On-air director demographics and statistics in the US
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On-air director gender statistics
29.9% of on-air directors are women and 70.1% of on-air directors are men.
- Male, 70.1%
- Female, 29.9%
On-air director gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 70.1% |
| Female | 29.9% |
On-air director gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$66,044
Female income
$64,635
On-air director gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in on-air director positions over time. Currently, 29.9% of on-air directors are female.
On-air director gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.82% | 29.18% |
| 2011 | 70.89% | 29.11% |
| 2012 | 73.12% | 26.88% |
| 2013 | 68.64% | 31.36% |
| 2014 | 70.81% | 29.19% |
| 2015 | 72.47% | 27.53% |
| 2016 | 70.78% | 29.22% |
| 2017 | 72.14% | 27.86% |
| 2018 | 68.89% | 31.11% |
| 2019 | 69.91% | 30.09% |
| 2020 | 72.47% | 27.53% |
| 2021 | 70.07% | 29.93% |
On-air director related jobs gender ratio
We compared on-air 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% |
| On-Air Director | 70% | 30% |
| Assistant Varsity Football Coach | 98% | 2% |
| Baseball Player | 98% | 2% |
| 19D Cavalry Scout | 99% | 1% |
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On-air director demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among on-air directors is White, which makes up 65.0% of all on-air directors. Comparatively, 14.7% of on-air directors are Hispanic or Latino and 8.0% of on-air directors are Black or African American.
- White, 65.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.7%
- Black or African American, 8.0%
- Asian, 6.4%
- Unknown, 5.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
On-air director race
| On-air director race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.7% |
| Black or African American | 8.0% |
| Asian | 6.4% |
| Unknown | 5.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
On-air director race and ethnicity over time
See how on-air director racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
On-air director race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.86% | 8.10% | 4.74% | 13.12% |
| 2011 | 71.16% | 8.01% | 5.21% | 12.90% |
| 2012 | 72.96% | 7.63% | 4.74% | 11.89% |
| 2013 | 72.23% | 7.02% | 5.19% | 13.15% |
| 2014 | 70.58% | 8.50% | 5.39% | 12.27% |
| 2015 | 70.16% | 7.88% | 4.60% | 13.80% |
| 2016 | 69.32% | 8.23% | 5.66% | 13.43% |
| 2017 | 71.31% | 7.90% | 5.70% | 11.74% |
| 2018 | 70.77% | 7.56% | 6.26% | 12.13% |
| 2019 | 70.12% | 7.19% | 6.52% | 12.85% |
| 2020 | 67.76% | 6.70% | 5.76% | 14.22% |
| 2021 | 65.02% | 8.03% | 6.43% | 14.75% |
On-air director wage gap by race
According to our data, white on-air directors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american on-air directors have the lowest average salary at $64,660.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $65,316 |
| White | $67,295 |
| Black or African American | $64,660 |
| Asian | $66,936 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $66,047 |
Average on-air director age
See how the average age of on-air directors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
On-air 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 |
On-air director age breakdown
The average age of on-air directors is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the on-air director population.
On-air director age breakdown
| On-Air Director Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 34% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
On-air director educational attainment
The most common degree for on-air directors is bachelor's degree, with 72% of on-air directors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 14% and associate degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 72%
- Associate, 14%
- Master's, 6%
- High School Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 5%
On-air directors by degree level
| On-air director degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 72% |
| Associate | 14% |
| Master's | 6% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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On-air director wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $71,925 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $66,278 |
On-air director employment statistics
Most on-air directors work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where on-air directors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where on-air directors work.
On-air director jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 33% |
| > 10,000 employees | 9% |
On-air director jobs by company type
Employees with the on-air director job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most on-air directors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
On-air director jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 9% |
| Public | 19% |
| Private | 70% |
| Government | 2% |
On-air director jobs by industry
The most common industries for on-air directors are media, education and professional.
On-air director industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 48% |
| Education | 9% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
On-air director turnover and employment statistics
On-air director unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for on-air directors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
On-air director unemployment rate by year
| Year | On-air 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 on-air director tenure
The average on-air director stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 816 on-air directors resumes in Zippia's database.
On-air director tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 10% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 20% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
On-air director LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of on-air 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Starter | 5.42% | 9,127 |
| Bowler | 6.54% | 246 |
| Athletic Instructor | 7.62% | 26,857 |
| Accompanist | 8.54% | 197 |
| Cheerleader | 13.74% | 278 |
| On-Air Director | 14.31% | - |
| Director Of Instrumental Music | 30.45% | 7,388 |
Similar on-air director jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Starter | 5.42% | 9,127 |
| Bowler | 6.54% | 246 |
| Athletic Instructor | 7.62% | 26,857 |
| Accompanist | 8.54% | 197 |
| Cheerleader | 13.74% | 278 |
| Director Of Instrumental Music | 30.45% | 7,388 |
Foreign languages spoken by on-air directors
The most common foreign language among on-air directors is Spanish at 66.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 16.7% and German is the third-most popular at 8.3%.
- Spanish, 66.7%
- French, 16.7%
- German, 8.3%
- Portuguese, 4.2%
- Italian, 4.2%
On-air director languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| French | 16.7% |
| German | 8.3% |
| Portuguese | 4.2% |
| Italian | 4.2% |
