Media producer demographics and statistics in the US
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Media producer gender statistics
32.9% of media producers are women and 67.1% of media producers are men.
- Male, 67.1%
- Female, 32.9%
Media producer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 67.1% |
| Female | 32.9% |
Media producer gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$57,103
Female income
$56,199
Media producer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in media producer positions over time. Currently, 32.9% of media producers are female.
Media producer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.85% | 32.15% |
| 2011 | 67.93% | 32.07% |
| 2012 | 70.30% | 29.70% |
| 2013 | 65.56% | 34.44% |
| 2014 | 67.85% | 32.15% |
| 2015 | 69.60% | 30.40% |
| 2016 | 67.82% | 32.18% |
| 2017 | 69.25% | 30.75% |
| 2018 | 65.83% | 34.17% |
| 2019 | 66.90% | 33.10% |
| 2020 | 69.60% | 30.40% |
| 2021 | 67.06% | 32.94% |
Media producer related jobs gender ratio
We compared media 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% |
| Media Producer | 67% | 33% |
| Assistant Varsity Football Coach | 98% | 2% |
| Baseball Player | 98% | 2% |
| 19D Cavalry Scout | 99% | 1% |
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Media producer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among media producers is White, which makes up 65.5% of all media producers. Comparatively, 14.5% of media producers are Hispanic or Latino and 7.9% of media producers are Black or African American.
- White, 65.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.5%
- Black or African American, 7.9%
- Asian, 6.4%
- Unknown, 5.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
Media producer race
| Media producer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.5% |
| Black or African American | 7.9% |
| Asian | 6.4% |
| Unknown | 5.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
Media producer race and ethnicity over time
See how media producer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Media producer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.36% | 7.95% | 4.67% | 12.86% |
| 2011 | 71.67% | 7.86% | 5.14% | 12.64% |
| 2012 | 73.46% | 7.48% | 4.67% | 11.63% |
| 2013 | 72.73% | 6.87% | 5.12% | 12.89% |
| 2014 | 71.08% | 8.35% | 5.32% | 12.01% |
| 2015 | 70.66% | 7.73% | 4.53% | 13.54% |
| 2016 | 69.83% | 8.08% | 5.59% | 13.17% |
| 2017 | 71.81% | 7.75% | 5.63% | 11.48% |
| 2018 | 71.27% | 7.42% | 6.19% | 11.87% |
| 2019 | 70.62% | 7.05% | 6.45% | 12.59% |
| 2020 | 68.27% | 6.55% | 5.69% | 13.96% |
| 2021 | 65.52% | 7.88% | 6.36% | 14.49% |
Media producer wage gap by race
According to our data, white media producers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american media producers have the lowest average salary at $56,212.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $56,566 |
| White | $58,002 |
| Black or African American | $56,212 |
| Asian | $57,721 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $57,033 |
Average media producer age
See how the average age of media producers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Media 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 |
Media producer age breakdown
The average age of media producers is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the media producer population.
Media producer age breakdown
| Media Producer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 34% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Media producer educational attainment
The most common degree for media producers is bachelor's degree, with 79% of media producers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 10% and associate degree degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 79%
- Associate, 10%
- Master's, 7%
- High School Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Media producers by degree level
| Media producer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 79% |
| Associate | 10% |
| Master's | 7% |
| High School Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Media producer wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $61,166 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $57,393 |
Media producer employment statistics
Most media producers work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where media producers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where media producers work.
Media producer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 20% |
Media producer jobs by company type
Employees with the media producer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most media producers prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Media producer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 21% |
| Public | 20% |
| Private | 57% |
| Government | 2% |
Media producer jobs by industry
The most common industries for media producers are media, education and technology.
Media producer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 26% |
| Education | 16% |
| Technology | 10% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Media producer turnover and employment statistics
Media producer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for media producers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Media producer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Media 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 media producer tenure
The average media producer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,365 media producers resumes in Zippia's database.
Media producer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 18% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 15% |
Media producer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of media 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Major League Baseball Umpire | 5.42% | 1,163 |
| WWE Wrestler | 6.54% | 12 |
| Offensive Coordinator | 7.62% | 7,333 |
| Musician | 8.54% | 103 |
| Orator | 13.74% | 111 |
| Media Producer | 14.31% | - |
| Handbell Choir Director | 30.45% | 4,495 |
Similar media producer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Major League Baseball Umpire | 5.42% | 1,163 |
| WWE Wrestler | 6.54% | 12 |
| Offensive Coordinator | 7.62% | 7,333 |
| Musician | 8.54% | 103 |
| Orator | 13.74% | 111 |
| Handbell Choir Director | 30.45% | 4,495 |
Foreign languages spoken by media producers
The most common foreign language among media producers is Spanish at 47.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 11.8% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 5.9%.
- Spanish, 47.1%
- French, 11.8%
- Portuguese, 5.9%
- Chinese, 3.5%
- Japanese, 3.5%
- Other, 28.2%
Media producer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 47.1% |
| French | 11.8% |
| Portuguese | 5.9% |
| Chinese | 3.5% |
| Japanese | 3.5% |
| Other | 28.2% |
