Sports announcer demographics and statistics in the US
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Sports announcer demographics by:
Sports announcer gender statistics
9.3% of sports announcers are women and 90.7% of sports announcers are men.
- Male, 90.7%
- Female, 9.3%
Sports announcer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 90.7% |
| Female | 9.3% |
Sports announcer gender pay gap
Women earn $1.04 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$33,589
Female income
$34,851
Sports announcer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in sports announcer positions over time. Currently, 9.3% of sports announcers are female.
Sports announcer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 92.98% | 7.02% |
| 2011 | 93.63% | 6.37% |
| 2012 | 93.29% | 6.71% |
| 2013 | 90.41% | 9.59% |
| 2014 | 93.94% | 6.06% |
| 2015 | 91.58% | 8.42% |
| 2016 | 91.81% | 8.19% |
| 2017 | 91.03% | 8.97% |
| 2018 | 89.82% | 10.18% |
| 2019 | 91.07% | 8.93% |
| 2020 | 88.31% | 11.69% |
| 2021 | 90.72% | 9.28% |
Sports announcer related jobs gender ratio
We compared sports announcers 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 Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
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Sports announcer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among sports announcers is White, which makes up 76.8% of all sports announcers. Comparatively, 10.2% of sports announcers are Hispanic or Latino and 5.1% of sports announcers are Black or African American.
- White, 76.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.2%
- Black or African American, 5.1%
- Asian, 4.4%
- Unknown, 3.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Sports announcer race
| Sports announcer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 76.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.2% |
| Black or African American | 5.1% |
| Asian | 4.4% |
| Unknown | 3.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Sports announcer race and ethnicity over time
See how sports announcer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Sports announcer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.19% | 9.06% | 4.44% | 13.75% |
| 2011 | 66.83% | 9.52% | 4.65% | 16.68% |
| 2012 | 70.45% | 9.54% | 3.94% | 11.14% |
| 2013 | 68.40% | 8.08% | 4.64% | 15.45% |
| 2014 | 67.77% | 11.22% | 3.22% | 14.37% |
| 2015 | 71.84% | 9.00% | 4.91% | 12.14% |
| 2016 | 71.76% | 8.21% | 3.61% | 13.69% |
| 2017 | 65.47% | 12.14% | 5.32% | 12.98% |
| 2018 | 72.99% | 7.95% | 2.13% | 13.83% |
| 2019 | 72.14% | 7.97% | 3.53% | 12.87% |
| 2020 | 71.80% | 7.75% | 5.07% | 9.85% |
| 2021 | 76.80% | 5.08% | 4.40% | 10.19% |
Sports announcer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian sports announcers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino sports announcers have the lowest average salary at $31,611.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $34,245 |
| White | $33,353 |
| Black or African American | $33,792 |
| Asian | $35,045 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $31,611 |
Sports announcer age breakdown
The average age of sports announcers is 40+ years years old, representing 75% of the sports announcer population.
Sports announcer age breakdown
| Sports Announcer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 75% |
| 30-40 years | 16% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Sports announcer educational attainment
The most common degree for sports announcers is bachelor's degree, with 74% of sports announcers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 14% and associate degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 74%
- Associate, 14%
- High School Diploma, 6%
- Master's, 3%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Sports announcers by degree level
| Sports announcer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 74% |
| Associate | 14% |
| High School Diploma | 6% |
| Master's | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Sports announcer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, sports announcers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $37,339 annually. With a Associate degree, sports announcers earn a median annual income of $31,847 compared to $29,786 for sports announcers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $29,786 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $37,339 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $31,847 |
Sports announcer employment statistics
Most sports announcers work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where sports announcers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where sports announcers work.
Sports announcer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 20% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 6% |
Sports announcer jobs by company type
Employees with the sports announcer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most sports announcers prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Sports announcer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 65% |
| Public | 5% |
| Private | 28% |
| Government | 1% |
Sports announcer jobs by industry
The most common industries for sports announcers are education, media and hospitality.
Sports announcer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 65% |
| Media | 13% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Sports announcer turnover and employment statistics
Sports announcer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for sports announcers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Sports announcer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Sports announcer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 11.99% |
| 2011 | 9.82% |
| 2012 | 7.98% |
| 2013 | 10.12% |
| 2014 | 7.82% |
| 2015 | 5.66% |
| 2016 | 5.43% |
| 2017 | 5.15% |
| 2018 | 2.41% |
| 2019 | 4.05% |
| 2020 | 6.64% |
| 2021 | 3.86% |
Average sports announcer tenure
The average sports announcer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 271 sports announcers resumes in Zippia's database.
Sports announcer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 19% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 16% |
Sports announcer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of sports announcers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Reporter | 10.10% | 11,179 |
| Sports Announcer | 10.34% | - |
| Publicity Agent | 12.01% | 25,153 |
| Fashion Journalist | 12.38% | 2,832 |
| Science Interpreter | 14.90% | 8,219 |
| Short Story Writer | 16.36% | 10,337 |
| Disc Jockey | 16.36% | 1,991 |
Similar sports announcer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Reporter | 10.10% | 11,179 |
| Publicity Agent | 12.01% | 25,153 |
| Fashion Journalist | 12.38% | 2,832 |
| Science Interpreter | 14.90% | 8,219 |
| Short Story Writer | 16.36% | 10,337 |
| Disc Jockey | 16.36% | 1,991 |
Foreign languages spoken by sports announcers
The most common foreign language among sports announcers is Spanish at 75.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Urdu at 12.5% and Arabic is the third-most popular at 12.5%.
- Spanish, 75.0%
- Urdu, 12.5%
- Arabic, 12.5%
Sports announcer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 75.0% |
| Urdu | 12.5% |
| Arabic | 12.5% |
