Program host demographics and statistics in the US
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Program host gender statistics
45.1% of program hosts are women and 54.9% of program hosts are men.
- Male, 54.9%
- Female, 45.1%
Program host gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 54.9% |
| Female | 45.1% |
Program host gender pay gap
Women earn $1.05 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$53,865
Female income
$56,460
Program host gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in program host positions over time. Currently, 45.1% of program hosts are female.
Program host gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.29% | 37.71% |
| 2011 | 64.71% | 35.29% |
| 2012 | 63.43% | 36.57% |
| 2013 | 54.05% | 45.95% |
| 2014 | 65.90% | 34.10% |
| 2015 | 57.57% | 42.43% |
| 2016 | 58.31% | 41.69% |
| 2017 | 55.86% | 44.14% |
| 2018 | 52.41% | 47.59% |
| 2019 | 56.01% | 43.99% |
| 2020 | 48.51% | 51.49% |
| 2021 | 54.94% | 45.06% |
Program host related jobs gender ratio
We compared program hosts 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% |
| Program Host | 55% | 45% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
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Program host demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among program hosts is White, which makes up 72.8% of all program hosts. Comparatively, 14.1% of program hosts are Hispanic or Latino and 5.2% of program hosts are Black or African American.
- White, 72.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.1%
- Black or African American, 5.2%
- Asian, 3.8%
- Unknown, 3.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Program host race
| Program host race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 72.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.1% |
| Black or African American | 5.2% |
| Asian | 3.8% |
| Unknown | 3.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Program host race and ethnicity over time
See how program host racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Program host race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.21% | 9.16% | 3.86% | 17.68% |
| 2011 | 62.85% | 9.62% | 4.07% | 20.62% |
| 2012 | 66.46% | 9.65% | 3.36% | 15.08% |
| 2013 | 64.41% | 8.18% | 4.06% | 19.39% |
| 2014 | 63.78% | 11.32% | 2.64% | 18.31% |
| 2015 | 67.86% | 9.10% | 4.33% | 16.07% |
| 2016 | 67.77% | 8.31% | 3.03% | 17.63% |
| 2017 | 61.49% | 12.24% | 4.74% | 16.92% |
| 2018 | 69.00% | 8.05% | 1.55% | 17.77% |
| 2019 | 68.16% | 8.07% | 2.96% | 16.81% |
| 2020 | 67.81% | 7.85% | 4.49% | 13.79% |
| 2021 | 72.81% | 5.18% | 3.82% | 14.13% |
Program host wage gap by race
According to our data, asian program hosts have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino program hosts have the lowest average salary at $49,851.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $55,210 |
| White | $53,382 |
| Black or African American | $54,280 |
| Asian | $56,860 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $49,851 |
Program host age breakdown
The average age of program hosts is 40+ years years old, representing 75% of the program host population.
Program host age breakdown
| Program Host Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 75% |
| 30-40 years | 16% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Program host educational attainment
The most common degree for program hosts is bachelor's degree, with 72% of program hosts earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 9% and associate degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 72%
- Associate, 9%
- Master's, 8%
- High School Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Program hosts by degree level
| Program host degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 72% |
| Associate | 9% |
| Master's | 8% |
| High School Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Program host wage gap by degree level
According to the data, program hosts with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $61,650 annually. With a Associate degree, program hosts earn a median annual income of $50,326 compared to $46,209 for program hosts with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $46,209 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $61,650 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $50,326 |
Program host employment statistics
Most program hosts work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where program hosts work
Below, you can see the size of companies where program hosts work.
Program host jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 16% |
Program host jobs by company type
Employees with the program host job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most program hosts prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Program host jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 37% |
| Public | 19% |
| Private | 37% |
| Government | 7% |
Program host jobs by industry
The most common industries for program hosts are education, media and health care.
Program host industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 29% |
| Media | 18% |
| Health Care | 9% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Government | 5% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
Program host turnover and employment statistics
Program host unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for program hosts between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Program host unemployment rate by year
| Year | Program host unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 11.99% |
| 2011 | 9.82% |
| 2012 | 7.98% |
| 2013 | 10.12% |
| 2014 | 7.82% |
| 2015 | 5.66% |
| 2016 | 5.43% |
| 2017 | 5.15% |
| 2018 | 2.41% |
| 2019 | 4.05% |
| 2020 | 6.64% |
| 2021 | 3.86% |
Average program host tenure
The average program host stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 452 program hosts resumes in Zippia's database.
Program host tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 23% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Program host LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of program hosts 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Morning News Anchor | 10.10% | 2,121 |
| Program Host | 10.34% | - |
| Marketing & Public Relations Associate | 12.01% | 87,328 |
| Copy Editor | 12.38% | 4,866 |
| Staff Interpreter | 14.90% | 71,800 |
| Writer/Director | 16.36% | 14,774 |
| Emcee | 16.36% | 58 |
Similar program host jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Morning News Anchor | 10.10% | 2,121 |
| Marketing & Public Relations Associate | 12.01% | 87,328 |
| Copy Editor | 12.38% | 4,866 |
| Staff Interpreter | 14.90% | 71,800 |
| Writer/Director | 16.36% | 14,774 |
| Emcee | 16.36% | 58 |
Foreign languages spoken by program hosts
The most common foreign language among program hosts is Spanish at 40.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 15.0% and French is the third-most popular at 10.0%.
- Spanish, 40.0%
- Chinese, 15.0%
- French, 10.0%
- Mandarin, 10.0%
- German, 5.0%
- Other, 20.0%
Program host languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 40.0% |
| Chinese | 15.0% |
| French | 10.0% |
| Mandarin | 10.0% |
| German | 5.0% |
| Other | 20.0% |