Television producer demographics and statistics in the US
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Television producer gender statistics
45.0% of television producers are women and 55.0% of television producers are men.
- Male, 55.0%
- Female, 45.0%
Television producer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 55.0% |
| Female | 45.0% |
Television producer gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$65,886
Female income
$64,092
Television producer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in television producer positions over time. Currently, 45.0% of television producers are female.
Television producer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 55.88% | 44.12% |
| 2011 | 55.97% | 44.03% |
| 2012 | 58.68% | 41.32% |
| 2013 | 53.32% | 46.68% |
| 2014 | 55.87% | 44.13% |
| 2015 | 57.88% | 42.12% |
| 2016 | 55.84% | 44.16% |
| 2017 | 57.47% | 42.53% |
| 2018 | 53.61% | 46.39% |
| 2019 | 54.81% | 45.19% |
| 2020 | 57.87% | 42.13% |
| 2021 | 54.99% | 45.01% |
Television producer related jobs gender ratio
We compared television 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 Producer | 55% | 45% |
| Assistant Varsity Football Coach | 98% | 2% |
| Baseball Player | 98% | 2% |
| 19D Cavalry Scout | 99% | 1% |
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Television producer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among television producers is White, which makes up 65.4% of all television producers. Comparatively, 14.6% of television producers are Hispanic or Latino and 7.9% of television producers are Black or African American.
- White, 65.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.6%
- Black or African American, 7.9%
- Asian, 6.4%
- Unknown, 5.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
Television producer race
| Television producer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.6% |
| Black or African American | 7.9% |
| Asian | 6.4% |
| Unknown | 5.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
Television producer race and ethnicity over time
See how television producer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Television producer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.22% | 7.99% | 4.69% | 12.93% |
| 2011 | 71.53% | 7.90% | 5.16% | 12.72% |
| 2012 | 73.32% | 7.52% | 4.69% | 11.70% |
| 2013 | 72.59% | 6.91% | 5.14% | 12.96% |
| 2014 | 70.94% | 8.39% | 5.34% | 12.08% |
| 2015 | 70.52% | 7.77% | 4.55% | 13.61% |
| 2016 | 69.69% | 8.12% | 5.61% | 13.24% |
| 2017 | 71.67% | 7.79% | 5.65% | 11.55% |
| 2018 | 71.13% | 7.46% | 6.21% | 11.94% |
| 2019 | 70.48% | 7.09% | 6.47% | 12.66% |
| 2020 | 68.13% | 6.59% | 5.71% | 14.03% |
| 2021 | 65.38% | 7.92% | 6.38% | 14.56% |
Television producer wage gap by race
According to our data, white television producers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american television producers have the lowest average salary at $64,117.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $64,818 |
| White | $67,693 |
| Black or African American | $64,117 |
| Asian | $67,125 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $65,747 |
Average television producer age
See how the average age of television producers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Television 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 producer age breakdown
The average age of television producers is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the television producer population.
Television producer age breakdown
| Television Producer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 34% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Television producer educational attainment
The most common degree for television producers is bachelor's degree, with 75% of television producers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 13% and associate degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 75%
- Associate, 13%
- Master's, 8%
- Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Television producers by degree level
| Television producer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 75% |
| Associate | 13% |
| Master's | 8% |
| Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Television producer wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $74,212 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $66,467 |
Television producer employment statistics
Most television producers work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where television producers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where television producers work.
Television producer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 33% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 8% |
Television producer jobs by company type
Employees with the television producer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most television producers prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Television producer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 11% |
| Public | 10% |
| Private | 67% |
| Government | 12% |
Television producer jobs by industry
The most common industries for television producers are media, education and government.
Television producer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 37% |
| Education | 10% |
| Government | 9% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Telecommunication | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Television producer turnover and employment statistics
Television producer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for television producers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Television producer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Television 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 producer tenure
The average television producer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 464 television producers resumes in Zippia's database.
Television producer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 13% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 19% |
Television producer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of television 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Placing Judge | 5.42% | 51 |
| Professional Soccer Player | 6.54% | 50,018 |
| Wrestling Coach | 7.62% | 14,452 |
| Chorister | 8.54% | 16 |
| Clown | 13.74% | 248 |
| Television Producer | 14.31% | - |
| Director Of Music | 30.45% | 7,394 |
Similar television producer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Placing Judge | 5.42% | 51 |
| Professional Soccer Player | 6.54% | 50,018 |
| Wrestling Coach | 7.62% | 14,452 |
| Chorister | 8.54% | 16 |
| Clown | 13.74% | 248 |
| Director Of Music | 30.45% | 7,394 |
Foreign languages spoken by television producers
The most common foreign language among television producers is Spanish at 37.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 16.2% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 8.1%.
- Spanish, 37.8%
- French, 16.2%
- Chinese, 8.1%
- Russian, 5.4%
- Indonesian, 2.7%
- Other, 29.8%
Television producer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 37.8% |
| French | 16.2% |
| Chinese | 8.1% |
| Russian | 5.4% |
| Indonesian | 2.7% |
| Other | 29.8% |
