Creative producer demographics and statistics in the US
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Creative producer demographics by:
Creative producer gender statistics
35.3% of creative producers are women and 64.7% of creative producers are men.
- Male, 64.7%
- Female, 35.3%
Creative producer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 64.7% |
| Female | 35.3% |
Creative producer gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$61,317
Female income
$60,286
Creative producer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in creative producer positions over time. Currently, 35.3% of creative producers are female.
Creative producer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.52% | 34.48% |
| 2011 | 65.61% | 34.39% |
| 2012 | 68.06% | 31.94% |
| 2013 | 63.16% | 36.84% |
| 2014 | 65.52% | 34.48% |
| 2015 | 67.34% | 32.66% |
| 2016 | 65.49% | 34.51% |
| 2017 | 66.98% | 33.02% |
| 2018 | 63.43% | 36.57% |
| 2019 | 64.54% | 35.46% |
| 2020 | 67.34% | 32.66% |
| 2021 | 64.71% | 35.29% |
Creative producer related jobs gender ratio
We compared creative 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% |
| Creative Producer | 65% | 35% |
| Assistant Varsity Football Coach | 98% | 2% |
| Baseball Player | 98% | 2% |
| 19D Cavalry Scout | 99% | 1% |
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Creative producer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among creative producers is White, which makes up 65.7% of all creative producers. Comparatively, 14.4% of creative producers are Hispanic or Latino and 7.8% of creative producers are Black or African American.
- White, 65.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.4%
- Black or African American, 7.8%
- Asian, 6.3%
- Unknown, 5.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Creative producer race
| Creative producer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.4% |
| Black or African American | 7.8% |
| Asian | 6.3% |
| Unknown | 5.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Creative producer race and ethnicity over time
See how creative producer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Creative producer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.52% | 7.91% | 4.65% | 12.78% |
| 2011 | 71.82% | 7.82% | 5.12% | 12.56% |
| 2012 | 73.62% | 7.44% | 4.65% | 11.55% |
| 2013 | 72.88% | 6.83% | 5.10% | 12.81% |
| 2014 | 71.24% | 8.30% | 5.30% | 11.93% |
| 2015 | 70.82% | 7.69% | 4.51% | 13.46% |
| 2016 | 69.98% | 8.03% | 5.57% | 13.09% |
| 2017 | 71.97% | 7.70% | 5.61% | 11.40% |
| 2018 | 71.42% | 7.37% | 6.17% | 11.79% |
| 2019 | 70.77% | 7.00% | 6.43% | 12.51% |
| 2020 | 68.42% | 6.51% | 5.67% | 13.88% |
| 2021 | 65.68% | 7.84% | 6.34% | 14.41% |
Creative producer wage gap by race
According to our data, white creative producers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american creative producers have the lowest average salary at $60,300.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $60,704 |
| White | $62,344 |
| Black or African American | $60,300 |
| Asian | $62,022 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $61,237 |
Average creative producer age
See how the average age of creative producers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Creative 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 |
Creative producer age breakdown
The average age of creative producers is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the creative producer population.
Creative producer age breakdown
| Creative Producer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 34% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Creative producer educational attainment
The most common degree for creative producers is bachelor's degree, with 79% of creative producers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 11% and master's degree degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 79%
- Master's, 11%
- Associate, 7%
- Diploma, 1%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Creative producers by degree level
| Creative producer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 79% |
| Master's | 11% |
| Associate | 7% |
| Diploma | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Creative producer wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $65,965 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $61,648 |
Creative producer employment statistics
Most creative producers work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where creative producers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where creative producers work.
Creative producer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 23% |
Creative producer jobs by company type
Employees with the creative producer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most creative producers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Creative producer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 32% |
| Private | 63% |
| Government | 1% |
Creative producer jobs by industry
The most common industries for creative producers are media, technology and professional.
Creative producer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 27% |
| Fortune 500 | 12% |
| Technology | 12% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Retail | 10% |
| Education | 4% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Government | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Creative producer turnover and employment statistics
Creative producer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for creative producers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Creative producer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Creative 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 creative producer tenure
The average creative producer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 651 creative producers resumes in Zippia's database.
Creative producer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 14% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Creative producer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of creative 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Softball Umpire | 5.42% | 308 |
| Basketball Player | 6.54% | 675 |
| Skin Diving Teacher | 7.62% | 52,406 |
| Choir Member | 8.54% | 4,445 |
| Stuntman | 13.74% | 140 |
| Creative Producer | 14.31% | - |
| Phlebotomy Director | 30.45% | 5,959 |
Similar creative producer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Softball Umpire | 5.42% | 308 |
| Basketball Player | 6.54% | 675 |
| Skin Diving Teacher | 7.62% | 52,406 |
| Choir Member | 8.54% | 4,445 |
| Stuntman | 13.74% | 140 |
| Phlebotomy Director | 30.45% | 5,959 |
Foreign languages spoken by creative producers
The most common foreign language among creative producers is Spanish at 51.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 15.4% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 7.7%.
- Spanish, 51.3%
- French, 15.4%
- Portuguese, 7.7%
- Italian, 7.7%
- Mandarin, 5.1%
- Other, 12.8%
Creative producer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 51.3% |
| French | 15.4% |
| Portuguese | 7.7% |
| Italian | 7.7% |
| Mandarin | 5.1% |
| Other | 12.8% |
