Programming executive demographics and statistics in the US
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Programming executive gender statistics
44.6% of programming executives are women and 55.4% of programming executives are men.
- Male, 55.4%
- Female, 44.6%
Programming executive gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 55.4% |
| Female | 44.6% |
Programming executive gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$65,422
Female income
$59,122
Programming executive gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in programming executive positions over time. Currently, 44.6% of programming executives are female.
Programming executive gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.82% | 36.18% |
| 2011 | 63.57% | 36.43% |
| 2012 | 62.71% | 37.29% |
| 2013 | 61.10% | 38.90% |
| 2014 | 60.45% | 39.55% |
| 2015 | 60.13% | 39.87% |
| 2016 | 59.41% | 40.59% |
| 2017 | 59.85% | 40.15% |
| 2018 | 59.66% | 40.34% |
| 2019 | 56.64% | 43.36% |
| 2020 | 55.40% | 44.60% |
| 2021 | 55.41% | 44.59% |
Programming executive related jobs gender ratio
We compared programming executives with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, district commercial superintendent and street superintendent have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative Assistant To General Manager | 9% | 91% |
| Manager Stylist | 9% | 91% |
| Salon Manager | 12% | 88% |
| Programming Executive | 55% | 45% |
| General Superintendent | 97% | 3% |
| Street Superintendent | 97% | 3% |
| District Commercial Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
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Programming executive demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among programming executives is White, which makes up 76.1% of all programming executives. Comparatively, 7.9% of programming executives are Hispanic or Latino and 7.7% of programming executives are Asian.
- White, 76.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.9%
- Asian, 7.7%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- Black or African American, 3.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Programming executive race
| Programming executive race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 76.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.9% |
| Asian | 7.7% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| Black or African American | 3.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Programming executive race and ethnicity over time
See how programming executive racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Programming executive race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 82.61% | 3.40% | 5.87% | 6.33% |
| 2011 | 82.80% | 3.80% | 5.50% | 5.94% |
| 2012 | 82.04% | 3.72% | 6.04% | 6.40% |
| 2013 | 82.30% | 3.53% | 6.15% | 6.14% |
| 2014 | 82.32% | 3.66% | 5.78% | 6.47% |
| 2015 | 82.27% | 3.53% | 5.77% | 6.46% |
| 2016 | 81.93% | 3.44% | 6.34% | 6.29% |
| 2017 | 80.57% | 3.60% | 6.87% | 6.87% |
| 2018 | 80.07% | 3.43% | 7.07% | 7.18% |
| 2019 | 81.20% | 3.14% | 6.81% | 6.95% |
| 2020 | 77.81% | 3.62% | 7.28% | 7.26% |
| 2021 | 76.07% | 3.79% | 7.73% | 7.86% |
Programming executive wage gap by race
According to our data, white programming executives have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american programming executives have the lowest average salary at $63,500.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $64,544 |
| White | $67,170 |
| Black or African American | $63,500 |
| Asian | $66,720 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $65,247 |
Average programming executive age
See how the average age of programming executives varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Programming executive age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 53 | 52 |
| Unknown | 51 | 49 |
| Asian | 49 | 48 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 50 | 46 |
| White | 53 | 52 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 52 | 48 |
Programming executive age breakdown
The average age of programming executives is 40+ years years old, representing 89% of the programming executive population.
Programming executive age breakdown
| Programming Executive Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 89% |
| 30-40 years | 11% |
| 20-30 years | 0% |
Programming executive educational attainment
The most common degree for programming executives is bachelor's degree, with 75% of programming executives earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 15% and master's degree degree at 5%.
- Bachelor's, 75%
- Master's, 15%
- Associate, 5%
- Doctorate, 1%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Programming executives by degree level
| Programming executive degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 75% |
| Master's | 15% |
| Associate | 5% |
| Doctorate | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Programming executive wage gap by degree level
According to the data, programming executives with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $77,548 annually. With a Doctorate degree, programming executives earn a median annual income of $77,538 compared to $71,923 for programming executives with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $77,548 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $71,923 |
| Doctorate Degree | $77,538 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $57,555 |
Programming executive employment statistics
Most programming executives work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where programming executives work
Below, you can see the size of companies where programming executives work.
Programming executive jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 15% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 39% |
Programming executive jobs by company type
Employees with the programming executive job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most programming executives prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Programming executive jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 18% |
| Public | 36% |
| Private | 40% |
| Government | 6% |
Programming executive jobs by industry
The most common industries for programming executives are technology, education and non profits.
Programming executive industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 17% |
| Technology | 14% |
| Education | 12% |
| Non Profits | 9% |
| Retail | 7% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Finance | 6% |
| Government | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Programming executive turnover and employment statistics
Programming executive unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for programming executives between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Programming executive unemployment rate by year
| Year | Programming executive unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.37% |
| 2011 | 3.53% |
| 2012 | 3.04% |
| 2013 | 2.67% |
| 2014 | 2.12% |
| 2015 | 1.80% |
| 2016 | 1.98% |
| 2017 | 1.88% |
| 2018 | 1.65% |
| 2019 | 1.72% |
| 2020 | 2.10% |
| 2021 | 2.06% |
Average programming executive tenure
The average programming executive stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,670 programming executives resumes in Zippia's database.
Programming executive tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 27% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Programming executive LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of programming executives 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Director Of Facilities | 7.93% | 17,620 |
| Director, Program Manager | 8.41% | 163,036 |
| Sales/Marketing | 9.38% | 175,318 |
| Grocery Store Manager | 9.63% | 284,766 |
| Programming Executive | 11.54% | - |
| Senior Human Resources Generalist | 13.02% | 47,037 |
| Promotions Director | 14.95% | 8,812 |
Similar programming executive jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Director Of Facilities | 7.93% | 17,620 |
| Director, Program Manager | 8.41% | 163,036 |
| Sales/Marketing | 9.38% | 175,318 |
| Grocery Store Manager | 9.63% | 284,766 |
| Senior Human Resources Generalist | 13.02% | 47,037 |
| Promotions Director | 14.95% | 8,812 |
Foreign languages spoken by programming executives
The most common foreign language among programming executives is Spanish at 48.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 11.5% and German is the third-most popular at 7.7%.
- Spanish, 48.7%
- French, 11.5%
- German, 7.7%
- Chinese, 6.4%
- Mandarin, 5.1%
- Other, 20.6%
Programming executive languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 48.7% |
| French | 11.5% |
| German | 7.7% |
| Chinese | 6.4% |
| Mandarin | 5.1% |
| Other | 20.6% |
