Stage technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Stage technician gender statistics
21.6% of stage technicians are women and 78.4% of stage technicians are men.
- Male, 78.4%
- Female, 21.6%
Stage technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 78.4% |
| Female | 21.6% |
Stage technician gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$41,528
Female income
$38,701
Stage technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in stage technician positions over time. Currently, 21.6% of stage technicians are female.
Stage technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 77.62% | 22.38% |
| 2011 | 75.89% | 24.11% |
| 2012 | 78.87% | 21.13% |
| 2013 | 82.49% | 17.51% |
| 2014 | 81.61% | 18.39% |
| 2015 | 83.21% | 16.79% |
| 2016 | 84.52% | 15.48% |
| 2017 | 82.86% | 17.14% |
| 2018 | 80.35% | 19.65% |
| 2019 | 76.69% | 23.31% |
| 2020 | 74.08% | 25.92% |
| 2021 | 78.37% | 21.63% |
Stage technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared stage technicians 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% |
| Stage Technician | 78% | 22% |
| News Cameraman | 95% | 5% |
| Audio Installer | 95% | 5% |
| Broadcast Maintenance Engineer | 98% | 2% |
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Stage technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among stage technicians is White, which makes up 62.5% of all stage technicians. Comparatively, 16.1% of stage technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 9.6% of stage technicians are Black or African American.
- White, 62.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.1%
- Black or African American, 9.6%
- Unknown, 6.4%
- Asian, 5.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Stage technician race
| Stage technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.1% |
| Black or African American | 9.6% |
| Unknown | 6.4% |
| Asian | 5.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Stage technician race and ethnicity over time
See how stage technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Stage technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.45% | 10.31% | 4.59% | 14.44% |
| 2011 | 65.42% | 12.35% | 3.86% | 16.48% |
| 2012 | 67.19% | 9.82% | 4.37% | 16.10% |
| 2013 | 67.07% | 9.78% | 4.44% | 16.49% |
| 2014 | 64.31% | 11.73% | 4.55% | 15.57% |
| 2015 | 65.98% | 8.09% | 5.48% | 17.80% |
| 2016 | 65.18% | 9.43% | 5.22% | 17.56% |
| 2017 | 65.21% | 10.21% | 4.02% | 17.11% |
| 2018 | 66.92% | 9.44% | 5.02% | 15.98% |
| 2019 | 68.11% | 8.30% | 4.32% | 16.28% |
| 2020 | 63.53% | 9.26% | 5.60% | 15.32% |
| 2021 | 62.49% | 9.57% | 5.05% | 16.15% |
Stage technician wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown stage technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american stage technicians have the lowest average salary at $40,649.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $42,978 |
| White | $41,476 |
| Black or African American | $40,649 |
| Asian | $41,616 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $40,962 |
Average stage technician age
See how the average age of stage technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Stage technician 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 |
Stage technician age breakdown
The average age of stage technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 54% of the stage technician population.
Stage technician age breakdown
| Stage Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 54% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Stage technician educational attainment
The most common degree for stage technicians is bachelor's degree, with 48% of stage technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 23% and associate degree degree at 18%.
- Bachelor's, 48%
- Associate, 23%
- High School Diploma, 18%
- Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Stage technicians by degree level
| Stage technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 48% |
| Associate | 23% |
| High School Diploma | 18% |
| Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Stage technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, stage technicians with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $42,567 annually. With a Associate degree, stage technicians earn a median annual income of $40,676 compared to $37,688 for stage technicians with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $37,688 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $42,567 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $40,676 |
Stage technician employment statistics
Most stage technicians work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where stage technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where stage technicians work.
Stage technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 16% |
Stage technician jobs by company type
Employees with the stage technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most stage technicians prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Stage technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 25% |
| Public | 20% |
| Private | 51% |
| Government | 4% |
Stage technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for stage technicians are education, media and professional.
Stage technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 21% |
| Media | 16% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Hospitality | 9% |
| Manufacturing | 9% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Government | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
Stage technician turnover and employment statistics
Stage technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for stage technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Stage technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Stage technician 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 stage technician tenure
The average stage technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,798 stage technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Stage technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 24% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Stage technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of stage technicians 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Microfilm Camera Operator | 7.31% | 25,742 |
| Stage Technician | 7.56% | - |
| Photographer Assistant | 8.13% | 1,771 |
| Editor/Director | 11.70% | 9,107 |
| Interactive Designer | 12.14% | 48,136 |
| Interior Design Assistant | 17.34% | 46,701 |
| Cast Member | 23.07% | 79,789 |
Similar stage technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Microfilm Camera Operator | 7.31% | 25,742 |
| Photographer Assistant | 8.13% | 1,771 |
| Editor/Director | 11.70% | 9,107 |
| Interactive Designer | 12.14% | 48,136 |
| Interior Design Assistant | 17.34% | 46,701 |
| Cast Member | 23.07% | 79,789 |
Foreign languages spoken by stage technicians
The most common foreign language among stage technicians is Spanish at 63.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 10.2% and French is the third-most popular at 8.2%.
- Spanish, 63.3%
- German, 10.2%
- French, 8.2%
- Chinese, 4.1%
- Italian, 4.1%
- Other, 10.1%
Stage technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 63.3% |
| German | 10.2% |
| French | 8.2% |
| Chinese | 4.1% |
| Italian | 4.1% |
| Other | 10.1% |
