Videotape operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Videotape operator gender statistics
15.0% of videotape operators are women and 85.0% of videotape operators are men.
- Male, 85.0%
- Female, 15.0%
Videotape operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 85.0% |
| Female | 15.0% |
Videotape operator gender pay gap
Women earn 87¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$77,637
Female income
$67,553
Videotape operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in videotape operator positions over time. Currently, 15.0% of videotape operators are female.
Videotape operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 84.48% | 15.52% |
| 2011 | 83.16% | 16.84% |
| 2012 | 85.42% | 14.58% |
| 2013 | 88.09% | 11.91% |
| 2014 | 87.44% | 12.56% |
| 2015 | 88.61% | 11.39% |
| 2016 | 89.55% | 10.45% |
| 2017 | 88.36% | 11.64% |
| 2018 | 86.52% | 13.48% |
| 2019 | 83.78% | 16.22% |
| 2020 | 81.77% | 18.23% |
| 2021 | 85.05% | 14.95% |
Videotape operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared videotape 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% |
| Videotape Operator | 85% | 15% |
| News Cameraman | 95% | 5% |
| Audio Installer | 95% | 5% |
| Broadcast Maintenance Engineer | 98% | 2% |
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Videotape operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among videotape operators is White, which makes up 62.9% of all videotape operators. Comparatively, 17.0% of videotape operators are Hispanic or Latino and 8.0% of videotape operators are Black or African American.
- White, 62.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.0%
- Black or African American, 8.0%
- Unknown, 6.5%
- Asian, 5.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Videotape operator race
| Videotape operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.0% |
| Black or African American | 8.0% |
| Unknown | 6.5% |
| Asian | 5.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Videotape operator race and ethnicity over time
See how videotape operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Videotape operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.84% | 8.77% | 4.71% | 15.28% |
| 2011 | 65.81% | 10.81% | 3.98% | 17.32% |
| 2012 | 67.57% | 8.28% | 4.49% | 16.94% |
| 2013 | 67.46% | 8.24% | 4.56% | 17.34% |
| 2014 | 64.70% | 10.19% | 4.67% | 16.41% |
| 2015 | 66.37% | 6.55% | 5.60% | 18.64% |
| 2016 | 65.57% | 7.89% | 5.34% | 18.40% |
| 2017 | 65.60% | 8.67% | 4.14% | 17.95% |
| 2018 | 67.30% | 7.90% | 5.14% | 16.82% |
| 2019 | 68.50% | 6.76% | 4.44% | 17.12% |
| 2020 | 63.91% | 7.72% | 5.72% | 16.17% |
| 2021 | 62.88% | 8.03% | 5.17% | 16.99% |
Videotape operator wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown videotape operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american videotape operators have the lowest average salary at $74,363.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $83,319 |
| White | $77,389 |
| Black or African American | $74,363 |
| Asian | $77,770 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $75,641 |
Average videotape operator age
See how the average age of videotape operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Videotape 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 |
Videotape operator age breakdown
The average age of videotape operators is 40+ years years old, representing 54% of the videotape operator population.
Videotape operator age breakdown
| Videotape Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 54% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Videotape operator educational attainment
The most common degree for videotape operators is bachelor's degree, with 70% of videotape operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 19% and associate degree degree at 3%.
- Bachelor's, 70%
- Associate, 19%
- Master's, 3%
- Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Videotape operators by degree level
| Videotape operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 70% |
| Associate | 19% |
| Master's | 3% |
| Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Videotape operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, videotape operators with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $81,317 annually. With a Associate degree, videotape operators earn a median annual income of $74,580 compared to $64,808 for videotape operators with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $64,808 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $81,317 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $74,580 |
Videotape operator employment statistics
Company size where videotape operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where videotape operators work.
Videotape operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 17% |
| > 10,000 employees | 20% |
Videotape operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for videotape operators are media, technology and health care.
Videotape operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 60% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Education | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
Videotape operator turnover and employment statistics
Videotape operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for videotape operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Videotape operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Videotape 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 videotape operator tenure
The average videotape operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 124 videotape operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Videotape operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 13% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 20% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 16% |
Videotape operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of videotape 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 Camera Operator | 7.31% | 27,307 |
| Videotape Operator | 7.56% | - |
| Aerial Photograph Interpreter | 8.13% | 3,839 |
| Sports Editor | 11.70% | 5,845 |
| Graphic Designer/Production | 12.14% | 95,831 |
| Interior Design Assistant | 17.34% | 46,701 |
| Actress | 23.07% | 2,661 |
Similar videotape operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| News Camera Operator | 7.31% | 27,307 |
| Aerial Photograph Interpreter | 8.13% | 3,839 |
| Sports Editor | 11.70% | 5,845 |
| Graphic Designer/Production | 12.14% | 95,831 |
| Interior Design Assistant | 17.34% | 46,701 |
| Actress | 23.07% | 2,661 |
Foreign languages spoken by videotape operators
The most common foreign language among videotape operators is Spanish at 36.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 27.3% and Greek is the third-most popular at 9.1%.
- Spanish, 36.4%
- French, 27.3%
- Greek, 9.1%
- Cantonese, 9.1%
- Mandarin, 9.1%
- Other, 9.0%
Videotape operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 36.4% |
| French | 27.3% |
| Greek | 9.1% |
| Cantonese | 9.1% |
| Mandarin | 9.1% |
| Other | 9.0% |