Television reporter demographics and statistics in the US
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Television reporter demographics by:
Television reporter gender statistics
56.1% of television reporters are women and 43.9% of television reporters are men.
- Female, 56.1%
- Male, 43.9%
Television reporter gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 56.1% |
| Male | 43.9% |
Television reporter gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$54,081
Female income
$52,915
Television reporter gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in television reporter positions over time. Currently, 56.1% of television reporters are female.
Television reporter gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 45.48% | 54.52% |
| 2011 | 45.05% | 54.95% |
| 2012 | 45.02% | 54.98% |
| 2013 | 48.05% | 51.95% |
| 2014 | 50.60% | 49.40% |
| 2015 | 44.65% | 55.35% |
| 2016 | 46.60% | 53.40% |
| 2017 | 43.41% | 56.59% |
| 2018 | 48.02% | 51.98% |
| 2019 | 44.48% | 55.52% |
| 2020 | 48.48% | 51.52% |
| 2021 | 43.85% | 56.15% |
Television reporter related jobs gender ratio
We compared television 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 Reporter | 44% | 56% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
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Television reporter demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among television reporters is White, which makes up 66.6% of all television reporters. Comparatively, 12.6% of television reporters are Hispanic or Latino and 9.7% of television reporters are Asian.
- White, 66.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.6%
- Asian, 9.7%
- Black or African American, 6.4%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Television reporter race
| Television reporter race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.6% |
| Asian | 9.7% |
| Black or African American | 6.4% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Television reporter race and ethnicity over time
See how television reporter racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Television reporter race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.72% | 7.30% | 6.19% | 10.66% |
| 2011 | 76.12% | 5.46% | 5.90% | 9.51% |
| 2012 | 73.69% | 7.22% | 6.83% | 10.08% |
| 2013 | 72.71% | 7.00% | 6.45% | 11.87% |
| 2014 | 72.14% | 6.44% | 6.79% | 11.52% |
| 2015 | 70.99% | 7.97% | 5.95% | 11.92% |
| 2016 | 74.01% | 4.71% | 6.68% | 10.27% |
| 2017 | 71.71% | 5.96% | 6.67% | 12.65% |
| 2018 | 69.73% | 7.49% | 6.94% | 13.67% |
| 2019 | 70.63% | 5.39% | 8.57% | 12.09% |
| 2020 | 71.28% | 6.50% | 7.38% | 11.72% |
| 2021 | 66.63% | 6.38% | 9.68% | 12.63% |
Television reporter wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino television reporters have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american television reporters have the lowest average salary at $49,022.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $53,546 |
| White | $53,661 |
| Black or African American | $49,022 |
| Asian | $56,697 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $57,927 |
Average television reporter age
See how the average age of television reporters varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Television 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 reporter age breakdown
The average age of television reporters is 40+ years years old, representing 44% of the television reporter population.
Television reporter age breakdown
| Television Reporter Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 44% |
| 30-40 years | 32% |
| 20-30 years | 24% |
Television reporter educational attainment
The most common degree for television reporters is bachelor's degree, with 80% of television reporters earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 12% and master's degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 80%
- Master's, 12%
- Associate, 6%
- High School Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 0%
Television reporters by degree level
| Television reporter degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 80% |
| Master's | 12% |
| Associate | 6% |
| High School Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 0% |
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Television reporter wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $61,324 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $58,874 |
Television reporter employment statistics
Most television reporters work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where television reporters work
Below, you can see the size of companies where television reporters work.
Television reporter jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 43% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 12% |
| > 10,000 employees | 12% |
Television reporter jobs by company type
Employees with the television reporter job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most television reporters prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Television reporter jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 6% |
| Public | 6% |
| Private | 83% |
| Government | 5% |
Television reporter jobs by industry
The most common industries for television reporters are media, education and telecommunication.
Television reporter industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 66% |
| Education | 6% |
| Telecommunication | 6% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Professional | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
Television reporter turnover and employment statistics
Television reporter unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for television reporters between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Television reporter unemployment rate by year
| Year | Television 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 reporter tenure
The average television reporter stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 212 television reporters resumes in Zippia's database.
Television reporter tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 47% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Television reporter LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of television 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 Reporter | 10.10% | - |
| Radio Disc Jockey | 10.34% | 4,315 |
| Public Relations Associate | 12.01% | 24,482 |
| Health Editor | 12.38% | 51,353 |
| Deaf/Hard Of Hearing Specialist | 14.90% | 1,470 |
| Advertising Copy Writer | 16.36% | 14,320 |
| Public Address Announcer | 16.36% | 9,474 |
Similar television reporter jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Radio Disc Jockey | 10.34% | 4,315 |
| Public Relations Associate | 12.01% | 24,482 |
| Health Editor | 12.38% | 51,353 |
| Deaf/Hard Of Hearing Specialist | 14.90% | 1,470 |
| Advertising Copy Writer | 16.36% | 14,320 |
| Public Address Announcer | 16.36% | 9,474 |
Foreign languages spoken by television reporters
The most common foreign language among television reporters is Spanish at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Dakota at 16.7% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 8.3%.
- Spanish, 33.3%
- Dakota, 16.7%
- Chinese, 8.3%
- Ukrainian, 8.3%
- Japanese, 8.3%
- Other, 25.1%
Television reporter languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 33.3% |
| Dakota | 16.7% |
| Chinese | 8.3% |
| Ukrainian | 8.3% |
| Japanese | 8.3% |
| Other | 25.1% |