News technical director demographics and statistics in the US
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News technical director gender statistics
30.3% of news technical directors are women and 69.7% of news technical directors are men.
- Male, 69.7%
- Female, 30.3%
News technical director gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 69.7% |
| Female | 30.3% |
News technical director gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$77,057
Female income
$75,317
News technical director gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in news technical director positions over time. Currently, 30.3% of news technical directors are female.
News technical director gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.45% | 29.55% |
| 2011 | 70.53% | 29.47% |
| 2012 | 72.78% | 27.22% |
| 2013 | 68.26% | 31.74% |
| 2014 | 70.44% | 29.56% |
| 2015 | 72.12% | 27.88% |
| 2016 | 70.42% | 29.58% |
| 2017 | 71.79% | 28.21% |
| 2018 | 68.51% | 31.49% |
| 2019 | 69.54% | 30.46% |
| 2020 | 72.12% | 27.88% |
| 2021 | 69.70% | 30.30% |
News technical director related jobs gender ratio
We compared news technical 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% |
| News Technical Director | 70% | 30% |
| Assistant Varsity Football Coach | 98% | 2% |
| Baseball Player | 98% | 2% |
| 19D Cavalry Scout | 99% | 1% |
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News technical director demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among news technical directors is White, which makes up 65.9% of all news technical directors. Comparatively, 14.3% of news technical directors are Hispanic or Latino and 7.8% of news technical directors are Black or African American.
- White, 65.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.3%
- Black or African American, 7.8%
- Asian, 6.3%
- Unknown, 5.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
News technical director race
| News technical director race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.3% |
| Black or African American | 7.8% |
| Asian | 6.3% |
| Unknown | 5.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
News technical director race and ethnicity over time
See how news technical director racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
News technical director race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.69% | 7.86% | 4.63% | 12.69% |
| 2011 | 72.00% | 7.77% | 5.09% | 12.47% |
| 2012 | 73.79% | 7.39% | 4.62% | 11.45% |
| 2013 | 73.06% | 6.78% | 5.08% | 12.71% |
| 2014 | 71.42% | 8.25% | 5.28% | 11.84% |
| 2015 | 70.99% | 7.64% | 4.48% | 13.37% |
| 2016 | 70.16% | 7.98% | 5.54% | 13.00% |
| 2017 | 72.14% | 7.65% | 5.59% | 11.31% |
| 2018 | 71.60% | 7.32% | 6.14% | 11.70% |
| 2019 | 70.95% | 6.95% | 6.40% | 12.42% |
| 2020 | 68.60% | 6.45% | 5.64% | 13.79% |
| 2021 | 65.85% | 7.79% | 6.32% | 14.31% |
News technical director wage gap by race
According to our data, white news technical directors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american news technical directors have the lowest average salary at $75,341.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $76,022 |
| White | $78,802 |
| Black or African American | $75,341 |
| Asian | $78,254 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $76,922 |
Average news technical director age
See how the average age of news technical directors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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News technical 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 |
News technical director age breakdown
The average age of news technical directors is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the news technical director population.
News technical director age breakdown
| News Technical Director Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 34% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
News technical director educational attainment
The most common degree for news technical directors is bachelor's degree, with 74% of news technical directors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 11% and associate degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 74%
- Associate, 11%
- High School Diploma, 10%
- Master's, 3%
- Other Degrees, 2%
News technical directors by degree level
| News technical director degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 74% |
| Associate | 11% |
| High School Diploma | 10% |
| Master's | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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News technical director wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $85,030 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $77,619 |
News technical director employment statistics
Company size where news technical directors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where news technical directors work.
News technical director jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 19% |
| > 10,000 employees | 30% |
News technical director jobs by company type
Employees with the news technical director job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most news technical directors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
News technical director jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 15% |
| Public | 27% |
| Private | 50% |
| Government | 8% |
News technical director turnover and employment statistics
News technical director unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for news technical directors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
News technical director unemployment rate by year
| Year | News technical 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 news technical director tenure
The average news technical director stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 106 news technical directors resumes in Zippia's database.
News technical director tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 39% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
News technical director LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of news technical 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Intramural Official | 5.42% | 268 |
| Swimmer | 6.54% | 1,108 |
| Student Athlete | 7.62% | 9,762 |
| Trumpet Player | 8.54% | 149 |
| Clairvoyant | 13.74% | 6 |
| News Technical Director | 14.31% | - |
| Music Copyist | 30.45% | 2,744 |
Similar news technical director jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Intramural Official | 5.42% | 268 |
| Swimmer | 6.54% | 1,108 |
| Student Athlete | 7.62% | 9,762 |
| Trumpet Player | 8.54% | 149 |
| Clairvoyant | 13.74% | 6 |
| Music Copyist | 30.45% | 2,744 |
Foreign languages spoken by news technical directors
The most common foreign language among news technical directors is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Japanese at 25.0% and Italian is the third-most popular at 25.0%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- Japanese, 25.0%
- Italian, 25.0%
News technical director languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| Japanese | 25.0% |
| Italian | 25.0% |