Studio director demographics and statistics in the US
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Studio director gender statistics
48.0% of studio directors are women and 52.0% of studio directors are men.
- Male, 52.0%
- Female, 48.0%
Studio director gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 52.0% |
| Female | 48.0% |
Studio director gender pay gap
Women earn 89¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$91,456
Female income
$81,624
Studio director gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in studio director positions over time. Currently, 48.0% of studio directors are female.
Studio director gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 58.56% | 41.44% |
| 2011 | 56.08% | 43.92% |
| 2012 | 59.44% | 40.56% |
| 2013 | 55.45% | 44.55% |
| 2014 | 52.32% | 47.68% |
| 2015 | 54.66% | 45.34% |
| 2016 | 51.41% | 48.59% |
| 2017 | 53.84% | 46.16% |
| 2018 | 53.52% | 46.48% |
| 2019 | 51.92% | 48.08% |
| 2020 | 52.01% | 47.99% |
| 2021 | 51.96% | 48.04% |
Studio director related jobs gender ratio
We compared studio directors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, exhibit builder and senior industrial designer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Decorating Consultant | 9% | 91% |
| Floral Designer | 11% | 89% |
| Floral Manager | 11% | 89% |
| Studio Director | 52% | 48% |
| Craftsman | 88% | 12% |
| Senior Industrial Designer | 91% | 9% |
| Exhibit Builder | 93% | 7% |
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Studio director demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among studio directors is White, which makes up 67.6% of all studio directors. Comparatively, 14.2% of studio directors are Hispanic or Latino and 7.6% of studio directors are Asian.
- White, 67.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.2%
- Asian, 7.6%
- Unknown, 5.6%
- Black or African American, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Studio director race
| Studio director race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.2% |
| Asian | 7.6% |
| Unknown | 5.6% |
| Black or African American | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Studio director race and ethnicity over time
See how studio director racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Studio director race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 77.19% | 2.94% | 6.79% | 10.32% |
| 2011 | 76.75% | 3.56% | 6.68% | 9.87% |
| 2012 | 75.42% | 3.44% | 5.91% | 11.40% |
| 2013 | 75.90% | 3.61% | 6.78% | 10.36% |
| 2014 | 75.09% | 3.48% | 7.08% | 10.58% |
| 2015 | 74.65% | 3.27% | 6.66% | 11.08% |
| 2016 | 74.29% | 2.72% | 8.17% | 10.87% |
| 2017 | 73.59% | 3.57% | 7.50% | 12.21% |
| 2018 | 73.23% | 3.39% | 8.33% | 11.65% |
| 2019 | 73.49% | 3.91% | 7.55% | 11.47% |
| 2020 | 70.50% | 3.26% | 7.92% | 12.22% |
| 2021 | 67.61% | 4.32% | 7.61% | 14.16% |
Studio director wage gap by race
According to our data, asian studio directors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american studio directors have the lowest average salary at $77,349.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $93,131 |
| White | $90,515 |
| Black or African American | $77,349 |
| Asian | $102,874 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $95,385 |
Average studio director age
See how the average age of studio directors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Studio director age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 38.5 | 34.5 |
| White | 41 | 36 |
| Black or African American | 34 | |
| Asian | 37 | 33 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 | 38.5 |
Studio director age breakdown
The average age of studio directors is 40+ years years old, representing 47% of the studio director population.
Studio director age breakdown
| Studio Director Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 47% |
| 30-40 years | 38% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Studio director educational attainment
The most common degree for studio directors is bachelor's degree, with 78% of studio directors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 9% and associate degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 78%
- Associate, 9%
- Master's, 8%
- Diploma, 1%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Studio directors by degree level
| Studio director degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 78% |
| Associate | 9% |
| Master's | 8% |
| Diploma | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Studio director wage gap by degree level
According to the data, studio directors with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $126,362 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, studio directors earn a median annual income of $122,428 compared to $90,986 for studio directors with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $126,362 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $76,799 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $122,428 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $90,986 |
Studio director employment statistics
Most studio directors work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where studio directors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where studio directors work.
Studio director jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 12% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 17% |
Studio director jobs by company type
Employees with the studio director job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most studio directors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Studio director jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 10% |
| Public | 14% |
| Private | 72% |
| Government | 4% |
Studio director jobs by industry
The most common industries for studio directors are media, professional and health care.
Studio director industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 18% |
| Professional | 15% |
| Health Care | 11% |
| Retail | 9% |
| Education | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Studio director turnover and employment statistics
Studio director unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for studio directors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Studio director unemployment rate by year
| Year | Studio director unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.96% |
| 2011 | 8.02% |
| 2012 | 8.31% |
| 2013 | 6.45% |
| 2014 | 5.83% |
| 2015 | 5.42% |
| 2016 | 4.83% |
| 2017 | 5.07% |
| 2018 | 4.28% |
| 2019 | 4.56% |
| 2020 | 8.18% |
| 2021 | 8.63% |
Average studio director tenure
The average studio director stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 607 studio directors resumes in Zippia's database.
Studio director tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 13% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 20% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Studio director LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of studio directors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Studio Director | 11.32% | - |
| Set Designer | 12.35% | 49,102 |
| Ad Designer | 13.05% | 43,952 |
| Floral Manager | 14.26% | 51,189 |
| Field Merchandiser | 16.91% | 115,632 |
| Fashion Director | 17.98% | 9,325 |
| Furniture Arranger | 22.51% | 974 |
Similar studio director jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Set Designer | 12.35% | 49,102 |
| Ad Designer | 13.05% | 43,952 |
| Floral Manager | 14.26% | 51,189 |
| Field Merchandiser | 16.91% | 115,632 |
| Fashion Director | 17.98% | 9,325 |
| Furniture Arranger | 22.51% | 974 |
Foreign languages spoken by studio directors
The most common foreign language among studio directors is Spanish at 36.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Italian at 14.6% and French is the third-most popular at 12.2%.
- Spanish, 36.6%
- Italian, 14.6%
- French, 12.2%
- German, 9.8%
- Portuguese, 2.4%
- Other, 24.4%
Studio director languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 36.6% |
| Italian | 14.6% |
| French | 12.2% |
| German | 9.8% |
| Portuguese | 2.4% |
| Other | 24.4% |
