Sound truck operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Sound truck operator gender statistics
31.1% of sound truck operators are women and 68.9% of sound truck operators are men.
- Male, 68.9%
- Female, 31.1%
Sound truck operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 68.9% |
| Female | 31.1% |
Sound truck operator gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$71,323
Female income
$66,351
Sound truck operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in sound truck operator positions over time. Currently, 31.1% of sound truck operators are female.
Sound truck operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.94% | 32.06% |
| 2011 | 65.79% | 34.21% |
| 2012 | 69.52% | 30.48% |
| 2013 | 74.22% | 25.78% |
| 2014 | 73.06% | 26.94% |
| 2015 | 75.17% | 24.83% |
| 2016 | 76.94% | 23.06% |
| 2017 | 74.71% | 25.29% |
| 2018 | 71.42% | 28.58% |
| 2019 | 66.79% | 33.21% |
| 2020 | 63.59% | 36.41% |
| 2021 | 68.89% | 31.11% |
Sound truck operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared sound truck operators 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 Truck Operator | 69% | 31% |
| News Cameraman | 95% | 5% |
| Audio Installer | 95% | 5% |
| Broadcast Maintenance Engineer | 98% | 2% |
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Sound truck operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among sound truck operators is White, which makes up 62.7% of all sound truck operators. Comparatively, 16.8% of sound truck operators are Hispanic or Latino and 8.0% of sound truck operators are Black or African American.
- White, 62.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.8%
- Black or African American, 8.0%
- Unknown, 7.0%
- Asian, 5.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Sound truck operator race
| Sound truck operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.8% |
| Black or African American | 8.0% |
| Unknown | 7.0% |
| Asian | 5.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Sound truck operator race and ethnicity over time
See how sound truck operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Sound truck operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.63% | 8.73% | 4.68% | 15.06% |
| 2011 | 65.59% | 10.77% | 3.95% | 17.10% |
| 2012 | 67.36% | 8.24% | 4.46% | 16.73% |
| 2013 | 67.25% | 8.20% | 4.53% | 17.12% |
| 2014 | 64.48% | 10.15% | 4.64% | 16.19% |
| 2015 | 66.16% | 6.51% | 5.57% | 18.42% |
| 2016 | 65.36% | 7.85% | 5.31% | 18.18% |
| 2017 | 65.39% | 8.63% | 4.10% | 17.73% |
| 2018 | 67.09% | 7.86% | 5.11% | 16.60% |
| 2019 | 68.29% | 6.72% | 4.41% | 16.91% |
| 2020 | 63.70% | 7.69% | 5.69% | 15.95% |
| 2021 | 62.67% | 7.99% | 5.14% | 16.77% |
Sound truck operator wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown sound truck operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american sound truck operators have the lowest average salary at $69,804.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $73,805 |
| White | $71,250 |
| Black or African American | $69,804 |
| Asian | $71,530 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $70,294 |
Average sound truck operator age
See how the average age of sound truck operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Sound truck operator 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 truck operator age breakdown
The average age of sound truck operators is 40+ years years old, representing 54% of the sound truck operator population.
Sound truck operator age breakdown
| Sound Truck Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 54% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Sound truck operator educational attainment
The most common degree for sound truck operators is bachelor's degree, with 65% of sound truck operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 17% and associate degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 65%
- Associate, 17%
- High School Diploma, 11%
- Master's, 3%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Sound truck operators by degree level
| Sound truck operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 65% |
| Associate | 17% |
| High School Diploma | 11% |
| Master's | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Sound truck operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, sound truck operators with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $73,274 annually. With a Associate degree, sound truck operators earn a median annual income of $69,852 compared to $64,347 for sound truck operators with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $64,347 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $73,274 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $69,852 |
Sound truck operator employment statistics
Company size where sound truck operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where sound truck operators work.
Sound truck operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 47% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 13% |
| > 10,000 employees | 10% |
Sound truck operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for sound truck operators are education, professional and retail.
Sound truck operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 34% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Retail | 9% |
| Media | 6% |
| Start-up | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Hospitality | 6% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
Sound truck operator turnover and employment statistics
Sound truck operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for sound truck operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Sound truck operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Sound truck operator 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 truck operator tenure
The average sound truck operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 106 sound truck operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Sound truck operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 41% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 8% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Sound truck operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of sound truck operators 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 Camera Operator | 7.31% | 32,353 |
| Sound Truck Operator | 7.56% | - |
| Apprentice Photographer | 8.13% | 7,156 |
| Production Editor | 11.70% | 62,877 |
| User Experience Designer | 12.14% | 52,582 |
| Design Specialist | 17.34% | 68,347 |
| Cast Member | 23.07% | 79,789 |
Similar sound truck operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Video Camera Operator | 7.31% | 32,353 |
| Apprentice Photographer | 8.13% | 7,156 |
| Production Editor | 11.70% | 62,877 |
| User Experience Designer | 12.14% | 52,582 |
| Design Specialist | 17.34% | 68,347 |
| Cast Member | 23.07% | 79,789 |
Foreign languages spoken by sound truck operators
- Spanish, 66.7%
- Vietnamese, 33.3%
Sound truck operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| Vietnamese | 33.3% |