Public address technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Public address technician demographics by:
Public address technician gender statistics
56.3% of public address technicians are women and 43.7% of public address technicians are men.
- Female, 56.3%
- Male, 43.7%
Public address technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 56.3% |
| Male | 43.7% |
Public address technician gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$40,963
Female income
$37,983
Public address technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in public address technician positions over time. Currently, 56.3% of public address technicians are female.
Public address technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 42.62% | 57.38% |
| 2011 | 40.27% | 59.73% |
| 2012 | 44.43% | 55.57% |
| 2013 | 50.23% | 49.77% |
| 2014 | 48.73% | 51.27% |
| 2015 | 51.49% | 48.51% |
| 2016 | 53.91% | 46.09% |
| 2017 | 50.87% | 49.13% |
| 2018 | 46.69% | 53.31% |
| 2019 | 41.34% | 58.66% |
| 2020 | 37.97% | 62.03% |
| 2021 | 43.70% | 56.30% |
Public address technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared public address technicians with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, broadcast maintenance engineer and audio installer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Photographer Helper | 18% | 82% |
| Studio Associate | 23% | 77% |
| Photography Internship | 30% | 70% |
| Public Address Technician | 44% | 56% |
| News Cameraman | 95% | 5% |
| Audio Installer | 95% | 5% |
| Broadcast Maintenance Engineer | 98% | 2% |
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Public address technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among public address technicians is White, which makes up 63.0% of all public address technicians. Comparatively, 16.1% of public address technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 8.7% of public address technicians are Black or African American.
- White, 63.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.1%
- Black or African American, 8.7%
- Unknown, 6.8%
- Asian, 5.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Public address technician race
| Public address technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.1% |
| Black or African American | 8.7% |
| Unknown | 6.8% |
| Asian | 5.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Public address technician race and ethnicity over time
See how public address technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Public address technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.99% | 9.41% | 4.59% | 14.37% |
| 2011 | 65.96% | 11.45% | 3.85% | 16.41% |
| 2012 | 67.72% | 8.91% | 4.36% | 16.03% |
| 2013 | 67.61% | 8.88% | 4.43% | 16.42% |
| 2014 | 64.85% | 10.83% | 4.54% | 15.50% |
| 2015 | 66.52% | 7.18% | 5.47% | 17.73% |
| 2016 | 65.72% | 8.53% | 5.21% | 17.49% |
| 2017 | 65.75% | 9.31% | 4.01% | 17.04% |
| 2018 | 67.45% | 8.54% | 5.01% | 15.91% |
| 2019 | 68.65% | 7.40% | 4.31% | 16.21% |
| 2020 | 64.07% | 8.36% | 5.59% | 15.25% |
| 2021 | 63.03% | 8.67% | 5.04% | 16.08% |
Public address technician wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $42,454 |
| White | $40,919 |
| Black or African American | $40,051 |
| Asian | $41,087 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $40,345 |
Average public address technician age
See how the average age of public address technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Public address technician age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 35 | |
| White | 41 | 42.5 |
| Black or African American | 46.5 | |
| Asian | 40 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40.5 |
Public address technician age breakdown
The average age of public address technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 54% of the public address technician population.
Public address technician age breakdown
| Public Address Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 54% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Public address technician educational attainment
The most common degree for public address technicians is bachelor's degree, with 51% of public address technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 25% and associate degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 51%
- Associate, 25%
- High School Diploma, 11%
- Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Public address technicians by degree level
| Public address technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 51% |
| Associate | 25% |
| High School Diploma | 11% |
| Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Public address technician wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $36,785 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $42,135 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $40,080 |
Public address technician employment statistics
Most public address technicians work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where public address technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where public address technicians work.
Public address technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 10% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 33% |
| > 10,000 employees | 28% |
Public address technician jobs by company type
Employees with the public address technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most public address technicians prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Public address technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 32% |
| Private | 41% |
| Government | 22% |
Public address technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for public address technicians are technology, government and media.
Public address technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 24% |
| Government | 17% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Media | 7% |
| Education | 5% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
Public address technician turnover and employment statistics
Public address technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for public address technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Public address technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Public address technician unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.87% |
| 2011 | 6.95% |
| 2012 | 6.61% |
| 2013 | 7.48% |
| 2014 | 5.24% |
| 2015 | 4.77% |
| 2016 | 4.60% |
| 2017 | 4.86% |
| 2018 | 2.67% |
| 2019 | 6.09% |
| 2020 | 13.00% |
| 2021 | 13.00% |
Average public address technician tenure
The average public address technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 131 public address technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Public address technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 21% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Public address technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of public address technicians 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Film Editor | 7.31% | 4,590 |
| Public Address Technician | 7.56% | - |
| Photographic Specialist | 8.13% | 19,374 |
| Web Editor | 11.70% | 22,697 |
| Jewelry Designer | 12.14% | 47,337 |
| Project Designer | 17.34% | 60,364 |
| Cast Member | 23.07% | 79,789 |
Similar public address technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Film Editor | 7.31% | 4,590 |
| Photographic Specialist | 8.13% | 19,374 |
| Web Editor | 11.70% | 22,697 |
| Jewelry Designer | 12.14% | 47,337 |
| Project Designer | 17.34% | 60,364 |
| Cast Member | 23.07% | 79,789 |
Foreign languages spoken by public address technicians
The most common foreign language among public address technicians is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 25.0% and Carrier is the third-most popular at 25.0%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- Portuguese, 25.0%
- Carrier, 25.0%
Public address technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| Portuguese | 25.0% |
| Carrier | 25.0% |