Transmitter operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Transmitter operator gender statistics
21.2% of transmitter operators are women and 78.8% of transmitter operators are men.
- Male, 78.8%
- Female, 21.2%
Transmitter operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 78.8% |
| Female | 21.2% |
Transmitter operator gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$35,250
Female income
$33,439
Transmitter operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared transmitter operators 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% |
| Transmitter Operator | 79% | 21% |
| News Cameraman | 95% | 5% |
| Audio Installer | 95% | 5% |
| Broadcast Maintenance Engineer | 98% | 2% |
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Transmitter operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among transmitter operators is White, which makes up 65.1% of all transmitter operators. Comparatively, 14.2% of transmitter operators are Black or African American and 11.7% of transmitter operators are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 65.1%
- Black or African American, 14.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.7%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- Asian, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Transmitter operator race
| Transmitter operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.1% |
| Black or African American | 14.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.7% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| Asian | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Transmitter operator wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown transmitter operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american transmitter operators have the lowest average salary at $34,434.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $36,378 |
| White | $35,167 |
| Black or African American | $34,434 |
| Asian | $35,334 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $34,967 |
Transmitter operator age breakdown
The average age of transmitter operators is 20-30 years years old, representing 54% of the transmitter operator population.
Transmitter operator age breakdown
| Transmitter Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 21% |
| 30-40 years | 13% |
| 20-30 years | 54% |
Transmitter operator educational attainment
The most common degree for transmitter operators is high school diploma, with 38% of transmitter operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 31% and bachelor's degree degree at 22%.
- High School Diploma, 38%
- Bachelor's, 31%
- Associate, 22%
- Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Transmitter operators by degree level
| Transmitter operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 38% |
| Bachelor's | 31% |
| Associate | 22% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Transmitter operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, transmitter operators with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $38,143 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, transmitter operators earn a median annual income of $35,784 compared to $34,497 for transmitter operators with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $38,143 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $32,839 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $35,784 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $34,497 |
Transmitter operator employment statistics
Company size where transmitter operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where transmitter operators work.
Transmitter operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 13% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 27% |
Transmitter operator jobs by company type
Employees with the transmitter operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most transmitter operators prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Transmitter operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 15% |
| Private | 54% |
| Government | 31% |
Transmitter operator turnover and employment statistics
Average transmitter operator tenure
The average transmitter operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 73 transmitter operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Transmitter operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 23% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 21% |
| 5-7 years | 5% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Transmitter operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of transmitter operators 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Interactive Video Technician | 7.56% | 9,891 |
| Camera Person | 10.03% | 30,410 |
| Color Separation Photographer | 11.17% | 1,538 |
| Transmitter Operator | 18.63% | - |
Similar transmitter operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Interactive Video Technician | 7.56% | 9,891 |
| Camera Person | 10.03% | 30,410 |
| Color Separation Photographer | 11.17% | 1,538 |