Stringer demographics and statistics in the US
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Stringer gender statistics
32.2% of stringers are women and 67.8% of stringers are men.
- Male, 67.8%
- Female, 32.2%
Stringer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 67.8% |
| Female | 32.2% |
Stringer gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$71,707
Female income
$70,189
Stringer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in stringer positions over time. Currently, 32.2% of stringers are female.
Stringer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.26% | 30.74% |
| 2011 | 68.88% | 31.12% |
| 2012 | 68.86% | 31.14% |
| 2013 | 71.40% | 28.60% |
| 2014 | 73.45% | 26.55% |
| 2015 | 68.54% | 31.46% |
| 2016 | 70.21% | 29.79% |
| 2017 | 67.44% | 32.56% |
| 2018 | 71.38% | 28.62% |
| 2019 | 68.39% | 31.61% |
| 2020 | 71.76% | 28.24% |
| 2021 | 67.83% | 32.17% |
Stringer related jobs gender ratio
We compared stringers 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% |
| Stringer | 68% | 32% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
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Stringer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among stringers is White, which makes up 66.5% of all stringers. Comparatively, 12.9% of stringers are Hispanic or Latino and 9.4% of stringers are Asian.
- White, 66.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.9%
- Asian, 9.4%
- Black or African American, 6.5%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Stringer race
| Stringer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.9% |
| Asian | 9.4% |
| Black or African American | 6.5% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Stringer race and ethnicity over time
See how stringer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Stringer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.61% | 7.42% | 5.87% | 10.95% |
| 2011 | 76.01% | 5.57% | 5.58% | 9.80% |
| 2012 | 73.59% | 7.34% | 6.51% | 10.37% |
| 2013 | 72.60% | 7.12% | 6.13% | 12.15% |
| 2014 | 72.04% | 6.55% | 6.47% | 11.80% |
| 2015 | 70.88% | 8.09% | 5.63% | 12.21% |
| 2016 | 73.90% | 4.83% | 6.35% | 10.55% |
| 2017 | 71.61% | 6.07% | 6.35% | 12.93% |
| 2018 | 69.62% | 7.60% | 6.62% | 13.95% |
| 2019 | 70.53% | 5.51% | 8.25% | 12.37% |
| 2020 | 71.17% | 6.61% | 7.06% | 12.01% |
| 2021 | 66.52% | 6.50% | 9.36% | 12.92% |
Stringer wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino stringers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american stringers have the lowest average salary at $65,115.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $71,011 |
| White | $71,160 |
| Black or African American | $65,115 |
| Asian | $75,112 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $76,711 |
Average stringer age
See how the average age of stringers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Stringer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 50 | 36 |
| White | 39 | 38 |
| Black or African American | 29 | 27.5 |
| Asian | 38 | 33 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 | 36 |
Stringer age breakdown
The average age of stringers is 40+ years years old, representing 44% of the stringer population.
Stringer age breakdown
| Stringer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 44% |
| 30-40 years | 32% |
| 20-30 years | 24% |
Stringer educational attainment
The most common degree for stringers is bachelor's degree, with 71% of stringers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 11% and associate degree degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 71%
- Associate, 11%
- High School Diploma, 7%
- Master's, 7%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Stringers by degree level
| Stringer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 71% |
| Associate | 11% |
| High School Diploma | 7% |
| Master's | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Stringer wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $81,126 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $77,943 |
Stringer employment statistics
Most stringers work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where stringers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where stringers work.
Stringer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 12% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 30% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 14% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 18% |
| > 10,000 employees | 5% |
Stringer jobs by company type
Employees with the stringer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most stringers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Stringer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 14% |
| Private | 76% |
| Government | 7% |
Stringer jobs by industry
The most common industries for stringers are media, manufacturing and retail.
Stringer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 39% |
| Manufacturing | 12% |
| Retail | 8% |
| Government | 7% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Energy | 4% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Stringer turnover and employment statistics
Stringer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for stringers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Stringer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Stringer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.18% |
| 2011 | 5.45% |
| 2012 | 5.99% |
| 2013 | 3.17% |
| 2014 | 4.18% |
| 2015 | 4.87% |
| 2016 | 2.80% |
| 2017 | 2.13% |
| 2018 | 2.79% |
| 2019 | 4.35% |
| 2020 | 5.70% |
| 2021 | 3.87% |
Average stringer tenure
The average stringer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 581 stringers resumes in Zippia's database.
Stringer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 33% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Stringer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of stringers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Stringer | 10.10% | - |
| Program Director/Morning Show Host | 10.34% | 71,725 |
| New Media Coordinator | 12.01% | 24,738 |
| Features Editor | 12.38% | 11,748 |
| Per Diem Interpreter | 14.90% | 38,934 |
| CO-Author | 16.36% | 2,793 |
| Mobile Disc Jockey | 16.36% | 5,576 |
Similar stringer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Program Director/Morning Show Host | 10.34% | 71,725 |
| New Media Coordinator | 12.01% | 24,738 |
| Features Editor | 12.38% | 11,748 |
| Per Diem Interpreter | 14.90% | 38,934 |
| CO-Author | 16.36% | 2,793 |
| Mobile Disc Jockey | 16.36% | 5,576 |
Foreign languages spoken by stringers
The most common foreign language among stringers is Spanish at 46.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 15.4% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 7.7%.
- Spanish, 46.2%
- French, 15.4%
- Portuguese, 7.7%
- Japanese, 7.7%
- Russian, 7.7%
- Other, 15.3%
Stringer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 46.2% |
| French | 15.4% |
| Portuguese | 7.7% |
| Japanese | 7.7% |
| Russian | 7.7% |
| Other | 15.3% |
