Radio station manager demographics and statistics in the US
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Radio station manager gender statistics
28.3% of radio station managers are women and 71.7% of radio station managers are men.
- Male, 71.7%
- Female, 28.3%
Radio station manager gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 71.7% |
| Female | 28.3% |
Radio station manager gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$40,664
Female income
$36,890
Radio station manager gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in radio station manager positions over time. Currently, 28.3% of radio station managers are female.
Radio station manager gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.48% | 23.52% |
| 2011 | 75.94% | 24.06% |
| 2012 | 75.29% | 24.71% |
| 2013 | 75.72% | 24.28% |
| 2014 | 77.15% | 22.85% |
| 2015 | 76.14% | 23.86% |
| 2016 | 76.85% | 23.15% |
| 2017 | 74.76% | 25.24% |
| 2018 | 74.69% | 25.31% |
| 2019 | 73.07% | 26.93% |
| 2020 | 73.16% | 26.84% |
| 2021 | 71.71% | 28.29% |
Radio station manager related jobs gender ratio
We compared radio station managers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, district commercial superintendent and street superintendent have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative Assistant To General Manager | 9% | 91% |
| Manager Stylist | 9% | 91% |
| Salon Manager | 12% | 88% |
| Radio Station Manager | 72% | 28% |
| General Superintendent | 97% | 3% |
| Street Superintendent | 97% | 3% |
| District Commercial Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
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Radio station manager demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among radio station managers is White, which makes up 67.2% of all radio station managers. Comparatively, 15.3% of radio station managers are Hispanic or Latino and 6.4% of radio station managers are Asian.
- White, 67.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.3%
- Asian, 6.4%
- Black or African American, 6.2%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Radio station manager race
| Radio station manager race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.3% |
| Asian | 6.4% |
| Black or African American | 6.2% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Radio station manager race and ethnicity over time
See how radio station manager racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Radio station manager race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.92% | 6.33% | 5.29% | 11.17% |
| 2011 | 74.76% | 6.49% | 5.31% | 10.88% |
| 2012 | 74.41% | 6.06% | 5.45% | 11.96% |
| 2013 | 74.92% | 5.88% | 5.49% | 11.32% |
| 2014 | 73.81% | 5.85% | 5.39% | 12.67% |
| 2015 | 73.82% | 5.91% | 5.33% | 12.59% |
| 2016 | 71.49% | 6.42% | 5.78% | 13.81% |
| 2017 | 72.85% | 5.91% | 5.51% | 13.31% |
| 2018 | 72.41% | 5.68% | 6.09% | 13.18% |
| 2019 | 71.03% | 5.95% | 6.13% | 14.25% |
| 2020 | 69.27% | 5.99% | 5.78% | 14.14% |
| 2021 | 67.22% | 6.23% | 6.40% | 15.34% |
Radio station manager wage gap by race
According to our data, asian radio station managers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american radio station managers have the lowest average salary at $39,053.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $40,116 |
| White | $41,504 |
| Black or African American | $39,053 |
| Asian | $42,107 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $40,612 |
Average radio station manager age
See how the average age of radio station managers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Radio station manager age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 42 | 45 |
| Unknown | 42 | 41 |
| Asian | 43 | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 40 |
| White | 45 | 44 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 43 | 44 |
Radio station manager age breakdown
The average age of radio station managers is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the radio station manager population.
Radio station manager age breakdown
| Radio Station Manager Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 6% |
Radio station manager educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 70%
- Associate, 12%
- Master's, 9%
- High School Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Radio station managers by degree level
| Radio station manager degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 70% |
| Associate | 12% |
| Master's | 9% |
| High School Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Radio station manager wage gap by degree level
According to the data, radio station managers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $49,895 annually. With a Doctorate degree, radio station managers earn a median annual income of $48,180 compared to $43,425 for radio station managers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $49,895 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $35,927 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $43,425 |
| Doctorate Degree | $48,180 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $36,957 |
Radio station manager employment statistics
Most radio station managers work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where radio station managers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where radio station managers work.
Radio station manager jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 2% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 17% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 13% |
Radio station manager jobs by company type
Employees with the radio station manager job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most radio station managers prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Radio station manager jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 45% |
| Public | 17% |
| Private | 33% |
| Government | 5% |
Radio station manager jobs by industry
The most common industries for radio station managers are education, telecommunication and media.
Radio station manager industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 42% |
| Telecommunication | 10% |
| Media | 10% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Government | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Professional | 3% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Radio station manager turnover and employment statistics
Radio station manager unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for radio station managers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Radio station manager unemployment rate by year
| Year | Radio station manager unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.02% |
| 2011 | 5.17% |
| 2012 | 4.50% |
| 2013 | 3.74% |
| 2014 | 3.19% |
| 2015 | 2.83% |
| 2016 | 2.57% |
| 2017 | 2.68% |
| 2018 | 2.15% |
| 2019 | 2.22% |
| 2020 | 3.68% |
| 2021 | 4.01% |
Average radio station manager tenure
The average radio station manager stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 394 radio station managers resumes in Zippia's database.
Radio station manager tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 18% |
| 1-2 years | 41% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Radio station manager LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of radio station managers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Business Office Director | 7.93% | 83,491 |
| Assistant Project Manager | 8.41% | 119,279 |
| Major Account Manager | 9.38% | 164,210 |
| Radio Station Manager | 10.39% | - |
| Chief Learning Officer | 11.63% | 80,007 |
| Talent Acquisition Manager | 13.02% | 26,512 |
| Promotions Director | 14.95% | 8,812 |
Similar radio station manager jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Business Office Director | 7.93% | 83,491 |
| Assistant Project Manager | 8.41% | 119,279 |
| Major Account Manager | 9.38% | 164,210 |
| Chief Learning Officer | 11.63% | 80,007 |
| Talent Acquisition Manager | 13.02% | 26,512 |
| Promotions Director | 14.95% | 8,812 |
Foreign languages spoken by radio station managers
The most common foreign language among radio station managers is Spanish at 52.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 8.7% and Cantonese is the third-most popular at 8.7%.
- Spanish, 52.2%
- French, 8.7%
- Cantonese, 8.7%
- Mandarin, 8.7%
- Chinese, 4.3%
- Other, 17.4%
Radio station manager languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 52.2% |
| French | 8.7% |
| Cantonese | 8.7% |
| Mandarin | 8.7% |
| Chinese | 4.3% |
| Other | 17.4% |