age breakdown
| Chyron Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 54% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Chyron operator educational attainment
The most common degree for chyron operators is bachelor's degree, with 74% of chyron operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 22% and associate degree degree at 2%.
- Bachelor's, 74%
- Associate, 22%
- Master's, 2%
- High School Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 0%
Chyron operators by degree level
| Chyron operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 74% |
| Associate | 22% |
| Master's | 2% |
| High School Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 0% |
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Chyron operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, chyron operators with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $62,575 annually. With a Associate degree, chyron operators earn a median annual income of $59,707 compared to $55,327 for chyron operators with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $55,327 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $62,575 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $59,707 |
Chyron operator employment statistics
Most chyron operators work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where chyron operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where chyron operators work.
Chyron operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 34% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 1% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 15% |
Chyron operator jobs by company type
Employees with the chyron operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most chyron operators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Chyron operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 6% |
| Public | 9% |
| Private | 83% |
| Government | 2% |
Chyron operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for chyron operators are media, hospitality and education.
Chyron operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 53% |
| Hospitality | 9% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Education | 6% |
| Telecommunication | 4% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Professional | 1% |
Chyron operator turnover and employment statistics
Chyron operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for chyron operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Chyron operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Chyron operator 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 chyron operator tenure
The average chyron operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 202 chyron operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Chyron operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 15% |
| 1-2 years | 39% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Chyron operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of chyron operators 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Motion Picture Cameraman | 7.31% | 300 |
| Chyron Operator | 7.56% | - |
| Medical Photographer | 8.13% | 45,666 |
| Associate Editor | 11.70% | 4,664 |
| Senior Designer | 12.14% | 47,503 |
| Design Consultant | 17.34% | 59,470 |
| Cast Member | 23.07% | 79,789 |
Similar chyron operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Motion Picture Cameraman | 7.31% | 300 |
| Medical Photographer | 8.13% | 45,666 |
| Associate Editor | 11.70% | 4,664 |
| Senior Designer | 12.14% | 47,503 |
| Design Consultant | 17.34% | 59,470 |
| Cast Member | 23.07% | 79,789 |
Foreign languages spoken by chyron operators
The most common foreign language among chyron operators is Spanish at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 33.3% and Greek is the third-most popular at 16.7%.
- Spanish, 33.3%
- French, 33.3%
- Greek, 16.7%
- Italian, 16.7%
Chyron operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 33.3% |
| French | 33.3% |
| Greek | 16.7% |
| Italian | 16.7% |