Radio program director demographics and statistics in the US
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Radio program director gender statistics
24.9% of radio program directors are women and 75.1% of radio program directors are men.
- Male, 75.1%
- Female, 24.9%
Radio program director gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 75.1% |
| Female | 24.9% |
Radio program director gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$69,151
Female income
$67,204
Radio program director gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in radio program director positions over time. Currently, 24.9% of radio program directors are female.
Radio program director gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.81% | 24.19% |
| 2011 | 75.88% | 24.12% |
| 2012 | 77.85% | 22.15% |
| 2013 | 73.87% | 26.13% |
| 2014 | 75.81% | 24.19% |
| 2015 | 77.28% | 22.72% |
| 2016 | 75.79% | 24.21% |
| 2017 | 76.99% | 23.01% |
| 2018 | 74.10% | 25.90% |
| 2019 | 75.01% | 24.99% |
| 2020 | 77.27% | 22.73% |
| 2021 | 75.15% | 24.85% |
Radio program director related jobs gender ratio
We compared radio program directors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, 19d cavalry scout and baseball player have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Harpist | 8% | 92% |
| Actress | 8% | 92% |
| Modern Dancer | 8% | 92% |
| Radio Program Director | 75% | 25% |
| Assistant Varsity Football Coach | 98% | 2% |
| Baseball Player | 98% | 2% |
| 19D Cavalry Scout | 99% | 1% |
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Radio program director demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among radio program directors is White, which makes up 65.5% of all radio program directors. Comparatively, 14.8% of radio program directors are Hispanic or Latino and 8.1% of radio program directors are Black or African American.
- White, 65.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.8%
- Black or African American, 8.1%
- Asian, 5.8%
- Unknown, 5.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Radio program director race
| Radio program director race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.8% |
| Black or African American | 8.1% |
| Asian | 5.8% |
| Unknown | 5.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Radio program director race and ethnicity over time
See how radio program director racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Radio program director race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.35% | 8.14% | 4.14% | 13.18% |
| 2011 | 71.66% | 8.05% | 4.61% | 12.97% |
| 2012 | 73.45% | 7.67% | 4.14% | 11.95% |
| 2013 | 72.72% | 7.06% | 4.59% | 13.21% |
| 2014 | 71.07% | 8.53% | 4.79% | 12.33% |
| 2015 | 70.65% | 7.92% | 4.00% | 13.87% |
| 2016 | 69.82% | 8.26% | 5.06% | 13.49% |
| 2017 | 71.80% | 7.93% | 5.10% | 11.81% |
| 2018 | 71.26% | 7.60% | 5.66% | 12.20% |
| 2019 | 70.61% | 7.23% | 5.92% | 12.92% |
| 2020 | 68.26% | 6.73% | 5.16% | 14.28% |
| 2021 | 65.51% | 8.07% | 5.83% | 14.81% |
Radio program director wage gap by race
According to our data, white radio program directors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american radio program directors have the lowest average salary at $67,230.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $67,991 |
| White | $71,114 |
| Black or African American | $67,230 |
| Asian | $70,497 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $68,999 |
Average radio program director age
See how the average age of radio program directors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Radio program director age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 41.5 | 33 |
| White | 40 | 39 |
| Black or African American | 40 | 38.5 |
| Asian | 42 | 35.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 | 35 |
Radio program director age breakdown
The average age of radio program directors is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the radio program director population.
Radio program director age breakdown
| Radio Program Director Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 34% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Radio program director educational attainment
The most common degree for radio program directors is bachelor's degree, with 61% of radio program directors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 19% and associate degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 61%
- Associate, 19%
- Master's, 10%
- Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Radio program directors by degree level
| Radio program director degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 61% |
| Associate | 19% |
| Master's | 10% |
| Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Radio program director wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $78,210 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $69,781 |
Radio program director employment statistics
Most radio program directors work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where radio program directors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where radio program directors work.
Radio program director jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 22% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 16% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 33% |
| > 10,000 employees | 7% |
Radio program director jobs by company type
Employees with the radio program director job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most radio program directors prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Radio program director jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 35% |
| Public | 13% |
| Private | 45% |
| Government | 8% |
Radio program director jobs by industry
The most common industries for radio program directors are education, media and government.
Radio program director industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 32% |
| Media | 29% |
| Government | 7% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
Radio program director turnover and employment statistics
Radio program director unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for radio program directors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Radio program director unemployment rate by year
| Year | Radio program director unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 9.11% |
| 2011 | 9.01% |
| 2012 | 10.36% |
| 2013 | 7.36% |
| 2014 | 6.86% |
| 2015 | 6.65% |
| 2016 | 6.72% |
| 2017 | 5.97% |
| 2018 | 4.46% |
| 2019 | 5.46% |
| 2020 | 11.43% |
| 2021 | 9.18% |
Average radio program director tenure
The average radio program director stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 192 radio program directors resumes in Zippia's database.
Radio program director tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 18% |
Radio program director LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of radio program directors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Patrol Judge | 5.42% | 20,930 |
| Wrestler | 6.54% | 1,002 |
| Professional Athletes Coach | 7.62% | 57,779 |
| Organist | 8.54% | 81 |
| Mascot | 13.74% | 320 |
| Radio Program Director | 14.31% | - |
| Phlebotomy Director | 30.45% | 5,959 |
Similar radio program director jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Patrol Judge | 5.42% | 20,930 |
| Wrestler | 6.54% | 1,002 |
| Professional Athletes Coach | 7.62% | 57,779 |
| Organist | 8.54% | 81 |
| Mascot | 13.74% | 320 |
| Phlebotomy Director | 30.45% | 5,959 |
Foreign languages spoken by radio program directors
The most common foreign language among radio program directors is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 16.7% and Swahili is the third-most popular at 8.3%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- French, 16.7%
- Swahili, 8.3%
- Portuguese, 8.3%
- Polish, 8.3%
- Other, 8.4%
Radio program director languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| French | 16.7% |
| Swahili | 8.3% |
| Portuguese | 8.3% |
| Polish | 8.3% |
| Other | 8.4% |