Studio owner demographics and statistics in the US
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Studio owner gender statistics
59.4% of studio owners are women and 40.6% of studio owners are men.
- Female, 59.4%
- Male, 40.6%
Studio owner gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 59.4% |
| Male | 40.6% |
Studio owner gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$37,155
Female income
$33,917
Studio owner gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in studio owner positions over time. Currently, 59.4% of studio owners are female.
Studio owner gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 39.68% | 60.32% |
| 2011 | 39.63% | 60.37% |
| 2012 | 38.39% | 61.61% |
| 2013 | 36.74% | 63.26% |
| 2014 | 39.44% | 60.56% |
| 2015 | 42.57% | 57.43% |
| 2016 | 43.44% | 56.56% |
| 2017 | 42.78% | 57.22% |
| 2018 | 41.65% | 58.35% |
| 2019 | 37.91% | 62.09% |
| 2020 | 34.66% | 65.34% |
| 2021 | 40.62% | 59.38% |
Studio owner related jobs gender ratio
We compared studio owners 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 Owner | 41% | 59% |
| News Cameraman | 95% | 5% |
| Audio Installer | 95% | 5% |
| Broadcast Maintenance Engineer | 98% | 2% |
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Studio owner demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among studio owners is White, which makes up 65.3% of all studio owners. Comparatively, 15.3% of studio owners are Hispanic or Latino and 7.1% of studio owners are Asian.
- White, 65.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.3%
- Asian, 7.1%
- Black or African American, 6.4%
- Unknown, 5.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Studio owner race
| Studio owner race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.3% |
| Asian | 7.1% |
| Black or African American | 6.4% |
| Unknown | 5.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Studio owner race and ethnicity over time
See how studio owner racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Studio owner race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.01% | 6.47% | 4.71% | 13.74% |
| 2011 | 74.58% | 5.80% | 4.39% | 12.24% |
| 2012 | 72.11% | 5.82% | 4.34% | 14.24% |
| 2013 | 72.54% | 5.90% | 4.94% | 13.32% |
| 2014 | 72.77% | 5.65% | 5.16% | 12.97% |
| 2015 | 71.62% | 6.32% | 4.88% | 13.99% |
| 2016 | 72.36% | 4.39% | 5.29% | 14.50% |
| 2017 | 72.38% | 6.22% | 4.46% | 13.91% |
| 2018 | 69.80% | 6.39% | 5.81% | 15.07% |
| 2019 | 71.64% | 5.66% | 5.53% | 13.93% |
| 2020 | 69.82% | 5.10% | 5.49% | 14.27% |
| 2021 | 65.27% | 6.37% | 7.06% | 15.35% |
Studio owner wage gap by race
According to our data, white studio owners have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american studio owners have the lowest average salary at $36,447.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $37,479 |
| White | $37,931 |
| Black or African American | $36,447 |
| Asian | $37,151 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $36,788 |
Average studio owner age
See how the average age of studio owners varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Studio owner age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 34 | 30 |
| White | 43 | 34 |
| Black or African American | 33 | |
| Asian | 35 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 | 33 |
Studio owner age breakdown
The average age of studio owners is 40+ years years old, representing 44% of the studio owner population.
Studio owner age breakdown
| Studio Owner Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 44% |
| 30-40 years | 33% |
| 20-30 years | 23% |
Studio owner educational attainment
The most common degree for studio owners is bachelor's degree, with 60% of studio owners earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 14% and associate degree degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 60%
- Associate, 14%
- Master's, 13%
- High School Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Studio owners by degree level
| Studio owner degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 60% |
| Associate | 14% |
| Master's | 13% |
| High School Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Studio owner wage gap by degree level
According to the data, studio owners with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $38,511 annually. With a Associate degree, studio owners earn a median annual income of $35,707 compared to $34,193 for studio owners with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $34,193 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $38,511 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $35,707 |
Studio owner employment statistics
Most studio owners work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where studio owners work
Below, you can see the size of companies where studio owners work.
Studio owner jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 20% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 24% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 15% |
| > 10,000 employees | 6% |
Studio owner jobs by company type
Employees with the studio owner job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most studio owners prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Studio owner jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 8% |
| Public | 7% |
| Private | 82% |
| Government | 3% |
Studio owner jobs by industry
The most common industries for studio owners are professional, retail and manufacturing.
Studio owner industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 14% |
| Retail | 13% |
| Manufacturing | 9% |
| Media | 9% |
| Health Care | 9% |
| Education | 8% |
| Start-up | 6% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Energy | 5% |
| Internet | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Government | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Studio owner turnover and employment statistics
Studio owner unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for studio owners between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Studio owner unemployment rate by year
| Year | Studio owner unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 12.20% |
| 2011 | 12.90% |
| 2012 | 10.02% |
| 2013 | 11.78% |
| 2014 | 8.02% |
| 2015 | 8.68% |
| 2016 | 6.42% |
| 2017 | 6.80% |
| 2018 | 6.68% |
| 2019 | 4.40% |
| 2020 | 12.28% |
| 2021 | 13.40% |
Average studio owner tenure
The average studio owner stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 643 studio owners resumes in Zippia's database.
Studio owner tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 2% |
| 1-2 years | 16% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 21% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 37% |
Studio owner LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of studio owners 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Master Control Operator | 5.55% | 70,063 |
| Camera Operator | 7.31% | 26,006 |
| Studio Owner | 11.17% | - |
| Editor, Freelance | 11.70% | 8,608 |
| Graphics Illustrator | 12.14% | 2,854 |
| Interior Designer | 17.34% | 48,020 |
| Actress | 23.07% | 2,661 |
Similar studio owner jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Master Control Operator | 5.55% | 70,063 |
| Camera Operator | 7.31% | 26,006 |
| Editor, Freelance | 11.70% | 8,608 |
| Graphics Illustrator | 12.14% | 2,854 |
| Interior Designer | 17.34% | 48,020 |
| Actress | 23.07% | 2,661 |
Foreign languages spoken by studio owners
The most common foreign language among studio owners is Spanish at 54.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 5.7% and German is the third-most popular at 5.7%.
- Spanish, 54.3%
- Portuguese, 5.7%
- German, 5.7%
- French, 5.7%
- Russian, 5.7%
- Other, 22.9%
Studio owner languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 54.3% |
| Portuguese | 5.7% |
| German | 5.7% |
| French | 5.7% |
| Russian | 5.7% |
| Other | 22.9% |
