Sound mixer demographics and statistics in the US
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Sound mixer gender statistics
12.9% of sound mixers are women and 87.1% of sound mixers are men.
- Male, 87.1%
- Female, 12.9%
Sound mixer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 87.1% |
| Female | 12.9% |
Sound mixer gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$38,473
Female income
$35,818
Sound mixer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in sound mixer positions over time. Currently, 12.9% of sound mixers are female.
Sound mixer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 86.60% | 13.40% |
| 2011 | 85.43% | 14.57% |
| 2012 | 87.43% | 12.57% |
| 2013 | 89.77% | 10.23% |
| 2014 | 89.21% | 10.79% |
| 2015 | 90.23% | 9.77% |
| 2016 | 91.05% | 8.95% |
| 2017 | 90.01% | 9.99% |
| 2018 | 88.40% | 11.60% |
| 2019 | 85.97% | 14.03% |
| 2020 | 84.19% | 15.81% |
| 2021 | 87.10% | 12.90% |
Sound mixer related jobs gender ratio
We compared sound mixers 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 Mixer | 87% | 13% |
| News Cameraman | 95% | 5% |
| Audio Installer | 95% | 5% |
| Broadcast Maintenance Engineer | 98% | 2% |
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Sound mixer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among sound mixers is White, which makes up 62.0% of all sound mixers. Comparatively, 16.8% of sound mixers are Hispanic or Latino and 9.1% of sound mixers are Black or African American.
- White, 62.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.8%
- Black or African American, 9.1%
- Unknown, 6.6%
- Asian, 5.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Sound mixer race
| Sound mixer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.8% |
| Black or African American | 9.1% |
| Unknown | 6.6% |
| Asian | 5.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Sound mixer race and ethnicity over time
See how sound mixer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Sound mixer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.91% | 9.84% | 4.68% | 15.06% |
| 2011 | 64.88% | 11.88% | 3.95% | 17.10% |
| 2012 | 66.65% | 9.35% | 4.46% | 16.72% |
| 2013 | 66.53% | 9.31% | 4.53% | 17.11% |
| 2014 | 63.77% | 11.26% | 4.64% | 16.19% |
| 2015 | 65.44% | 7.62% | 5.57% | 18.42% |
| 2016 | 64.64% | 8.96% | 5.31% | 18.18% |
| 2017 | 64.68% | 9.74% | 4.10% | 17.73% |
| 2018 | 66.38% | 8.97% | 5.11% | 16.60% |
| 2019 | 67.57% | 7.83% | 4.41% | 16.90% |
| 2020 | 62.99% | 8.79% | 5.69% | 15.95% |
| 2021 | 61.95% | 9.10% | 5.14% | 16.77% |
Sound mixer wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown sound mixers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american sound mixers have the lowest average salary at $37,662.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $39,797 |
| White | $38,433 |
| Black or African American | $37,662 |
| Asian | $38,583 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $37,923 |
Average sound mixer age
See how the average age of sound mixers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Sound mixer 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 mixer age breakdown
The average age of sound mixers is 40+ years years old, representing 54% of the sound mixer population.
Sound mixer age breakdown
| Sound Mixer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 54% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Sound mixer educational attainment
The most common degree for sound mixers is bachelor's degree, with 68% of sound mixers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 15% and associate degree degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 68%
- Associate, 15%
- Master's, 7%
- High School Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Sound mixers by degree level
| Sound mixer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 68% |
| Associate | 15% |
| Master's | 7% |
| High School Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Sound mixer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, sound mixers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $39,514 annually. With a Associate degree, sound mixers earn a median annual income of $37,687 compared to $34,747 for sound mixers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $34,747 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $39,514 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $37,687 |
Sound mixer employment statistics
Most sound mixers work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where sound mixers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where sound mixers work.
Sound mixer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 12% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 25% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 19% |
| > 10,000 employees | 12% |
Sound mixer jobs by company type
Employees with the sound mixer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most sound mixers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Sound mixer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 7% |
| Public | 19% |
| Private | 72% |
| Government | 1% |
Sound mixer jobs by industry
The most common industries for sound mixers are media, non profits and professional.
Sound mixer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 35% |
| Non Profits | 9% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Hospitality | 6% |
| Education | 6% |
| Start-up | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Government | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
Sound mixer turnover and employment statistics
Sound mixer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for sound mixers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Sound mixer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Sound mixer 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 mixer tenure
The average sound mixer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 438 sound mixers resumes in Zippia's database.
Sound mixer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 38% |
| 1-2 years | 17% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Sound mixer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of sound mixers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Video Tape Duplicator | 7.31% | 1,292 |
| Sound Mixer | 7.56% | - |
| Photography Internship | 8.13% | 52,675 |
| Publisher | 11.70% | 10,303 |
| Lead Designer | 12.14% | 45,423 |
| Design Consultant | 17.34% | 59,470 |
| Actress | 23.07% | 2,661 |
Similar sound mixer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Video Tape Duplicator | 7.31% | 1,292 |
| Photography Internship | 8.13% | 52,675 |
| Publisher | 11.70% | 10,303 |
| Lead Designer | 12.14% | 45,423 |
| Design Consultant | 17.34% | 59,470 |
| Actress | 23.07% | 2,661 |
Foreign languages spoken by sound mixers
The most common foreign language among sound mixers is Spanish at 34.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 13.8% and German is the third-most popular at 10.3%.
- Spanish, 34.5%
- French, 13.8%
- German, 10.3%
- Italian, 10.3%
- Mandarin, 6.9%
- Other, 24.2%
Sound mixer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 34.5% |
| French | 13.8% |
| German | 10.3% |
| Italian | 10.3% |
| Mandarin | 6.9% |
| Other | 24.2% |