Game master demographics and statistics in the US
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Game master gender statistics
30.3% of game masters are women and 69.7% of game masters are men.
- Male, 69.7%
- Female, 30.3%
Game master gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 69.7% |
| Female | 30.3% |
Game master gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$28,798
Female income
$28,652
Game master gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in game master positions over time. Currently, 30.3% of game masters are female.
Game master gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.38% | 32.62% |
| 2011 | 64.38% | 35.62% |
| 2012 | 66.74% | 33.26% |
| 2013 | 65.32% | 34.68% |
| 2014 | 66.22% | 33.78% |
| 2015 | 63.28% | 36.72% |
| 2016 | 64.69% | 35.31% |
| 2017 | 67.14% | 32.86% |
| 2018 | 68.37% | 31.63% |
| 2019 | 66.32% | 33.68% |
| 2020 | 64.42% | 35.58% |
| 2021 | 69.74% | 30.26% |
Game master related jobs gender ratio
We compared game masters with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, pin chaser and ferris wheel operator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Costume Seamstress | 7% | 93% |
| Tanning Salon Attendant | 11% | 89% |
| Fitting Room Attendant | 12% | 88% |
| Game Master | 70% | 30% |
| Caddie | 93% | 7% |
| Ferris Wheel Operator | 94% | 6% |
| Pin Chaser | 96% | 4% |
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Game master demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among game masters is White, which makes up 61.5% of all game masters. Comparatively, 18.6% of game masters are Hispanic or Latino and 8.6% of game masters are Black or African American.
- White, 61.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.6%
- Black or African American, 8.6%
- Asian, 5.6%
- Unknown, 5.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Game master race
| Game master race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.6% |
| Black or African American | 8.6% |
| Asian | 5.6% |
| Unknown | 5.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Game master race and ethnicity over time
See how game master racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Game master race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.39% | 9.86% | 3.50% | 15.93% |
| 2011 | 63.09% | 12.69% | 4.47% | 16.35% |
| 2012 | 64.55% | 11.10% | 3.93% | 16.19% |
| 2013 | 65.02% | 9.40% | 4.01% | 17.77% |
| 2014 | 63.79% | 10.14% | 4.23% | 17.48% |
| 2015 | 62.49% | 11.07% | 3.80% | 18.33% |
| 2016 | 62.81% | 11.03% | 4.32% | 17.83% |
| 2017 | 62.00% | 9.78% | 5.08% | 18.84% |
| 2018 | 63.66% | 9.50% | 5.13% | 18.35% |
| 2019 | 61.64% | 10.75% | 4.72% | 18.93% |
| 2020 | 58.32% | 10.07% | 5.14% | 20.57% |
| 2021 | 61.48% | 8.63% | 5.60% | 18.56% |
Game master wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino game masters have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown game masters have the lowest average salary at $27,791.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $27,791 |
| White | $29,077 |
| Black or African American | $28,505 |
| Asian | $28,916 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $29,737 |
Average game master age
See how the average age of game masters varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Game master age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 27.5 | 30 |
| White | 29 | 27 |
| Black or African American | 43.5 | 22 |
| Asian | 22.5 | 41.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25 | 24 |
Game master age breakdown
The average age of game masters is 20-30 years years old, representing 42% of the game master population.
Game master age breakdown
| Game Master Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 32% |
| 30-40 years | 13% |
| 20-30 years | 42% |
Game master educational attainment
The most common degree for game masters is bachelor's degree, with 52% of game masters earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 20% and associate degree degree at 20%.
- Bachelor's, 52%
- Associate, 20%
- High School Diploma, 20%
- Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Game masters by degree level
| Game master degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 52% |
| Associate | 20% |
| High School Diploma | 20% |
| Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Game master wage gap by degree level
According to the data, game masters with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $31,904 annually. With a Associate degree, game masters earn a median annual income of $29,053 compared to $28,527 for game masters with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $28,527 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $31,904 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $29,053 |
Game master employment statistics
Most game masters work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where game masters work
Below, you can see the size of companies where game masters work.
Game master jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 26% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 28% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 5% |
Game master jobs by company type
Employees with the game master job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most game masters prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Game master jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 12% |
| Public | 20% |
| Private | 68% |
Game master jobs by industry
The most common industries for game masters are technology, professional and education.
Game master industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 26% |
| Professional | 13% |
| Education | 11% |
| Media | 11% |
| Retail | 11% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Real Estate | 4% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
Game master turnover and employment statistics
Game master unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for game masters between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Game master unemployment rate by year
| Year | Game master unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 15.99% |
| 2011 | 17.67% |
| 2012 | 15.00% |
| 2013 | 14.78% |
| 2014 | 10.49% |
| 2015 | 11.04% |
| 2016 | 9.25% |
| 2017 | 7.97% |
| 2018 | 8.41% |
| 2019 | 7.44% |
| 2020 | 14.65% |
| 2021 | 10.73% |
Average game master tenure
The average game master stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 601 game masters resumes in Zippia's database.
Game master tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 39% |
| 1-2 years | 21% |
| 3-4 years | 21% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 1% |
Game master LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of game masters 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Proposition Player | 3.67% | 241 |
| Game Master | 7.31% | - |
| Kennel Worker | 10.47% | 20,162 |
| Slot Attendant | 11.36% | 45,107 |
| Residential Instructor | 11.45% | 60,002 |
| Usher/Ticket Taker | 14.79% | 1,556 |
| Funeral Director | 15.24% | 5,746 |
Similar game master jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Proposition Player | 3.67% | 241 |
| Kennel Worker | 10.47% | 20,162 |
| Slot Attendant | 11.36% | 45,107 |
| Residential Instructor | 11.45% | 60,002 |
| Usher/Ticket Taker | 14.79% | 1,556 |
| Funeral Director | 15.24% | 5,746 |
Foreign languages spoken by game masters
The most common foreign language among game masters is Spanish at 36.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 15.9% and French is the third-most popular at 6.8%.
- Spanish, 36.4%
- German, 15.9%
- French, 6.8%
- Russian, 6.8%
- Swedish, 4.5%
- Other, 29.6%
Game master languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 36.4% |
| German | 15.9% |
| French | 6.8% |
| Russian | 6.8% |
| Swedish | 4.5% |
| Other | 29.6% |