Theater technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Theater technician gender statistics
29.8% of theater technicians are women and 70.2% of theater technicians are men.
- Male, 70.2%
- Female, 29.8%
Theater technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 70.2% |
| Female | 29.8% |
Theater technician gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$41,391
Female income
$38,391
Theater technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in theater technician positions over time. Currently, 29.8% of theater technicians are female.
Theater technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.23% | 30.77% |
| 2011 | 67.12% | 32.88% |
| 2012 | 70.78% | 29.22% |
| 2013 | 75.35% | 24.65% |
| 2014 | 74.22% | 25.78% |
| 2015 | 76.27% | 23.73% |
| 2016 | 77.99% | 22.01% |
| 2017 | 75.83% | 24.17% |
| 2018 | 72.62% | 27.38% |
| 2019 | 68.10% | 31.90% |
| 2020 | 64.97% | 35.03% |
| 2021 | 70.16% | 29.84% |
Theater technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared theater 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% |
| Theater Technician | 70% | 30% |
| News Cameraman | 95% | 5% |
| Audio Installer | 95% | 5% |
| Broadcast Maintenance Engineer | 98% | 2% |
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Theater technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among theater technicians is White, which makes up 63.2% of all theater technicians. Comparatively, 16.4% of theater technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 8.7% of theater technicians are Black or African American.
- White, 63.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.4%
- Black or African American, 8.7%
- Unknown, 6.3%
- Asian, 5.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Theater technician race
| Theater technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.4% |
| Black or African American | 8.7% |
| Unknown | 6.3% |
| Asian | 5.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Theater technician race and ethnicity over time
See how theater technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Theater technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.14% | 9.40% | 4.63% | 14.70% |
| 2011 | 66.11% | 11.45% | 3.90% | 16.74% |
| 2012 | 67.87% | 8.91% | 4.40% | 16.36% |
| 2013 | 67.76% | 8.87% | 4.48% | 16.75% |
| 2014 | 65.00% | 10.83% | 4.59% | 15.82% |
| 2015 | 66.67% | 7.18% | 5.51% | 18.06% |
| 2016 | 65.87% | 8.53% | 5.26% | 17.82% |
| 2017 | 65.90% | 9.31% | 4.05% | 17.37% |
| 2018 | 67.60% | 8.53% | 5.05% | 16.24% |
| 2019 | 68.80% | 7.39% | 4.35% | 16.54% |
| 2020 | 64.21% | 8.36% | 5.64% | 15.58% |
| 2021 | 63.18% | 8.66% | 5.09% | 16.41% |
Theater technician wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown theater technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american theater technicians have the lowest average salary at $40,457.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $42,934 |
| White | $41,335 |
| Black or African American | $40,457 |
| Asian | $41,484 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $40,789 |
Average theater technician age
See how the average age of theater technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Theater 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 |
Theater technician age breakdown
The average age of theater technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 54% of the theater technician population.
Theater technician age breakdown
| Theater Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 54% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Theater technician educational attainment
The most common degree for theater technicians is bachelor's degree, with 60% of theater technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 21% and associate degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 60%
- Associate, 21%
- High School Diploma, 11%
- Master's, 4%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Theater technicians by degree level
| Theater technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 60% |
| Associate | 21% |
| High School Diploma | 11% |
| Master's | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Theater technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, theater technicians with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $42,497 annually. With a Associate degree, theater technicians earn a median annual income of $40,486 compared to $37,320 for theater technicians with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $37,320 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $42,497 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $40,486 |
Theater technician employment statistics
Most theater technicians work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where theater technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where theater technicians work.
Theater technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 30% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 17% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 8% |
Theater technician jobs by company type
Employees with the theater technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most theater technicians prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Theater technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 68% |
| Public | 8% |
| Private | 20% |
| Government | 4% |
Theater technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for theater technicians are education, media and hospitality.
Theater technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 62% |
| Media | 7% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Government | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Professional | 1% |
Theater technician turnover and employment statistics
Theater technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for theater technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Theater technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Theater 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 theater technician tenure
The average theater technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 703 theater technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Theater technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 22% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Theater technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of theater 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Television Camera Operator | 7.31% | 25,779 |
| Theater Technician | 7.56% | - |
| Biomedical Photographer | 8.13% | 2,567 |
| Writer And Editor | 11.70% | 14,865 |
| Production Artist | 12.14% | 59,103 |
| Kitchen And Bath Designer | 17.34% | 59,890 |
| Cast Member | 23.07% | 79,789 |
Similar theater technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Television Camera Operator | 7.31% | 25,779 |
| Biomedical Photographer | 8.13% | 2,567 |
| Writer And Editor | 11.70% | 14,865 |
| Production Artist | 12.14% | 59,103 |
| Kitchen And Bath Designer | 17.34% | 59,890 |
| Cast Member | 23.07% | 79,789 |
Foreign languages spoken by theater technicians
The most common foreign language among theater technicians is Spanish at 54.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 10.4% and Italian is the third-most popular at 8.3%.
- Spanish, 54.2%
- French, 10.4%
- Italian, 8.3%
- German, 6.3%
- Dutch, 4.2%
- Other, 16.6%
Theater technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 54.2% |
| French | 10.4% |
| Italian | 8.3% |
| German | 6.3% |
| Dutch | 4.2% |
| Other | 16.6% |
