Sports broadcaster demographics and statistics in the US
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Sports broadcaster gender statistics
16.5% of sports broadcasters are women and 83.5% of sports broadcasters are men.
- Male, 83.5%
- Female, 16.5%
Sports broadcaster gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 83.5% |
| Female | 16.5% |
Sports broadcaster gender pay gap
Women earn $1.05 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$36,722
Female income
$38,423
Sports broadcaster gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in sports broadcaster positions over time. Currently, 16.5% of sports broadcasters are female.
Sports broadcaster gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 87.24% | 12.76% |
| 2011 | 88.36% | 11.64% |
| 2012 | 87.77% | 12.23% |
| 2013 | 82.96% | 17.04% |
| 2014 | 88.89% | 11.11% |
| 2015 | 84.89% | 15.11% |
| 2016 | 85.27% | 14.73% |
| 2017 | 83.97% | 16.03% |
| 2018 | 82.01% | 17.99% |
| 2019 | 84.05% | 15.95% |
| 2020 | 79.59% | 20.41% |
| 2021 | 83.46% | 16.54% |
Sports broadcaster related jobs gender ratio
We compared sports broadcasters 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 Broadcaster | 83% | 17% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
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Sports broadcaster demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among sports broadcasters is White, which makes up 78.0% of all sports broadcasters. Comparatively, 9.1% of sports broadcasters are Hispanic or Latino and 5.2% of sports broadcasters are Black or African American.
- White, 78.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.1%
- Black or African American, 5.2%
- Asian, 4.4%
- Unknown, 3.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Sports broadcaster race
| Sports broadcaster race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 78.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.1% |
| Black or African American | 5.2% |
| Asian | 4.4% |
| Unknown | 3.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Sports broadcaster race and ethnicity over time
See how sports broadcaster racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Sports broadcaster race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.41% | 9.17% | 4.45% | 12.62% |
| 2011 | 68.05% | 9.63% | 4.66% | 15.55% |
| 2012 | 71.66% | 9.66% | 3.95% | 10.01% |
| 2013 | 69.61% | 8.19% | 4.65% | 14.32% |
| 2014 | 68.98% | 11.33% | 3.23% | 13.25% |
| 2015 | 73.06% | 9.11% | 4.92% | 11.01% |
| 2016 | 72.97% | 8.32% | 3.62% | 12.57% |
| 2017 | 66.69% | 12.25% | 5.33% | 11.86% |
| 2018 | 74.21% | 8.06% | 2.14% | 12.70% |
| 2019 | 73.36% | 8.08% | 3.55% | 11.74% |
| 2020 | 73.02% | 7.86% | 5.08% | 8.73% |
| 2021 | 78.02% | 5.19% | 4.41% | 9.06% |
Sports broadcaster wage gap by race
According to our data, asian sports broadcasters have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino sports broadcasters have the lowest average salary at $34,085.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $37,604 |
| White | $36,406 |
| Black or African American | $36,995 |
| Asian | $38,686 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $34,085 |
Sports broadcaster age breakdown
The average age of sports broadcasters is 40+ years years old, representing 75% of the sports broadcaster population.
Sports broadcaster age breakdown
| Sports Broadcaster Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 75% |
| 30-40 years | 16% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Sports broadcaster educational attainment
The most common degree for sports broadcasters is bachelor's degree, with 82% of sports broadcasters earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 10% and associate degree degree at 4%.
- Bachelor's, 82%
- Associate, 10%
- Master's, 4%
- High School Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Sports broadcasters by degree level
| Sports broadcaster degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 82% |
| Associate | 10% |
| Master's | 4% |
| High School Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Sports broadcaster wage gap by degree level
According to the data, sports broadcasters with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $41,817 annually. With a Associate degree, sports broadcasters earn a median annual income of $34,397 compared to $31,685 for sports broadcasters with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $31,685 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $41,817 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $34,397 |
Sports broadcaster employment statistics
Most sports broadcasters work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where sports broadcasters work
Below, you can see the size of companies where sports broadcasters work.
Sports broadcaster jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 19% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 32% |
| > 10,000 employees | 7% |
Sports broadcaster jobs by company type
Employees with the sports broadcaster job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most sports broadcasters prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Sports broadcaster jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 56% |
| Public | 7% |
| Private | 35% |
| Government | 2% |
Sports broadcaster jobs by industry
The most common industries for sports broadcasters are education, media and telecommunication.
Sports broadcaster industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 51% |
| Media | 12% |
| Telecommunication | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Government | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
Sports broadcaster turnover and employment statistics
Sports broadcaster unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for sports broadcasters between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Sports broadcaster unemployment rate by year
| Year | Sports broadcaster 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 broadcaster tenure
The average sports broadcaster stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 493 sports broadcasters resumes in Zippia's database.
Sports broadcaster tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 38% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Sports broadcaster LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of sports broadcasters 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Market Reporter | 10.10% | 10,685 |
| Sports Broadcaster | 10.34% | - |
| Content Coordinator | 12.01% | 24,617 |
| Executive Editor | 12.38% | 75,810 |
| Site Interpreter | 14.90% | 11,175 |
| Poet | 16.36% | 989 |
| Train Announcer | 16.36% | 1,244 |
Similar sports broadcaster jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Market Reporter | 10.10% | 10,685 |
| Content Coordinator | 12.01% | 24,617 |
| Executive Editor | 12.38% | 75,810 |
| Site Interpreter | 14.90% | 11,175 |
| Poet | 16.36% | 989 |
| Train Announcer | 16.36% | 1,244 |
Foreign languages spoken by sports broadcasters
The most common foreign language among sports broadcasters is Spanish at 81.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Carrier at 9.1% and Italian is the third-most popular at 9.1%.
- Spanish, 81.8%
- Carrier, 9.1%
- Italian, 9.1%
Sports broadcaster languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 81.8% |
| Carrier | 9.1% |
| Italian | 9.1% |
