Sound recording technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Sound recording technician demographics by:
Sound recording technician gender statistics
15.9% of sound recording technicians are women and 84.1% of sound recording technicians are men.
- Male, 84.1%
- Female, 15.9%
Sound recording technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 84.1% |
| Female | 15.9% |
Sound recording technician gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$59,377
Female income
$54,738
Sound recording technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in sound recording technician positions over time. Currently, 15.9% of sound recording technicians are female.
Sound recording technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 83.53% | 16.47% |
| 2011 | 82.15% | 17.85% |
| 2012 | 84.52% | 15.48% |
| 2013 | 87.33% | 12.67% |
| 2014 | 86.65% | 13.35% |
| 2015 | 87.88% | 12.12% |
| 2016 | 88.87% | 11.13% |
| 2017 | 87.61% | 12.39% |
| 2018 | 85.68% | 14.32% |
| 2019 | 82.80% | 17.20% |
| 2020 | 80.70% | 19.30% |
| 2021 | 84.13% | 15.87% |
Sound recording technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared sound recording technicians 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 Recording Technician | 84% | 16% |
| News Cameraman | 95% | 5% |
| Audio Installer | 95% | 5% |
| Broadcast Maintenance Engineer | 98% | 2% |
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Sound recording technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among sound recording technicians is White, which makes up 62.3% of all sound recording technicians. Comparatively, 16.5% of sound recording technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 9.5% of sound recording technicians are Black or African American.
- White, 62.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.5%
- Black or African American, 9.5%
- Unknown, 6.2%
- Asian, 5.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Sound recording technician race
| Sound recording technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.5% |
| Black or African American | 9.5% |
| Unknown | 6.2% |
| Asian | 5.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Sound recording technician race and ethnicity over time
See how sound recording technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Sound recording technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.22% | 10.20% | 4.65% | 14.84% |
| 2011 | 65.19% | 12.24% | 3.92% | 16.88% |
| 2012 | 66.96% | 9.71% | 4.42% | 16.50% |
| 2013 | 66.85% | 9.67% | 4.50% | 16.89% |
| 2014 | 64.08% | 11.62% | 4.61% | 15.97% |
| 2015 | 65.76% | 7.98% | 5.53% | 18.20% |
| 2016 | 64.96% | 9.32% | 5.28% | 17.96% |
| 2017 | 64.99% | 10.10% | 4.07% | 17.51% |
| 2018 | 66.69% | 9.33% | 5.07% | 16.38% |
| 2019 | 67.88% | 8.19% | 4.37% | 16.68% |
| 2020 | 63.30% | 9.15% | 5.66% | 15.73% |
| 2021 | 62.26% | 9.46% | 5.11% | 16.55% |
Sound recording technician wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown sound recording technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american sound recording technicians have the lowest average salary at $57,955.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $61,708 |
| White | $59,308 |
| Black or African American | $57,955 |
| Asian | $59,571 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $58,414 |
Average sound recording technician age
See how the average age of sound recording technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Sound recording technician 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 recording technician age breakdown
The average age of sound recording technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 54% of the sound recording technician population.
Sound recording technician age breakdown
| Sound Recording Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 54% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Sound recording technician educational attainment
The most common degree for sound recording technicians is bachelor's degree, with 70% of sound recording technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 13% and high school diploma degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 70%
- High School Diploma, 13%
- Associate, 9%
- Master's, 7%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Sound recording technicians by degree level
| Sound recording technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 70% |
| High School Diploma | 13% |
| Associate | 9% |
| Master's | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Sound recording technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, sound recording technicians with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $61,209 annually. With a Associate degree, sound recording technicians earn a median annual income of $58,000 compared to $52,880 for sound recording technicians with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $52,880 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $61,209 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $58,000 |
Sound recording technician employment statistics
Company size where sound recording technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where sound recording technicians work.
Sound recording technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 27% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 18% |
| > 10,000 employees | 9% |
Sound recording technician turnover and employment statistics
Sound recording technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for sound recording technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Sound recording technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Sound recording technician 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 recording technician tenure
The average sound recording technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 65 sound recording technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Sound recording technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 24% |
| 1-2 years | 24% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 22% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 17% |
Sound recording technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of sound recording technicians 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 Editor | 7.31% | 4,486 |
| Sound Recording Technician | 7.56% | - |
| News Photographer | 8.13% | 7,850 |
| Editing Internship | 11.70% | 49,315 |
| Design Coordinator | 12.14% | 57,107 |
| Kitchen Designer | 17.34% | 56,831 |
| Actor | 23.07% | 218 |
Similar sound recording technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Film Editor | 7.31% | 4,486 |
| News Photographer | 8.13% | 7,850 |
| Editing Internship | 11.70% | 49,315 |
| Design Coordinator | 12.14% | 57,107 |
| Kitchen Designer | 17.34% | 56,831 |
| Actor | 23.07% | 218 |
Foreign languages spoken by sound recording technicians
- Spanish, 100.0%
Sound recording technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |