Voice actor demographics and statistics in the US
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Voice actor gender statistics
29.2% of voice actors are women and 70.8% of voice actors are men.
- Male, 70.8%
- Female, 29.2%
Voice actor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 70.8% |
| Female | 29.2% |
Voice actor gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$65,124
Female income
$61,550
Voice actor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in voice actor positions over time. Currently, 29.2% of voice actors are female.
Voice actor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.71% | 24.29% |
| 2011 | 70.65% | 29.35% |
| 2012 | 75.35% | 24.65% |
| 2013 | 77.61% | 22.39% |
| 2014 | 76.51% | 23.49% |
| 2015 | 70.30% | 29.70% |
| 2016 | 73.89% | 26.11% |
| 2017 | 72.54% | 27.46% |
| 2018 | 71.15% | 28.85% |
| 2019 | 72.58% | 27.42% |
| 2020 | 69.01% | 30.99% |
| 2021 | 70.78% | 29.22% |
Voice actor related jobs gender ratio
We compared voice actors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, 19d cavalry scout and baseball player have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Harpist | 8% | 92% |
| Actress | 8% | 92% |
| Modern Dancer | 8% | 92% |
| Voice Actor | 71% | 29% |
| Assistant Varsity Football Coach | 98% | 2% |
| Baseball Player | 98% | 2% |
| 19D Cavalry Scout | 99% | 1% |
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Voice actor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among voice actors is White, which makes up 56.7% of all voice actors. Comparatively, 16.5% of voice actors are Hispanic or Latino and 13.7% of voice actors are Black or African American.
- White, 56.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.5%
- Black or African American, 13.7%
- Asian, 6.5%
- Unknown, 6.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Voice actor race
| Voice actor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.5% |
| Black or African American | 13.7% |
| Asian | 6.5% |
| Unknown | 6.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Voice actor race and ethnicity over time
See how voice actor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Voice actor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.95% | 11.61% | 3.57% | 14.75% |
| 2011 | 63.28% | 13.16% | 4.86% | 14.93% |
| 2012 | 66.28% | 10.71% | 4.63% | 13.38% |
| 2013 | 62.81% | 13.08% | 5.02% | 15.89% |
| 2014 | 63.86% | 11.07% | 6.44% | 15.10% |
| 2015 | 62.47% | 10.54% | 6.99% | 15.66% |
| 2016 | 65.50% | 12.08% | 5.64% | 14.02% |
| 2017 | 64.59% | 11.53% | 5.08% | 14.80% |
| 2018 | 61.64% | 11.14% | 8.08% | 14.42% |
| 2019 | 59.26% | 14.39% | 6.04% | 15.62% |
| 2020 | 57.81% | 10.98% | 6.58% | 19.21% |
| 2021 | 56.71% | 13.72% | 6.48% | 16.50% |
Voice actor wage gap by race
According to our data, white voice actors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american voice actors have the lowest average salary at $60,194.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $62,759 |
| White | $68,023 |
| Black or African American | $60,194 |
| Asian | $67,864 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $67,170 |
Voice actor age breakdown
The average age of voice actors is 30-40 years years old, representing 45% of the voice actor population.
Voice actor age breakdown
| Voice Actor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 34% |
| 30-40 years | 45% |
| 20-30 years | 21% |
Voice actor educational attainment
The most common degree for voice actors is bachelor's degree, with 64% of voice actors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 13% and associate degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 64%
- Associate, 13%
- Master's, 10%
- High School Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Voice actors by degree level
| Voice actor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 64% |
| Associate | 13% |
| Master's | 10% |
| High School Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Voice actor wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $78,080 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $66,426 |
Voice actor employment statistics
Most voice actors work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where voice actors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where voice actors work.
Voice actor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 3% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 12% |
Voice actor jobs by company type
Employees with the voice actor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most voice actors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Voice actor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 8% |
| Public | 18% |
| Private | 69% |
| Government | 6% |
Voice actor jobs by industry
The most common industries for voice actors are media, technology and education.
Voice actor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 23% |
| Technology | 11% |
| Start-up | 9% |
| Education | 7% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Internet | 5% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Government | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Voice actor turnover and employment statistics
Voice actor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for voice actors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Voice actor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Voice actor unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 39.74% |
| 2011 | 35.67% |
| 2012 | 39.76% |
| 2013 | 36.77% |
| 2014 | 29.23% |
| 2015 | 26.93% |
| 2016 | 27.31% |
| 2017 | 29.70% |
| 2018 | 27.27% |
| 2019 | 23.64% |
| 2020 | 41.76% |
| 2021 | 44.18% |
Average voice actor tenure
The average voice actor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 568 voice actors resumes in Zippia's database.
Voice actor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 14% |
| 1-2 years | 14% |
| 3-4 years | 8% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 13% |
| 11+ years | 33% |
Voice actor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of voice actors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pitcher | 5.42% | 22 |
| Lead Coach | 7.62% | 16,047 |
| Ballet Soloist | 8.54% | 5 |
| Clairvoyant | 13.74% | 6 |
| Producer Director | 14.31% | 13,931 |
| Voice Actor | 19.40% | - |
| Children's Choir Director | 30.45% | 13,013 |
Similar voice actor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Pitcher | 5.42% | 22 |
| Lead Coach | 7.62% | 16,047 |
| Ballet Soloist | 8.54% | 5 |
| Clairvoyant | 13.74% | 6 |
| Producer Director | 14.31% | 13,931 |
| Children's Choir Director | 30.45% | 13,013 |
Foreign languages spoken by voice actors
The most common foreign language among voice actors is Spanish at 31.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 23.4% and Japanese is the third-most popular at 10.6%.
- Spanish, 31.9%
- French, 23.4%
- Japanese, 10.6%
- Mandarin, 6.4%
- Chinese, 4.3%
- Other, 23.4%
Voice actor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 31.9% |
| French | 23.4% |
| Japanese | 10.6% |
| Mandarin | 6.4% |
| Chinese | 4.3% |
| Other | 23.4% |