Motion picture director demographics and statistics in the US
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Motion picture director gender statistics
43.6% of motion picture directors are women and 56.4% of motion picture directors are men.
- Male, 56.4%
- Female, 43.6%
Motion picture director gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 56.4% |
| Female | 43.6% |
Motion picture director gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$45,982
Female income
$44,309
Motion picture director gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in motion picture director positions over time. Currently, 43.6% of motion picture directors are female.
Motion picture director gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 57.25% | 42.75% |
| 2011 | 57.34% | 42.66% |
| 2012 | 60.02% | 39.98% |
| 2013 | 54.71% | 45.29% |
| 2014 | 57.24% | 42.76% |
| 2015 | 59.23% | 40.77% |
| 2016 | 57.21% | 42.79% |
| 2017 | 58.83% | 41.17% |
| 2018 | 55.00% | 45.00% |
| 2019 | 56.18% | 43.82% |
| 2020 | 59.23% | 40.77% |
| 2021 | 56.36% | 43.64% |
Motion picture director related jobs gender ratio
We compared motion picture directors 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% |
| Motion Picture Director | 56% | 44% |
| Assistant Varsity Football Coach | 98% | 2% |
| Baseball Player | 98% | 2% |
| 19D Cavalry Scout | 99% | 1% |
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Motion picture director demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among motion picture directors is White, which makes up 65.1% of all motion picture directors. Comparatively, 14.7% of motion picture directors are Hispanic or Latino and 8.0% of motion picture directors are Black or African American.
- White, 65.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.7%
- Black or African American, 8.0%
- Asian, 6.4%
- Unknown, 5.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Motion picture director race
| Motion picture director race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.7% |
| Black or African American | 8.0% |
| Asian | 6.4% |
| Unknown | 5.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Motion picture director race and ethnicity over time
See how motion picture director racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Motion picture director race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.92% | 8.09% | 4.71% | 13.10% |
| 2011 | 71.23% | 8.00% | 5.18% | 12.88% |
| 2012 | 73.03% | 7.62% | 4.71% | 11.87% |
| 2013 | 72.29% | 7.01% | 5.16% | 13.13% |
| 2014 | 70.65% | 8.49% | 5.36% | 12.25% |
| 2015 | 70.23% | 7.87% | 4.56% | 13.78% |
| 2016 | 69.39% | 8.21% | 5.62% | 13.41% |
| 2017 | 71.38% | 7.89% | 5.67% | 11.72% |
| 2018 | 70.83% | 7.55% | 6.23% | 12.11% |
| 2019 | 70.18% | 7.18% | 6.49% | 12.83% |
| 2020 | 67.83% | 6.69% | 5.72% | 14.20% |
| 2021 | 65.08% | 8.02% | 6.40% | 14.73% |
Motion picture director wage gap by race
According to our data, white motion picture directors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american motion picture directors have the lowest average salary at $44,332.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $44,984 |
| White | $47,683 |
| Black or African American | $44,332 |
| Asian | $47,147 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $45,851 |
Average motion picture director age
See how the average age of motion picture directors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Motion picture director 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 |
Motion picture director age breakdown
The average age of motion picture directors is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the motion picture director population.
Motion picture director age breakdown
| Motion Picture Director Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 34% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Motion picture director educational attainment
The most common degree for motion picture directors is bachelor's degree, with 73% of motion picture directors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 15% and associate degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 73%
- Associate, 15%
- Master's, 10%
- Diploma, 3%
Motion picture directors by degree level
| Motion picture director degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 73% |
| Associate | 15% |
| Master's | 10% |
| Diploma | 3% |
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Motion picture director wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $53,947 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $46,527 |
Motion picture director employment statistics
Company size where motion picture directors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where motion picture directors work.
Motion picture director jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 17% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 50% |
| > 10,000 employees | 8% |
Motion picture director turnover and employment statistics
Motion picture director unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for motion picture directors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Motion picture director unemployment rate by year
| Year | Motion picture director 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 motion picture director tenure
The average motion picture director stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 63 motion picture directors resumes in Zippia's database.
Motion picture director tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 16% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 25% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 16% |
Motion picture director LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of motion picture directors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dog Track Kennel Manager | 5.42% | 6,558 |
| Pugilist | 6.54% | 15 |
| Tennis Professional | 7.62% | 43,556 |
| Harpist | 8.54% | 46 |
| Clairvoyant | 13.74% | 6 |
| Motion Picture Director | 14.31% | - |
| Chancel Choir Director | 30.45% | 4,750 |
Similar motion picture director jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Dog Track Kennel Manager | 5.42% | 6,558 |
| Pugilist | 6.54% | 15 |
| Tennis Professional | 7.62% | 43,556 |
| Harpist | 8.54% | 46 |
| Clairvoyant | 13.74% | 6 |
| Chancel Choir Director | 30.45% | 4,750 |
Foreign languages spoken by motion picture directors
The most common foreign language among motion picture directors is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 25.0% and French is the third-most popular at 25.0%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- German, 25.0%
- French, 25.0%
Motion picture director languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| German | 25.0% |
| French | 25.0% |