Studio engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Studio engineer gender statistics
7.5% of studio engineers are women and 92.5% of studio engineers are men.
- Male, 92.5%
- Female, 7.5%
Studio engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 92.5% |
| Female | 7.5% |
Studio engineer gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$96,596
Female income
$90,841
Studio engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in studio engineer positions over time. Currently, 7.5% of studio engineers are female.
Studio engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 92.23% | 7.77% |
| 2011 | 91.51% | 8.49% |
| 2012 | 92.74% | 7.26% |
| 2013 | 94.16% | 5.84% |
| 2014 | 93.82% | 6.18% |
| 2015 | 94.43% | 5.57% |
| 2016 | 94.92% | 5.08% |
| 2017 | 94.30% | 5.70% |
| 2018 | 93.33% | 6.67% |
| 2019 | 91.85% | 8.15% |
| 2020 | 90.73% | 9.27% |
| 2021 | 92.54% | 7.46% |
Studio engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared studio engineers 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 Engineer | 93% | 7% |
| News Cameraman | 95% | 5% |
| Audio Installer | 95% | 5% |
| Broadcast Maintenance Engineer | 98% | 2% |
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Studio engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among studio engineers is White, which makes up 61.9% of all studio engineers. Comparatively, 15.5% of studio engineers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.0% of studio engineers are Black or African American.
- White, 61.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.5%
- Black or African American, 10.0%
- Unknown, 6.5%
- Asian, 5.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Studio engineer race
| Studio engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.5% |
| Black or African American | 10.0% |
| Unknown | 6.5% |
| Asian | 5.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Studio engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how studio engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Studio engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.85% | 10.71% | 5.20% | 13.83% |
| 2011 | 64.82% | 12.75% | 4.46% | 15.86% |
| 2012 | 66.59% | 10.22% | 4.97% | 15.49% |
| 2013 | 66.48% | 10.18% | 5.04% | 15.88% |
| 2014 | 63.71% | 12.13% | 5.15% | 14.95% |
| 2015 | 65.39% | 8.49% | 6.08% | 17.19% |
| 2016 | 64.59% | 9.83% | 5.82% | 16.95% |
| 2017 | 64.62% | 10.61% | 4.62% | 16.50% |
| 2018 | 66.32% | 9.84% | 5.62% | 15.36% |
| 2019 | 67.51% | 8.70% | 4.92% | 15.67% |
| 2020 | 62.93% | 9.66% | 6.20% | 14.71% |
| 2021 | 61.89% | 9.97% | 5.65% | 15.53% |
Studio engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown studio engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american studio engineers have the lowest average salary at $94,844.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $99,445 |
| White | $96,511 |
| Black or African American | $94,844 |
| Asian | $96,834 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $95,410 |
Average studio engineer age
See how the average age of studio engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Studio engineer 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 engineer age breakdown
The average age of studio engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 54% of the studio engineer population.
Studio engineer age breakdown
| Studio Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 54% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Studio engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for studio engineers is bachelor's degree, with 52% of studio engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 23% and associate degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 52%
- Associate, 23%
- High School Diploma, 11%
- Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Studio engineers by degree level
| Studio engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 52% |
| Associate | 23% |
| High School Diploma | 11% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Studio engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, studio engineers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $98,838 annually. With a Associate degree, studio engineers earn a median annual income of $94,900 compared to $88,502 for studio engineers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $88,502 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $98,838 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $94,900 |
Studio engineer employment statistics
Most studio engineers work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where studio engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where studio engineers work.
Studio engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 15% |
Studio engineer jobs by company type
Employees with the studio engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most studio engineers prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Studio engineer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 18% |
| Public | 16% |
| Private | 64% |
| Government | 2% |
Studio engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for studio engineers are media, education and non profits.
Studio engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 18% |
| Education | 16% |
| Non Profits | 7% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Automotive | 6% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Telecommunication | 5% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Government | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
Studio engineer turnover and employment statistics
Studio engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for studio engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Studio engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Studio engineer 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 engineer tenure
The average studio engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 858 studio engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Studio engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 12% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 16% |
Studio engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of studio engineers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Title Camera Operator | 7.31% | 26,747 |
| Studio Engineer | 7.56% | - |
| Senior Photographer | 8.13% | 6,743 |
| Web Editor | 11.70% | 22,697 |
| Creative Designer | 12.14% | 47,394 |
| Interior Design Assistant | 17.34% | 46,701 |
| Actor | 23.07% | 218 |
Similar studio engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Title Camera Operator | 7.31% | 26,747 |
| Senior Photographer | 8.13% | 6,743 |
| Web Editor | 11.70% | 22,697 |
| Creative Designer | 12.14% | 47,394 |
| Interior Design Assistant | 17.34% | 46,701 |
| Actor | 23.07% | 218 |
Foreign languages spoken by studio engineers
The most common foreign language among studio engineers is Spanish at 58.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Marshallese at 8.3% and Swedish is the third-most popular at 8.3%.
- Spanish, 58.3%
- Marshallese, 8.3%
- Swedish, 8.3%
- Samoan, 8.3%
- French, 8.3%
- Other, 8.5%
Studio engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 58.3% |
| Marshallese | 8.3% |
| Swedish | 8.3% |
| Samoan | 8.3% |
| French | 8.3% |
| Other | 8.5% |
