Spotlight operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Spotlight operator gender statistics
34.1% of spotlight operators are women and 65.9% of spotlight operators are men.
- Male, 65.9%
- Female, 34.1%
Spotlight operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 65.9% |
| Female | 34.1% |
Spotlight operator gender pay gap
Women earn 87¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$55,379
Female income
$48,276
Spotlight operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in spotlight operator positions over time. Currently, 34.1% of spotlight operators are female.
Spotlight operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.89% | 35.11% |
| 2011 | 62.65% | 37.35% |
| 2012 | 66.55% | 33.45% |
| 2013 | 71.52% | 28.48% |
| 2014 | 70.28% | 29.72% |
| 2015 | 72.53% | 27.47% |
| 2016 | 74.43% | 25.57% |
| 2017 | 72.04% | 27.96% |
| 2018 | 68.55% | 31.45% |
| 2019 | 63.68% | 36.32% |
| 2020 | 60.37% | 39.63% |
| 2021 | 65.88% | 34.12% |
Spotlight operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared spotlight operators 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% |
| Spotlight Operator | 66% | 34% |
| News Cameraman | 95% | 5% |
| Audio Installer | 95% | 5% |
| Broadcast Maintenance Engineer | 98% | 2% |
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Spotlight operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among spotlight operators is White, which makes up 63.7% of all spotlight operators. Comparatively, 17.0% of spotlight operators are Hispanic or Latino and 7.5% of spotlight operators are Black or African American.
- White, 63.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.0%
- Black or African American, 7.5%
- Unknown, 6.3%
- Asian, 5.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Spotlight operator race
| Spotlight operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.0% |
| Black or African American | 7.5% |
| Unknown | 6.3% |
| Asian | 5.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Spotlight operator race and ethnicity over time
See how spotlight operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Spotlight operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.66% | 8.23% | 4.71% | 15.28% |
| 2011 | 66.63% | 10.28% | 3.98% | 17.32% |
| 2012 | 68.40% | 7.74% | 4.49% | 16.94% |
| 2013 | 68.29% | 7.70% | 4.56% | 17.33% |
| 2014 | 65.52% | 9.66% | 4.67% | 16.41% |
| 2015 | 67.20% | 6.01% | 5.60% | 18.64% |
| 2016 | 66.40% | 7.36% | 5.34% | 18.40% |
| 2017 | 66.43% | 8.14% | 4.14% | 17.95% |
| 2018 | 68.13% | 7.36% | 5.14% | 16.82% |
| 2019 | 69.32% | 6.22% | 4.44% | 17.12% |
| 2020 | 64.74% | 7.19% | 5.72% | 16.16% |
| 2021 | 63.70% | 7.49% | 5.17% | 16.99% |
Spotlight operator wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown spotlight operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american spotlight operators have the lowest average salary at $53,120.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $59,202 |
| White | $55,242 |
| Black or African American | $53,120 |
| Asian | $55,606 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $53,917 |
Average spotlight operator age
See how the average age of spotlight operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Spotlight operator 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 |
Spotlight operator age breakdown
The average age of spotlight operators is 40+ years years old, representing 54% of the spotlight operator population.
Spotlight operator age breakdown
| Spotlight Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 54% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Spotlight operator educational attainment
The most common degree for spotlight operators is bachelor's degree, with 55% of spotlight operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 19% and high school diploma degree at 17%.
- Bachelor's, 55%
- High School Diploma, 19%
- Associate, 17%
- Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Spotlight operators by degree level
| Spotlight operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 55% |
| High School Diploma | 19% |
| Associate | 17% |
| Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Spotlight operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, spotlight operators with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $58,106 annually. With a Associate degree, spotlight operators earn a median annual income of $53,188 compared to $45,848 for spotlight operators with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $45,848 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $58,106 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $53,188 |
Spotlight operator employment statistics
Most spotlight operators work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where spotlight operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where spotlight operators work.
Spotlight operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 13% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 33% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 7% |
Spotlight operator jobs by company type
Employees with the spotlight operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most spotlight operators prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Spotlight operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 33% |
| Public | 10% |
| Private | 57% |
Spotlight operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for spotlight operators are media, education and hospitality.
Spotlight operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 32% |
| Education | 23% |
| Hospitality | 11% |
| Non Profits | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
Spotlight operator turnover and employment statistics
Spotlight operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for spotlight operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Spotlight operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Spotlight operator 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 spotlight operator tenure
The average spotlight operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 184 spotlight operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Spotlight operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 44% |
| 1-2 years | 25% |
| 3-4 years | 7% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Spotlight operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of spotlight operators 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Movie Shot Cameraman | 7.31% | 45 |
| Spotlight Operator | 7.56% | - |
| Lead Photographer | 8.13% | 6,644 |
| Production Assistant/Editor | 11.70% | 61,509 |
| Production Designer | 12.14% | 96,682 |
| Design Specialist | 17.34% | 68,347 |
| Cast Member | 23.07% | 79,789 |
Similar spotlight operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Movie Shot Cameraman | 7.31% | 45 |
| Lead Photographer | 8.13% | 6,644 |
| Production Assistant/Editor | 11.70% | 61,509 |
| Production Designer | 12.14% | 96,682 |
| Design Specialist | 17.34% | 68,347 |
| Cast Member | 23.07% | 79,789 |
Foreign languages spoken by spotlight operators
The most common foreign language among spotlight operators is German at 42.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Spanish at 42.9% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 14.3%.
- German, 42.9%
- Spanish, 42.9%
- Portuguese, 14.3%
Spotlight operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| German | 42.9% |
| Spanish | 42.9% |
| Portuguese | 14.3% |