Voice-over artist demographics and statistics in the US
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Voice-over artist demographics by:
Voice-over artist gender statistics
41.4% of voices-over artist are women and 58.6% of voices-over artist are men.
- Male, 58.6%
- Female, 41.4%
Voice-over artist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 58.6% |
| Female | 41.4% |
Voice-over artist gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$57,901
Female income
$55,325
Voice-over artist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in voice-over artist positions over time. Currently, 41.4% of voices-over artist are female.
Voice-over artist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.56% | 35.44% |
| 2011 | 58.46% | 41.54% |
| 2012 | 64.12% | 35.88% |
| 2013 | 66.96% | 33.04% |
| 2014 | 65.57% | 34.43% |
| 2015 | 58.04% | 41.96% |
| 2016 | 62.32% | 37.68% |
| 2017 | 60.70% | 39.30% |
| 2018 | 59.05% | 40.95% |
| 2019 | 60.74% | 39.26% |
| 2020 | 56.56% | 43.44% |
| 2021 | 58.61% | 41.39% |
Voice-over artist related jobs gender ratio
We compared voices-over artist 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-Over Artist | 59% | 41% |
| Assistant Varsity Football Coach | 98% | 2% |
| Baseball Player | 98% | 2% |
| 19D Cavalry Scout | 99% | 1% |
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Voice-over artist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among voices-over artist is White, which makes up 57.0% of all voices-over artist. Comparatively, 16.1% of voices-over artist are Hispanic or Latino and 13.4% of voices-over artist are Black or African American.
- White, 57.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.1%
- Black or African American, 13.4%
- Unknown, 6.9%
- Asian, 6.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Voice-over artist race
| Voice-over artist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 57.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.1% |
| Black or African American | 13.4% |
| Unknown | 6.9% |
| Asian | 6.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Voice-over artist race and ethnicity over time
See how voice-over artist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Voice-over artist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.23% | 11.33% | 3.46% | 14.35% |
| 2011 | 63.56% | 12.88% | 4.76% | 14.54% |
| 2012 | 66.56% | 10.43% | 4.53% | 12.99% |
| 2013 | 63.09% | 12.80% | 4.92% | 15.50% |
| 2014 | 64.14% | 10.79% | 6.33% | 14.71% |
| 2015 | 62.74% | 10.26% | 6.88% | 15.27% |
| 2016 | 65.78% | 11.80% | 5.53% | 13.63% |
| 2017 | 64.87% | 11.25% | 4.97% | 14.40% |
| 2018 | 61.92% | 10.86% | 7.98% | 14.02% |
| 2019 | 59.53% | 14.11% | 5.94% | 15.22% |
| 2020 | 58.08% | 10.70% | 6.48% | 18.82% |
| 2021 | 56.99% | 13.44% | 6.37% | 16.10% |
Voice-over artist wage gap by race
According to our data, white voices-over artist have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american voices-over artist have the lowest average salary at $54,340.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $56,200 |
| White | $59,971 |
| Black or African American | $54,340 |
| Asian | $59,857 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $59,363 |
Voice-over artist age breakdown
The average age of voices-over artist is 30-40 years years old, representing 45% of the voice-over artist population.
Voice-over artist age breakdown
| Voice-Over Artist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 34% |
| 30-40 years | 45% |
| 20-30 years | 21% |
Voice-over artist educational attainment
The most common degree for voices-over artist is bachelor's degree, with 68% of voices-over artist earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 15% and associate degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 68%
- Associate, 15%
- Master's, 8%
- High School Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Voices-over artist by degree level
| Voice-over artist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 68% |
| Associate | 15% |
| Master's | 8% |
| High School Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Voice-over artist wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $67,022 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $58,833 |
Voice-over artist employment statistics
Most voices-over artist work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where voices-over artist work
Below, you can see the size of companies where voices-over artist work.
Voice-over artist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 18% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 22% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 10% |
Voice-over artist jobs by company type
Employees with the voice-over artist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most voices-over artist prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Voice-over artist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 18% |
| Private | 71% |
| Government | 6% |
Voice-over artist jobs by industry
The most common industries for voices-over artist are media, manufacturing and retail.
Voice-over artist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 32% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Start-up | 7% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Internet | 5% |
| Government | 5% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Education | 4% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Voice-over artist turnover and employment statistics
Voice-over artist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for voices-over artist between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Voice-over artist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Voice-over artist 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-over artist tenure
The average voice-over artist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 608 voices-over artist resumes in Zippia's database.
Voice-over artist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 10% |
| 1-2 years | 12% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 21% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 37% |
Voice-over artist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of voices-over artist 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sports Official | 5.42% | 6,921 |
| Men's Basketball Coach | 7.62% | 14,548 |
| Accompanist | 8.54% | 197 |
| Comedian | 13.74% | 240 |
| Assistant Technical Manager | 14.31% | 68,431 |
| Voice-Over Artist | 19.40% | - |
| Chancel Choir Director | 30.45% | 4,750 |
Similar voice-over artist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Sports Official | 5.42% | 6,921 |
| Men's Basketball Coach | 7.62% | 14,548 |
| Accompanist | 8.54% | 197 |
| Comedian | 13.74% | 240 |
| Assistant Technical Manager | 14.31% | 68,431 |
| Chancel Choir Director | 30.45% | 4,750 |
Foreign languages spoken by voices-over artist
The most common foreign language among voices-over artist is Spanish at 35.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 21.1% and Italian is the third-most popular at 12.3%.
- Spanish, 35.1%
- French, 21.1%
- Italian, 12.3%
- Chinese, 8.8%
- German, 5.3%
- Other, 17.4%
Voice-over artist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 35.1% |
| French | 21.1% |
| Italian | 12.3% |
| Chinese | 8.8% |
| German | 5.3% |
| Other | 17.4% |