Sound assistant demographics and statistics in the US
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Sound assistant gender statistics
29.8% of sound assistants are women and 70.2% of sound assistants are men.
- Male, 70.2%
- Female, 29.8%
Sound assistant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 70.2% |
| Female | 29.8% |
Sound assistant gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$70,676
Female income
$64,470
Sound assistant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in sound assistant positions over time. Currently, 29.8% of sound assistants are female.
Sound assistant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.27% | 30.73% |
| 2011 | 67.17% | 32.83% |
| 2012 | 70.82% | 29.18% |
| 2013 | 75.39% | 24.61% |
| 2014 | 74.25% | 25.75% |
| 2015 | 76.31% | 23.69% |
| 2016 | 78.02% | 21.98% |
| 2017 | 75.86% | 24.14% |
| 2018 | 72.66% | 27.34% |
| 2019 | 68.14% | 31.86% |
| 2020 | 65.01% | 34.99% |
| 2021 | 70.20% | 29.80% |
Sound assistant related jobs gender ratio
We compared sound assistants 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% |
| Sound Assistant | 70% | 30% |
| News Cameraman | 95% | 5% |
| Audio Installer | 95% | 5% |
| Broadcast Maintenance Engineer | 98% | 2% |
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Sound assistant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among sound assistants is White, which makes up 62.8% of all sound assistants. Comparatively, 17.2% of sound assistants are Hispanic or Latino and 8.2% of sound assistants are Black or African American.
- White, 62.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.2%
- Black or African American, 8.2%
- Unknown, 6.3%
- Asian, 5.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Sound assistant race
| Sound assistant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.2% |
| Black or African American | 8.2% |
| Unknown | 6.3% |
| Asian | 5.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Sound assistant race and ethnicity over time
See how sound assistant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Sound assistant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.79% | 8.90% | 4.74% | 15.48% |
| 2011 | 65.76% | 10.94% | 4.01% | 17.52% |
| 2012 | 67.52% | 8.41% | 4.51% | 17.14% |
| 2013 | 67.41% | 8.37% | 4.59% | 17.53% |
| 2014 | 64.65% | 10.32% | 4.70% | 16.61% |
| 2015 | 66.32% | 6.68% | 5.62% | 18.84% |
| 2016 | 65.52% | 8.02% | 5.37% | 18.60% |
| 2017 | 65.55% | 8.80% | 4.16% | 18.15% |
| 2018 | 67.25% | 8.03% | 5.16% | 17.02% |
| 2019 | 68.45% | 6.89% | 4.46% | 17.32% |
| 2020 | 63.86% | 7.85% | 5.75% | 16.36% |
| 2021 | 62.83% | 8.16% | 5.20% | 17.19% |
Sound assistant wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown sound assistants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american sound assistants have the lowest average salary at $68,767.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $73,818 |
| White | $70,583 |
| Black or African American | $68,767 |
| Asian | $70,937 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $69,382 |
Average sound assistant age
See how the average age of sound assistants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Sound assistant 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 |
Sound assistant age breakdown
The average age of sound assistants is 40+ years years old, representing 54% of the sound assistant population.
Sound assistant age breakdown
| Sound Assistant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 54% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Sound assistant educational attainment
The most common degree for sound assistants is bachelor's degree, with 64% of sound assistants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 21% and associate degree degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 64%
- Associate, 21%
- High School Diploma, 7%
- Master's, 4%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Sound assistants by degree level
| Sound assistant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 64% |
| Associate | 21% |
| High School Diploma | 7% |
| Master's | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Sound assistant wage gap by degree level
According to the data, sound assistants with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $73,144 annually. With a Associate degree, sound assistants earn a median annual income of $68,827 compared to $62,003 for sound assistants with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $62,003 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $73,144 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $68,827 |
Sound assistant employment statistics
Most sound assistants work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where sound assistants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where sound assistants work.
Sound assistant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 28% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 28% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 9% |
Sound assistant jobs by company type
Employees with the sound assistant job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most sound assistants prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Sound assistant jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 32% |
| Public | 12% |
| Private | 52% |
| Government | 4% |
Sound assistant jobs by industry
The most common industries for sound assistants are education, media and non profits.
Sound assistant industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 27% |
| Media | 12% |
| Non Profits | 11% |
| Manufacturing | 8% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Government | 4% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Real Estate | 4% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
Sound assistant turnover and employment statistics
Sound assistant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for sound assistants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Sound assistant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Sound assistant 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 sound assistant tenure
The average sound assistant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 300 sound assistants resumes in Zippia's database.
Sound assistant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 38% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Sound assistant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of sound assistants 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Film Cutter | 7.31% | 4,556 |
| Sound Assistant | 7.56% | - |
| Forensic Photographer | 8.13% | 1,964 |
| Editor | 11.70% | 15,115 |
| Production Artist | 12.14% | 59,103 |
| Interior Design Internship | 17.34% | 88,151 |
| Cast Member | 23.07% | 79,789 |
Similar sound assistant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Film Cutter | 7.31% | 4,556 |
| Forensic Photographer | 8.13% | 1,964 |
| Editor | 11.70% | 15,115 |
| Production Artist | 12.14% | 59,103 |
| Interior Design Internship | 17.34% | 88,151 |
| Cast Member | 23.07% | 79,789 |
Foreign languages spoken by sound assistants
The most common foreign language among sound assistants is Spanish at 47.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 21.7% and German is the third-most popular at 8.7%.
- Spanish, 47.8%
- French, 21.7%
- German, 8.7%
- Italian, 8.7%
- Catalan, 4.3%
- Other, 8.8%
Sound assistant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 47.8% |
| French | 21.7% |
| German | 8.7% |
| Italian | 8.7% |
| Catalan | 4.3% |
| Other | 8.8% |
