Radio broadcaster demographics and statistics in the US
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Radio broadcaster gender statistics
33.3% of radio broadcasters are women and 66.7% of radio broadcasters are men.
- Male, 66.7%
- Female, 33.3%
Radio broadcaster gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 66.7% |
| Female | 33.3% |
Radio broadcaster gender pay gap
Women earn $1.09 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$44,635
Female income
$48,837
Radio broadcaster gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in radio broadcaster positions over time. Currently, 33.3% of radio broadcasters are female.
Radio broadcaster gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.10% | 26.90% |
| 2011 | 75.10% | 24.90% |
| 2012 | 74.05% | 25.95% |
| 2013 | 65.93% | 34.07% |
| 2014 | 76.08% | 23.92% |
| 2015 | 69.06% | 30.94% |
| 2016 | 69.70% | 30.30% |
| 2017 | 67.55% | 32.45% |
| 2018 | 64.43% | 35.57% |
| 2019 | 67.68% | 32.32% |
| 2020 | 60.79% | 39.21% |
| 2021 | 66.73% | 33.27% |
Radio broadcaster related jobs gender ratio
We compared radio broadcasters 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% |
| Radio Broadcaster | 67% | 33% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
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Radio broadcaster demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among radio broadcasters is White, which makes up 74.9% of all radio broadcasters. Comparatively, 11.9% of radio broadcasters are Hispanic or Latino and 5.0% of radio broadcasters are Black or African American.
- White, 74.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.9%
- Black or African American, 5.0%
- Asian, 3.9%
- Unknown, 3.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Radio broadcaster race
| Radio broadcaster race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 74.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.9% |
| Black or African American | 5.0% |
| Asian | 3.9% |
| Unknown | 3.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Radio broadcaster race and ethnicity over time
See how radio broadcaster racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Radio broadcaster race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.30% | 8.96% | 3.98% | 15.50% |
| 2011 | 64.94% | 9.42% | 4.20% | 18.44% |
| 2012 | 68.56% | 9.44% | 3.48% | 12.89% |
| 2013 | 66.51% | 7.98% | 4.18% | 17.21% |
| 2014 | 65.88% | 11.12% | 2.76% | 16.13% |
| 2015 | 69.95% | 8.90% | 4.45% | 13.89% |
| 2016 | 69.86% | 8.11% | 3.15% | 15.45% |
| 2017 | 63.58% | 12.04% | 4.86% | 14.74% |
| 2018 | 71.10% | 7.85% | 1.67% | 15.58% |
| 2019 | 70.25% | 7.87% | 3.08% | 14.63% |
| 2020 | 69.91% | 7.65% | 4.61% | 11.61% |
| 2021 | 74.91% | 4.98% | 3.95% | 11.94% |
Radio broadcaster wage gap by race
According to our data, asian radio broadcasters have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino radio broadcasters have the lowest average salary at $38,490.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $46,790 |
| White | $43,873 |
| Black or African American | $45,296 |
| Asian | $49,503 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $38,490 |
Radio broadcaster age breakdown
The average age of radio broadcasters is 40+ years years old, representing 75% of the radio broadcaster population.
Radio broadcaster age breakdown
| Radio Broadcaster Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 75% |
| 30-40 years | 16% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Radio broadcaster educational attainment
The most common degree for radio broadcasters is bachelor's degree, with 67% of radio broadcasters earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 14% and associate degree degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 67%
- Associate, 14%
- Master's, 7%
- High School Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Radio broadcasters by degree level
| Radio broadcaster degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 67% |
| Associate | 14% |
| Master's | 7% |
| High School Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Radio broadcaster wage gap by degree level
According to the data, radio broadcasters with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $57,783 annually. With a Associate degree, radio broadcasters earn a median annual income of $39,194 compared to $33,292 for radio broadcasters with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $33,292 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $57,783 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $39,194 |
Radio broadcaster employment statistics
Most radio broadcasters work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where radio broadcasters work
Below, you can see the size of companies where radio broadcasters work.
Radio broadcaster jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 22% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 14% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 37% |
| > 10,000 employees | 11% |
Radio broadcaster jobs by company type
Employees with the radio broadcaster job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most radio broadcasters prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Radio broadcaster jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 40% |
| Public | 9% |
| Private | 47% |
| Government | 3% |
Radio broadcaster jobs by industry
The most common industries for radio broadcasters are education, media and hospitality.
Radio broadcaster industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 38% |
| Media | 22% |
| Hospitality | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Government | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Professional | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Radio broadcaster turnover and employment statistics
Radio broadcaster unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for radio broadcasters between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Radio broadcaster unemployment rate by year
| Year | Radio broadcaster 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 radio broadcaster tenure
The average radio broadcaster stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 585 radio broadcasters resumes in Zippia's database.
Radio broadcaster tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 21% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Radio broadcaster LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of radio broadcasters 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Market News Reporter | 10.10% | 11,979 |
| Radio Broadcaster | 10.34% | - |
| Communications Consultant | 12.01% | 29,942 |
| Map Editor | 12.38% | 4,507 |
| Spanish Interpreter/Translator | 14.90% | 4,265 |
| Contract Writer | 16.36% | 23,671 |
| Emcee | 16.36% | 58 |
Similar radio broadcaster jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Market News Reporter | 10.10% | 11,979 |
| Communications Consultant | 12.01% | 29,942 |
| Map Editor | 12.38% | 4,507 |
| Spanish Interpreter/Translator | 14.90% | 4,265 |
| Contract Writer | 16.36% | 23,671 |
| Emcee | 16.36% | 58 |
Foreign languages spoken by radio broadcasters
The most common foreign language among radio broadcasters is Spanish at 38.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Arabic at 12.0% and French is the third-most popular at 10.0%.
- Spanish, 38.0%
- Arabic, 12.0%
- French, 10.0%
- Portuguese, 6.0%
- Chinese, 4.0%
- Other, 30.0%
Radio broadcaster languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 38.0% |
| Arabic | 12.0% |
| French | 10.0% |
| Portuguese | 6.0% |
| Chinese | 4.0% |
| Other | 30.0% |
