Mixing engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Mixing engineer gender statistics
5.6% of mixing engineers are women and 94.4% of mixing engineers are men.
- Male, 94.4%
- Female, 5.6%
Mixing engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 94.4% |
| Female | 5.6% |
Mixing engineer gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$85,034
Female income
$77,833
Mixing engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in mixing engineer positions over time. Currently, 5.6% of mixing engineers are female.
Mixing engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 94.18% | 5.82% |
| 2011 | 93.63% | 6.37% |
| 2012 | 94.57% | 5.43% |
| 2013 | 95.65% | 4.35% |
| 2014 | 95.39% | 4.61% |
| 2015 | 95.86% | 4.14% |
| 2016 | 96.22% | 3.78% |
| 2017 | 95.76% | 4.24% |
| 2018 | 95.02% | 4.98% |
| 2019 | 93.89% | 6.11% |
| 2020 | 93.03% | 6.97% |
| 2021 | 94.42% | 5.58% |
Mixing engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared mixing engineers 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% |
| Mixing Engineer | 94% | 6% |
| News Cameraman | 95% | 5% |
| Audio Installer | 95% | 5% |
| Broadcast Maintenance Engineer | 98% | 2% |
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Mixing engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among mixing engineers is White, which makes up 62.3% of all mixing engineers. Comparatively, 16.5% of mixing engineers are Hispanic or Latino and 9.1% of mixing engineers are Black or African American.
- White, 62.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.5%
- Black or African American, 9.1%
- Unknown, 6.6%
- Asian, 5.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Mixing engineer race
| Mixing engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.5% |
| Black or African American | 9.1% |
| Unknown | 6.6% |
| Asian | 5.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Mixing engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how mixing engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Mixing engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.26% | 9.82% | 4.65% | 14.82% |
| 2011 | 65.23% | 11.87% | 3.91% | 16.85% |
| 2012 | 66.99% | 9.33% | 4.42% | 16.48% |
| 2013 | 66.88% | 9.29% | 4.49% | 16.87% |
| 2014 | 64.12% | 11.25% | 4.60% | 15.94% |
| 2015 | 65.79% | 7.60% | 5.53% | 18.18% |
| 2016 | 64.99% | 8.95% | 5.27% | 17.94% |
| 2017 | 65.02% | 9.73% | 4.07% | 17.49% |
| 2018 | 66.72% | 8.95% | 5.07% | 16.36% |
| 2019 | 67.92% | 7.81% | 4.37% | 16.66% |
| 2020 | 63.33% | 8.78% | 5.66% | 15.70% |
| 2021 | 62.30% | 9.08% | 5.10% | 16.53% |
Mixing engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown mixing engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american mixing engineers have the lowest average salary at $82,821.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $88,671 |
| White | $84,926 |
| Black or African American | $82,821 |
| Asian | $85,336 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $83,534 |
Average mixing engineer age
See how the average age of mixing engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Mixing engineer 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 |
Mixing engineer age breakdown
The average age of mixing engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 54% of the mixing engineer population.
Mixing engineer age breakdown
| Mixing Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 54% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Mixing engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for mixing engineers is bachelor's degree, with 59% of mixing engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 26% and associate degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 59%
- Associate, 26%
- High School Diploma, 6%
- Master's, 3%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Mixing engineers by degree level
| Mixing engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 59% |
| Associate | 26% |
| High School Diploma | 6% |
| Master's | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Mixing engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, mixing engineers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $87,891 annually. With a Associate degree, mixing engineers earn a median annual income of $82,892 compared to $74,964 for mixing engineers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $74,964 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $87,891 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $82,892 |
Mixing engineer employment statistics
Most mixing engineers work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where mixing engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where mixing engineers work.
Mixing engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 15% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 32% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 16% |
| > 10,000 employees | 9% |
Mixing engineer jobs by company type
Employees with the mixing engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most mixing engineers prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Mixing engineer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 12% |
| Public | 12% |
| Private | 76% |
| Government | 1% |
Mixing engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for mixing engineers are media, technology and manufacturing.
Mixing engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 17% |
| Technology | 12% |
| Education | 10% |
| Manufacturing | 10% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Non Profits | 8% |
| Hospitality | 6% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Government | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
Mixing engineer turnover and employment statistics
Mixing engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for mixing engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Mixing engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Mixing engineer 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 mixing engineer tenure
The average mixing engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 829 mixing engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Mixing engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 18% |
| 1-2 years | 22% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 20% |
| 8-10 years | 10% |
| 11+ years | 18% |
Mixing engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of mixing engineers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Motion Picture Cameraman | 7.31% | 300 |
| Mixing Engineer | 7.56% | - |
| Contributing Photographer | 8.13% | 1,383 |
| Production Editor | 11.70% | 62,877 |
| Designer/Artist | 12.14% | 48,360 |
| Interior Design Assistant | 17.34% | 46,701 |
| Actor | 23.07% | 218 |
Similar mixing engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Motion Picture Cameraman | 7.31% | 300 |
| Contributing Photographer | 8.13% | 1,383 |
| Production Editor | 11.70% | 62,877 |
| Designer/Artist | 12.14% | 48,360 |
| Interior Design Assistant | 17.34% | 46,701 |
| Actor | 23.07% | 218 |
Foreign languages spoken by mixing engineers
The most common foreign language among mixing engineers is Spanish at 66.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 11.1% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 3.7%.
- Spanish, 66.7%
- French, 11.1%
- Chinese, 3.7%
- German, 3.7%
- Greek, 3.7%
- Other, 11.1%
Mixing engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| French | 11.1% |
| Chinese | 3.7% |
| German | 3.7% |
| Greek | 3.7% |
| Other | 11.1% |
