Movie producer demographics and statistics in the US
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Movie producer gender statistics
15.8% of movie producers are women and 84.2% of movie producers are men.
- Male, 84.2%
- Female, 15.8%
Movie producer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 84.2% |
| Female | 15.8% |
Movie producer gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$52,029
Female income
$51,037
Movie producer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in movie producer positions over time. Currently, 15.8% of movie producers are female.
Movie producer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 84.68% | 15.32% |
| 2011 | 84.73% | 15.27% |
| 2012 | 86.11% | 13.89% |
| 2013 | 83.30% | 16.70% |
| 2014 | 84.68% | 15.32% |
| 2015 | 85.71% | 14.29% |
| 2016 | 84.66% | 15.34% |
| 2017 | 85.51% | 14.49% |
| 2018 | 83.46% | 16.54% |
| 2019 | 84.11% | 15.89% |
| 2020 | 85.71% | 14.29% |
| 2021 | 84.21% | 15.79% |
Movie producer related jobs gender ratio
We compared movie 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% |
| Movie Producer | 84% | 16% |
| Assistant Varsity Football Coach | 98% | 2% |
| Baseball Player | 98% | 2% |
| 19D Cavalry Scout | 99% | 1% |
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Movie producer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among movie producers is White, which makes up 72.8% of all movie producers. Comparatively, 10.7% of movie producers are Hispanic or Latino and 5.7% of movie producers are Black or African American.
- White, 72.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.7%
- Black or African American, 5.7%
- Asian, 5.3%
- Unknown, 5.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Movie producer race
| Movie producer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 72.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.7% |
| Black or African American | 5.7% |
| Asian | 5.3% |
| Unknown | 5.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Movie producer race and ethnicity over time
See how movie producer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Movie producer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 78.68% | 5.81% | 3.65% | 9.09% |
| 2011 | 78.98% | 5.72% | 4.11% | 8.87% |
| 2012 | 80.78% | 5.34% | 3.64% | 7.85% |
| 2013 | 80.05% | 4.73% | 4.09% | 9.11% |
| 2014 | 78.40% | 6.21% | 4.30% | 8.23% |
| 2015 | 77.98% | 5.59% | 3.50% | 9.77% |
| 2016 | 77.14% | 5.93% | 4.56% | 9.40% |
| 2017 | 79.13% | 5.61% | 4.60% | 7.71% |
| 2018 | 78.59% | 5.27% | 5.16% | 8.10% |
| 2019 | 77.93% | 4.90% | 5.42% | 8.82% |
| 2020 | 75.58% | 4.41% | 4.66% | 10.18% |
| 2021 | 72.84% | 5.74% | 5.34% | 10.71% |
Movie producer wage gap by race
According to our data, white movie producers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american movie producers have the lowest average salary at $51,050.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $51,439 |
| White | $53,020 |
| Black or African American | $51,050 |
| Asian | $52,709 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $51,952 |
Average movie producer age
See how the average age of movie producers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Movie 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 |
Movie producer age breakdown
The average age of movie producers is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the movie producer population.
Movie producer age breakdown
| Movie Producer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 34% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Movie producer educational attainment
The most common degree for movie producers is bachelor's degree, with 67% of movie producers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 13% and master's degree degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 67%
- Master's, 13%
- High School Diploma, 7%
- Doctorate, 7%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Movie producers by degree level
| Movie producer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 67% |
| Master's | 13% |
| High School Diploma | 7% |
| Doctorate | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Movie producer wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $56,531 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $52,348 |
Movie producer turnover and employment statistics
Movie producer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for movie producers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Movie producer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Movie 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 movie producer tenure
The average movie producer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 23 movie producers resumes in Zippia's database.
Movie producer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 38% |
| 1-2 years | 17% |
| 3-4 years | 4% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 25% |
Movie producer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of movie 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Intramural Supervisor | 5.42% | 1,053 |
| Prize Fighter | 6.54% | 39 |
| Coach/Instructor | 7.62% | 40,986 |
| Organist | 8.54% | 81 |
| Baton Twirler | 13.74% | 122 |
| Movie Producer | 14.31% | - |
| Minister Of Music | 30.45% | 2,661 |
Similar movie producer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Intramural Supervisor | 5.42% | 1,053 |
| Prize Fighter | 6.54% | 39 |
| Coach/Instructor | 7.62% | 40,986 |
| Organist | 8.54% | 81 |
| Baton Twirler | 13.74% | 122 |
| Minister Of Music | 30.45% | 2,661 |
Foreign languages spoken by movie producers
The most common foreign language among movie producers is Spanish at 60.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Mandarin at 20.0% and French is the third-most popular at 20.0%.
- Spanish, 60.0%
- Mandarin, 20.0%
- French, 20.0%
Movie producer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 60.0% |
| Mandarin | 20.0% |
| French | 20.0% |