Multimedia technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Multimedia technician gender statistics
17.7% of multimedia technicians are women and 82.3% of multimedia technicians are men.
- Male, 82.3%
- Female, 17.7%
Multimedia technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 82.3% |
| Female | 17.7% |
Multimedia technician gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$47,356
Female income
$45,195
Multimedia technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in multimedia technician positions over time. Currently, 17.7% of multimedia technicians are female.
Multimedia technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 81.64% | 18.36% |
| 2011 | 80.14% | 19.86% |
| 2012 | 82.72% | 17.28% |
| 2013 | 85.80% | 14.20% |
| 2014 | 85.05% | 14.95% |
| 2015 | 86.40% | 13.60% |
| 2016 | 87.50% | 12.50% |
| 2017 | 86.11% | 13.89% |
| 2018 | 83.99% | 16.01% |
| 2019 | 80.84% | 19.16% |
| 2020 | 78.57% | 21.43% |
| 2021 | 82.29% | 17.71% |
Multimedia technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared multimedia technicians 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% |
| Multimedia Technician | 82% | 18% |
| News Cameraman | 95% | 5% |
| Audio Installer | 95% | 5% |
| Broadcast Maintenance Engineer | 98% | 2% |
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Multimedia technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among multimedia technicians is White, which makes up 61.6% of all multimedia technicians. Comparatively, 15.4% of multimedia technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 11.3% of multimedia technicians are Black or African American.
- White, 61.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.4%
- Black or African American, 11.3%
- Unknown, 6.3%
- Asian, 5.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Multimedia technician race
| Multimedia technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.4% |
| Black or African American | 11.3% |
| Unknown | 6.3% |
| Asian | 5.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Multimedia technician race and ethnicity over time
See how multimedia technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Multimedia technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.57% | 12.08% | 4.50% | 13.74% |
| 2011 | 64.54% | 14.13% | 3.76% | 15.77% |
| 2012 | 66.30% | 11.59% | 4.27% | 15.40% |
| 2013 | 66.19% | 11.55% | 4.34% | 15.79% |
| 2014 | 63.43% | 13.51% | 4.45% | 14.86% |
| 2015 | 65.10% | 9.86% | 5.38% | 17.10% |
| 2016 | 64.30% | 11.20% | 5.12% | 16.86% |
| 2017 | 64.33% | 11.98% | 3.92% | 16.41% |
| 2018 | 66.03% | 11.21% | 4.92% | 15.28% |
| 2019 | 67.23% | 10.07% | 4.22% | 15.58% |
| 2020 | 62.65% | 11.04% | 5.50% | 14.62% |
| 2021 | 61.61% | 11.34% | 4.95% | 15.44% |
Multimedia technician wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown multimedia technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american multimedia technicians have the lowest average salary at $46,689.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $48,444 |
| White | $47,316 |
| Black or African American | $46,689 |
| Asian | $47,422 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $46,927 |
Average multimedia technician age
See how the average age of multimedia technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Multimedia technician 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 |
Multimedia technician age breakdown
The average age of multimedia technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 54% of the multimedia technician population.
Multimedia technician age breakdown
| Multimedia Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 54% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Multimedia technician educational attainment
The most common degree for multimedia technicians is bachelor's degree, with 67% of multimedia technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 20% and associate degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 67%
- Associate, 20%
- High School Diploma, 6%
- Master's, 4%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Multimedia technicians by degree level
| Multimedia technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 67% |
| Associate | 20% |
| High School Diploma | 6% |
| Master's | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Multimedia technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, multimedia technicians with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $48,137 annually. With a Associate degree, multimedia technicians earn a median annual income of $46,710 compared to $44,408 for multimedia technicians with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $44,408 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $48,137 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $46,710 |
Multimedia technician employment statistics
Most multimedia technicians work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where multimedia technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where multimedia technicians work.
Multimedia technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 32% |
| > 10,000 employees | 19% |
Multimedia technician jobs by company type
Employees with the multimedia technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most multimedia technicians prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Multimedia technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 42% |
| Public | 15% |
| Private | 37% |
| Government | 6% |
Multimedia technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for multimedia technicians are education, technology and government.
Multimedia technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 37% |
| Technology | 10% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Government | 6% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Media | 5% |
| Telecommunication | 4% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Multimedia technician turnover and employment statistics
Multimedia technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for multimedia technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Multimedia technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Multimedia technician 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 multimedia technician tenure
The average multimedia technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 434 multimedia technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Multimedia technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Multimedia technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of multimedia technicians 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Freelance Video Editor | 7.31% | 5,910 |
| Multimedia Technician | 7.56% | - |
| Photographic Technician | 8.13% | 24,992 |
| Photographer/Photo Editor | 11.70% | 11,149 |
| Freelance Web Designer | 12.14% | 51,139 |
| Kitchen And Bath Designer | 17.34% | 59,890 |
| Cast Member | 23.07% | 79,789 |
Similar multimedia technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Freelance Video Editor | 7.31% | 5,910 |
| Photographic Technician | 8.13% | 24,992 |
| Photographer/Photo Editor | 11.70% | 11,149 |
| Freelance Web Designer | 12.14% | 51,139 |
| Kitchen And Bath Designer | 17.34% | 59,890 |
| Cast Member | 23.07% | 79,789 |
Foreign languages spoken by multimedia technicians
The most common foreign language among multimedia technicians is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Italian at 10.0% and Indonesian is the third-most popular at 5.0%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- Italian, 10.0%
- Indonesian, 5.0%
- Chinese, 5.0%
- Turkish, 5.0%
- Other, 25.0%
Multimedia technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| Italian | 10.0% |
| Indonesian | 5.0% |
| Chinese | 5.0% |
| Turkish | 5.0% |
| Other | 25.0% |