Public address announcer demographics and statistics in the US
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Public address announcer demographics by:
Public address announcer gender statistics
7.1% of public address announcers are women and 92.9% of public address announcers are men.
- Male, 92.9%
- Female, 7.1%
Public address announcer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 92.9% |
| Female | 7.1% |
Public address announcer gender pay gap
Women earn $1.02 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$51,084
Female income
$51,947
Public address announcer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in public address announcer positions over time. Currently, 7.1% of public address announcers are female.
Public address announcer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 98.58% | 1.42% |
| 2011 | 98.72% | 1.28% |
| 2012 | 98.65% | 1.35% |
| 2013 | 98.02% | 1.98% |
| 2014 | 98.79% | 1.21% |
| 2015 | 98.28% | 1.72% |
| 2016 | 98.33% | 1.67% |
| 2017 | 98.16% | 1.84% |
| 2018 | 94.66% | 5.34% |
| 2019 | 93.81% | 6.19% |
| 2020 | 94.03% | 5.97% |
| 2021 | 92.90% | 7.10% |
Public address announcer related jobs gender ratio
We compared public address announcers 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% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
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Public address announcer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among public address announcers is White, which makes up 69.5% of all public address announcers. Comparatively, 12.7% of public address announcers are Hispanic or Latino and 7.4% of public address announcers are Black or African American.
- White, 69.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.7%
- Black or African American, 7.4%
- Asian, 5.0%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.3%
Public address announcer race
| Public address announcer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 69.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.7% |
| Black or African American | 7.4% |
| Asian | 5.0% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.3% |
Public address announcer race and ethnicity over time
See how public address announcer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Public address announcer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.39% | 9.31% | 3.37% | 11.56% |
| 2011 | 70.03% | 9.77% | 3.58% | 14.50% |
| 2012 | 73.65% | 9.80% | 2.87% | 8.95% |
| 2013 | 71.60% | 8.33% | 3.57% | 13.27% |
| 2014 | 70.97% | 11.47% | 2.15% | 12.19% |
| 2015 | 75.04% | 9.25% | 3.84% | 9.95% |
| 2016 | 74.96% | 8.46% | 2.54% | 11.51% |
| 2017 | 68.67% | 12.39% | 4.25% | 10.80% |
| 2018 | 78.18% | 6.63% | 5.25% | 7.46% |
| 2019 | 74.23% | 7.31% | 3.08% | 11.15% |
| 2020 | 68.63% | 3.53% | 12.55% | 9.41% |
| 2021 | 69.53% | 7.40% | 5.03% | 12.72% |
Public address announcer wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $53,911 |
| White | $50,964 |
| Black or African American | $53,399 |
| Asian | $52,615 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $45,066 |
Public address announcer age breakdown
The average age of public address announcers is 40+ years years old, representing 50% of the public address announcer population.
Public address announcer age breakdown
| Public Address Announcer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 50% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 19% |
Public address announcer educational attainment
The most common degree for public address announcers is bachelor's degree, with 74% of public address announcers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 11% and associate degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 74%
- Associate, 11%
- High School Diploma, 6%
- Master's, 5%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Public address announcers by degree level
| Public address announcer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 74% |
| Associate | 11% |
| High School Diploma | 6% |
| Master's | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Public address announcer wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | $54,308 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $47,325 |
Public address announcer employment statistics
Most public address announcers work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where public address announcers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where public address announcers work.
Public address announcer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 14% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 6% |
Public address announcer jobs by company type
Employees with the public address announcer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most public address announcers prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Public address announcer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 73% |
| Public | 3% |
| Private | 21% |
| Government | 3% |
Public address announcer jobs by industry
The most common industries for public address announcers are education, hospitality and retail.
Public address announcer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 71% |
| Hospitality | 9% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Government | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Professional | 1% |
Public address announcer turnover and employment statistics
Public address announcer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for public address announcers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Public address announcer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Public address announcer 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 | 2.52% |
| 2019 | 3.83% |
| 2020 | 8.33% |
| 2021 | 7.01% |
Average public address announcer tenure
The average public address announcer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 688 public address announcers resumes in Zippia's database.
Public address announcer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 19% |
| 1-2 years | 23% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 23% |
Public address announcer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of public address announcers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Courtroom Reporter | 10.10% | 1,782 |
| On-Air Host | 10.34% | 10,674 |
| Public Relations Coordinator | 12.01% | 35,324 |
| Staff Editor | 12.38% | 79,305 |
| Deaf/Hard Of Hearing Specialist | 14.90% | 1,470 |
| Contributing Author | 16.36% | 70 |
| Public Address Announcer | 16.36% | - |
Similar public address announcer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Courtroom Reporter | 10.10% | 1,782 |
| On-Air Host | 10.34% | 10,674 |
| Public Relations Coordinator | 12.01% | 35,324 |
| Staff Editor | 12.38% | 79,305 |
| Deaf/Hard Of Hearing Specialist | 14.90% | 1,470 |
| Contributing Author | 16.36% | 70 |
Foreign languages spoken by public address announcers
The most common foreign language among public address announcers is Spanish at 66.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 16.7% and French is the third-most popular at 8.3%.
- Spanish, 66.7%
- German, 16.7%
- French, 8.3%
- Italian, 8.3%
Public address announcer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| German | 16.7% |
| French | 8.3% |
| Italian | 8.3% |
