Narrator demographics and statistics in the US
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Narrator gender statistics
55.7% of narrators are women and 44.3% of narrators are men.
- Female, 55.7%
- Male, 44.3%
Narrator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 55.7% |
| Male | 44.3% |
Narrator gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$50,835
Female income
$50,070
Narrator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in narrator positions over time. Currently, 55.7% of narrators are female.
Narrator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 35.96% | 64.04% |
| 2011 | 37.08% | 62.92% |
| 2012 | 40.18% | 59.82% |
| 2013 | 42.71% | 57.29% |
| 2014 | 36.07% | 63.93% |
| 2015 | 44.18% | 55.82% |
| 2016 | 43.69% | 56.31% |
| 2017 | 45.75% | 54.25% |
| 2018 | 44.13% | 55.87% |
| 2019 | 45.95% | 54.05% |
| 2020 | 43.60% | 56.40% |
| 2021 | 44.29% | 55.71% |
Narrator related jobs gender ratio
We compared narrators with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, banquet houseman and bus boy have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Lunchroom Worker | 4% | 96% |
| Lead Hostess | 6% | 94% |
| Dining Room Hostess | 7% | 93% |
| Narrator | 44% | 56% |
| Preacher | 92% | 8% |
| Bus Boy | 95% | 5% |
| Banquet Houseman | 97% | 3% |
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Narrator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among narrators is White, which makes up 55.6% of all narrators. Comparatively, 19.6% of narrators are Hispanic or Latino and 9.7% of narrators are Black or African American.
- White, 55.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.6%
- Black or African American, 9.7%
- Unknown, 7.9%
- Asian, 6.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Narrator race
| Narrator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 55.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.6% |
| Black or African American | 9.7% |
| Unknown | 7.9% |
| Asian | 6.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Narrator race and ethnicity over time
See how narrator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Narrator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.70% | 9.86% | 5.77% | 16.69% |
| 2011 | 63.34% | 11.09% | 6.72% | 14.36% |
| 2012 | 62.32% | 11.02% | 6.24% | 15.59% |
| 2013 | 63.48% | 11.08% | 5.78% | 15.65% |
| 2014 | 59.70% | 11.53% | 6.87% | 17.32% |
| 2015 | 58.33% | 10.64% | 6.03% | 19.71% |
| 2016 | 59.59% | 11.53% | 6.29% | 17.37% |
| 2017 | 58.87% | 10.87% | 6.56% | 18.52% |
| 2018 | 60.62% | 10.64% | 6.50% | 17.37% |
| 2019 | 58.72% | 10.61% | 6.54% | 18.64% |
| 2020 | 54.83% | 11.26% | 7.23% | 18.98% |
| 2021 | 55.61% | 9.68% | 6.63% | 19.62% |
Narrator wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino narrators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american narrators have the lowest average salary at $48,067.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $50,825 |
| White | $50,684 |
| Black or African American | $48,067 |
| Asian | $51,865 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $52,863 |
Average narrator age
See how the average age of narrators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Narrator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 19 | |
| White | 20 | 19 |
| Black or African American | 23 | 20 |
| Asian | 19 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20 | 20 |
Narrator age breakdown
The average age of narrators is 20-30 years years old, representing 40% of the narrator population.
Narrator age breakdown
| Narrator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 7% |
| 30-40 years | 5% |
| 20-30 years | 40% |
Narrator educational attainment
The most common degree for narrators is bachelor's degree, with 70% of narrators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 11% and associate degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 70%
- Associate, 11%
- Master's, 9%
- Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Narrators by degree level
| Narrator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 70% |
| Associate | 11% |
| Master's | 9% |
| Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Narrator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, narrators with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $51,606 annually. With a High School Diploma degree, narrators earn a median annual income of $45,071 compared to $42,949 for narrators with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $45,071 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $51,606 |
| No Education | $38,978 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $42,949 |
Narrator employment statistics
Company size where narrators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where narrators work.
Narrator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 15% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 23% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 15% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 23% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 15% |
| > 10,000 employees | 8% |
Narrator turnover and employment statistics
Narrator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for narrators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Narrator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Narrator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 12.15% |
| 2011 | 11.50% |
| 2012 | 11.62% |
| 2013 | 10.81% |
| 2014 | 9.30% |
| 2015 | 9.29% |
| 2016 | 9.26% |
| 2017 | 8.28% |
| 2018 | 7.56% |
| 2019 | 6.78% |
| 2020 | 14.94% |
| 2021 | 11.34% |
Average narrator tenure
The average narrator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 163 narrators resumes in Zippia's database.
Narrator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 33% |
| 1-2 years | 19% |
| 3-4 years | 8% |
| 5-7 years | 20% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Narrator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of narrators 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Table Tender | 4.16% | 878 |
| Utility Person | 5.37% | 36,802 |
| Narrator | 5.40% | - |
| Catering Assistant | 6.78% | 10,042 |
| Cocktail Waitress | 7.02% | 77,429 |
| Bartender Manager | 7.68% | 96,408 |
| Crew Leader Assistant | 8.43% | 117,028 |
Similar narrator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Table Tender | 4.16% | 878 |
| Utility Person | 5.37% | 36,802 |
| Catering Assistant | 6.78% | 10,042 |
| Cocktail Waitress | 7.02% | 77,429 |
| Bartender Manager | 7.68% | 96,408 |
| Crew Leader Assistant | 8.43% | 117,028 |
Foreign languages spoken by narrators
The most common foreign language among narrators is Spanish at 26.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Japanese at 17.4% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 13.0%.
- Spanish, 26.1%
- Japanese, 17.4%
- Chinese, 13.0%
- German, 13.0%
- Mandarin, 13.0%
- Other, 17.5%
Narrator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 26.1% |
| Japanese | 17.4% |
| Chinese | 13.0% |
| German | 13.0% |
| Mandarin | 13.0% |
| Other | 17.5% |