Recordist demographics and statistics in the US
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Recordist gender statistics
18.0% of recordists are women and 82.0% of recordists are men.
- Male, 82.0%
- Female, 18.0%
Recordist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 82.0% |
| Female | 18.0% |
Recordist gender pay gap
Women earn 89¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$63,762
Female income
$56,874
Recordist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in recordist positions over time. Currently, 18.0% of recordists are female.
Recordist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 81.38% | 18.62% |
| 2011 | 79.86% | 20.14% |
| 2012 | 82.47% | 17.53% |
| 2013 | 85.59% | 14.41% |
| 2014 | 84.83% | 15.17% |
| 2015 | 86.20% | 13.80% |
| 2016 | 87.31% | 12.69% |
| 2017 | 85.90% | 14.10% |
| 2018 | 83.75% | 16.25% |
| 2019 | 80.57% | 19.43% |
| 2020 | 78.27% | 21.73% |
| 2021 | 82.04% | 17.96% |
Recordist related jobs gender ratio
We compared recordists 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% |
| Recordist | 82% | 18% |
| News Cameraman | 95% | 5% |
| Audio Installer | 95% | 5% |
| Broadcast Maintenance Engineer | 98% | 2% |
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Recordist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among recordists is White, which makes up 63.8% of all recordists. Comparatively, 16.7% of recordists are Hispanic or Latino and 7.7% of recordists are Black or African American.
- White, 63.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.7%
- Black or African American, 7.7%
- Unknown, 6.3%
- Asian, 5.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Recordist race
| Recordist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.7% |
| Black or African American | 7.7% |
| Unknown | 6.3% |
| Asian | 5.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Recordist race and ethnicity over time
See how recordist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Recordist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.74% | 8.48% | 4.67% | 15.00% |
| 2011 | 66.71% | 10.52% | 3.94% | 17.03% |
| 2012 | 68.48% | 7.99% | 4.45% | 16.66% |
| 2013 | 68.36% | 7.95% | 4.52% | 17.05% |
| 2014 | 65.60% | 9.90% | 4.63% | 16.12% |
| 2015 | 67.28% | 6.26% | 5.56% | 18.36% |
| 2016 | 66.48% | 7.60% | 5.30% | 18.12% |
| 2017 | 66.51% | 8.38% | 4.10% | 17.67% |
| 2018 | 68.21% | 7.61% | 5.10% | 16.54% |
| 2019 | 69.40% | 6.47% | 4.40% | 16.84% |
| 2020 | 64.82% | 7.43% | 5.68% | 15.88% |
| 2021 | 63.78% | 7.74% | 5.13% | 16.70% |
Recordist wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown recordists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american recordists have the lowest average salary at $61,626.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $67,307 |
| White | $63,658 |
| Black or African American | $61,626 |
| Asian | $64,055 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $62,313 |
Average recordist age
See how the average age of recordists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Recordist 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 |
Recordist age breakdown
The average age of recordists is 40+ years years old, representing 54% of the recordist population.
Recordist age breakdown
| Recordist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 54% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Recordist educational attainment
The most common degree for recordists is bachelor's degree, with 68% of recordists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 17% and associate degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 68%
- Associate, 17%
- Master's, 9%
- High School Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Recordists by degree level
| Recordist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 68% |
| Associate | 17% |
| Master's | 9% |
| High School Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Recordist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, recordists with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $66,543 annually. With a Associate degree, recordists earn a median annual income of $61,694 compared to $54,180 for recordists with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $54,180 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $66,543 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $61,694 |
Recordist turnover and employment statistics
Recordist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for recordists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Recordist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Recordist 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 recordist tenure
The average recordist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 202 recordists resumes in Zippia's database.
Recordist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 30% |
| 1-2 years | 21% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 21% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 16% |
Recordist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of recordists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| News Videographer | 7.31% | 1,753 |
| Recordist | 7.56% | - |
| Forensic Photographer | 8.13% | 1,964 |
| Copy Editor | 11.70% | 4,866 |
| Junior Graphic Designer | 12.14% | 55,460 |
| Interior Design Assistant | 17.34% | 46,701 |
| Cast Member | 23.07% | 79,789 |
Similar recordist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| News Videographer | 7.31% | 1,753 |
| Forensic Photographer | 8.13% | 1,964 |
| Copy Editor | 11.70% | 4,866 |
| Junior Graphic Designer | 12.14% | 55,460 |
| Interior Design Assistant | 17.34% | 46,701 |
| Cast Member | 23.07% | 79,789 |
Foreign languages spoken by recordists
The most common foreign language among recordists is Spanish at 40.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 20.0% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 10.0%.
- Spanish, 40.0%
- French, 20.0%
- Portuguese, 10.0%
- Chinese, 10.0%
- Hebrew, 10.0%
- Other, 10.0%
Recordist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 40.0% |
| French | 20.0% |
| Portuguese | 10.0% |
| Chinese | 10.0% |
| Hebrew | 10.0% |
| Other | 10.0% |