Television engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Television engineer gender statistics
6.9% of television engineers are women and 93.1% of television engineers are men.
- Male, 93.1%
- Female, 6.9%
Television engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 93.1% |
| Female | 6.9% |
Television engineer gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$69,915
Female income
$65,444
Television engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in television engineer positions over time. Currently, 6.9% of television engineers are female.
Television engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 92.82% | 7.18% |
| 2011 | 92.14% | 7.86% |
| 2012 | 93.29% | 6.71% |
| 2013 | 94.61% | 5.39% |
| 2014 | 94.30% | 5.70% |
| 2015 | 94.86% | 5.14% |
| 2016 | 95.31% | 4.69% |
| 2017 | 94.74% | 5.26% |
| 2018 | 93.84% | 6.16% |
| 2019 | 92.46% | 7.54% |
| 2020 | 91.42% | 8.58% |
| 2021 | 93.10% | 6.90% |
Television engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared television 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% |
| Television Engineer | 93% | 7% |
| News Cameraman | 95% | 5% |
| Audio Installer | 95% | 5% |
| Broadcast Maintenance Engineer | 98% | 2% |
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Television engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among television engineers is White, which makes up 64.3% of all television engineers. Comparatively, 12.3% of television engineers are Hispanic or Latino and 9.1% of television engineers are Black or African American.
- White, 64.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.3%
- Black or African American, 9.1%
- Unknown, 7.8%
- Asian, 6.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Television engineer race
| Television engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 64.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.3% |
| Black or African American | 9.1% |
| Unknown | 7.8% |
| Asian | 6.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Television engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how television engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Television engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.28% | 9.81% | 5.66% | 10.60% |
| 2011 | 67.24% | 11.85% | 4.92% | 12.64% |
| 2012 | 69.01% | 9.32% | 5.43% | 12.26% |
| 2013 | 68.90% | 9.28% | 5.50% | 12.65% |
| 2014 | 66.13% | 11.23% | 5.61% | 11.73% |
| 2015 | 67.81% | 7.58% | 6.54% | 13.96% |
| 2016 | 67.01% | 8.93% | 6.28% | 13.72% |
| 2017 | 67.04% | 9.71% | 5.08% | 13.27% |
| 2018 | 68.74% | 8.94% | 6.08% | 12.14% |
| 2019 | 69.94% | 7.80% | 5.38% | 12.44% |
| 2020 | 65.35% | 8.76% | 6.66% | 11.48% |
| 2021 | 64.32% | 9.07% | 6.11% | 12.31% |
Television engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown television engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american television engineers have the lowest average salary at $68,499.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $72,300 |
| White | $69,809 |
| Black or African American | $68,499 |
| Asian | $69,972 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $69,056 |
Average television engineer age
See how the average age of television engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Television 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 |
Television engineer age breakdown
The average age of television engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 54% of the television engineer population.
Television engineer age breakdown
| Television Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 54% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Television engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for television engineers is bachelor's degree, with 52% of television engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 36% and associate degree degree at 3%.
- Bachelor's, 52%
- Associate, 36%
- Master's, 3%
- Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Television engineers by degree level
| Television engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 52% |
| Associate | 36% |
| Master's | 3% |
| Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Television engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, television engineers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $71,470 annually. With a Associate degree, television engineers earn a median annual income of $68,594 compared to $64,168 for television engineers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $64,168 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $71,470 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $68,594 |
Television engineer employment statistics
Most television engineers work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where television engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where television engineers work.
Television engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 34% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 19% |
| > 10,000 employees | 25% |
Television engineer jobs by company type
Employees with the television engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most television engineers prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Television engineer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 27% |
| Public | 10% |
| Private | 50% |
| Government | 13% |
Television engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for television engineers are media, education and government.
Television engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 34% |
| Education | 25% |
| Government | 9% |
| Finance | 6% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Professional | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
Television engineer turnover and employment statistics
Television engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for television engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Television engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Television 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 television engineer tenure
The average television engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 66 television engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Television engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 9% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 31% |
Television engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of television 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Video Tape Editor | 7.31% | 5,423 |
| Television Engineer | 7.56% | - |
| Street Photographer | 8.13% | 1,527 |
| Senior Editor | 11.70% | 12,150 |
| Head Designer | 12.14% | 53,876 |
| Design Consultant | 17.34% | 59,470 |
| Cast Member | 23.07% | 79,789 |
Similar television engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Video Tape Editor | 7.31% | 5,423 |
| Street Photographer | 8.13% | 1,527 |
| Senior Editor | 11.70% | 12,150 |
| Head Designer | 12.14% | 53,876 |
| Design Consultant | 17.34% | 59,470 |
| Cast Member | 23.07% | 79,789 |
Foreign languages spoken by television engineers
- Carrier, 50.0%
- Spanish, 50.0%
Television engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Carrier | 50.0% |
| Spanish | 50.0% |