Studio control operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Studio control operator gender statistics
26.4% of studio control operators are women and 73.6% of studio control operators are men.
- Male, 73.6%
- Female, 26.4%
Studio control operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 73.6% |
| Female | 26.4% |
Studio control operator gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$78,564
Female income
$71,740
Studio control operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in studio control operator positions over time. Currently, 26.4% of studio control operators are female.
Studio control operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.74% | 27.26% |
| 2011 | 70.78% | 29.22% |
| 2012 | 74.18% | 25.82% |
| 2013 | 78.38% | 21.62% |
| 2014 | 77.35% | 22.65% |
| 2015 | 79.22% | 20.78% |
| 2016 | 80.78% | 19.22% |
| 2017 | 78.82% | 21.18% |
| 2018 | 75.89% | 24.11% |
| 2019 | 71.69% | 28.31% |
| 2020 | 68.75% | 31.25% |
| 2021 | 73.60% | 26.40% |
Studio control operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared studio control 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% |
| Studio Control Operator | 74% | 26% |
| News Cameraman | 95% | 5% |
| Audio Installer | 95% | 5% |
| Broadcast Maintenance Engineer | 98% | 2% |
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Studio control operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among studio control operators is White, which makes up 62.6% of all studio control operators. Comparatively, 16.6% of studio control operators are Hispanic or Latino and 9.1% of studio control operators are Black or African American.
- White, 62.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.6%
- Black or African American, 9.1%
- Unknown, 6.3%
- Asian, 5.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Studio control operator race
| Studio control operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.6% |
| Black or African American | 9.1% |
| Unknown | 6.3% |
| Asian | 5.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Studio control operator race and ethnicity over time
See how studio control operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Studio control operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.52% | 9.88% | 4.65% | 14.86% |
| 2011 | 65.49% | 11.92% | 3.92% | 16.90% |
| 2012 | 67.25% | 9.39% | 4.43% | 16.52% |
| 2013 | 67.14% | 9.35% | 4.50% | 16.91% |
| 2014 | 64.38% | 11.30% | 4.61% | 15.98% |
| 2015 | 66.05% | 7.66% | 5.54% | 18.22% |
| 2016 | 65.25% | 9.00% | 5.28% | 17.98% |
| 2017 | 65.28% | 9.78% | 4.08% | 17.53% |
| 2018 | 66.99% | 9.01% | 5.08% | 16.40% |
| 2019 | 68.18% | 7.87% | 4.38% | 16.70% |
| 2020 | 63.60% | 8.83% | 5.66% | 15.74% |
| 2021 | 62.56% | 9.14% | 5.11% | 16.57% |
Studio control operator wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown studio control operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american studio control operators have the lowest average salary at $76,384.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $82,273 |
| White | $78,400 |
| Black or African American | $76,384 |
| Asian | $78,652 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $77,239 |
Average studio control operator age
See how the average age of studio control operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Studio control 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 |
Studio control operator age breakdown
The average age of studio control operators is 40+ years years old, representing 54% of the studio control operator population.
Studio control operator age breakdown
| Studio Control Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 54% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Studio control operator educational attainment
The most common degree for studio control operators is bachelor's degree, with 72% of studio control operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 14% and associate degree degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 72%
- Associate, 14%
- Master's, 7%
- High School Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Studio control operators by degree level
| Studio control operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 72% |
| Associate | 14% |
| Master's | 7% |
| High School Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Studio control operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, studio control operators with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $80,976 annually. With a Associate degree, studio control operators earn a median annual income of $76,529 compared to $69,822 for studio control operators with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $69,822 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $80,976 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $76,529 |
Studio control operator employment statistics
Most studio control operators work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where studio control operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where studio control operators work.
Studio control operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 31% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 12% |
| > 10,000 employees | 12% |
Studio control operator jobs by company type
Employees with the studio control operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most studio control operators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Studio control operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 10% |
| Public | 12% |
| Private | 78% |
Studio control operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for studio control operators are media, education and manufacturing.
Studio control operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 55% |
| Education | 9% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Start-up | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
Studio control operator turnover and employment statistics
Studio control operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for studio control operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Studio control operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Studio control 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 studio control operator tenure
The average studio control operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 212 studio control operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Studio control operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 20% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Studio control operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of studio control 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Linear Editor | 7.31% | 4,595 |
| Studio Control Operator | 7.56% | - |
| Sports Photographer | 8.13% | 6,917 |
| Sports Editor | 11.70% | 5,845 |
| Design Director | 12.14% | 48,337 |
| Kitchen And Bath Designer | 17.34% | 59,890 |
| Cast Member | 23.07% | 79,789 |
Similar studio control operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Linear Editor | 7.31% | 4,595 |
| Sports Photographer | 8.13% | 6,917 |
| Sports Editor | 11.70% | 5,845 |
| Design Director | 12.14% | 48,337 |
| Kitchen And Bath Designer | 17.34% | 59,890 |
| Cast Member | 23.07% | 79,789 |
Foreign languages spoken by studio control operators
- Spanish, 75.0%
- Portuguese, 25.0%
Studio control operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 75.0% |
| Portuguese | 25.0% |