Play back operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Play back operator demographics by:
Play back operator gender statistics
26.9% of play back operators are women and 73.1% of play back operators are men.
- Male, 73.1%
- Female, 26.9%
Play back operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 73.1% |
| Female | 26.9% |
Play back operator gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$45,041
Female income
$42,280
Play back operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in play back operator positions over time. Currently, 26.9% of play back operators are female.
Play back operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.21% | 27.79% |
| 2011 | 70.22% | 29.78% |
| 2012 | 73.66% | 26.34% |
| 2013 | 77.92% | 22.08% |
| 2014 | 76.87% | 23.13% |
| 2015 | 78.78% | 21.22% |
| 2016 | 80.36% | 19.64% |
| 2017 | 78.36% | 21.64% |
| 2018 | 75.39% | 24.61% |
| 2019 | 71.14% | 28.86% |
| 2020 | 68.16% | 31.84% |
| 2021 | 73.08% | 26.92% |
Play back operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared play back operators with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, broadcast maintenance engineer and audio installer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Photographer Helper | 18% | 82% |
| Studio Associate | 23% | 77% |
| Photography Internship | 30% | 70% |
| Play Back Operator | 73% | 27% |
| News Cameraman | 95% | 5% |
| Audio Installer | 95% | 5% |
| Broadcast Maintenance Engineer | 98% | 2% |
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Play back operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among play back operators is White, which makes up 62.0% of all play back operators. Comparatively, 15.5% of play back operators are Hispanic or Latino and 11.0% of play back operators are Black or African American.
- White, 62.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.5%
- Black or African American, 11.0%
- Unknown, 6.2%
- Asian, 5.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Play back operator race
| Play back operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.5% |
| Black or African American | 11.0% |
| Unknown | 6.2% |
| Asian | 5.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Play back operator race and ethnicity over time
See how play back operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Play back operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.93% | 11.72% | 4.50% | 13.77% |
| 2011 | 64.89% | 13.77% | 3.77% | 15.81% |
| 2012 | 66.66% | 11.23% | 4.27% | 15.43% |
| 2013 | 66.55% | 11.19% | 4.35% | 15.82% |
| 2014 | 63.78% | 13.15% | 4.46% | 14.90% |
| 2015 | 65.46% | 9.50% | 5.38% | 17.13% |
| 2016 | 64.66% | 10.85% | 5.13% | 16.89% |
| 2017 | 64.69% | 11.63% | 3.92% | 16.44% |
| 2018 | 66.39% | 10.85% | 4.92% | 15.31% |
| 2019 | 67.58% | 9.71% | 4.22% | 15.61% |
| 2020 | 63.00% | 10.68% | 5.51% | 14.65% |
| 2021 | 61.97% | 10.98% | 4.96% | 15.48% |
Play back operator wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown play back operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american play back operators have the lowest average salary at $44,200.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $46,410 |
| White | $45,001 |
| Black or African American | $44,200 |
| Asian | $45,156 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $44,472 |
Average play back operator age
See how the average age of play back operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Play back operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 35 | |
| White | 41 | 42.5 |
| Black or African American | 46.5 | |
| Asian | 40 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40.5 |
Play back operator age breakdown
The average age of play back operators is 40+ years years old, representing 54% of the play back operator population.
Play back operator age breakdown
| Play Back Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 54% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Play back operator educational attainment
The most common degree for play back operators is bachelor's degree, with 51% of play back operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 23% and high school diploma degree at 14%.
- Bachelor's, 51%
- High School Diploma, 23%
- Associate, 14%
- Master's, 6%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Play back operators by degree level
| Play back operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 51% |
| High School Diploma | 23% |
| Associate | 14% |
| Master's | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Play back operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, play back operators with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $46,118 annually. With a Associate degree, play back operators earn a median annual income of $44,227 compared to $41,160 for play back operators with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $41,160 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $46,118 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $44,227 |
Play back operator employment statistics
Company size where play back operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where play back operators work.
Play back operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 20% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 7% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 13% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 7% |
| > 10,000 employees | 40% |
Play back operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for play back operators are manufacturing, retail and transportation.
Play back operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 20% |
| Manufacturing | 20% |
| Retail | 13% |
| Transportation | 13% |
| Hospitality | 13% |
| Media | 7% |
| Energy | 7% |
| Technology | 7% |
Play back operator turnover and employment statistics
Play back operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for play back operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Play back operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Play back operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.87% |
| 2011 | 6.95% |
| 2012 | 6.61% |
| 2013 | 7.48% |
| 2014 | 5.24% |
| 2015 | 4.77% |
| 2016 | 4.60% |
| 2017 | 4.86% |
| 2018 | 2.67% |
| 2019 | 6.09% |
| 2020 | 13.00% |
| 2021 | 13.00% |
Average play back operator tenure
The average play back operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 86 play back operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Play back operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 37% |
| 1-2 years | 20% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Play back operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of play back operators 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Film Editor | 7.31% | 4,590 |
| Play Back Operator | 7.56% | - |
| Color Separation Photographer | 8.13% | 1,538 |
| Contributing Editor | 11.70% | 5,306 |
| Senior Designer | 12.14% | 47,503 |
| Design Consultant | 17.34% | 59,470 |
| Cast Member | 23.07% | 79,789 |
Similar play back operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Film Editor | 7.31% | 4,590 |
| Color Separation Photographer | 8.13% | 1,538 |
| Contributing Editor | 11.70% | 5,306 |
| Senior Designer | 12.14% | 47,503 |
| Design Consultant | 17.34% | 59,470 |
| Cast Member | 23.07% | 79,789 |
Foreign languages spoken by play back operators
- Spanish, 100.0%
Play back operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |