Prop maker demographics and statistics in the US
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Prop maker gender statistics
15.8% of prop makers are women and 84.2% of prop makers are men.
- Male, 84.2%
- Female, 15.8%
Prop maker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 84.2% |
| Female | 15.8% |
Prop maker gender pay gap
Women earn 100¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$55,962
Female income
$55,857
Prop maker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in prop maker positions over time. Currently, 15.8% of prop makers are female.
Prop maker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 84.65% | 15.35% |
| 2011 | 88.02% | 11.98% |
| 2012 | 85.03% | 14.97% |
| 2013 | 86.88% | 13.12% |
| 2014 | 83.07% | 16.93% |
| 2015 | 85.08% | 14.92% |
| 2016 | 81.86% | 18.14% |
| 2017 | 79.30% | 20.70% |
| 2018 | 80.81% | 19.19% |
| 2019 | 82.05% | 17.95% |
| 2020 | 81.94% | 18.06% |
| 2021 | 84.25% | 15.75% |
Prop maker related jobs gender ratio
We compared prop makers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, water softener installer and insulation worker have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Composition Floor Setter | 34% | 66% |
| Prop Maker | 84% | 16% |
| Gas Fitter | 97% | 3% |
| Insulation Worker | 97% | 2% |
| Water Softener Installer | 97% | 3% |
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Prop maker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among prop makers is White, which makes up 60.7% of all prop makers. Comparatively, 24.4% of prop makers are Hispanic or Latino and 7.5% of prop makers are Black or African American.
- White, 60.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 24.4%
- Black or African American, 7.5%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- Asian, 1.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Prop maker race
| Prop maker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24.4% |
| Black or African American | 7.5% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| Asian | 1.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Prop maker race and ethnicity over time
See how prop maker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Prop maker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.69% | 7.84% | 1.60% | 18.64% |
| 2011 | 67.89% | 8.23% | 1.60% | 18.62% |
| 2012 | 67.71% | 8.23% | 1.72% | 18.49% |
| 2013 | 67.25% | 7.60% | 1.60% | 19.76% |
| 2014 | 66.41% | 7.94% | 1.52% | 20.80% |
| 2015 | 66.09% | 7.75% | 1.78% | 20.93% |
| 2016 | 64.97% | 7.80% | 1.63% | 21.88% |
| 2017 | 63.54% | 8.14% | 1.60% | 22.94% |
| 2018 | 64.14% | 7.01% | 1.76% | 23.70% |
| 2019 | 65.59% | 7.11% | 1.80% | 22.16% |
| 2020 | 63.60% | 7.94% | 1.76% | 21.23% |
| 2021 | 60.67% | 7.50% | 1.63% | 24.36% |
Prop maker wage gap by race
According to our data, asian prop makers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american prop makers have the lowest average salary at $52,692.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $56,956 |
| White | $58,006 |
| Black or African American | $52,692 |
| Asian | $58,409 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $53,981 |
Average prop maker age
See how the average age of prop makers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Prop maker age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 43 | |
| Unknown | 41 | |
| Asian | 39.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 | 37 |
| White | 43 | 40 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 45.5 |
Prop maker age breakdown
The average age of prop makers is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the prop maker population.
Prop maker age breakdown
| Prop Maker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Prop maker educational attainment
The most common degree for prop makers is bachelor's degree, with 58% of prop makers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 14% and associate degree degree at 14%.
- Bachelor's, 57%
- Associate, 14%
- High School Diploma, 14%
- Master's, 6%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Prop makers by degree level
| Prop maker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 57% |
| Associate | 14% |
| High School Diploma | 14% |
| Master's | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Prop maker wage gap by degree level
According to the data, prop makers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $58,111 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, prop makers earn a median annual income of $56,268 compared to $54,755 for prop makers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $54,755 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $56,268 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $58,111 |
Prop maker employment statistics
Most prop makers work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where prop makers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where prop makers work.
Prop maker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 17% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 17% |
| > 10,000 employees | 12% |
Prop maker jobs by company type
Employees with the prop maker job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most prop makers prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Prop maker jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 11% |
| Public | 11% |
| Private | 72% |
| Government | 6% |
Prop maker jobs by industry
The most common industries for prop makers are media, education and construction.
Prop maker industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 34% |
| Education | 9% |
| Construction | 7% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Government | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Start-up | 5% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
Prop maker turnover and employment statistics
Prop maker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for prop makers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Prop maker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Prop maker unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 20.96% |
| 2011 | 18.39% |
| 2012 | 15.75% |
| 2013 | 12.57% |
| 2014 | 9.77% |
| 2015 | 8.13% |
| 2016 | 7.33% |
| 2017 | 6.28% |
| 2018 | 5.26% |
| 2019 | 5.00% |
| 2020 | 8.80% |
| 2021 | 7.82% |
Average prop maker tenure
The average prop maker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 201 prop makers resumes in Zippia's database.
Prop maker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 26% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 16% |
Prop maker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of prop makers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mason Liner | 1.40% | 343 |
| Drywall Hanger | 1.75% | 13,655 |
| Pole Setter | 2.24% | 1,853 |
| Prop Maker | 2.31% | - |
| Service Electrician | 2.76% | 15,415 |
| Marble Mason | 3.39% | 223 |
| Metal Technician | 4.07% | 66,838 |
Similar prop maker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Mason Liner | 1.40% | 343 |
| Drywall Hanger | 1.75% | 13,655 |
| Pole Setter | 2.24% | 1,853 |
| Service Electrician | 2.76% | 15,415 |
| Marble Mason | 3.39% | 223 |
| Metal Technician | 4.07% | 66,838 |
Foreign languages spoken by prop makers
The most common foreign language among prop makers is Spanish at 66.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Korean at 16.7% and Japanese is the third-most popular at 16.7%.
- Spanish, 66.7%
- Korean, 16.7%
- Japanese, 16.7%
Prop maker languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| Korean | 16.7% |
| Japanese | 16.7% |