Script reader demographics and statistics in the US
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Script reader gender statistics
41.1% of script readers are women and 58.9% of script readers are men.
- Male, 58.9%
- Female, 41.1%
Script reader gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 58.9% |
| Female | 41.1% |
Script reader gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$51,821
Female income
$48,127
Script reader gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in script reader positions over time. Currently, 41.1% of script readers are female.
Script reader gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 57.16% | 42.84% |
| 2011 | 58.39% | 41.61% |
| 2012 | 58.93% | 41.07% |
| 2013 | 60.84% | 39.16% |
| 2014 | 60.33% | 39.67% |
| 2015 | 57.84% | 42.16% |
| 2016 | 54.79% | 45.21% |
| 2017 | 55.58% | 44.42% |
| 2018 | 59.00% | 41.00% |
| 2019 | 55.08% | 44.92% |
| 2020 | 57.19% | 42.81% |
| 2021 | 58.95% | 41.05% |
Script reader related jobs gender ratio
We compared script readers 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% |
| Script Reader | 59% | 41% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
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Script reader demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among script readers is White, which makes up 75.0% of all script readers. Comparatively, 7.9% of script readers are Hispanic or Latino and 6.1% of script readers are Black or African American.
- White, 75.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.9%
- Black or African American, 6.1%
- Unknown, 5.6%
- Asian, 5.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Script reader race
| Script reader race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 75.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.9% |
| Black or African American | 6.1% |
| Unknown | 5.6% |
| Asian | 5.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Script reader race and ethnicity over time
See how script reader racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Script reader race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 82.49% | 5.25% | 4.31% | 4.88% |
| 2011 | 82.63% | 5.46% | 3.68% | 5.64% |
| 2012 | 80.57% | 6.00% | 4.46% | 5.98% |
| 2013 | 80.62% | 5.29% | 4.10% | 6.51% |
| 2014 | 79.36% | 6.09% | 4.12% | 6.92% |
| 2015 | 80.17% | 5.40% | 4.55% | 6.89% |
| 2016 | 80.23% | 5.81% | 4.39% | 6.52% |
| 2017 | 81.30% | 5.44% | 4.59% | 5.75% |
| 2018 | 79.95% | 5.06% | 4.28% | 7.33% |
| 2019 | 78.85% | 6.02% | 4.11% | 7.39% |
| 2020 | 75.87% | 6.03% | 4.46% | 7.79% |
| 2021 | 75.01% | 6.12% | 5.03% | 7.85% |
Script reader wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown script readers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian script readers have the lowest average salary at $49,834.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $53,362 |
| White | $52,397 |
| Black or African American | $52,499 |
| Asian | $49,834 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $51,089 |
Average script reader age
See how the average age of script readers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Script reader age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 34.5 | 36 |
| White | 44 | 41 |
| Black or African American | 38.5 | 41 |
| Asian | 34 | 35 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30.5 | 34 |
Script reader age breakdown
The average age of script readers is 40+ years years old, representing 52% of the script reader population.
Script reader age breakdown
| Script Reader Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 52% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Script reader educational attainment
The most common degree for script readers is bachelor's degree, with 79% of script readers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 12% and master's degree degree at 4%.
- Bachelor's, 79%
- Master's, 12%
- Associate, 4%
- High School Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Script readers by degree level
| Script reader degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 79% |
| Master's | 12% |
| Associate | 4% |
| High School Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Script reader wage gap by degree level
According to the data, script readers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $63,354 annually. With a Master's degree, script readers earn a median annual income of $57,955 compared to $57,756 for script readers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $57,955 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $57,756 |
| Doctorate Degree | $63,354 |
Script reader employment statistics
Company size where script readers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where script readers work.
Script reader jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 32% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 2% |
Script reader jobs by industry
The most common industries for script readers are media, health care and professional.
Script reader industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 36% |
| Health Care | 9% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Start-up | 7% |
| Non Profits | 7% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Education | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
Script reader turnover and employment statistics
Script reader unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for script readers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Script reader unemployment rate by year
| Year | Script reader unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.42% |
| 2011 | 6.99% |
| 2012 | 6.73% |
| 2013 | 6.55% |
| 2014 | 7.00% |
| 2015 | 5.19% |
| 2016 | 5.17% |
| 2017 | 5.38% |
| 2018 | 5.51% |
| 2019 | 5.71% |
| 2020 | 6.81% |
| 2021 | 7.01% |
Average script reader tenure
The average script reader stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 219 script readers resumes in Zippia's database.
Script reader tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 36% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 20% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Script reader LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of script readers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Columnist | 10.10% | 1,783 |
| Radio Disk Jockey | 10.34% | 4,111 |
| Coordinator Of Media Relations | 12.01% | 30,539 |
| Society Editor | 12.38% | 4,439 |
| Freelance Translator | 14.90% | 1,162 |
| Script Reader | 16.36% | - |
| Disc Jockey | 16.36% | 1,991 |
Similar script reader jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Columnist | 10.10% | 1,783 |
| Radio Disk Jockey | 10.34% | 4,111 |
| Coordinator Of Media Relations | 12.01% | 30,539 |
| Society Editor | 12.38% | 4,439 |
| Freelance Translator | 14.90% | 1,162 |
| Disc Jockey | 16.36% | 1,991 |
Foreign languages spoken by script readers
The most common foreign language among script readers is Spanish at 35.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 25.8% and Italian is the third-most popular at 9.7%.
- Spanish, 35.5%
- French, 25.8%
- Italian, 9.7%
- Japanese, 6.5%
- Russian, 6.5%
- Other, 16.0%
Script reader languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 35.5% |
| French | 25.8% |
| Italian | 9.7% |
| Japanese | 6.5% |
| Russian | 6.5% |
| Other | 16.0% |