Film maker demographics and statistics in the US
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Film maker gender statistics
28.2% of film makers are women and 71.8% of film makers are men.
- Male, 71.8%
- Female, 28.2%
Film maker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 71.8% |
| Female | 28.2% |
Film maker gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$58,898
Female income
$55,946
Film maker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in film maker positions over time. Currently, 28.2% of film makers are female.
Film maker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.52% | 27.48% |
| 2011 | 72.59% | 27.41% |
| 2012 | 74.74% | 25.26% |
| 2013 | 70.42% | 29.58% |
| 2014 | 72.51% | 27.49% |
| 2015 | 74.11% | 25.89% |
| 2016 | 72.49% | 27.51% |
| 2017 | 73.79% | 26.21% |
| 2018 | 70.66% | 29.34% |
| 2019 | 71.65% | 28.35% |
| 2020 | 74.11% | 25.89% |
| 2021 | 71.79% | 28.21% |
Film maker related jobs gender ratio
We compared film makers 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% |
| Film Maker | 72% | 28% |
| Assistant Varsity Football Coach | 98% | 2% |
| Baseball Player | 98% | 2% |
| 19D Cavalry Scout | 99% | 1% |
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Film maker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among film makers is White, which makes up 65.6% of all film makers. Comparatively, 14.5% of film makers are Hispanic or Latino and 7.9% of film makers are Black or African American.
- White, 65.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.5%
- Black or African American, 7.9%
- Asian, 6.4%
- Unknown, 5.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.0%
Film maker race
| Film maker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.5% |
| Black or African American | 7.9% |
| Asian | 6.4% |
| Unknown | 5.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.0% |
Film maker race and ethnicity over time
See how film maker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Film maker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.41% | 7.94% | 4.67% | 12.83% |
| 2011 | 71.72% | 7.85% | 5.13% | 12.62% |
| 2012 | 73.51% | 7.47% | 4.66% | 11.60% |
| 2013 | 72.78% | 6.86% | 5.12% | 12.86% |
| 2014 | 71.13% | 8.33% | 5.32% | 11.98% |
| 2015 | 70.71% | 7.72% | 4.52% | 13.52% |
| 2016 | 69.87% | 8.06% | 5.58% | 13.15% |
| 2017 | 71.86% | 7.74% | 5.63% | 11.46% |
| 2018 | 71.32% | 7.40% | 6.18% | 11.85% |
| 2019 | 70.67% | 7.03% | 6.44% | 12.57% |
| 2020 | 68.31% | 6.54% | 5.68% | 13.93% |
| 2021 | 65.57% | 7.87% | 6.36% | 14.46% |
Film maker wage gap by race
According to our data, white film makers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american film makers have the lowest average salary at $55,997.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $57,363 |
| White | $61,596 |
| Black or African American | $55,997 |
| Asian | $60,814 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $58,905 |
Average film maker age
See how the average age of film makers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Film maker 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 |
Film maker age breakdown
The average age of film makers is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the film maker population.
Film maker age breakdown
| Film Maker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 34% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Film maker educational attainment
The most common degree for film makers is bachelor's degree, with 73% of film makers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 9% and master's degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 73%
- Master's, 9%
- High School Diploma, 8%
- Associate, 7%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Film makers by degree level
| Film maker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 73% |
| Master's | 9% |
| High School Diploma | 8% |
| Associate | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Film maker wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $72,192 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $59,398 |
Film maker employment statistics
Most film makers work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where film makers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where film makers work.
Film maker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 12% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 33% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
Film maker jobs by company type
Employees with the film maker job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most film makers prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Film maker jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 33% |
| Public | 3% |
| Private | 55% |
| Government | 10% |
Film maker jobs by industry
The most common industries for film makers are education, media and finance.
Film maker industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 26% |
| Media | 16% |
| Finance | 8% |
| Government | 8% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Start-up | 6% |
| Non Profits | 6% |
| Health Care | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
Film maker turnover and employment statistics
Film maker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for film makers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Film maker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Film maker 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 film maker tenure
The average film maker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 207 film makers resumes in Zippia's database.
Film maker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 24% |
| 1-2 years | 19% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 27% |
Film maker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of film makers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Starter | 5.42% | 9,127 |
| Minor League Baseball Player | 6.54% | 314 |
| Assistant Person's Soccer Coach | 7.62% | 14,566 |
| Church Organist | 8.54% | 80 |
| Continuity Director | 13.74% | 4,903 |
| Film Maker | 14.31% | - |
| Music Publisher | 30.45% | 2,751 |
Similar film maker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Starter | 5.42% | 9,127 |
| Minor League Baseball Player | 6.54% | 314 |
| Assistant Person's Soccer Coach | 7.62% | 14,566 |
| Church Organist | 8.54% | 80 |
| Continuity Director | 13.74% | 4,903 |
| Music Publisher | 30.45% | 2,751 |
Foreign languages spoken by film makers
The most common foreign language among film makers is Spanish at 45.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 9.1% and Japanese is the third-most popular at 9.1%.
- Spanish, 45.5%
- Portuguese, 9.1%
- Japanese, 9.1%
- Wolof, 4.5%
- French, 4.5%
- Other, 27.3%
Film maker languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 45.5% |
| Portuguese | 9.1% |
| Japanese | 9.1% |
| Wolof | 4.5% |
| French | 4.5% |
| Other | 27.3% |