Video game creator demographics and statistics in the US
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Video game creator gender statistics
29.0% of video game creators are women and 71.0% of video game creators are men.
- Male, 71.0%
- Female, 29.0%
Video game creator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 71.0% |
| Female | 29.0% |
Video game creator gender pay gap
Women earn 89¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$52,959
Female income
$47,028
Video game creator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in video game creator positions over time. Currently, 29.0% of video game creators are female.
Video game creator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 82.31% | 17.69% |
| 2011 | 80.79% | 19.21% |
| 2012 | 82.08% | 17.92% |
| 2013 | 83.38% | 16.62% |
| 2014 | 81.92% | 18.08% |
| 2015 | 82.04% | 17.96% |
| 2016 | 83.35% | 16.65% |
| 2017 | 82.62% | 17.38% |
| 2018 | 73.02% | 26.98% |
| 2019 | 71.19% | 28.81% |
| 2020 | 72.04% | 27.96% |
| 2021 | 71.01% | 28.99% |
Video game creator related jobs gender ratio
We compared video game creators with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, dell certified systems expert and software applications architect have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Informatics Nurse Specialist | 13% | 87% |
| Clinical Support Specialist | 22% | 78% |
| Clinic Administrator | 23% | 77% |
| Video Game Creator | 71% | 29% |
| Senior Data Center Engineer | 98% | 2% |
| Software Applications Architect | 98% | 2% |
| Dell Certified Systems Expert | 99% | 1% |
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Video game creator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among video game creators is White, which makes up 67.7% of all video game creators. Comparatively, 12.0% of video game creators are Asian and 8.8% of video game creators are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 67.7%
- Asian, 12.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.8%
- Black or African American, 6.2%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Video game creator race
| Video game creator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.7% |
| Asian | 12.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.8% |
| Black or African American | 6.2% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Video game creator race and ethnicity over time
See how video game creator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Video game creator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.09% | 9.39% | 10.78% | 7.43% |
| 2011 | 70.82% | 9.26% | 10.08% | 6.76% |
| 2012 | 68.23% | 9.76% | 11.84% | 7.55% |
| 2013 | 68.24% | 9.08% | 13.31% | 7.03% |
| 2014 | 68.30% | 8.60% | 13.45% | 6.77% |
| 2015 | 69.40% | 8.46% | 11.85% | 7.58% |
| 2016 | 68.76% | 7.94% | 12.50% | 7.70% |
| 2017 | 68.46% | 8.03% | 12.72% | 8.01% |
| 2018 | 72.30% | 6.27% | 11.30% | 7.41% |
| 2019 | 71.06% | 6.68% | 11.46% | 8.08% |
| 2020 | 68.88% | 6.11% | 11.53% | 8.82% |
| 2021 | 67.73% | 6.24% | 11.99% | 8.82% |
Video game creator wage gap by race
According to our data, asian video game creators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american video game creators have the lowest average salary at $48,886.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $51,404 |
| White | $52,350 |
| Black or African American | $48,886 |
| Asian | $63,111 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $50,177 |
Average video game creator age
See how the average age of video game creators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Video game creator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 43 | 45 |
| Unknown | 42 | 42 |
| Asian | 42 | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 | 41 |
| White | 44 | 44 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 44 | 46 |
Video game creator age breakdown
The average age of video game creators is 40+ years years old, representing 62% of the video game creator population.
Video game creator age breakdown
| Video Game Creator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 62% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Video game creator educational attainment
The most common degree for video game creators is bachelor's degree, with 76% of video game creators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 11% and master's degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 76%
- Master's, 11%
- High School Diploma, 9%
- Associate, 4%
Video game creators by degree level
| Video game creator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 76% |
| Master's | 11% |
| High School Diploma | 9% |
| Associate | 4% |
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Video game creator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, video game creators with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $78,654 annually. With a Master's degree, video game creators earn a median annual income of $77,635 compared to $60,436 for video game creators with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $77,635 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $60,436 |
| Doctorate Degree | $78,654 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $40,156 |
Video game creator turnover and employment statistics
Video game creator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for video game creators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Video game creator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Video game creator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.08% |
| 2011 | 4.28% |
| 2012 | 4.87% |
| 2013 | 3.52% |
| 2014 | 3.32% |
| 2015 | 3.15% |
| 2016 | 2.86% |
| 2017 | 2.28% |
| 2018 | 2.52% |
| 2019 | 2.66% |
| 2020 | 3.94% |
| 2021 | 3.69% |
Average video game creator tenure
The average video game creator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 73 video game creators resumes in Zippia's database.
Video game creator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 36% |
| 1-2 years | 9% |
| 3-4 years | 6% |
| 5-7 years | 27% |
| 8-10 years | 11% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Video game creator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of video game creators 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Telecommunications System Analyst | 7.31% | 24,554 |
| Finance Systems Analyst | 8.42% | 188,040 |
| Staff Software Engineer | 8.46% | 371,213 |
| Information Assurance Security Officer | 8.59% | 165,876 |
| Network Infrastructure Engineer | 9.03% | 67,606 |
| Video Game Creator | 10.54% | - |
| PC Support Manager | 10.88% | 69,681 |
Similar video game creator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Telecommunications System Analyst | 7.31% | 24,554 |
| Finance Systems Analyst | 8.42% | 188,040 |
| Staff Software Engineer | 8.46% | 371,213 |
| Information Assurance Security Officer | 8.59% | 165,876 |
| Network Infrastructure Engineer | 9.03% | 67,606 |
| PC Support Manager | 10.88% | 69,681 |
Foreign languages spoken by video game creators
The most common foreign language among video game creators is Chinese at 16.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Cantonese at 16.7% and Japanese is the third-most popular at 16.7%.
- Chinese, 16.7%
- Cantonese, 16.7%
- Japanese, 16.7%
- Spanish, 16.7%
- Mandarin, 16.7%
- Other, 16.5%
Video game creator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Chinese | 16.7% |
| Cantonese | 16.7% |
| Japanese | 16.7% |
| Spanish | 16.7% |
| Mandarin | 16.7% |
| Other | 16.5% |