Television technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Television technician gender statistics
9.8% of television technicians are women and 90.2% of television technicians are men.
- Male, 90.2%
- Female, 9.8%
Television technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 90.2% |
| Female | 9.8% |
Television technician gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$47,885
Female income
$43,583
Television technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in television technician positions over time. Currently, 9.8% of television technicians are female.
Television technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 89.78% | 10.22% |
| 2011 | 88.85% | 11.15% |
| 2012 | 90.43% | 9.57% |
| 2013 | 92.27% | 7.73% |
| 2014 | 91.83% | 8.17% |
| 2015 | 92.62% | 7.38% |
| 2016 | 93.26% | 6.74% |
| 2017 | 92.45% | 7.55% |
| 2018 | 91.19% | 8.81% |
| 2019 | 89.29% | 10.71% |
| 2020 | 87.86% | 12.14% |
| 2021 | 90.17% | 9.83% |
Television technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared television 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 Technician | 90% | 10% |
| News Cameraman | 95% | 5% |
| Audio Installer | 95% | 5% |
| Broadcast Maintenance Engineer | 98% | 2% |
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Television technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among television technicians is White, which makes up 63.1% of all television technicians. Comparatively, 16.4% of television technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 8.8% of television technicians are Black or African American.
- White, 63.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.4%
- Black or African American, 8.8%
- Unknown, 6.3%
- Asian, 5.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Television technician race
| Television technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.4% |
| Black or African American | 8.8% |
| Unknown | 6.3% |
| Asian | 5.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Television technician race and ethnicity over time
See how television technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Television technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.08% | 9.53% | 4.63% | 14.67% |
| 2011 | 66.05% | 11.57% | 3.89% | 16.71% |
| 2012 | 67.81% | 9.03% | 4.40% | 16.33% |
| 2013 | 67.70% | 8.99% | 4.47% | 16.72% |
| 2014 | 64.94% | 10.95% | 4.58% | 15.79% |
| 2015 | 66.61% | 7.30% | 5.51% | 18.03% |
| 2016 | 65.81% | 8.65% | 5.25% | 17.79% |
| 2017 | 65.84% | 9.43% | 4.05% | 17.34% |
| 2018 | 67.55% | 8.66% | 5.05% | 16.21% |
| 2019 | 68.74% | 7.51% | 4.35% | 16.51% |
| 2020 | 64.16% | 8.48% | 5.64% | 15.55% |
| 2021 | 63.12% | 8.78% | 5.08% | 16.38% |
Television technician wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown television technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american television technicians have the lowest average salary at $46,509.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $50,228 |
| White | $47,781 |
| Black or African American | $46,509 |
| Asian | $47,940 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $47,048 |
Average television technician age
See how the average age of television technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Television 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 technician age breakdown
The average age of television technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 54% of the television technician population.
Television technician age breakdown
| Television Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 54% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Television technician educational attainment
The most common degree for television technicians is associate degree, with 40% of television technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 33% and bachelor's degree degree at 17%.
- Associate, 40%
- Bachelor's, 33%
- High School Diploma, 17%
- Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Television technicians by degree level
| Television technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 40% |
| Bachelor's | 33% |
| High School Diploma | 17% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Television technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, television technicians with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $49,408 annually. With a Associate degree, television technicians earn a median annual income of $46,601 compared to $42,377 for television technicians with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $42,377 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $49,408 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $46,601 |
Television technician employment statistics
Most television technicians work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where television technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where television technicians work.
Television technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 9% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 15% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 30% |
| > 10,000 employees | 34% |
Television technician jobs by company type
Employees with the television technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most television technicians prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Television technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 12% |
| Public | 22% |
| Private | 64% |
| Government | 2% |
Television technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for television technicians are media, professional and education.
Television technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 14% |
| Professional | 14% |
| Education | 11% |
| Retail | 11% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Telecommunication | 5% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Energy | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
Television technician turnover and employment statistics
Television technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for television technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Television technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Television 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 technician tenure
The average television technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 199 television technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Television technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 21% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Television technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of television 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Electronic Field Production Specialist | 7.31% | 103,060 |
| Television Technician | 7.56% | - |
| Studio Associate | 8.13% | 941 |
| Staff Writer/Editor | 11.70% | 82,418 |
| Graphic Artist | 12.14% | 8,752 |
| Design Specialist | 17.34% | 68,347 |
| Cast Member | 23.07% | 79,789 |
Similar television technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Electronic Field Production Specialist | 7.31% | 103,060 |
| Studio Associate | 8.13% | 941 |
| Staff Writer/Editor | 11.70% | 82,418 |
| Graphic Artist | 12.14% | 8,752 |
| Design Specialist | 17.34% | 68,347 |
| Cast Member | 23.07% | 79,789 |
Foreign languages spoken by television technicians
The most common foreign language among television technicians is Spanish at 63.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Russian at 9.1% and Urdu is the third-most popular at 9.1%.
- Spanish, 63.6%
- Russian, 9.1%
- Urdu, 9.1%
- Kutchi, 9.1%
- Hindi, 9.1%
Television technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 63.6% |
| Russian | 9.1% |
| Urdu | 9.1% |
| Kutchi | 9.1% |
| Hindi | 9.1% |