Media supervisor demographics and statistics in the US
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Media supervisor gender statistics
52.4% of media supervisors are women and 47.6% of media supervisors are men.
- Female, 52.4%
- Male, 47.6%
Media supervisor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 52.4% |
| Male | 47.6% |
Media supervisor gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$81,906
Female income
$79,601
Media supervisor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in media supervisor positions over time. Currently, 52.4% of media supervisors are female.
Media supervisor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 49.94% | 50.06% |
| 2011 | 53.29% | 46.71% |
| 2012 | 50.88% | 49.12% |
| 2013 | 55.68% | 44.32% |
| 2014 | 51.15% | 48.85% |
| 2015 | 47.86% | 52.14% |
| 2016 | 48.41% | 51.59% |
| 2017 | 53.22% | 46.78% |
| 2018 | 50.41% | 49.59% |
| 2019 | 51.09% | 48.91% |
| 2020 | 49.64% | 50.36% |
| 2021 | 47.60% | 52.40% |
Media supervisor related jobs gender ratio
We compared media supervisors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, public address announcer and track announcer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Paraprofessional Interpreter | 12% | 88% |
| Deaf Interpreter | 15% | 85% |
| Fashion Journalist | 15% | 85% |
| Media Supervisor | 48% | 52% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
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Media supervisor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among media supervisors is White, which makes up 67.1% of all media supervisors. Comparatively, 11.9% of media supervisors are Hispanic or Latino and 10.0% of media supervisors are Black or African American.
- White, 67.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.9%
- Black or African American, 10.0%
- Asian, 5.3%
- Unknown, 5.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Media supervisor race
| Media supervisor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.9% |
| Black or African American | 10.0% |
| Asian | 5.3% |
| Unknown | 5.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Media supervisor race and ethnicity over time
See how media supervisor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Media supervisor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.26% | 9.40% | 4.28% | 9.01% |
| 2011 | 74.50% | 9.57% | 4.39% | 8.77% |
| 2012 | 74.53% | 8.96% | 3.91% | 9.32% |
| 2013 | 73.33% | 10.18% | 4.38% | 9.28% |
| 2014 | 73.84% | 10.13% | 3.42% | 9.51% |
| 2015 | 72.90% | 9.10% | 5.38% | 10.28% |
| 2016 | 72.27% | 9.39% | 5.18% | 9.81% |
| 2017 | 73.89% | 9.49% | 4.11% | 10.34% |
| 2018 | 71.52% | 8.49% | 5.12% | 11.10% |
| 2019 | 73.27% | 8.65% | 4.60% | 10.49% |
| 2020 | 67.76% | 9.49% | 4.55% | 14.41% |
| 2021 | 67.10% | 10.02% | 5.29% | 11.92% |
Media supervisor wage gap by race
According to our data, white media supervisors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino media supervisors have the lowest average salary at $79,947.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $83,894 |
| White | $84,216 |
| Black or African American | $80,007 |
| Asian | $81,569 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $79,947 |
Average media supervisor age
See how the average age of media supervisors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Media supervisor age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 47 | 35.5 |
| White | 43 | 40 |
| Black or African American | 49.5 | 45 |
| Asian | 36 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 | 36 |
Media supervisor age breakdown
The average age of media supervisors is 40+ years years old, representing 53% of the media supervisor population.
Media supervisor age breakdown
| Media Supervisor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 53% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Media supervisor educational attainment
The most common degree for media supervisors is bachelor's degree, with 84% of media supervisors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 7% and master's degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 84%
- Master's, 7%
- Associate, 6%
- High School Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Media supervisors by degree level
| Media supervisor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 84% |
| Master's | 7% |
| Associate | 6% |
| High School Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Media supervisor wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $86,445 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $82,787 |
Media supervisor employment statistics
Most media supervisors work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where media supervisors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where media supervisors work.
Media supervisor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 18% |
Media supervisor jobs by company type
Employees with the media supervisor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most media supervisors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Media supervisor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 7% |
| Public | 21% |
| Private | 70% |
| Government | 3% |
Media supervisor jobs by industry
The most common industries for media supervisors are media, professional and manufacturing.
Media supervisor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 31% |
| Professional | 14% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Education | 6% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Media supervisor turnover and employment statistics
Media supervisor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for media supervisors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Media supervisor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Media supervisor unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.84% |
| 2011 | 5.89% |
| 2012 | 4.61% |
| 2013 | 4.57% |
| 2014 | 3.98% |
| 2015 | 3.27% |
| 2016 | 2.78% |
| 2017 | 2.36% |
| 2018 | 2.01% |
| 2019 | 3.01% |
| 2020 | 3.59% |
| 2021 | 3.67% |
Average media supervisor tenure
The average media supervisor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,862 media supervisors resumes in Zippia's database.
Media supervisor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 14% |
| 1-2 years | 46% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Media supervisor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of media supervisors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Weekend Anchor | 10.10% | 987 |
| On-Air Host | 10.34% | 10,674 |
| Media Supervisor | 12.01% | - |
| Sports Editor | 12.38% | 5,845 |
| Translator | 14.90% | 1,206 |
| Greeting Card Writer | 16.36% | 10,264 |
| Track Announcer | 16.36% | 736 |
Similar media supervisor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Weekend Anchor | 10.10% | 987 |
| On-Air Host | 10.34% | 10,674 |
| Sports Editor | 12.38% | 5,845 |
| Translator | 14.90% | 1,206 |
| Greeting Card Writer | 16.36% | 10,264 |
| Track Announcer | 16.36% | 736 |
Foreign languages spoken by media supervisors
The most common foreign language among media supervisors is Spanish at 51.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 11.4% and Mandarin is the third-most popular at 8.0%.
- Spanish, 51.1%
- French, 11.4%
- Mandarin, 8.0%
- Portuguese, 3.4%
- Chinese, 3.4%
- Other, 22.7%
Media supervisor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 51.1% |
| French | 11.4% |
| Mandarin | 8.0% |
| Portuguese | 3.4% |
| Chinese | 3.4% |
| Other | 22.7% |
