Film crew member demographics and statistics in the US
Film crew member demographics research summary. Zippia estimates film crew member demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our film crew member 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 crew members after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 27,174 film crew members currently employed in the United States.
- 55.1% of all film crew members are women, while 44.9% are men.
- The average film crew member age is 23 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of film crew members is White (57.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (18.6%), Black or African American (9.6%) and Unknown (6.9%).
- In 2022, women earned 101% of what men earned.
- 8% of all film crew members are LGBT.
- Film crew members are 42% more likely to work at education companies in comparison to private companies.
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Film crew member demographics by:
Film crew member gender statistics
55.1% of film crew members are women and 44.9% of film crew members are men.
- Female, 55.1%
- Male, 44.9%
Film crew member gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 55.1% |
| Male | 44.9% |
Film crew member gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$26,016
Female income
$26,346
Film crew member gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in film crew member positions over time. Currently, 55.1% of film crew members are female.
Film crew member gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 39.48% | 60.52% |
| 2011 | 39.48% | 60.52% |
| 2012 | 43.58% | 56.42% |
| 2013 | 42.73% | 57.27% |
| 2014 | 45.32% | 54.68% |
| 2015 | 42.60% | 57.40% |
| 2016 | 44.93% | 55.07% |
| 2017 | 45.84% | 54.16% |
| 2018 | 46.02% | 53.98% |
| 2019 | 47.19% | 52.81% |
| 2020 | 46.36% | 53.64% |
| 2021 | 44.94% | 55.06% |
Film crew member related jobs gender ratio
We compared film crew members with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, busboy/waiter and host/waiter have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Barmaid | 5% | 95% |
| Head Waitress | 5% | 95% |
| Bartender, Cook, And Waitress | 5% | 95% |
| Film Crew Member | 45% | 55% |
| Bar Back & Bartender | 86% | 14% |
| Host/Waiter | 90% | 10% |
| Busboy/Waiter | 97% | 3% |
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Film crew member demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among film crew members is White, which makes up 57.5% of all film crew members. Comparatively, 18.6% of film crew members are Hispanic or Latino and 9.6% of film crew members are Black or African American.
- White, 57.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.6%
- Black or African American, 9.6%
- Unknown, 6.9%
- Asian, 6.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Film crew member race
| Film crew member race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 57.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.6% |
| Black or African American | 9.6% |
| Unknown | 6.9% |
| Asian | 6.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Film crew member race and ethnicity over time
See how film crew member racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Film crew member race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.31% | 13.07% | 3.29% | 14.66% |
| 2011 | 66.24% | 14.53% | 3.52% | 12.64% |
| 2012 | 65.06% | 14.43% | 3.94% | 13.05% |
| 2013 | 64.18% | 13.75% | 3.69% | 14.97% |
| 2014 | 64.11% | 14.58% | 3.91% | 13.79% |
| 2015 | 64.38% | 13.39% | 4.87% | 13.68% |
| 2016 | 63.01% | 13.46% | 4.15% | 14.93% |
| 2017 | 61.71% | 13.46% | 4.79% | 15.03% |
| 2018 | 64.11% | 11.49% | 5.21% | 15.12% |
| 2019 | 62.41% | 10.01% | 6.21% | 17.04% |
| 2020 | 59.95% | 9.82% | 6.36% | 16.74% |
| 2021 | 57.47% | 9.64% | 6.49% | 18.63% |
Film crew member wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino film crew members have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american film crew members have the lowest average salary at $25,391.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $25,825 |
| White | $25,979 |
| Black or African American | $25,391 |
| Asian | $26,420 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $26,482 |
Average film crew member age
See how the average age of film crew members varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Film crew member age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 22.5 | 21 |
| Unknown | 21 | 20.5 |
| Asian | 21 | 22 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 | 22 |
| White | 21 | 21 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 21 |
Film crew member age breakdown
The average age of film crew members is 20-30 years years old, representing 51% of the film crew member population.
Film crew member age breakdown
| Film Crew Member Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 3% |
| 30-40 years | 12% |
| 20-30 years | 51% |
Film crew member educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 37%
- High School Diploma, 34%
- Associate, 19%
- Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Film crew members by degree level
| Film crew member degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 37% |
| High School Diploma | 34% |
| Associate | 19% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Film crew member wage gap by degree level
According to the data, film crew members with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $27,472 annually. With a Associate degree, film crew members earn a median annual income of $26,886 compared to $25,033 for film crew members with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $25,033 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $27,472 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $26,886 |
Film crew member employment statistics
Most film crew members work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where film crew members work
Below, you can see the size of companies where film crew members work.
Film crew member jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 30% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
Film crew member jobs by company type
Employees with the film crew member job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most film crew members prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Film crew member jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 42% |
| Public | 14% |
| Private | 40% |
| Government | 4% |
Film crew member jobs by industry
The most common industries for film crew members are education, media and hospitality.
Film crew member industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 36% |
| Media | 15% |
| Hospitality | 11% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Government | 3% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Professional | 2% |
Film crew member turnover and employment statistics
Film crew member unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for film crew members between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Film crew member unemployment rate by year
| Year | Film crew member unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 14.75% |
| 2011 | 16.23% |
| 2012 | 13.34% |
| 2013 | 12.58% |
| 2014 | 10.04% |
| 2015 | 8.71% |
| 2016 | 10.19% |
| 2017 | 9.58% |
| 2018 | 9.31% |
| 2019 | 8.07% |
| 2020 | 9.90% |
| 2021 | 9.86% |
Average film crew member tenure
The average film crew member stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,248 film crew members resumes in Zippia's database.
Film crew member tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 37% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Film crew member LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of film crew members 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Server And Shift Manager | 6.48% | 254,425 |
| Cotton Candy Maker | 6.98% | 6,985 |
| Banquet Bartender | 7.82% | 58,519 |
| Film Crew Member | 7.82% | - |
Similar film crew member jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Server And Shift Manager | 6.48% | 254,425 |
| Cotton Candy Maker | 6.98% | 6,985 |
| Banquet Bartender | 7.82% | 58,519 |
Foreign languages spoken by film crew members
The most common foreign language among film crew members is Spanish at 56.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 11.0% and Japanese is the third-most popular at 5.5%.
- Spanish, 56.2%
- French, 11.0%
- Japanese, 5.5%
- Tagalog, 5.5%
- Russian, 5.5%
- Other, 16.3%
Film crew member languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 56.2% |
| French | 11.0% |
| Japanese | 5.5% |
| Tagalog | 5.5% |
| Russian | 5.5% |
| Other | 16.3% |
