Television news producer demographics and statistics in the US
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Television news producer gender statistics
60.2% of television news producers are women and 39.8% of television news producers are men.
- Female, 60.2%
- Male, 39.8%
Television news producer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 60.2% |
| Male | 39.8% |
Television news producer gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$49,250
Female income
$48,597
Television news producer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in television news producer positions over time. Currently, 60.2% of television news producers are female.
Television news producer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 40.62% | 59.38% |
| 2011 | 40.71% | 59.29% |
| 2012 | 43.41% | 56.59% |
| 2013 | 38.16% | 61.84% |
| 2014 | 40.62% | 59.38% |
| 2015 | 42.60% | 57.40% |
| 2016 | 40.59% | 59.41% |
| 2017 | 42.20% | 57.80% |
| 2018 | 38.44% | 61.56% |
| 2019 | 39.58% | 60.42% |
| 2020 | 42.60% | 57.40% |
| 2021 | 39.76% | 60.24% |
Television news producer related jobs gender ratio
We compared television news producers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, 19d cavalry scout and baseball player have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Harpist | 8% | 92% |
| Actress | 8% | 92% |
| Modern Dancer | 8% | 92% |
| Television News Producer | 40% | 60% |
| Assistant Varsity Football Coach | 98% | 2% |
| Baseball Player | 98% | 2% |
| 19D Cavalry Scout | 99% | 1% |
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Television news producer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among television news producers is White, which makes up 66.1% of all television news producers. Comparatively, 14.4% of television news producers are Hispanic or Latino and 7.9% of television news producers are Black or African American.
- White, 66.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.4%
- Black or African American, 7.9%
- Asian, 6.4%
- Unknown, 5.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
Television news producer race
| Television news producer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.4% |
| Black or African American | 7.9% |
| Asian | 6.4% |
| Unknown | 5.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
Television news producer race and ethnicity over time
See how television news producer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Television news producer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.90% | 7.93% | 4.66% | 12.82% |
| 2011 | 72.20% | 7.84% | 5.13% | 12.61% |
| 2012 | 74.00% | 7.46% | 4.66% | 11.59% |
| 2013 | 73.26% | 6.85% | 5.11% | 12.85% |
| 2014 | 71.62% | 8.33% | 5.31% | 11.97% |
| 2015 | 71.20% | 7.71% | 4.52% | 13.51% |
| 2016 | 70.36% | 8.06% | 5.58% | 13.13% |
| 2017 | 72.35% | 7.73% | 5.62% | 11.45% |
| 2018 | 71.80% | 7.39% | 6.18% | 11.84% |
| 2019 | 71.15% | 7.03% | 6.44% | 12.56% |
| 2020 | 68.80% | 6.53% | 5.68% | 13.92% |
| 2021 | 66.06% | 7.86% | 6.35% | 14.45% |
Television news producer wage gap by race
According to our data, white television news producers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american television news producers have the lowest average salary at $48,606.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $48,862 |
| White | $49,899 |
| Black or African American | $48,606 |
| Asian | $49,696 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $49,200 |
Average television news producer age
See how the average age of television news producers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Television news producer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 41.5 | 33 |
| White | 40 | 39 |
| Black or African American | 40 | 38.5 |
| Asian | 42 | 35.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 | 35 |
Television news producer age breakdown
The average age of television news producers is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the television news producer population.
Television news producer age breakdown
| Television News Producer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 34% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Television news producer educational attainment
The most common degree for television news producers is bachelor's degree, with 90% of television news producers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are doctoral degree degree at 4% and doctoral degree degree at 4%.
- Bachelor's, 90%
- Doctorate, 4%
- Associate, 4%
- Master's, 1%
Television news producers by degree level
| Television news producer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 90% |
| Doctorate | 4% |
| Associate | 4% |
| Master's | 1% |
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Television news producer wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $52,169 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $49,460 |
Television news producer employment statistics
Company size where television news producers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where television news producers work.
Television news producer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 50% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 3% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 17% |
| > 10,000 employees | 8% |
Television news producer jobs by company type
Employees with the television news producer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most television news producers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Television news producer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 6% |
| Public | 9% |
| Private | 83% |
| Government | 3% |
Television news producer turnover and employment statistics
Television news producer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for television news producers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Television news producer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Television news producer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 9.11% |
| 2011 | 9.01% |
| 2012 | 10.36% |
| 2013 | 7.36% |
| 2014 | 6.86% |
| 2015 | 6.65% |
| 2016 | 6.72% |
| 2017 | 5.97% |
| 2018 | 4.46% |
| 2019 | 5.46% |
| 2020 | 11.43% |
| 2021 | 9.18% |
Average television news producer tenure
The average television news producer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 111 television news producers resumes in Zippia's database.
Television news producer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 12% |
| 1-2 years | 39% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Television news producer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of television news producers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Intramural Supervisor | 5.42% | 1,053 |
| Skier | 6.54% | 1,022 |
| Judo Teacher | 7.62% | 52,074 |
| Instrumentalist | 8.54% | 47 |
| Prompter | 13.74% | 246 |
| Television News Producer | 14.31% | - |
| Composer | 30.45% | 29 |
Similar television news producer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Intramural Supervisor | 5.42% | 1,053 |
| Skier | 6.54% | 1,022 |
| Judo Teacher | 7.62% | 52,074 |
| Instrumentalist | 8.54% | 47 |
| Prompter | 13.74% | 246 |
| Composer | 30.45% | 29 |
Foreign languages spoken by television news producers
The most common foreign language among television news producers is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 20.0% and French is the third-most popular at 20.0%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- Portuguese, 20.0%
- French, 20.0%
- Vietnamese, 10.0%
Television news producer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| Portuguese | 20.0% |
| French | 20.0% |
| Vietnamese | 10.0% |