Television production technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Television production technician gender statistics
10.5% of television production technicians are women and 89.5% of television production technicians are men.
- Male, 89.5%
- Female, 10.5%
Television production technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 89.5% |
| Female | 10.5% |
Television production technician gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$46,424
Female income
$41,994
Television production technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in television production technician positions over time. Currently, 10.5% of television production technicians are female.
Television production technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 89.05% | 10.95% |
| 2011 | 88.07% | 11.93% |
| 2012 | 89.75% | 10.25% |
| 2013 | 91.70% | 8.30% |
| 2014 | 91.23% | 8.77% |
| 2015 | 92.08% | 7.92% |
| 2016 | 92.76% | 7.24% |
| 2017 | 91.90% | 8.10% |
| 2018 | 90.56% | 9.44% |
| 2019 | 88.53% | 11.47% |
| 2020 | 87.02% | 12.98% |
| 2021 | 89.47% | 10.53% |
Television production technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared television production 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% |
| Television Production Technician | 89% | 11% |
| News Cameraman | 95% | 5% |
| Audio Installer | 95% | 5% |
| Broadcast Maintenance Engineer | 98% | 2% |
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Television production technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among television production technicians is White, which makes up 71.1% of all television production technicians. Comparatively, 10.7% of television production technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 7.2% of television production technicians are Black or African American.
- White, 71.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.7%
- Black or African American, 7.2%
- Unknown, 6.4%
- Asian, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Television production technician race
| Television production technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 71.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.7% |
| Black or African American | 7.2% |
| Unknown | 6.4% |
| Asian | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Television production technician race and ethnicity over time
See how television production technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Television production technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.06% | 7.95% | 3.82% | 8.95% |
| 2011 | 74.02% | 9.99% | 3.09% | 10.99% |
| 2012 | 75.79% | 7.46% | 3.60% | 10.61% |
| 2013 | 75.68% | 7.42% | 3.67% | 11.00% |
| 2014 | 72.91% | 9.37% | 3.78% | 10.08% |
| 2015 | 74.59% | 5.73% | 4.71% | 12.31% |
| 2016 | 73.79% | 7.07% | 4.45% | 12.07% |
| 2017 | 73.82% | 7.85% | 3.25% | 11.62% |
| 2018 | 75.52% | 7.08% | 4.25% | 10.49% |
| 2019 | 76.72% | 5.94% | 3.55% | 10.79% |
| 2020 | 72.13% | 6.90% | 4.83% | 9.84% |
| 2021 | 71.10% | 7.21% | 4.28% | 10.66% |
Television production technician wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $48,745 |
| White | $46,341 |
| Black or African American | $45,033 |
| Asian | $46,564 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $45,526 |
Average television production technician age
See how the average age of television production technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Television production 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 |
Television production technician age breakdown
The average age of television production technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 54% of the television production technician population.
Television production technician age breakdown
| Television Production Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 54% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Television production technician educational attainment
The most common degree for television production technicians is bachelor's degree, with 75% of television production technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 15% and associate degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 75%
- Associate, 15%
- Master's, 10%
Television production technicians by degree level
| Television production technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 75% |
| Associate | 15% |
| Master's | 10% |
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Television production technician wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $40,440 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $48,084 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $45,076 |
Television production technician employment statistics
Most television production technicians work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where television production technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where television production technicians work.
Television production technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 32% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 18% |
| > 10,000 employees | 23% |
Television production technician jobs by company type
Employees with the television production technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most television production technicians prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Television production technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 26% |
| Public | 26% |
| Private | 37% |
| Government | 11% |
Television production technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for television production technicians are media, education and retail.
Television production technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 21% |
| Education | 21% |
| Retail | 8% |
| Telecommunication | 8% |
| Government | 8% |
| Health Care | 8% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Hospitality | 8% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Finance | 4% |
Television production technician turnover and employment statistics
Television production technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for television production technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Television production technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Television production 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 television production technician tenure
The average television production technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 47 television production technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Television production technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 5% |
| 1-2 years | 43% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Television production technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of television production 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 |
|---|---|---|
| News Videotape Editor | 7.31% | 5,789 |
| Television Production Technician | 7.56% | - |
| Video Photographer | 8.13% | 2,644 |
| Managing Editor | 11.70% | 16,781 |
| Graphics Illustrator | 12.14% | 2,854 |
| Interior Designer | 17.34% | 48,020 |
| Cast Member | 23.07% | 79,789 |
Similar television production technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| News Videotape Editor | 7.31% | 5,789 |
| Video Photographer | 8.13% | 2,644 |
| Managing Editor | 11.70% | 16,781 |
| Graphics Illustrator | 12.14% | 2,854 |
| Interior Designer | 17.34% | 48,020 |
| Cast Member | 23.07% | 79,789 |