Speaker demographics and statistics in the US
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Speaker gender statistics
55.6% of speakers are women and 44.4% of speakers are men.
- Female, 55.6%
- Male, 44.4%
Speaker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 55.6% |
| Male | 44.4% |
Speaker gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$41,342
Female income
$38,668
Speaker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in speaker positions over time. Currently, 55.6% of speakers are female.
Speaker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 46.76% | 53.24% |
| 2011 | 50.12% | 49.88% |
| 2012 | 47.70% | 52.30% |
| 2013 | 52.52% | 47.48% |
| 2014 | 47.97% | 52.03% |
| 2015 | 44.70% | 55.30% |
| 2016 | 45.24% | 54.76% |
| 2017 | 50.04% | 49.96% |
| 2018 | 47.23% | 52.77% |
| 2019 | 47.91% | 52.09% |
| 2020 | 46.47% | 53.53% |
| 2021 | 44.44% | 55.56% |
Speaker related jobs gender ratio
We compared speakers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, public address announcer and track announcer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Paraprofessional Interpreter | 12% | 88% |
| Deaf Interpreter | 15% | 85% |
| Fashion Journalist | 15% | 85% |
| Speaker | 44% | 56% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
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Speaker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among speakers is White, which makes up 66.7% of all speakers. Comparatively, 12.1% of speakers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.2% of speakers are Black or African American.
- White, 66.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.1%
- Black or African American, 10.2%
- Asian, 5.3%
- Unknown, 5.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Speaker race
| Speaker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.1% |
| Black or African American | 10.2% |
| Asian | 5.3% |
| Unknown | 5.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Speaker race and ethnicity over time
See how speaker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Speaker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.90% | 9.57% | 4.30% | 9.16% |
| 2011 | 74.14% | 9.73% | 4.42% | 8.92% |
| 2012 | 74.17% | 9.12% | 3.94% | 9.46% |
| 2013 | 72.97% | 10.34% | 4.41% | 9.43% |
| 2014 | 73.48% | 10.30% | 3.45% | 9.66% |
| 2015 | 72.55% | 9.26% | 5.41% | 10.43% |
| 2016 | 71.91% | 9.56% | 5.20% | 9.96% |
| 2017 | 73.53% | 9.65% | 4.14% | 10.49% |
| 2018 | 71.16% | 8.65% | 5.14% | 11.25% |
| 2019 | 72.91% | 8.81% | 4.63% | 10.64% |
| 2020 | 67.40% | 9.65% | 4.58% | 14.56% |
| 2021 | 66.74% | 10.19% | 5.32% | 12.06% |
Speaker wage gap by race
According to our data, white speakers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino speakers have the lowest average salary at $39,063.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $43,730 |
| White | $44,125 |
| Black or African American | $39,131 |
| Asian | $40,944 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $39,063 |
Average speaker age
See how the average age of speakers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Speaker age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 47 | 35.5 |
| White | 43 | 40 |
| Black or African American | 49.5 | 45 |
| Asian | 36 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 | 36 |
Speaker age breakdown
The average age of speakers is 40+ years years old, representing 53% of the speaker population.
Speaker age breakdown
| Speaker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 53% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Speaker educational attainment
The most common degree for speakers is bachelor's degree, with 65% of speakers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 17% and master's degree degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 65%
- Master's, 17%
- Associate, 7%
- Doctorate, 4%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Speakers by degree level
| Speaker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 65% |
| Master's | 17% |
| Associate | 7% |
| Doctorate | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Speaker wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $46,908 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $42,391 |
Speaker employment statistics
Most speakers work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where speakers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where speakers work.
Speaker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 12% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 13% |
Speaker jobs by company type
Employees with the speaker job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most speakers prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Speaker jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 31% |
| Public | 19% |
| Private | 42% |
| Government | 8% |
Speaker jobs by industry
The most common industries for speakers are education, professional and non profits.
Speaker industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 22% |
| Professional | 14% |
| Non Profits | 13% |
| Pharmaceutical | 5% |
| Government | 5% |
| Media | 5% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Speaker turnover and employment statistics
Speaker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for speakers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Speaker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Speaker unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.84% |
| 2011 | 5.89% |
| 2012 | 4.61% |
| 2013 | 4.57% |
| 2014 | 3.98% |
| 2015 | 3.27% |
| 2016 | 2.78% |
| 2017 | 2.36% |
| 2018 | 2.01% |
| 2019 | 3.01% |
| 2020 | 3.59% |
| 2021 | 3.67% |
Average speaker tenure
The average speaker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 3,286 speakers resumes in Zippia's database.
Speaker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 24% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 16% |
Speaker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of speakers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Columnist | 10.10% | 1,783 |
| Radio Board Operator | 10.34% | 28,352 |
| Speaker | 12.01% | - |
| Content Editor | 12.38% | 18,586 |
| Site Interpreter | 14.90% | 11,175 |
| Contract Writer | 16.36% | 23,671 |
| Public Address Announcer | 16.36% | 9,474 |
Similar speaker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Columnist | 10.10% | 1,783 |
| Radio Board Operator | 10.34% | 28,352 |
| Content Editor | 12.38% | 18,586 |
| Site Interpreter | 14.90% | 11,175 |
| Contract Writer | 16.36% | 23,671 |
| Public Address Announcer | 16.36% | 9,474 |
Foreign languages spoken by speakers
The most common foreign language among speakers is Spanish at 47.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 14.4% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 6.0%.
- Spanish, 47.2%
- French, 14.4%
- Chinese, 6.0%
- German, 4.8%
- Mandarin, 4.4%
- Other, 23.2%
Speaker languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 47.2% |
| French | 14.4% |
| Chinese | 6.0% |
| German | 4.8% |
| Mandarin | 4.4% |
| Other | 23.2% |
