Sound effects manager demographics and statistics in the US
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Sound effects manager gender statistics
33.3% of sound effects managers are women and 66.7% of sound effects managers are men.
- Male, 66.7%
- Female, 33.3%
Sound effects manager gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 66.7% |
| Female | 33.3% |
Sound effects manager gender pay gap
Women earn 84¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$71,170
Female income
$59,879
Sound effects manager gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in sound effects manager positions over time. Currently, 33.3% of sound effects managers are female.
Sound effects manager gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.95% | 28.05% |
| 2011 | 71.35% | 28.65% |
| 2012 | 70.62% | 29.38% |
| 2013 | 71.10% | 28.90% |
| 2014 | 72.71% | 27.29% |
| 2015 | 71.57% | 28.43% |
| 2016 | 72.37% | 27.63% |
| 2017 | 70.03% | 29.97% |
| 2018 | 69.95% | 30.05% |
| 2019 | 68.15% | 31.85% |
| 2020 | 68.26% | 31.74% |
| 2021 | 66.67% | 33.33% |
Sound effects manager related jobs gender ratio
We compared sound effects 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% |
| Sound Effects Manager | 67% | 33% |
| General Superintendent | 97% | 3% |
| Street Superintendent | 97% | 3% |
| District Commercial Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
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Sound effects manager demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among sound effects managers is White, which makes up 67.3% of all sound effects managers. Comparatively, 15.3% of sound effects managers are Hispanic or Latino and 6.4% of sound effects managers are Asian.
- White, 67.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.3%
- Asian, 6.4%
- Black or African American, 6.2%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Sound effects manager race
| Sound effects manager race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.3% |
| Asian | 6.4% |
| Black or African American | 6.2% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Sound effects manager race and ethnicity over time
See how sound effects manager racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Sound effects manager race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.04% | 6.30% | 5.27% | 11.09% |
| 2011 | 74.88% | 6.47% | 5.29% | 10.81% |
| 2012 | 74.53% | 6.04% | 5.43% | 11.88% |
| 2013 | 75.03% | 5.86% | 5.47% | 11.25% |
| 2014 | 73.93% | 5.83% | 5.37% | 12.60% |
| 2015 | 73.94% | 5.89% | 5.31% | 12.52% |
| 2016 | 71.61% | 6.40% | 5.76% | 13.74% |
| 2017 | 72.96% | 5.88% | 5.50% | 13.23% |
| 2018 | 72.53% | 5.66% | 6.07% | 13.10% |
| 2019 | 71.15% | 5.93% | 6.11% | 14.17% |
| 2020 | 69.39% | 5.97% | 5.76% | 14.07% |
| 2021 | 67.34% | 6.20% | 6.38% | 15.26% |
Sound effects manager wage gap by race
According to our data, asian sound effects managers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american sound effects managers have the lowest average salary at $66,247.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $69,477 |
| White | $73,796 |
| Black or African American | $66,247 |
| Asian | $75,709 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $71,007 |
Average sound effects manager age
See how the average age of sound effects managers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Sound effects 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 |
Sound effects manager age breakdown
The average age of sound effects managers is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the sound effects manager population.
Sound effects manager age breakdown
| Sound Effects Manager Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 6% |
Sound effects manager educational attainment
The most common degree for sound effects managers is bachelor's degree, with 62% of sound effects managers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 15% and associate degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 62%
- Associate, 15%
- High School Diploma, 9%
- Master's, 8%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Sound effects managers by degree level
| Sound effects manager degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 62% |
| Associate | 15% |
| High School Diploma | 9% |
| Master's | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Sound effects manager wage gap by degree level
According to the data, sound effects managers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $102,290 annually. With a Doctorate degree, sound effects managers earn a median annual income of $96,139 compared to $79,962 for sound effects managers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $102,290 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $57,135 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $79,962 |
| Doctorate Degree | $96,139 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $60,072 |
Sound effects manager employment statistics
Most sound effects managers work for a private in the finance industry.
Company size where sound effects managers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where sound effects managers work.
Sound effects manager jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 15% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 13% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 26% |
Sound effects manager jobs by company type
Employees with the sound effects manager job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most sound effects managers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Sound effects manager jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 14% |
| Public | 34% |
| Private | 46% |
| Government | 6% |
Sound effects manager jobs by industry
The most common industries for sound effects managers are finance, media and education.
Sound effects manager industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 16% |
| Finance | 11% |
| Media | 11% |
| Education | 11% |
| Health Care | 9% |
| Hospitality | 9% |
| Non Profits | 7% |
| Government | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Professional | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
Sound effects manager turnover and employment statistics
Sound effects manager unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for sound effects managers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Sound effects manager unemployment rate by year
| Year | Sound effects 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 sound effects manager tenure
The average sound effects manager stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 156 sound effects managers resumes in Zippia's database.
Sound effects manager tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 13% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 19% |
Sound effects manager LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of sound effects 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Facilities Manager | 7.93% | 13,167 |
| Compliance Manager | 8.41% | 19,088 |
| General Sales Manager | 9.38% | 196,210 |
| Sound Effects Manager | 10.39% | - |
| Executive Board Member | 11.63% | 69,385 |
| Human Resources Generalist/Manager | 13.02% | 46,682 |
| Promotions Director | 14.95% | 8,812 |
Similar sound effects manager jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Facilities Manager | 7.93% | 13,167 |
| Compliance Manager | 8.41% | 19,088 |
| General Sales Manager | 9.38% | 196,210 |
| Executive Board Member | 11.63% | 69,385 |
| Human Resources Generalist/Manager | 13.02% | 46,682 |
| Promotions Director | 14.95% | 8,812 |