Content producer demographics and statistics in the US
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Content producer gender statistics
39.6% of content producers are women and 60.4% of content producers are men.
- Male, 60.4%
- Female, 39.6%
Content producer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 60.4% |
| Female | 39.6% |
Content producer gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$55,876
Female income
$54,845
Content producer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in content producer positions over time. Currently, 39.6% of content producers are female.
Content producer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.25% | 38.75% |
| 2011 | 61.34% | 38.66% |
| 2012 | 63.93% | 36.07% |
| 2013 | 58.78% | 41.22% |
| 2014 | 61.24% | 38.76% |
| 2015 | 63.17% | 36.83% |
| 2016 | 61.22% | 38.78% |
| 2017 | 62.78% | 37.22% |
| 2018 | 59.06% | 40.94% |
| 2019 | 60.22% | 39.78% |
| 2020 | 63.17% | 36.83% |
| 2021 | 60.40% | 39.60% |
Content producer related jobs gender ratio
We compared content producers 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% |
| Content Producer | 60% | 40% |
| Assistant Varsity Football Coach | 98% | 2% |
| Baseball Player | 98% | 2% |
| 19D Cavalry Scout | 99% | 1% |
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Content producer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among content producers is White, which makes up 65.6% of all content producers. Comparatively, 14.5% of content producers are Hispanic or Latino and 7.9% of content producers are Black or African American.
- White, 65.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.5%
- Black or African American, 7.9%
- Asian, 6.4%
- Unknown, 5.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.0%
Content producer race
| Content producer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.5% |
| Black or African American | 7.9% |
| Asian | 6.4% |
| Unknown | 5.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.0% |
Content producer race and ethnicity over time
See how content producer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Content producer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.41% | 7.94% | 4.67% | 12.83% |
| 2011 | 71.72% | 7.85% | 5.13% | 12.62% |
| 2012 | 73.51% | 7.47% | 4.66% | 11.60% |
| 2013 | 72.78% | 6.86% | 5.11% | 12.86% |
| 2014 | 71.14% | 8.33% | 5.32% | 11.98% |
| 2015 | 70.71% | 7.72% | 4.52% | 13.52% |
| 2016 | 69.88% | 8.06% | 5.58% | 13.14% |
| 2017 | 71.86% | 7.73% | 5.62% | 11.45% |
| 2018 | 71.32% | 7.40% | 6.18% | 11.85% |
| 2019 | 70.67% | 7.03% | 6.44% | 12.56% |
| 2020 | 68.32% | 6.54% | 5.68% | 13.93% |
| 2021 | 65.57% | 7.87% | 6.36% | 14.46% |
Content producer wage gap by race
According to our data, white content producers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american content producers have the lowest average salary at $54,859.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $55,263 |
| White | $56,906 |
| Black or African American | $54,859 |
| Asian | $56,584 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $55,796 |
Average content producer age
See how the average age of content producers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Content producer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 41.5 | 33 |
| White | 40 | 39 |
| Black or African American | 40 | 38.5 |
| Asian | 42 | 35.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 | 35 |
Content producer age breakdown
The average age of content producers is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the content producer population.
Content producer age breakdown
| Content Producer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 34% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Content producer educational attainment
The most common degree for content producers is bachelor's degree, with 83% of content producers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 10% and master's degree degree at 5%.
- Bachelor's, 83%
- Master's, 10%
- Associate, 5%
- High School Diploma, 1%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Content producers by degree level
| Content producer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 83% |
| Master's | 10% |
| Associate | 5% |
| High School Diploma | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Content producer wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $60,550 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $56,208 |
Content producer employment statistics
Most content producers work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where content producers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where content producers work.
Content producer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 21% |
Content producer jobs by company type
Employees with the content producer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most content producers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Content producer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 8% |
| Public | 25% |
| Private | 65% |
| Government | 2% |
Content producer jobs by industry
The most common industries for content producers are media, technology and professional.
Content producer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 33% |
| Technology | 11% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Start-up | 7% |
| Education | 6% |
| Internet | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
Content producer turnover and employment statistics
Content producer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for content producers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Content producer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Content producer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 9.11% |
| 2011 | 9.01% |
| 2012 | 10.36% |
| 2013 | 7.36% |
| 2014 | 6.86% |
| 2015 | 6.65% |
| 2016 | 6.72% |
| 2017 | 5.97% |
| 2018 | 4.46% |
| 2019 | 5.46% |
| 2020 | 11.43% |
| 2021 | 9.18% |
Average content producer tenure
The average content producer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,643 content producers resumes in Zippia's database.
Content producer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 23% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 20% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Content producer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of content producers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Baseball Umpire | 5.42% | 284 |
| Major League Baseball Player | 6.54% | 1,295 |
| Soccer Coach | 7.62% | 14,483 |
| Rapper | 8.54% | 135 |
| Acrobat | 13.74% | 75 |
| Content Producer | 14.31% | - |
| Handbell Choir Director | 30.45% | 4,495 |
Similar content producer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Baseball Umpire | 5.42% | 284 |
| Major League Baseball Player | 6.54% | 1,295 |
| Soccer Coach | 7.62% | 14,483 |
| Rapper | 8.54% | 135 |
| Acrobat | 13.74% | 75 |
| Handbell Choir Director | 30.45% | 4,495 |
Foreign languages spoken by content producers
The most common foreign language among content producers is Spanish at 46.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 17.2% and Japanese is the third-most popular at 5.2%.
- Spanish, 46.6%
- French, 17.2%
- Japanese, 5.2%
- Mandarin, 4.3%
- Italian, 4.3%
- Other, 22.4%
Content producer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 46.6% |
| French | 17.2% |
| Japanese | 5.2% |
| Mandarin | 4.3% |
| Italian | 4.3% |
| Other | 22.4% |
