Film sound coordinator demographics and statistics in the US
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Film sound coordinator demographics by:
Film sound coordinator gender statistics
48.6% of film sound coordinators are women and 51.4% of film sound coordinators are men.
- Male, 51.4%
- Female, 48.6%
Film sound coordinator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 51.4% |
| Female | 48.6% |
Film sound coordinator gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$58,125
Female income
$53,721
Film sound coordinator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in film sound coordinator positions over time. Currently, 48.6% of film sound coordinators are female.
Film sound coordinator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 50.29% | 49.71% |
| 2011 | 47.86% | 52.14% |
| 2012 | 52.13% | 47.87% |
| 2013 | 57.89% | 42.11% |
| 2014 | 56.41% | 43.59% |
| 2015 | 59.11% | 40.89% |
| 2016 | 61.43% | 38.57% |
| 2017 | 58.51% | 41.49% |
| 2018 | 54.39% | 45.61% |
| 2019 | 48.97% | 51.03% |
| 2020 | 45.47% | 54.53% |
| 2021 | 51.38% | 48.62% |
Film sound coordinator related jobs gender ratio
We compared film sound coordinators with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, broadcast maintenance engineer and audio installer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Photographer Helper | 18% | 82% |
| Studio Associate | 23% | 77% |
| Photography Internship | 30% | 70% |
| Film Sound Coordinator | 51% | 49% |
| News Cameraman | 95% | 5% |
| Audio Installer | 95% | 5% |
| Broadcast Maintenance Engineer | 98% | 2% |
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Film sound coordinator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among film sound coordinators is White, which makes up 63.8% of all film sound coordinators. Comparatively, 17.0% of film sound coordinators are Hispanic or Latino and 7.4% of film sound coordinators are Black or African American.
- White, 63.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.0%
- Black or African American, 7.4%
- Unknown, 6.3%
- Asian, 5.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Film sound coordinator race
| Film sound coordinator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.0% |
| Black or African American | 7.4% |
| Unknown | 6.3% |
| Asian | 5.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Film sound coordinator race and ethnicity over time
See how film sound coordinator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Film sound coordinator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.79% | 8.10% | 4.71% | 15.29% |
| 2011 | 66.76% | 10.14% | 3.98% | 17.33% |
| 2012 | 68.52% | 7.61% | 4.49% | 16.95% |
| 2013 | 68.41% | 7.57% | 4.56% | 17.34% |
| 2014 | 65.65% | 9.52% | 4.67% | 16.42% |
| 2015 | 67.32% | 5.88% | 5.60% | 18.65% |
| 2016 | 66.52% | 7.22% | 5.34% | 18.41% |
| 2017 | 66.55% | 8.00% | 4.14% | 17.96% |
| 2018 | 68.25% | 7.23% | 5.14% | 16.83% |
| 2019 | 69.45% | 6.09% | 4.44% | 17.13% |
| 2020 | 64.86% | 7.05% | 5.72% | 16.17% |
| 2021 | 63.83% | 7.36% | 5.17% | 17.00% |
Film sound coordinator wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $60,333 |
| White | $58,059 |
| Black or African American | $56,776 |
| Asian | $58,309 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $57,211 |
Average film sound coordinator age
See how the average age of film sound coordinators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Film sound coordinator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 35 | |
| White | 41 | 42.5 |
| Black or African American | 46.5 | |
| Asian | 40 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40.5 |
Film sound coordinator age breakdown
The average age of film sound coordinators is 40+ years years old, representing 54% of the film sound coordinator population.
Film sound coordinator age breakdown
| Film Sound Coordinator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 54% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Film sound coordinator educational attainment
The most common degree for film sound coordinators is bachelor's degree, with 74% of film sound coordinators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 9% and associate degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 74%
- Associate, 9%
- Master's, 6%
- High School Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Film sound coordinators by degree level
| Film sound coordinator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 74% |
| Associate | 9% |
| Master's | 6% |
| High School Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Film sound coordinator wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $51,954 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $59,860 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $56,819 |
Film sound coordinator employment statistics
Most film sound coordinators work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where film sound coordinators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where film sound coordinators work.
Film sound coordinator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 13% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 9% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 11% |
Film sound coordinator jobs by company type
Employees with the film sound coordinator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most film sound coordinators prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Film sound coordinator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 48% |
| Public | 15% |
| Private | 29% |
| Government | 8% |
Film sound coordinator jobs by industry
The most common industries for film sound coordinators are education, media and government.
Film sound coordinator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 41% |
| Media | 14% |
| Government | 7% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
Film sound coordinator turnover and employment statistics
Film sound coordinator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for film sound coordinators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Film sound coordinator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Film sound coordinator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.87% |
| 2011 | 6.95% |
| 2012 | 6.61% |
| 2013 | 7.48% |
| 2014 | 5.24% |
| 2015 | 4.77% |
| 2016 | 4.60% |
| 2017 | 4.86% |
| 2018 | 2.67% |
| 2019 | 6.09% |
| 2020 | 13.00% |
| 2021 | 13.00% |
Average film sound coordinator tenure
The average film sound coordinator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 292 film sound coordinators resumes in Zippia's database.
Film sound coordinator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 20% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Film sound coordinator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of film sound coordinators 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Video Effects Editor | 7.31% | 5,464 |
| Film Sound Coordinator | 7.56% | - |
| Underwater Photographer | 8.13% | 1,377 |
| Web Editor | 11.70% | 22,697 |
| Visual Designer | 12.14% | 46,815 |
| Interior Design Internship | 17.34% | 88,151 |
| Cast Member | 23.07% | 79,789 |
Similar film sound coordinator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Video Effects Editor | 7.31% | 5,464 |
| Underwater Photographer | 8.13% | 1,377 |
| Web Editor | 11.70% | 22,697 |
| Visual Designer | 12.14% | 46,815 |
| Interior Design Internship | 17.34% | 88,151 |
| Cast Member | 23.07% | 79,789 |
Foreign languages spoken by film sound coordinators
The most common foreign language among film sound coordinators is Spanish at 31.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 18.8% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 9.4%.
- Spanish, 31.3%
- French, 18.8%
- Portuguese, 9.4%
- Mandarin, 9.4%
- Cantonese, 6.3%
- Other, 24.8%
Film sound coordinator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 31.3% |
| French | 18.8% |
| Portuguese | 9.4% |
| Mandarin | 9.4% |
| Cantonese | 6.3% |
| Other | 24.8% |