Newscaster demographics and statistics in the US
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Newscaster gender statistics
53.3% of newscasters are women and 46.7% of newscasters are men.
- Female, 53.3%
- Male, 46.7%
Newscaster gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 53.3% |
| Male | 46.7% |
Newscaster gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$60,748
Female income
$59,502
Newscaster gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in newscaster positions over time. Currently, 53.3% of newscasters are female.
Newscaster gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 48.31% | 51.69% |
| 2011 | 47.88% | 52.12% |
| 2012 | 47.85% | 52.15% |
| 2013 | 50.89% | 49.11% |
| 2014 | 53.44% | 46.56% |
| 2015 | 47.48% | 52.52% |
| 2016 | 49.44% | 50.56% |
| 2017 | 46.22% | 53.78% |
| 2018 | 50.86% | 49.14% |
| 2019 | 47.31% | 52.69% |
| 2020 | 51.32% | 48.68% |
| 2021 | 46.67% | 53.33% |
Newscaster related jobs gender ratio
We compared newscasters with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, public address announcer and track announcer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Paraprofessional Interpreter | 12% | 88% |
| Deaf Interpreter | 15% | 85% |
| Fashion Journalist | 15% | 85% |
| Newscaster | 47% | 53% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
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Newscaster demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among newscasters is White, which makes up 66.8% of all newscasters. Comparatively, 12.6% of newscasters are Hispanic or Latino and 9.6% of newscasters are Asian.
- White, 66.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.6%
- Asian, 9.6%
- Black or African American, 6.4%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Newscaster race
| Newscaster race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.6% |
| Asian | 9.6% |
| Black or African American | 6.4% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Newscaster race and ethnicity over time
See how newscaster racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Newscaster race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.86% | 7.27% | 6.16% | 10.59% |
| 2011 | 76.26% | 5.43% | 5.87% | 9.44% |
| 2012 | 73.84% | 7.19% | 6.80% | 10.01% |
| 2013 | 72.85% | 6.97% | 6.42% | 11.79% |
| 2014 | 72.29% | 6.41% | 6.76% | 11.44% |
| 2015 | 71.13% | 7.94% | 5.91% | 11.85% |
| 2016 | 74.15% | 4.68% | 6.64% | 10.19% |
| 2017 | 71.86% | 5.93% | 6.63% | 12.57% |
| 2018 | 69.87% | 7.46% | 6.91% | 13.59% |
| 2019 | 70.78% | 5.36% | 8.54% | 12.01% |
| 2020 | 71.42% | 6.47% | 7.35% | 11.65% |
| 2021 | 66.77% | 6.35% | 9.65% | 12.56% |
Newscaster wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino newscasters have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american newscasters have the lowest average salary at $56,064.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $60,030 |
| White | $60,257 |
| Black or African American | $56,064 |
| Asian | $63,086 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $64,665 |
Average newscaster age
See how the average age of newscasters varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Newscaster age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 50 | 36 |
| White | 39 | 38 |
| Black or African American | 29 | 27.5 |
| Asian | 38 | 33 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 | 36 |
Newscaster age breakdown
The average age of newscasters is 40+ years years old, representing 44% of the newscaster population.
Newscaster age breakdown
| Newscaster Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 44% |
| 30-40 years | 32% |
| 20-30 years | 24% |
Newscaster educational attainment
The most common degree for newscasters is bachelor's degree, with 68% of newscasters earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 14% and associate degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 68%
- Associate, 14%
- Master's, 10%
- High School Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Newscasters by degree level
| Newscaster degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 68% |
| Associate | 14% |
| Master's | 10% |
| High School Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Newscaster wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $68,447 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $65,852 |
Newscaster turnover and employment statistics
Newscaster unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for newscasters between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Newscaster unemployment rate by year
| Year | Newscaster unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.18% |
| 2011 | 5.45% |
| 2012 | 5.99% |
| 2013 | 3.17% |
| 2014 | 4.18% |
| 2015 | 4.87% |
| 2016 | 2.80% |
| 2017 | 2.13% |
| 2018 | 2.79% |
| 2019 | 4.35% |
| 2020 | 5.70% |
| 2021 | 3.87% |
Average newscaster tenure
The average newscaster stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 91 newscasters resumes in Zippia's database.
Newscaster tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 24% |
| 1-2 years | 40% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Newscaster LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of newscasters 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Newscaster | 10.10% | - |
| Sports Announcer | 10.34% | 1,473 |
| Senior Communications Specialist | 12.01% | 18,973 |
| Fashion Journalist | 12.38% | 2,832 |
| Cryptologic Linguist | 14.90% | 696 |
| Information Writer | 16.36% | 68,605 |
| Train Caller | 16.36% | 2,521 |
Similar newscaster jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Sports Announcer | 10.34% | 1,473 |
| Senior Communications Specialist | 12.01% | 18,973 |
| Fashion Journalist | 12.38% | 2,832 |
| Cryptologic Linguist | 14.90% | 696 |
| Information Writer | 16.36% | 68,605 |
| Train Caller | 16.36% | 2,521 |
Foreign languages spoken by newscasters
The most common foreign language among newscasters is Spanish at 28.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Vietnamese at 14.3% and Albanian is the third-most popular at 14.3%.
- Spanish, 28.6%
- Vietnamese, 14.3%
- Albanian, 14.3%
- Japanese, 14.3%
- Hebrew, 14.3%
- Other, 14.2%
Newscaster languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 28.6% |
| Vietnamese | 14.3% |
| Albanian | 14.3% |
| Japanese | 14.3% |
| Hebrew | 14.3% |
| Other | 14.2% |