Film producer demographics and statistics in the US
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Film producer gender statistics
32.3% of film producers are women and 67.7% of film producers are men.
- Male, 67.7%
- Female, 32.3%
Film producer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 67.7% |
| Female | 32.3% |
Film producer gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$49,748
Female income
$48,563
Film producer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in film producer positions over time. Currently, 32.3% of film producers are female.
Film producer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.44% | 31.56% |
| 2011 | 68.52% | 31.48% |
| 2012 | 70.86% | 29.14% |
| 2013 | 66.17% | 33.83% |
| 2014 | 68.43% | 31.57% |
| 2015 | 70.17% | 29.83% |
| 2016 | 68.40% | 31.60% |
| 2017 | 69.82% | 30.18% |
| 2018 | 66.43% | 33.57% |
| 2019 | 67.49% | 32.51% |
| 2020 | 70.17% | 29.83% |
| 2021 | 67.65% | 32.35% |
Film producer related jobs gender ratio
We compared film producers 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 Producer | 68% | 32% |
| Assistant Varsity Football Coach | 98% | 2% |
| Baseball Player | 98% | 2% |
| 19D Cavalry Scout | 99% | 1% |
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Film producer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among film producers is White, which makes up 65.2% of all film producers. Comparatively, 14.7% of film producers are Hispanic or Latino and 8.0% of film producers are Black or African American.
- White, 65.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.7%
- Black or African American, 8.0%
- Asian, 6.4%
- Unknown, 5.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
Film producer race
| Film producer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.7% |
| Black or African American | 8.0% |
| Asian | 6.4% |
| Unknown | 5.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
Film producer race and ethnicity over time
See how film producer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Film producer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.04% | 8.05% | 4.72% | 13.03% |
| 2011 | 71.35% | 7.96% | 5.19% | 12.81% |
| 2012 | 73.14% | 7.58% | 4.72% | 11.79% |
| 2013 | 72.41% | 6.97% | 5.17% | 13.05% |
| 2014 | 70.76% | 8.44% | 5.37% | 12.17% |
| 2015 | 70.34% | 7.83% | 4.57% | 13.71% |
| 2016 | 69.50% | 8.17% | 5.63% | 13.34% |
| 2017 | 71.49% | 7.84% | 5.68% | 11.65% |
| 2018 | 70.95% | 7.51% | 6.24% | 12.04% |
| 2019 | 70.30% | 7.14% | 6.49% | 12.76% |
| 2020 | 67.94% | 6.65% | 5.73% | 14.12% |
| 2021 | 65.20% | 7.98% | 6.41% | 14.65% |
Film producer wage gap by race
According to our data, white film producers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american film producers have the lowest average salary at $48,579.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $49,043 |
| White | $50,938 |
| Black or African American | $48,579 |
| Asian | $50,565 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $49,656 |
Average film producer age
See how the average age of film producers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Film producer 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 producer age breakdown
The average age of film producers is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the film producer population.
Film producer age breakdown
| Film Producer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 34% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Film producer educational attainment
The most common degree for film producers is bachelor's degree, with 73% of film producers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 10% and master's degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 73%
- Master's, 10%
- Associate, 9%
- High School Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Film producers by degree level
| Film producer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 73% |
| Master's | 10% |
| Associate | 9% |
| High School Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Film producer wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $55,199 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $50,131 |
Film producer employment statistics
Most film producers work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where film producers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where film producers work.
Film producer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 37% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 6% |
Film producer jobs by company type
Employees with the film producer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most film producers prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Film producer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 30% |
| Public | 6% |
| Private | 62% |
| Government | 2% |
Film producer jobs by industry
The most common industries for film producers are education, media and professional.
Film producer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 27% |
| Media | 18% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Manufacturing | 8% |
| Non Profits | 7% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Internet | 4% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Government | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Film producer turnover and employment statistics
Film producer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for film producers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Film producer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Film producer 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 producer tenure
The average film producer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 467 film producers resumes in Zippia's database.
Film producer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 25% |
| 1-2 years | 20% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 19% |
Film producer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of film producers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pit Steward | 5.42% | 2,395 |
| Dirt Bike Racer | 6.54% | 160 |
| Strength And Conditioning Coach | 7.62% | 14,934 |
| Trumpeter | 8.54% | 1 |
| Acrobat | 13.74% | 75 |
| Film Producer | 14.31% | - |
| Phlebotomy Director | 30.45% | 5,959 |
Similar film producer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Pit Steward | 5.42% | 2,395 |
| Dirt Bike Racer | 6.54% | 160 |
| Strength And Conditioning Coach | 7.62% | 14,934 |
| Trumpeter | 8.54% | 1 |
| Acrobat | 13.74% | 75 |
| Phlebotomy Director | 30.45% | 5,959 |
Foreign languages spoken by film producers
The most common foreign language among film producers is Spanish at 27.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 14.7% and German is the third-most popular at 8.8%.
- Spanish, 27.9%
- French, 14.7%
- German, 8.8%
- Italian, 7.4%
- Japanese, 4.4%
- Other, 36.8%
Film producer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 27.9% |
| French | 14.7% |
| German | 8.8% |
| Italian | 7.4% |
| Japanese | 4.4% |
| Other | 36.8% |
