Video control operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Video control operator gender statistics
25.0% of video control operators are women and 75.0% of video control operators are men.
- Male, 75.0%
- Female, 25.0%
Video control operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 75.0% |
| Female | 25.0% |
Video control operator gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$43,364
Female income
$39,286
Video control operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in video control operator positions over time. Currently, 25.0% of video control operators are female.
Video control operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.17% | 25.83% |
| 2011 | 72.27% | 27.73% |
| 2012 | 75.55% | 24.45% |
| 2013 | 79.60% | 20.40% |
| 2014 | 78.60% | 21.40% |
| 2015 | 80.40% | 19.60% |
| 2016 | 81.89% | 18.11% |
| 2017 | 80.01% | 19.99% |
| 2018 | 77.20% | 22.80% |
| 2019 | 73.15% | 26.85% |
| 2020 | 70.29% | 29.71% |
| 2021 | 75.00% | 25.00% |
Video control operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared video control 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% |
| Video Control Operator | 75% | 25% |
| News Cameraman | 95% | 5% |
| Audio Installer | 95% | 5% |
| Broadcast Maintenance Engineer | 98% | 2% |
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Video control operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among video control operators is White, which makes up 71.1% of all video control operators. Comparatively, 10.7% of video control operators are Hispanic or Latino and 7.2% of video control operators 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%
Video control operator race
| Video control operator 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% |
Video control operator race and ethnicity over time
See how video control operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Video control operator 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% |
Video control operator wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown video control operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american video control operators have the lowest average salary at $42,084.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $45,499 |
| White | $43,287 |
| Black or African American | $42,084 |
| Asian | $43,492 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $42,538 |
Average video control operator age
See how the average age of video control operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Video control operator 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 |
Video control operator age breakdown
The average age of video control operators is 40+ years years old, representing 54% of the video control operator population.
Video control operator age breakdown
| Video Control Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 54% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Video control operator educational attainment
The most common degree for video control operators is bachelor's degree, with 55% of video control operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 25% and associate degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 55%
- Associate, 25%
- Master's, 10%
- High School Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Video control operators by degree level
| Video control operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 55% |
| Associate | 25% |
| Master's | 10% |
| High School Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Video control operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, video control operators with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $44,891 annually. With a Associate degree, video control operators earn a median annual income of $42,123 compared to $37,854 for video control operators with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $37,854 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $44,891 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $42,123 |
Video control operator turnover and employment statistics
Video control operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for video control operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Video control operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Video control operator 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 video control operator tenure
The average video control operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 29 video control operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Video control operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 31% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Video control operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of video control 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 |
|---|---|---|
| News Videographer | 7.31% | 1,753 |
| Video Control Operator | 7.56% | - |
| Photograph Retoucher | 8.13% | 1,175 |
| Editor/Director | 11.70% | 9,107 |
| Freelance Designer | 12.14% | 45,914 |
| Interior Design Internship | 17.34% | 88,151 |
| Actor | 23.07% | 218 |
Similar video control operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| News Videographer | 7.31% | 1,753 |
| Photograph Retoucher | 8.13% | 1,175 |
| Editor/Director | 11.70% | 9,107 |
| Freelance Designer | 12.14% | 45,914 |
| Interior Design Internship | 17.34% | 88,151 |
| Actor | 23.07% | 218 |