Television news reporter demographics and statistics in the US
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Television news reporter demographics by:
Television news reporter gender statistics
59.6% of television news reporters are women and 40.4% of television news reporters are men.
- Female, 59.6%
- Male, 40.4%
Television news reporter gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 59.6% |
| Male | 40.4% |
Television news reporter gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$54,059
Female income
$52,975
Television news reporter gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in television news reporter positions over time. Currently, 59.6% of television news reporters are female.
Television news reporter gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 41.96% | 58.04% |
| 2011 | 41.54% | 58.46% |
| 2012 | 41.51% | 58.49% |
| 2013 | 44.49% | 55.51% |
| 2014 | 47.03% | 52.97% |
| 2015 | 41.15% | 58.85% |
| 2016 | 43.06% | 56.94% |
| 2017 | 39.93% | 60.07% |
| 2018 | 44.46% | 55.54% |
| 2019 | 40.98% | 59.02% |
| 2020 | 44.92% | 55.08% |
| 2021 | 40.36% | 59.64% |
Television news reporter related jobs gender ratio
We compared television news reporters with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, public address announcer and track announcer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Paraprofessional Interpreter | 12% | 88% |
| Deaf Interpreter | 15% | 85% |
| Fashion Journalist | 15% | 85% |
| Television News Reporter | 40% | 60% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
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Television news reporter demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among television news reporters is White, which makes up 67.1% of all television news reporters. Comparatively, 12.4% of television news reporters are Hispanic or Latino and 9.6% of television news reporters are Asian.
- White, 67.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.4%
- Asian, 9.6%
- Black or African American, 6.3%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Television news reporter race
| Television news reporter race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.4% |
| Asian | 9.6% |
| Black or African American | 6.3% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Television news reporter race and ethnicity over time
See how television news reporter racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Television news reporter race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.19% | 7.20% | 6.08% | 10.42% |
| 2011 | 76.60% | 5.36% | 5.79% | 9.27% |
| 2012 | 74.17% | 7.13% | 6.72% | 9.84% |
| 2013 | 73.19% | 6.90% | 6.34% | 11.62% |
| 2014 | 72.62% | 6.34% | 6.68% | 11.27% |
| 2015 | 71.47% | 7.87% | 5.84% | 11.68% |
| 2016 | 74.48% | 4.62% | 6.57% | 10.02% |
| 2017 | 72.19% | 5.86% | 6.56% | 12.40% |
| 2018 | 70.20% | 7.39% | 6.84% | 13.42% |
| 2019 | 71.11% | 5.29% | 8.47% | 11.84% |
| 2020 | 71.75% | 6.40% | 7.28% | 11.48% |
| 2021 | 67.11% | 6.28% | 9.57% | 12.38% |
Television news reporter wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino television news reporters have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american television news reporters have the lowest average salary at $49,344.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $53,562 |
| White | $53,668 |
| Black or African American | $49,344 |
| Asian | $56,485 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $57,622 |
Average television news reporter age
See how the average age of television news reporters varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Television news reporter age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 50 | 36 |
| White | 39 | 38 |
| Black or African American | 29 | 27.5 |
| Asian | 38 | 33 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 | 36 |
Television news reporter age breakdown
The average age of television news reporters is 40+ years years old, representing 44% of the television news reporter population.
Television news reporter age breakdown
| Television News Reporter Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 44% |
| 30-40 years | 32% |
| 20-30 years | 24% |
Television news reporter educational attainment
The most common degree for television news reporters is bachelor's degree, with 89% of television news reporters earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 6% and master's degree degree at 4%.
- Bachelor's, 89%
- Master's, 6%
- Doctorate, 4%
- Diploma, 1%
- Other Degrees, 0%
Television news reporters by degree level
| Television news reporter degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 89% |
| Master's | 6% |
| Doctorate | 4% |
| Diploma | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 0% |
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Television news reporter wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $60,755 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $58,497 |
Television news reporter employment statistics
Most television news reporters work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where television news reporters work
Below, you can see the size of companies where television news reporters work.
Television news reporter jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 27% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 37% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 12% |
| > 10,000 employees | 16% |
Television news reporter jobs by company type
Employees with the television news reporter job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most television news reporters prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Television news reporter jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 6% |
| Public | 11% |
| Private | 79% |
| Government | 4% |
Television news reporter jobs by industry
The most common industries for television news reporters are media, education and telecommunication.
Television news reporter industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 67% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Education | 6% |
| Telecommunication | 6% |
| Government | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Professional | 2% |
Television news reporter turnover and employment statistics
Television news reporter unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for television news reporters between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Television news reporter unemployment rate by year
| Year | Television news reporter unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.18% |
| 2011 | 5.45% |
| 2012 | 5.99% |
| 2013 | 3.17% |
| 2014 | 4.18% |
| 2015 | 4.87% |
| 2016 | 2.80% |
| 2017 | 2.13% |
| 2018 | 2.79% |
| 2019 | 4.35% |
| 2020 | 5.70% |
| 2021 | 3.87% |
Average television news reporter tenure
The average television news reporter stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 200 television news reporters resumes in Zippia's database.
Television news reporter tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 15% |
| 1-2 years | 41% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Television news reporter LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of television news reporters 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Television News Reporter | 10.10% | - |
| Radio Disk Jockey | 10.34% | 4,111 |
| Consumer Education Specialist | 12.01% | 46,002 |
| Features Editor | 12.38% | 11,748 |
| Diplomatic Interpreter | 14.90% | 3,544 |
| Film Writer | 16.36% | 10,245 |
| Train Announcer | 16.36% | 1,244 |
Similar television news reporter jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Radio Disk Jockey | 10.34% | 4,111 |
| Consumer Education Specialist | 12.01% | 46,002 |
| Features Editor | 12.38% | 11,748 |
| Diplomatic Interpreter | 14.90% | 3,544 |
| Film Writer | 16.36% | 10,245 |
| Train Announcer | 16.36% | 1,244 |
Foreign languages spoken by television news reporters
The most common foreign language among television news reporters is Chinese at 30.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Cantonese at 20.0% and Mandarin is the third-most popular at 20.0%.
- Chinese, 30.0%
- Cantonese, 20.0%
- Mandarin, 20.0%
- French, 10.0%
- Spanish, 10.0%
- Other, 10.0%
Television news reporter languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Chinese | 30.0% |
| Cantonese | 20.0% |
| Mandarin | 20.0% |
| French | 10.0% |
| Spanish | 10.0% |
| Other | 10.0% |
