Radio disk jockey demographics and statistics in the US
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Radio disk jockey gender statistics
36.9% of radio disk jockeys are women and 63.1% of radio disk jockeys are men.
- Male, 63.1%
- Female, 36.9%
Radio disk jockey gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 63.1% |
| Female | 36.9% |
Radio disk jockey gender pay gap
Women earn $1.06 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$51,248
Female income
$54,102
Radio disk jockey gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in radio disk jockey positions over time. Currently, 36.9% of radio disk jockeys are female.
Radio disk jockey gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.86% | 30.14% |
| 2011 | 72.01% | 27.99% |
| 2012 | 70.87% | 29.13% |
| 2013 | 62.27% | 37.73% |
| 2014 | 73.06% | 26.94% |
| 2015 | 65.56% | 34.44% |
| 2016 | 66.24% | 33.76% |
| 2017 | 63.97% | 36.03% |
| 2018 | 60.70% | 39.30% |
| 2019 | 64.11% | 35.89% |
| 2020 | 56.93% | 43.07% |
| 2021 | 63.11% | 36.89% |
Radio disk jockey related jobs gender ratio
We compared radio disk jockeys 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 Disk Jockey | 63% | 37% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
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Radio disk jockey demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among radio disk jockeys is White, which makes up 74.8% of all radio disk jockeys. Comparatively, 12.4% of radio disk jockeys are Hispanic or Latino and 4.5% of radio disk jockeys are Black or African American.
- White, 74.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.4%
- Black or African American, 4.5%
- Asian, 4.0%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Radio disk jockey race
| Radio disk jockey race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 74.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.4% |
| Black or African American | 4.5% |
| Asian | 4.0% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Radio disk jockey race and ethnicity over time
See how radio disk jockey racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Radio disk jockey race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.22% | 8.50% | 4.01% | 15.96% |
| 2011 | 64.86% | 8.96% | 4.22% | 18.90% |
| 2012 | 68.47% | 8.99% | 3.51% | 13.36% |
| 2013 | 66.42% | 7.53% | 4.21% | 17.67% |
| 2014 | 65.79% | 10.66% | 2.79% | 16.59% |
| 2015 | 69.87% | 8.44% | 4.48% | 14.36% |
| 2016 | 69.78% | 7.65% | 3.18% | 15.91% |
| 2017 | 63.50% | 11.58% | 4.89% | 15.20% |
| 2018 | 71.01% | 7.39% | 1.70% | 16.05% |
| 2019 | 70.17% | 7.41% | 3.10% | 15.09% |
| 2020 | 69.82% | 7.19% | 4.64% | 12.07% |
| 2021 | 74.82% | 4.53% | 3.97% | 12.41% |
Radio disk jockey wage gap by race
According to our data, asian radio disk jockeys have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino radio disk jockeys have the lowest average salary at $46,874.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $52,725 |
| White | $50,719 |
| Black or African American | $51,704 |
| Asian | $54,545 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $46,874 |
Radio disk jockey age breakdown
The average age of radio disk jockeys is 40+ years years old, representing 75% of the radio disk jockey population.
Radio disk jockey age breakdown
| Radio Disk Jockey Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 75% |
| 30-40 years | 16% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Radio disk jockey educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 76%
- Master's, 11%
- Associate, 7%
- High School Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Radio disk jockeys by degree level
| Radio disk jockey degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 76% |
| Master's | 11% |
| Associate | 7% |
| High School Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Radio disk jockey wage gap by degree level
According to the data, radio disk jockeys with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $59,871 annually. With a Associate degree, radio disk jockeys earn a median annual income of $47,388 compared to $42,951 for radio disk jockeys with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $42,951 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $59,871 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $47,388 |
Radio disk jockey employment statistics
Most radio disk jockeys work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where radio disk jockeys work
Below, you can see the size of companies where radio disk jockeys work.
Radio disk jockey jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 22% |
Radio disk jockey jobs by company type
Employees with the radio disk jockey job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most radio disk jockeys prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Radio disk jockey jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 48% |
| Public | 20% |
| Private | 24% |
| Government | 8% |
Radio disk jockey jobs by industry
The most common industries for radio disk jockeys are education, professional and retail.
Radio disk jockey industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 38% |
| Professional | 14% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Retail | 7% |
| Non Profits | 7% |
| Utilities | 7% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Media | 3% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
Radio disk jockey turnover and employment statistics
Radio disk jockey unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for radio disk jockeys between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Radio disk jockey unemployment rate by year
| Year | Radio disk jockey 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 disk jockey tenure
The average radio disk jockey stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 109 radio disk jockeys resumes in Zippia's database.
Radio disk jockey tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 31% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 6% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Radio disk jockey LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of radio disk jockeys 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Movie Critic | 10.10% | 41 |
| Radio Disk Jockey | 10.34% | - |
| Communications Associate | 12.01% | 21,721 |
| Art Editor | 12.38% | 7,148 |
| Conference Interpreter | 14.90% | 3,933 |
| Travel Writer | 16.36% | 18,258 |
| Emcee | 16.36% | 58 |
Similar radio disk jockey jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Movie Critic | 10.10% | 41 |
| Communications Associate | 12.01% | 21,721 |
| Art Editor | 12.38% | 7,148 |
| Conference Interpreter | 14.90% | 3,933 |
| Travel Writer | 16.36% | 18,258 |
| Emcee | 16.36% | 58 |
Foreign languages spoken by radio disk jockeys
The most common foreign language among radio disk jockeys is Hindi at 28.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Spanish at 21.4% and French is the third-most popular at 14.3%.
- Hindi, 28.6%
- Spanish, 21.4%
- French, 14.3%
- Marathi, 7.1%
- Konkani, 7.1%
- Other, 21.5%
Radio disk jockey languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Hindi | 28.6% |
| Spanish | 21.4% |
| French | 14.3% |
| Marathi | 7.1% |
| Konkani | 7.1% |
| Other | 21.5% |