From where do we know all information about on-air director demographics? We analyzed 816 on-air directors resumes to find out what the average demographics are for the job position. Just to be clear, by demographics we mean the study of population-based factors like age, race, and sex. On top of scouring through resumes, we also took note of job proposals from employers and Census Bureau data. And guess what? We found some pretty interesting information.
On-Air Director Diversity
From race to gender and even age, we found the average demographic information on those who work as on-air directors. Keep reading to find out what the results for on-air directors were.
On-Air Director Gender Ratio
Among on-air directors, 28.7% of them are women compared to 67.2% which are men.
- Male, 67.2%
- Female, 28.7%
- Unknown, 4.1%
On-Air Director Ethnic Breakdown
The most common ethnicity among on-air directors is White, which makes up 70.8% of all on-air directors. Comparatively, there are 12.1% of the Hispanic or Latino ethnicity and 7.6% of the Black or African American ethnicity.
- White, 70.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.0%
- Black or African American, 7.6%
- Asian, 6.3%
- Unknown, 3.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
Foreign Languages Spoken By On-Air Directors
The chart below shows that 66.7% of on-air directors speak Spanish. 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 Race And Ethnicity Over Time
Using the Census Bureau data, we found out how the percentage of each ethnic category trended between 2008-2018 among on-air directors.
- White
- Asian
- Hispanic or Latino
- Black or African American
On-Air Director Gender Over Time
This data shows how men and women predominate in the on-air director position over time.
On-Air Director Unemployment Rate Over Time
The Bureau of Labor Statistics came in clutch when it came down to figuring out how the unemployment rate has changed over time. Between 2008 and 2018, this is how the number of on-air directors changed.
- Unemployment rate
Age Based On Ethnicity And Gender
We determined the average age of on-air directors based on ethnicity and gender.
Number Of Years On The Job For On-Air Director
By looking over 816 on-air directors resumes, we figured out that the average on-air director enjoys staying at their job for 1-2 years for a percentage of 38%.
On-Air Director Age Breakdown
This chart breaks down the ages of on-air director employees. Interestingly enough, the average age of on-air directors is 40+ years old, which represents 45% of the population.
Comparing The Gender Ratio of On-Air Directors with Other Job Titles
We compared this job title with other job titles to see how gender percentages varied. As you can see, stuntman and professional baseball player have the biggest difference in gender.
Job Title   | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Modern Dancer | 9% | 85% |
| Actress | 10% | 85% |
| Softball Player | 13% | 85% |
| On-Air Director | 67% | 29% |
| Baseball Scout | 93% | 2% |
| Professional Baseball Player | 94% | 3% |
| Stuntman | 94% | 1% |
Comparing The LGBT Ratio of On-Air Directors with Other Job Titles
After finding the gender ratio, we wondered if the percentages of LGBT persons were different as well. Using the data below, you can see how other job titles compare to on-air directors.
Job Title | LGBT |
|---|---|
| Pool Player | 11.50% |
| Impersonator | 16.44% |
| Modern Dancer | 20.85% |
| Chorus Master | 21.74% |
| Graphic Designer Internship | 27.16% |
| On-Air Director | 35.05% |
| Continuity Director | 37.57% |
How Much Do Women Make Compared To Man As On-Air Director?
On-Air Director Income By Gender And Race/Ethnicity
We found interesting that Asian men and Asian women make more money compared to others.
- Male
- Female
On-Air Director Income By Race/Ethnicity And Education
This chart shows the impact that education has on the income level of different ethnicities.
Education | Income |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | $51,239 |
| Master's Degree | $53,064 |
| Doctorate Degree | $59,549 |
On-Air Director Income By Race/Ethnicity And Education
This chart shows the impact that education has on the income level of different ethnicities.
- Asian
- Black or African American
- Hispanic or Latino
- White
