Sports anchor demographics and statistics in the US
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Sports anchor gender statistics
18.4% of sports anchors are women and 81.6% of sports anchors are men.
- Male, 81.6%
- Female, 18.4%
Sports anchor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 81.6% |
| Female | 18.4% |
Sports anchor gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$92,299
Female income
$90,746
Sports anchor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in sports anchor positions over time. Currently, 18.4% of sports anchors are female.
Sports anchor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 82.62% | 17.38% |
| 2011 | 82.37% | 17.63% |
| 2012 | 82.35% | 17.65% |
| 2013 | 84.05% | 15.95% |
| 2014 | 85.37% | 14.63% |
| 2015 | 82.13% | 17.87% |
| 2016 | 83.26% | 16.74% |
| 2017 | 81.38% | 18.62% |
| 2018 | 84.03% | 15.97% |
| 2019 | 82.03% | 17.97% |
| 2020 | 84.28% | 15.72% |
| 2021 | 81.65% | 18.35% |
Sports anchor related jobs gender ratio
We compared sports anchors 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% |
| Sports Anchor | 82% | 18% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
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Sports anchor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among sports anchors is White, which makes up 67.1% of all sports anchors. Comparatively, 13.1% of sports anchors are Hispanic or Latino and 8.7% of sports anchors are Asian.
- White, 67.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.1%
- Asian, 8.7%
- Black or African American, 6.6%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Sports anchor race
| Sports anchor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.1% |
| Asian | 8.7% |
| Black or African American | 6.6% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Sports anchor race and ethnicity over time
See how sports anchor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Sports anchor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.16% | 7.50% | 5.22% | 11.15% |
| 2011 | 76.56% | 5.66% | 4.93% | 10.00% |
| 2012 | 74.14% | 7.42% | 5.86% | 10.57% |
| 2013 | 73.15% | 7.20% | 5.48% | 12.35% |
| 2014 | 72.59% | 6.63% | 5.82% | 12.00% |
| 2015 | 71.43% | 8.17% | 4.98% | 12.41% |
| 2016 | 74.45% | 4.91% | 5.71% | 10.75% |
| 2017 | 72.16% | 6.15% | 5.70% | 13.14% |
| 2018 | 70.17% | 7.68% | 5.97% | 14.16% |
| 2019 | 71.08% | 5.59% | 7.60% | 12.57% |
| 2020 | 71.72% | 6.69% | 6.42% | 12.21% |
| 2021 | 67.07% | 6.58% | 8.71% | 13.12% |
Sports anchor wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino sports anchors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american sports anchors have the lowest average salary at $85,504.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $91,588 |
| White | $91,740 |
| Black or African American | $85,504 |
| Asian | $95,758 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $97,371 |
Average sports anchor age
See how the average age of sports anchors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Sports anchor age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 50 | 36 |
| White | 39 | 38 |
| Black or African American | 29 | 27.5 |
| Asian | 38 | 33 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 | 36 |
Sports anchor age breakdown
The average age of sports anchors is 40+ years years old, representing 44% of the sports anchor population.
Sports anchor age breakdown
| Sports Anchor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 44% |
| 30-40 years | 32% |
| 20-30 years | 24% |
Sports anchor educational attainment
The most common degree for sports anchors is bachelor's degree, with 91% of sports anchors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 5% and associate degree degree at 2%.
- Bachelor's, 91%
- Associate, 5%
- Master's, 2%
- High School Diploma, 1%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Sports anchors by degree level
| Sports anchor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 91% |
| Associate | 5% |
| Master's | 2% |
| High School Diploma | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Sports anchor wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $101,790 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $98,609 |
Sports anchor employment statistics
Most sports anchors work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where sports anchors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where sports anchors work.
Sports anchor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 26% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 31% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 6% |
Sports anchor jobs by company type
Employees with the sports anchor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most sports anchors prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Sports anchor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 18% |
| Public | 9% |
| Private | 73% |
Sports anchor jobs by industry
The most common industries for sports anchors are media, education and manufacturing.
Sports anchor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 62% |
| Education | 16% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Professional | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
Sports anchor turnover and employment statistics
Sports anchor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for sports anchors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Sports anchor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Sports anchor unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.18% |
| 2011 | 5.45% |
| 2012 | 5.99% |
| 2013 | 3.17% |
| 2014 | 4.18% |
| 2015 | 4.87% |
| 2016 | 2.80% |
| 2017 | 2.13% |
| 2018 | 2.79% |
| 2019 | 4.35% |
| 2020 | 5.70% |
| 2021 | 3.87% |
Average sports anchor tenure
The average sports anchor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,159 sports anchors resumes in Zippia's database.
Sports anchor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 20% |
| 1-2 years | 39% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Sports anchor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of sports anchors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sports Anchor | 10.10% | - |
| Morning Show Host | 10.34% | 10,174 |
| Media Services Coordinator | 12.01% | 81,600 |
| Copy Reader | 12.38% | 883 |
| Spanish Interpreter | 14.90% | 4,043 |
| Senior Writer | 16.36% | 15,995 |
| Train Caller | 16.36% | 2,521 |
Similar sports anchor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Morning Show Host | 10.34% | 10,174 |
| Media Services Coordinator | 12.01% | 81,600 |
| Copy Reader | 12.38% | 883 |
| Spanish Interpreter | 14.90% | 4,043 |
| Senior Writer | 16.36% | 15,995 |
| Train Caller | 16.36% | 2,521 |
Foreign languages spoken by sports anchors
The most common foreign language among sports anchors is Spanish at 67.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 11.8% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 5.9%.
- Spanish, 67.6%
- French, 11.8%
- Portuguese, 5.9%
- Italian, 5.9%
- Chinese, 2.9%
- Other, 5.9%
Sports anchor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 67.6% |
| French | 11.8% |
| Portuguese | 5.9% |
| Italian | 5.9% |
| Chinese | 2.9% |
| Other | 5.9% |
