Sports Broadcaster Statistics By Gender

16.5% of sports broadcasters are women and 83.5% of sports broadcasters are men.

  • Male, 83.5%
  • Female, 16.5%

Sports Broadcasters By Gender

GenderPercentages
Male83.5%
Female16.5%

Gender Pay Gap For Sports Broadcaster

Women Earn $1.05 For Every $1 Earned By Men

male-income
Male Income
$36,722
female-income
Female Income
$38,423

Sports Broadcaster Gender Over Time

This data shows how men and women predominate in the sports broadcaster position over time.

Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021

Sports Broadcaster Gender By Year

YearMaleFemale
201087.24%12.76%
201188.36%11.64%
201287.77%12.23%
201382.96%17.04%
201488.89%11.11%
201584.89%15.11%
201685.27%14.73%
201783.97%16.03%
201882.01%17.99%
201984.05%15.95%
202079.59%20.41%
202183.46%16.54%

Sports Broadcaster Male to Female Ratio

We compared this job title with other job titles to see how gender percentages varied. As you can see, public address announcer and track announcer have the biggest difference in gender.

Job TitleMaleFemale
Paraprofessional Interpreter12%88%
Deaf Interpreter15%85%
Fashion Journalist15%85%
Sports Broadcaster83%17%
Sports Announcer91%9%
Track Announcer92%8%
Public Address Announcer93%7%
Male
Female

Sports Broadcaster Statistics By Race

The most common ethnicity among sports broadcasters is White, which makes up 78.0% of all sports broadcasters. Comparatively, there are 9.1% of the Hispanic or Latino ethnicity and 5.2% of the Black or African American ethnicity.

  • 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 RacePercentages
White78.0%
Hispanic or Latino9.1%
Black or African American5.2%
Asian4.4%
Unknown3.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native0.3%

Sports Broadcaster Race And Ethnicity Over Time

Using the Census Bureau data, we found out how the percentage of each ethnic category trended between 2010-2019 among sports broadcasters.

  • White
  • Asian
  • Hispanic or Latino
  • Black or African American

Sports Broadcaster Race By Year

YearWhiteBlack or African AmericanAsianHispanic or Latino
201070.41%9.17%4.45%12.62%
201168.05%9.63%4.66%15.55%
201271.66%9.66%3.95%10.01%
201369.61%8.19%4.65%14.32%
201468.98%11.33%3.23%13.25%
201573.06%9.11%4.92%11.01%
201672.97%8.32%3.62%12.57%
201766.69%12.25%5.33%11.86%
201874.21%8.06%2.14%12.70%
201973.36%8.08%3.55%11.74%
202073.02%7.86%5.08%8.73%
202178.02%5.19%4.41%9.06%

Sports Broadcaster Wage Gap By Race

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.
$40,000
$39,000
$38,000
$37,000
$36,000
$35,000
$34,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$37,604
White$36,406
Black or African American$36,995
Asian$38,686
Hispanic or Latino$34,085

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Sports Broadcaster Age Breakdown

This chart breaks down the ages of sports broadcaster employees. Interestingly enough, the average age of sports broadcasters is 40+ years old, which represents 75% of the population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Sports Broadcaster Age

Sports Broadcaster YearsPercentages
40+ years75%
30-40 years16%
20-30 years9%

Types of Sports Broadcaster Degree Levels

The most common degree for sports broadcasters is bachelor's degree 82% of sports broadcasters earn that degree. A close second is associate degree with 10% and rounding it off is master's degree with 4%.

  • Bachelors, 82%
  • Associate, 10%
  • Masters, 4%
  • High School Diploma, 2%
  • Other Degrees, 2%

Sports Broadcasters By Education

Sports Broadcaster DegreePercentages
Bachelors82%
Associate10%
Masters4%
High School Diploma2%
Other Degrees2%

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Sports Broadcaster Wage Gap By Education

Sports broadcasters with a Bachelors 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.
$44,000
$41,000
$38,000
$35,000
$32,000
$29,000
High School Diploma or Less
Bachelor's Degree
Some College/ Associate Degree
EducationSalary
High School Diploma or Less$31,685
Bachelor's Degree$41,817
Some College/ Associate Degree$34,397

Sports Broadcaster Employment Statistics

This section highlights information about where sports broadcasters work. We found most sports broadcasters work for a education company. In addition, the industry that employs the most sports broadcasters is the education industry.

Company Size

We created this chart to show you the average size of companies that typically hire sports broadcasters.

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Sports Broadcaster Jobs By Employer Size

Company SizePercentages
< 50 employees5%
50 - 100 employees13%
100 - 500 employees26%
500 - 1,000 employees19%
1,000 - 10,000 employees32%
> 10,000 employees7%

The Types Of Companies Sports Broadcaster Work In

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.

Education

Public

Private

Government

Sports Broadcaster Jobs By Sector

Company TypePercentages
Education56%
Public7%
Private35%
Government2%

Top Industries Hiring Sports Broadcasters

Just based on the number of employees within each industry, we were able to determine the most common industries that employ sports broadcasters. Those industries include education, media and telecommunication.

Education

Media

Telecommunication

Manufacturing

Hospitality

Sports Broadcaster Turnover And Employment Statistics

Sports Broadcaster Unemployment Rate Over Time

The Bureau of Labor Statistics came in clutch when it came down to figuring out how the unemployment rate has changed over time. Between 2008 and 2018, this is how the number of sports broadcasters changed.

  • Unemployment rate

Sports Broadcaster Unemployment Rate By Year

YearSports Broadcaster Unemployment Rate
201011.99%
20119.82%
20127.98%
201310.12%
20147.82%
20155.66%
20165.43%
20175.15%
20182.41%
20194.05%
20206.64%
20213.86%

The Average Number of Years That Sports Broadcaster Stay in a Job

By looking over 493 sports broadcasters resumes, we figured out that the average sports broadcaster enjoys staying at their job for 1-2 years for a percentage of 38%.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Sports Broadcaster Tenure

Number or YearsPercentages
Less than 1 year17%
1-2 years38%
3-4 years16%
5-7 years16%
8-10 years4%
11+ years9%

Comparing The LGBT Ratio of Sports Broadcasters with Other Job Titles

After finding the gender ratio, we wondered if the percentages of LGBT persons were different as well. Using the data below, you can see how other job titles compare to sports broadcasters.

Job TitleLGBTJob Openings
Market Reporter10.10%10,685
Sports Broadcaster10.34%-
Content Coordinator12.01%24,617
Executive Editor12.38%75,810
Site Interpreter14.90%11,175
Poet16.36%989
Train Announcer16.36%1,244

Sports Broadcaster LGBT Demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job Openings
Market Reporter10.10%10,685
Content Coordinator12.01%24,617
Executive Editor12.38%75,810
Site Interpreter14.90%11,175
Poet16.36%989
Train Announcer16.36%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 LanguagePercentages
Spanish81.8%
Carrier9.1%
Italian9.1%

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Which State Has The Most Sports Broadcasters?

By looking through more than 493 resumes, we found that the most popular places for sports broadcasters are Santa Barbara, CA and Boston, MA.

Number of Sports Broadcasters

Number Of Sports Broadcaster Jobs By State

RankStateNumber of JobsAverage Salary
1Colorado42$29,511
2California39$49,921
3Georgia37$27,280
4Florida31$30,285
5Pennsylvania21$42,144
6Texas21$32,555
7Minnesota21$29,088
8New York18$47,307
9Indiana17$27,747
10Nevada16$51,674
11Ohio16$36,046
12Illinois16$31,410
13Maryland15$46,410
14Arizona15$40,017
15Massachusetts14$42,863
16Wisconsin12$29,429
17Iowa10$29,066
18New Jersey9$47,899
19Virginia9$35,846
20North Carolina9$28,567
21Tennessee9$26,676
22Missouri9$25,890
23Louisiana7$35,789
24Michigan7$32,918
25Washington7$34,740
26Connecticut6$44,898
27Oregon6$39,536
28Maine6$30,741
29Kentucky6$30,751
30Mississippi5$29,123
31Utah5$30,204
32Alabama5$27,971
33Nebraska5$25,557
34District of Columbia4$55,152
35Montana4$31,760
36North Dakota3$29,065
37South Carolina3$31,294
38Vermont2$35,794
39West Virginia2$35,992
40South Dakota2$30,770
41New Mexico2$33,381
42Wyoming2$26,045
43Kansas2$28,919
44Arkansas2$27,038
45Rhode Island1$43,072
46New Hampshire1$37,076
47Idaho1$31,052
48Delaware0$46,003
49Hawaii0$50,200
50Alaska0$33,571
51Oklahoma0$27,549

Sports Broadcaster Demographics FAQs

How Many Sports Broadcaster Are There In The Us?

There are over 1,796 Sports Broadcasters in the United States.

What Percentage Of Sports Broadcasters Are Black?

5.2% of Sports Broadcasters are Black or African American

What Race Are Most Sports Broadcasters?

Most a are White, with 78.0% of Sports Broadcasters belonging to this ethnicity. 9.1% of Sports Broadcasters are Hispanic or Latino, 5.2% of Sports Broadcasters are Black or African American, 4.4% of Sports Broadcasters are Asian, 3.0% of Sports Broadcasters are Unknown, and 0.3% of Sports Broadcasters are American Indian and Alaska Native

Are Sports Broadcaster Jobs Male - Dominated?

Yes, Sports Broadcaster jobs are male - dominated. 83% of Sports Broadcasters are male, and 16% are female, so there are more male Sports Broadcasters than female Sports Broadcasters in the United States.

How Old Is The Average Sports Broadcaster?

The average Sports Broadcaster is 50 years old. 75% of Sports Broadcasters are 40+ years old or older, 16% are between the ages of 30-40 years, and 9% are between 20-30 years old

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