Digital media executive demographics and statistics in the US
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Digital media executive gender statistics
45.6% of digital media executives are women and 54.4% of digital media executives are men.
- Male, 54.4%
- Female, 45.6%
Digital media executive gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 54.4% |
| Female | 45.6% |
Digital media executive gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$65,533
Female income
$62,360
Digital media executive gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in digital media executive positions over time. Currently, 45.6% of digital media executives are female.
Digital media executive gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 50.68% | 49.32% |
| 2011 | 49.43% | 50.57% |
| 2012 | 49.90% | 50.10% |
| 2013 | 51.88% | 48.12% |
| 2014 | 54.35% | 45.65% |
| 2015 | 50.51% | 49.49% |
| 2016 | 51.15% | 48.85% |
| 2017 | 52.40% | 47.60% |
| 2018 | 48.66% | 51.34% |
| 2019 | 49.28% | 50.72% |
| 2020 | 49.38% | 50.62% |
| 2021 | 54.44% | 45.56% |
Digital media executive related jobs gender ratio
We compared digital media executives with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, proprietary trader and floor trader have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Insurance Follow Up Representative | 11% | 89% |
| Insurance Verification Specialist | 11% | 89% |
| Commercial Lines Account Manager | 13% | 87% |
| Digital Media Executive | 54% | 46% |
| Futures Trader | 94% | 6% |
| Floor Trader | 95% | 5% |
| Proprietary Trader | 96% | 4% |
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Digital media executive demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among digital media executives is White, which makes up 71.5% of all digital media executives. Comparatively, 13.4% of digital media executives are Hispanic or Latino and 6.0% of digital media executives are Black or African American.
- White, 71.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.4%
- Black or African American, 6.0%
- Asian, 4.6%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Digital media executive race
| Digital media executive race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 71.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.4% |
| Black or African American | 6.0% |
| Asian | 4.6% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Digital media executive race and ethnicity over time
See how digital media executive racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Digital media executive race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.48% | 7.51% | 4.16% | 12.34% |
| 2011 | 73.93% | 9.52% | 3.42% | 11.48% |
| 2012 | 72.89% | 8.55% | 4.19% | 12.22% |
| 2013 | 71.46% | 9.82% | 3.56% | 12.74% |
| 2014 | 70.95% | 8.93% | 4.01% | 14.06% |
| 2015 | 75.08% | 7.98% | 3.98% | 10.90% |
| 2016 | 70.92% | 8.28% | 4.86% | 13.32% |
| 2017 | 72.50% | 8.90% | 3.89% | 13.53% |
| 2018 | 72.98% | 6.48% | 5.04% | 13.67% |
| 2019 | 74.40% | 6.75% | 4.12% | 12.38% |
| 2020 | 70.77% | 7.16% | 4.90% | 12.56% |
| 2021 | 71.46% | 6.01% | 4.59% | 13.44% |
Digital media executive wage gap by race
According to our data, asian digital media executives have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american digital media executives have the lowest average salary at $55,977.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $70,287 |
| White | $66,454 |
| Black or African American | $55,977 |
| Asian | $70,326 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $65,735 |
Average digital media executive age
See how the average age of digital media executives varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Digital media executive age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 36.5 | 45 |
| White | 44 | 44 |
| Black or African American | 47.5 | 39.5 |
| Asian | 42 | 36 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 | 34 |
Digital media executive age breakdown
The average age of digital media executives is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the digital media executive population.
Digital media executive age breakdown
| Digital Media Executive Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Digital media executive educational attainment
The most common degree for digital media executives is bachelor's degree, with 79% of digital media executives earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 10% and associate degree degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 79%
- Associate, 10%
- Master's, 7%
- High School Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Digital media executives by degree level
| Digital media executive degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 79% |
| Associate | 10% |
| Master's | 7% |
| High School Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Digital media executive wage gap by degree level
According to the data, digital media executives with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $71,293 annually. With a High School Diploma degree, digital media executives earn a median annual income of $57,658 compared to $56,932 for digital media executives with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $57,658 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $71,293 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $56,932 |
Digital media executive employment statistics
Company size where digital media executives work
Below, you can see the size of companies where digital media executives work.
Digital media executive jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 24% |
Digital media executive jobs by industry
The most common industries for digital media executives are media, technology and professional.
Digital media executive industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 41% |
| Technology | 13% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Internet | 5% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
Digital media executive turnover and employment statistics
Digital media executive unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for digital media executives between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Digital media executive unemployment rate by year
| Year | Digital media executive unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 10.75% |
| 2011 | 9.07% |
| 2012 | 9.13% |
| 2013 | 8.77% |
| 2014 | 7.24% |
| 2015 | 5.24% |
| 2016 | 4.09% |
| 2017 | 3.99% |
| 2018 | 4.06% |
| 2019 | 3.75% |
| 2020 | 7.25% |
| 2021 | 7.44% |
Average digital media executive tenure
The average digital media executive stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 308 digital media executives resumes in Zippia's database.
Digital media executive tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 26% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 7% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Digital media executive LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of digital media executives 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Power Originator | 5.13% | 1,984 |
| Banker | 5.67% | 29,725 |
| Insurance Agents Supervisor | 6.79% | 37,418 |
| Digital Media Executive | 9.53% | - |
| Travel Coordinator | 17.39% | 22,775 |
Similar digital media executive jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Power Originator | 5.13% | 1,984 |
| Banker | 5.67% | 29,725 |
| Insurance Agents Supervisor | 6.79% | 37,418 |
| Travel Coordinator | 17.39% | 22,775 |
Foreign languages spoken by digital media executives
The most common foreign language among digital media executives is Spanish at 29.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Marathi at 11.8% and Hindi is the third-most popular at 11.8%.
- Spanish, 29.4%
- Marathi, 11.8%
- Hindi, 11.8%
- Portuguese, 5.9%
- Chinese, 5.9%
- Other, 35.2%
Digital media executive languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 29.4% |
| Marathi | 11.8% |
| Hindi | 11.8% |
| Portuguese | 5.9% |
| Chinese | 5.9% |
| Other | 35.2% |
