Film crew demographics and statistics in the US
Film crew demographics research summary. Zippia estimates film crew demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our film crew estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about film crews after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 27,174 film crews currently employed in the United States.
- 48.2% of all film crews are women, while 51.8% are men.
- The average film crew age is 39 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of film crews is White (51.9%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (21.7%), Black or African American (14.4%) and Unknown (5.5%).
- In 2022, women earned 95% of what men earned.
- 5% of all film crews are LGBT.
- Film crews are 43% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to education companies.
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Film crew demographics by:
Film crew gender statistics
48.2% of film crews are women and 51.8% of film crews are men.
- Male, 51.8%
- Female, 48.2%
Film crew gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 51.8% |
| Female | 48.2% |
Film crew gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$32,905
Female income
$31,271
Film crew gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in film crew positions over time. Currently, 48.2% of film crews are female.
Film crew gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 57.93% | 42.07% |
| 2011 | 58.69% | 41.31% |
| 2012 | 58.91% | 41.09% |
| 2013 | 57.82% | 42.18% |
| 2014 | 57.74% | 42.26% |
| 2015 | 58.03% | 41.97% |
| 2016 | 55.76% | 44.24% |
| 2017 | 56.46% | 43.54% |
| 2018 | 55.00% | 45.00% |
| 2019 | 53.00% | 47.00% |
| 2020 | 52.69% | 47.31% |
| 2021 | 51.85% | 48.15% |
Film crew related jobs gender ratio
We compared film crews with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, dredge operator and tower crane operator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Gift Wrapper | 12% | 88% |
| Gift Packer | 18% | 82% |
| Pill Packer | 19% | 81% |
| Film Crew | 52% | 48% |
| Green Chain Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tower Crane Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Dredge Operator | 99% | 1% |
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Film crew demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among film crews is White, which makes up 51.9% of all film crews. Comparatively, 21.7% of film crews are Hispanic or Latino and 14.4% of film crews are Black or African American.
- White, 51.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 21.7%
- Black or African American, 14.4%
- Unknown, 5.5%
- Asian, 5.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
Film crew race
| Film crew race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 51.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21.7% |
| Black or African American | 14.4% |
| Unknown | 5.5% |
| Asian | 5.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.2% |
Film crew race and ethnicity over time
See how film crew racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Film crew race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.26% | 13.88% | 3.69% | 17.95% |
| 2011 | 59.39% | 15.32% | 3.72% | 18.00% |
| 2012 | 60.27% | 14.63% | 3.66% | 17.96% |
| 2013 | 60.55% | 14.08% | 3.78% | 17.95% |
| 2014 | 59.21% | 14.75% | 3.83% | 18.63% |
| 2015 | 58.67% | 14.30% | 3.81% | 19.48% |
| 2016 | 58.82% | 14.09% | 3.91% | 19.44% |
| 2017 | 58.46% | 13.88% | 4.34% | 19.50% |
| 2018 | 59.56% | 13.70% | 4.06% | 18.85% |
| 2019 | 58.12% | 13.95% | 4.27% | 19.81% |
| 2020 | 54.37% | 14.90% | 4.85% | 19.84% |
| 2021 | 51.87% | 14.43% | 5.31% | 21.71% |
Film crew wage gap by race
According to our data, white film crews have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american film crews have the lowest average salary at $32,459.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $32,815 |
| White | $33,327 |
| Black or African American | $32,459 |
| Asian | $32,931 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $32,999 |
Average film crew age
See how the average age of film crews varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Film crew age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 38 | 37 |
| Unknown | 33 | 39 |
| Asian | 41.5 | 42 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 | 39 |
| White | 39 | 45 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 34.5 | 32 |
Film crew age breakdown
The average age of film crews is 40+ years years old, representing 48% of the film crew population.
Film crew age breakdown
| Film Crew Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 48% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 27% |
Film crew educational attainment
The most common degree for film crews is bachelor's degree, with 37% of film crews earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 36% and high school diploma degree at 17%.
- Bachelor's, 37%
- High School Diploma, 36%
- Associate, 17%
- Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Film crews by degree level
| Film crew degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 37% |
| High School Diploma | 36% |
| Associate | 17% |
| Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Film crew wage gap by degree level
According to the data, film crews with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $33,395 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, film crews earn a median annual income of $33,159 compared to $32,725 for film crews with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $32,725 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $33,159 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $33,395 |
Film crew employment statistics
Most film crews work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where film crews work
Below, you can see the size of companies where film crews work.
Film crew jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 17% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 22% |
Film crew jobs by company type
Employees with the film crew job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most film crews prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Film crew jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 41% |
| Public | 15% |
| Private | 43% |
| Government | 1% |
Film crew jobs by industry
The most common industries for film crews are education, media and retail.
Film crew industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 33% |
| Media | 16% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Retail | 9% |
| Hospitality | 8% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Government | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Film crew turnover and employment statistics
Film crew unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for film crews between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Film crew unemployment rate by year
| Year | Film crew unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 16.75% |
| 2011 | 16.09% |
| 2012 | 14.47% |
| 2013 | 13.53% |
| 2014 | 11.22% |
| 2015 | 10.22% |
| 2016 | 9.47% |
| 2017 | 9.08% |
| 2018 | 7.89% |
| 2019 | 7.90% |
| 2020 | 9.98% |
| 2021 | 10.05% |
Average film crew tenure
The average film crew stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 4,293 film crews resumes in Zippia's database.
Film crew tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 38% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 2% |
Film crew LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of film crews 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Port Crane Operator | 1.94% | 32,651 |
| Die Operator | 3.85% | 59,542 |
| Commercial Front Load Operator | 4.13% | 91,933 |
| Flusher | 4.59% | 255 |
| Film Crew | 4.67% | - |
| Cloth Bolt Bander | 6.68% | 107 |
| Can Conveyor Feeder | 10.43% | 600 |
Similar film crew jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Port Crane Operator | 1.94% | 32,651 |
| Die Operator | 3.85% | 59,542 |
| Commercial Front Load Operator | 4.13% | 91,933 |
| Flusher | 4.59% | 255 |
| Cloth Bolt Bander | 6.68% | 107 |
| Can Conveyor Feeder | 10.43% | 600 |
Foreign languages spoken by film crews
The most common foreign language among film crews is Spanish at 73.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 8.6% and German is the third-most popular at 2.5%.
- Spanish, 73.5%
- French, 8.6%
- German, 2.5%
- Japanese, 2.5%
- Arabic, 2.5%
- Other, 10.4%
Film crew languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 73.5% |
| French | 8.6% |
| German | 2.5% |
| Japanese | 2.5% |
| Arabic | 2.5% |
| Other | 10.4% |
