Special effects technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Special effects technician gender statistics
25.9% of special effects technicians are women and 74.1% of special effects technicians are men.
- Male, 74.1%
- Female, 25.9%
Special effects technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 74.1% |
| Female | 25.9% |
Special effects technician gender pay gap
Women earn 89¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$46,004
Female income
$40,984
Special effects technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in special effects technician positions over time. Currently, 25.9% of special effects technicians are female.
Special effects technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.22% | 26.78% |
| 2011 | 71.28% | 28.72% |
| 2012 | 74.64% | 25.36% |
| 2013 | 78.79% | 21.21% |
| 2014 | 77.77% | 22.23% |
| 2015 | 79.62% | 20.38% |
| 2016 | 81.15% | 18.85% |
| 2017 | 79.22% | 20.78% |
| 2018 | 76.33% | 23.67% |
| 2019 | 72.18% | 27.82% |
| 2020 | 69.27% | 30.73% |
| 2021 | 74.07% | 25.93% |
Special effects technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared special effects 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% |
| Special Effects Technician | 74% | 26% |
| News Cameraman | 95% | 5% |
| Audio Installer | 95% | 5% |
| Broadcast Maintenance Engineer | 98% | 2% |
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Special effects technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among special effects technicians is White, which makes up 62.7% of all special effects technicians. Comparatively, 16.2% of special effects technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 9.4% of special effects technicians are Black or African American.
- White, 62.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.2%
- Black or African American, 9.4%
- Unknown, 6.3%
- Asian, 5.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Special effects technician race
| Special effects technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.2% |
| Black or African American | 9.4% |
| Unknown | 6.3% |
| Asian | 5.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Special effects technician race and ethnicity over time
See how special effects technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Special effects technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.68% | 10.10% | 4.61% | 14.52% |
| 2011 | 65.65% | 12.14% | 3.87% | 16.55% |
| 2012 | 67.42% | 9.61% | 4.38% | 16.18% |
| 2013 | 67.31% | 9.57% | 4.45% | 16.57% |
| 2014 | 64.54% | 11.52% | 4.56% | 15.64% |
| 2015 | 66.22% | 7.88% | 5.49% | 17.88% |
| 2016 | 65.42% | 9.22% | 5.23% | 17.64% |
| 2017 | 65.45% | 10.00% | 4.03% | 17.19% |
| 2018 | 67.15% | 9.23% | 5.03% | 16.06% |
| 2019 | 68.34% | 8.09% | 4.33% | 16.36% |
| 2020 | 63.76% | 9.06% | 5.61% | 15.40% |
| 2021 | 62.72% | 9.36% | 5.06% | 16.23% |
Special effects technician wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown special effects technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american special effects technicians have the lowest average salary at $44,419.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $48,664 |
| White | $45,908 |
| Black or African American | $44,419 |
| Asian | $46,163 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $44,980 |
Average special effects technician age
See how the average age of special effects technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Special effects 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 |
Special effects technician age breakdown
The average age of special effects technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 54% of the special effects technician population.
Special effects technician age breakdown
| Special Effects Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 54% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Special effects technician educational attainment
The most common degree for special effects technicians is bachelor's degree, with 49% of special effects technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 29% and associate degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 49%
- Associate, 29%
- High School Diploma, 10%
- Master's, 6%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Special effects technicians by degree level
| Special effects technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 49% |
| Associate | 29% |
| High School Diploma | 10% |
| Master's | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Special effects technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, special effects technicians with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $47,904 annually. With a Associate degree, special effects technicians earn a median annual income of $44,467 compared to $39,241 for special effects technicians with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $39,241 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $47,904 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $44,467 |
Special effects technician employment statistics
Most special effects technicians work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where special effects technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where special effects technicians work.
Special effects technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 15% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 9% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 27% |
Special effects technician jobs by company type
Employees with the special effects technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most special effects technicians prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Special effects technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 7% |
| Public | 21% |
| Private | 68% |
| Government | 4% |
Special effects technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for special effects technicians are media, health care and hospitality.
Special effects technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 18% |
| Fortune 500 | 15% |
| Health Care | 12% |
| Hospitality | 9% |
| Technology | 9% |
| Finance | 6% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Education | 6% |
| Agriculture | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
Special effects technician turnover and employment statistics
Special effects technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for special effects technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Special effects technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Special effects 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 special effects technician tenure
The average special effects technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 183 special effects technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Special effects technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 35% |
| 1-2 years | 21% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Special effects technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of special effects 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Linear Editor | 7.31% | 4,595 |
| Special Effects Technician | 7.56% | - |
| Freelance Photographer | 8.13% | 1,766 |
| Associate Editor | 11.70% | 4,664 |
| Lead Graphic Designer | 12.14% | 46,260 |
| Interior Designer | 17.34% | 48,020 |
| Actress | 23.07% | 2,661 |
Similar special effects technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Linear Editor | 7.31% | 4,595 |
| Freelance Photographer | 8.13% | 1,766 |
| Associate Editor | 11.70% | 4,664 |
| Lead Graphic Designer | 12.14% | 46,260 |
| Interior Designer | 17.34% | 48,020 |
| Actress | 23.07% | 2,661 |
Foreign languages spoken by special effects technicians
- Spanish, 100.0%
Special effects technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |