Producer demographics and statistics in the US
Producer demographics research summary. Zippia estimates producer demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our producer estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about producers after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 24,087 producers currently employed in the United States.
- 41.8% of all producers are women, while 58.2% are men.
- The average producer age is 40 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of producers is White (65.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (14.4%), Black or African American (7.8%) and Asian (6.3%).
- Producers are most in-demand in New York, NY.
- San Francisco, CA pays an annual average wage of $113,952, the highest in the US.
- In 2022, women producers earned 97% of what men earned.
- New York is the best state for producers to live.
- Producers are 69% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to public companies.
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Producer gender statistics
41.8% of producers are women and 58.2% of producers are men.
- Male, 58.2%
- Female, 41.8%
Producer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 58.2% |
| Female | 41.8% |
Producer gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$71,537
Female income
$69,736
Producer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in producer positions over time. Currently, 41.8% of producers are female.
Producer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 59.03% | 40.97% |
| 2011 | 59.13% | 40.87% |
| 2012 | 61.77% | 38.23% |
| 2013 | 56.52% | 43.48% |
| 2014 | 59.03% | 40.97% |
| 2015 | 60.99% | 39.01% |
| 2016 | 59.00% | 41.00% |
| 2017 | 60.60% | 39.40% |
| 2018 | 56.81% | 43.19% |
| 2019 | 57.98% | 42.02% |
| 2020 | 60.99% | 39.01% |
| 2021 | 58.16% | 41.84% |
Producer related jobs gender ratio
We compared producers 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% |
| Producer | 58% | 42% |
| Assistant Varsity Football Coach | 98% | 2% |
| Baseball Player | 98% | 2% |
| 19D Cavalry Scout | 99% | 1% |
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Producer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among producers is White, which makes up 65.7% of all producers. Comparatively, 14.4% of producers are Hispanic or Latino and 7.8% of producers are Black or African American.
- White, 65.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.4%
- Black or African American, 7.8%
- Asian, 6.3%
- Unknown, 5.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Producer race
| Producer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.4% |
| Black or African American | 7.8% |
| Asian | 6.3% |
| Unknown | 5.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Producer race and ethnicity over time
See how producer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Producer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.50% | 7.91% | 4.65% | 12.79% |
| 2011 | 71.81% | 7.82% | 5.12% | 12.57% |
| 2012 | 73.61% | 7.44% | 4.65% | 11.55% |
| 2013 | 72.87% | 6.83% | 5.10% | 12.81% |
| 2014 | 71.23% | 8.31% | 5.30% | 11.93% |
| 2015 | 70.81% | 7.69% | 4.51% | 13.47% |
| 2016 | 69.97% | 8.04% | 5.57% | 13.10% |
| 2017 | 71.96% | 7.71% | 5.61% | 11.41% |
| 2018 | 71.41% | 7.37% | 6.17% | 11.80% |
| 2019 | 70.76% | 7.00% | 6.43% | 12.52% |
| 2020 | 68.41% | 6.51% | 5.67% | 13.88% |
| 2021 | 65.66% | 7.84% | 6.34% | 14.41% |
Producer wage gap by race
According to our data, white producers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american producers have the lowest average salary at $69,760.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $70,465 |
| White | $73,349 |
| Black or African American | $69,760 |
| Asian | $72,780 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $71,397 |
Average producer age
See how the average age of producers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Producer 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 |
Producer age breakdown
The average age of producers is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the producer population.
Producer age breakdown
| Producer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 34% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Producer educational attainment
The most common degree for producers is bachelor's degree, with 79% of producers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 8% and associate degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 79%
- Associate, 8%
- Master's, 8%
- High School Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Producers by degree level
| Producer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 79% |
| Associate | 8% |
| Master's | 8% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Producer wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $79,854 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $72,120 |
Producer employment statistics
Most producers work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where producers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where producers work.
Producer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 19% |
Producer jobs by company type
Employees with the producer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most producers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Producer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 25% |
| Private | 69% |
| Government | 1% |
Producer jobs by industry
The most common industries for producers are media, technology and insurance.
Producer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 47% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Insurance | 6% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Education | 4% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Manufacturing | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
Producer turnover and employment statistics
Producer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for producers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Producer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Producer 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 producer tenure
The average producer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 19,181 producers resumes in Zippia's database.
Producer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 27% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Producer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of producers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Baseball Umpire | 5.42% | 284 |
| Pool Player | 6.54% | 1,674 |
| Defensive Secondary Coach | 7.62% | 14,616 |
| Double Bass Player | 8.54% | 254 |
| Performer | 13.74% | 353 |
| Producer | 14.31% | - |
| Band Leader | 30.45% | 29,066 |
Similar producer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Baseball Umpire | 5.42% | 284 |
| Pool Player | 6.54% | 1,674 |
| Defensive Secondary Coach | 7.62% | 14,616 |
| Double Bass Player | 8.54% | 254 |
| Performer | 13.74% | 353 |
| Band Leader | 30.45% | 29,066 |
Foreign languages spoken by producers
The most common foreign language among producers is Spanish at 49.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 14.0% and German is the third-most popular at 4.7%.
- Spanish, 49.5%
- French, 14.0%
- German, 4.7%
- Portuguese, 4.3%
- Italian, 4.1%
- Other, 23.4%
Producer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 49.5% |
| French | 14.0% |
| German | 4.7% |
| Portuguese | 4.3% |
| Italian | 4.1% |
| Other | 23.4% |
