Studio technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Studio technician gender statistics
27.2% of studio technicians are women and 72.8% of studio technicians are men.
- Male, 72.8%
- Female, 27.2%
Studio technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 72.8% |
| Female | 27.2% |
Studio technician gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$33,811
Female income
$31,397
Studio technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in studio technician positions over time. Currently, 27.2% of studio technicians are female.
Studio technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.90% | 28.10% |
| 2011 | 69.90% | 30.10% |
| 2012 | 73.37% | 26.63% |
| 2013 | 77.66% | 22.34% |
| 2014 | 76.60% | 23.40% |
| 2015 | 78.52% | 21.48% |
| 2016 | 80.12% | 19.88% |
| 2017 | 78.11% | 21.89% |
| 2018 | 75.11% | 24.89% |
| 2019 | 70.83% | 29.17% |
| 2020 | 67.84% | 32.16% |
| 2021 | 72.78% | 27.22% |
Studio technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared studio technicians 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 Technician | 73% | 27% |
| News Cameraman | 95% | 5% |
| Audio Installer | 95% | 5% |
| Broadcast Maintenance Engineer | 98% | 2% |
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Studio technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among studio technicians is White, which makes up 61.9% of all studio technicians. Comparatively, 15.9% of studio technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 10.0% of studio technicians are Black or African American.
- White, 61.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.9%
- Black or African American, 10.0%
- Unknown, 6.2%
- Asian, 5.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Studio technician race
| Studio technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.9% |
| Black or African American | 10.0% |
| Unknown | 6.2% |
| Asian | 5.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Studio technician race and ethnicity over time
See how studio technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Studio technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.87% | 10.71% | 5.13% | 14.22% |
| 2011 | 64.84% | 12.75% | 4.39% | 16.25% |
| 2012 | 66.60% | 10.22% | 4.90% | 15.88% |
| 2013 | 66.49% | 10.18% | 4.97% | 16.27% |
| 2014 | 63.73% | 12.13% | 5.08% | 15.34% |
| 2015 | 65.40% | 8.49% | 6.01% | 17.58% |
| 2016 | 64.60% | 9.83% | 5.75% | 17.34% |
| 2017 | 64.63% | 10.61% | 4.55% | 16.89% |
| 2018 | 66.33% | 9.84% | 5.55% | 15.76% |
| 2019 | 67.53% | 8.70% | 4.85% | 16.06% |
| 2020 | 62.94% | 9.66% | 6.13% | 15.10% |
| 2021 | 61.91% | 9.97% | 5.58% | 15.93% |
Studio technician wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown studio technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american studio technicians have the lowest average salary at $33,060.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $35,052 |
| White | $33,766 |
| Black or African American | $33,060 |
| Asian | $33,886 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $33,327 |
Average studio technician age
See how the average age of studio technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Studio technician 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 technician age breakdown
The average age of studio technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 54% of the studio technician population.
Studio technician age breakdown
| Studio Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 54% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Studio technician educational attainment
The most common degree for studio technicians is bachelor's degree, with 72% of studio technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 16% and associate degree degree at 5%.
- Bachelor's, 72%
- Associate, 16%
- Master's, 5%
- High School Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Studio technicians by degree level
| Studio technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 72% |
| Associate | 16% |
| Master's | 5% |
| High School Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Studio technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, studio technicians with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $34,700 annually. With a Associate degree, studio technicians earn a median annual income of $33,083 compared to $30,535 for studio technicians with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $30,535 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $34,700 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $33,083 |
Studio technician employment statistics
Most studio technicians work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where studio technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where studio technicians work.
Studio technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 34% |
| > 10,000 employees | 10% |
Studio technician jobs by company type
Employees with the studio technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most studio technicians prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Studio technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 52% |
| Public | 10% |
| Private | 36% |
| Government | 1% |
Studio technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for studio technicians are education, media and professional.
Studio technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 47% |
| Media | 23% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
Studio technician turnover and employment statistics
Studio technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for studio technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Studio technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Studio technician 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 technician tenure
The average studio technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 983 studio technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Studio technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 21% |
| 1-2 years | 40% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Studio technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of studio technicians 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cinematographer | 7.31% | 5,748 |
| Studio Technician | 7.56% | - |
| Street Photographer | 8.13% | 1,527 |
| Production Editor | 11.70% | 62,877 |
| Graphic Artist | 12.14% | 8,752 |
| Design Consultant | 17.34% | 59,470 |
| Actor | 23.07% | 218 |
Similar studio technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Cinematographer | 7.31% | 5,748 |
| Street Photographer | 8.13% | 1,527 |
| Production Editor | 11.70% | 62,877 |
| Graphic Artist | 12.14% | 8,752 |
| Design Consultant | 17.34% | 59,470 |
| Actor | 23.07% | 218 |
Foreign languages spoken by studio technicians
The most common foreign language among studio technicians is Spanish at 52.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 10.0% and German is the third-most popular at 7.5%.
- Spanish, 52.5%
- French, 10.0%
- German, 7.5%
- Chinese, 5.0%
- Japanese, 5.0%
- Other, 20.0%
Studio technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 52.5% |
| French | 10.0% |
| German | 7.5% |
| Chinese | 5.0% |
| Japanese | 5.0% |
| Other | 20.0% |
