Film critic demographics and statistics in the US
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Film critic gender statistics
18.8% of film critics are women and 81.2% of film critics are men.
- Male, 81.2%
- Female, 18.8%
Film critic gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 81.2% |
| Female | 18.8% |
Film critic gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$74,815
Female income
$72,744
Film critic gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in film critic positions over time. Currently, 18.8% of film critics are female.
Film critic gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 82.21% | 17.79% |
| 2011 | 81.96% | 18.04% |
| 2012 | 81.94% | 18.06% |
| 2013 | 83.67% | 16.33% |
| 2014 | 85.02% | 14.98% |
| 2015 | 81.72% | 18.28% |
| 2016 | 82.86% | 17.14% |
| 2017 | 80.95% | 19.05% |
| 2018 | 83.66% | 16.34% |
| 2019 | 81.61% | 18.39% |
| 2020 | 83.90% | 16.10% |
| 2021 | 81.23% | 18.77% |
Film critic related jobs gender ratio
We compared film critics with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, public address announcer and track announcer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Paraprofessional Interpreter | 12% | 88% |
| Deaf Interpreter | 15% | 85% |
| Fashion Journalist | 15% | 85% |
| Film Critic | 81% | 19% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
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Film critic demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among film critics is White, which makes up 67.3% of all film critics. Comparatively, 12.3% of film critics are Hispanic or Latino and 9.5% of film critics are Asian.
- White, 67.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.3%
- Asian, 9.5%
- Black or African American, 6.2%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Film critic race
| Film critic race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.3% |
| Asian | 9.5% |
| Black or African American | 6.2% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Film critic race and ethnicity over time
See how film critic racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Film critic race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.39% | 7.16% | 6.04% | 10.32% |
| 2011 | 76.80% | 5.32% | 5.75% | 9.16% |
| 2012 | 74.37% | 7.08% | 6.68% | 9.73% |
| 2013 | 73.39% | 6.86% | 6.30% | 11.52% |
| 2014 | 72.82% | 6.30% | 6.64% | 11.17% |
| 2015 | 71.66% | 7.83% | 5.79% | 11.57% |
| 2016 | 74.68% | 4.57% | 6.52% | 9.92% |
| 2017 | 72.39% | 5.82% | 6.51% | 12.30% |
| 2018 | 70.40% | 7.35% | 6.79% | 13.32% |
| 2019 | 71.31% | 5.25% | 8.42% | 11.74% |
| 2020 | 71.95% | 6.36% | 7.23% | 11.38% |
| 2021 | 67.30% | 6.24% | 9.53% | 12.28% |
Film critic wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino film critics have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american film critics have the lowest average salary at $65,924.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $73,864 |
| White | $74,067 |
| Black or African American | $65,924 |
| Asian | $79,510 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $81,738 |
Average film critic age
See how the average age of film critics varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Film critic age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 50 | 36 |
| White | 39 | 38 |
| Black or African American | 29 | 27.5 |
| Asian | 38 | 33 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 | 36 |
Film critic age breakdown
The average age of film critics is 40+ years years old, representing 44% of the film critic population.
Film critic age breakdown
| Film Critic Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 44% |
| 30-40 years | 32% |
| 20-30 years | 24% |
Film critic educational attainment
The most common degree for film critics is bachelor's degree, with 80% of film critics 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, 80%
- Master's, 10%
- Associate, 5%
- High School Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Film critics by degree level
| Film critic degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 80% |
| Master's | 10% |
| Associate | 5% |
| High School Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Film critic wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $87,965 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $83,465 |
Film critic employment statistics
Most film critics work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where film critics work
Below, you can see the size of companies where film critics work.
Film critic jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 33% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 33% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 19% |
| > 10,000 employees | 4% |
Film critic jobs by company type
Employees with the film critic job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most film critics prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Film critic jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 8% |
| Public | 16% |
| Private | 75% |
| Government | 1% |
Film critic jobs by industry
The most common industries for film critics are media, education and manufacturing.
Film critic industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 54% |
| Education | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Internet | 5% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Professional | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Film critic turnover and employment statistics
Film critic unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for film critics between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Film critic unemployment rate by year
| Year | Film critic unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.18% |
| 2011 | 5.45% |
| 2012 | 5.99% |
| 2013 | 3.17% |
| 2014 | 4.18% |
| 2015 | 4.87% |
| 2016 | 2.80% |
| 2017 | 2.13% |
| 2018 | 2.79% |
| 2019 | 4.35% |
| 2020 | 5.70% |
| 2021 | 3.87% |
Average film critic tenure
The average film critic stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 310 film critics resumes in Zippia's database.
Film critic tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 13% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 11% |
| 11+ years | 18% |
Film critic LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of film critics 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Film Critic | 10.10% | - |
| Radio Broadcaster | 10.34% | 2,182 |
| Sponsor | 12.01% | 2,062 |
| Assistant Managing Editor | 12.38% | 15,154 |
| Foreign Language Interpreter | 14.90% | 23,134 |
| CO-Author | 16.36% | 2,793 |
| Ringmaster | 16.36% | 66 |
Similar film critic jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Radio Broadcaster | 10.34% | 2,182 |
| Sponsor | 12.01% | 2,062 |
| Assistant Managing Editor | 12.38% | 15,154 |
| Foreign Language Interpreter | 14.90% | 23,134 |
| CO-Author | 16.36% | 2,793 |
| Ringmaster | 16.36% | 66 |
Foreign languages spoken by film critics
The most common foreign language among film critics is Spanish at 36.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 9.1% and French is the third-most popular at 9.1%.
- Spanish, 36.4%
- German, 9.1%
- French, 9.1%
- Portuguese, 4.5%
- Vietnamese, 4.5%
- Other, 36.4%
Film critic languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 36.4% |
| German | 9.1% |
| French | 9.1% |
| Portuguese | 4.5% |
| Vietnamese | 4.5% |
| Other | 36.4% |