Voice-over talent demographics and statistics in the US
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Voice-over talent gender statistics
41.8% of voices-over talent are women and 58.2% of voices-over talent are men.
- Male, 58.2%
- Female, 41.8%
Voice-over talent gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 58.2% |
| Female | 41.8% |
Voice-over talent gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$66,642
Female income
$63,620
Voice-over talent gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in voice-over talent positions over time. Currently, 41.8% of voices-over talent are female.
Voice-over talent gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 59.09% | 40.91% |
| 2011 | 59.18% | 40.82% |
| 2012 | 61.83% | 38.17% |
| 2013 | 56.58% | 43.42% |
| 2014 | 59.08% | 40.92% |
| 2015 | 61.05% | 38.95% |
| 2016 | 59.05% | 40.95% |
| 2017 | 60.65% | 39.35% |
| 2018 | 56.87% | 43.13% |
| 2019 | 58.04% | 41.96% |
| 2020 | 61.04% | 38.96% |
| 2021 | 58.22% | 41.78% |
Voice-over talent related jobs gender ratio
We compared voices-over talent 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 Talent | 58% | 42% |
| Assistant Varsity Football Coach | 98% | 2% |
| Baseball Player | 98% | 2% |
| 19D Cavalry Scout | 99% | 1% |
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Voice-over talent demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among voices-over talent is White, which makes up 65.9% of all voices-over talent. Comparatively, 14.5% of voices-over talent are Hispanic or Latino and 7.9% of voices-over talent are Black or African American.
- White, 65.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.5%
- Black or African American, 7.9%
- Asian, 6.4%
- Unknown, 5.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
Voice-over talent race
| Voice-over talent race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.5% |
| Black or African American | 7.9% |
| Asian | 6.4% |
| Unknown | 5.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
Voice-over talent race and ethnicity over time
See how voice-over talent racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Voice-over talent race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.77% | 7.93% | 4.66% | 12.83% |
| 2011 | 72.07% | 7.84% | 5.13% | 12.61% |
| 2012 | 73.87% | 7.46% | 4.66% | 11.59% |
| 2013 | 73.13% | 6.85% | 5.11% | 12.85% |
| 2014 | 71.49% | 8.33% | 5.31% | 11.97% |
| 2015 | 71.07% | 7.71% | 4.52% | 13.51% |
| 2016 | 70.23% | 8.06% | 5.58% | 13.14% |
| 2017 | 72.22% | 7.73% | 5.62% | 11.45% |
| 2018 | 71.67% | 7.40% | 6.18% | 11.84% |
| 2019 | 71.02% | 7.03% | 6.44% | 12.56% |
| 2020 | 68.67% | 6.53% | 5.68% | 13.92% |
| 2021 | 65.93% | 7.86% | 6.35% | 14.45% |
Voice-over talent wage gap by race
According to our data, white voices-over talent have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american voices-over talent have the lowest average salary at $63,660.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $64,835 |
| White | $69,745 |
| Black or African American | $63,660 |
| Asian | $68,764 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $66,405 |
Average voice-over talent age
See how the average age of voices-over talent varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Voice-over talent age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 41.5 | 33 |
| White | 40 | 39 |
| Black or African American | 40 | 38.5 |
| Asian | 42 | 35.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 | 35 |
Voice-over talent age breakdown
The average age of voices-over talent is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the voice-over talent population.
Voice-over talent age breakdown
| Voice-Over Talent Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 34% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Voice-over talent educational attainment
The most common degree for voices-over talent is bachelor's degree, with 64% of voices-over talent earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 13% and associate degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 64%
- Associate, 13%
- Master's, 11%
- Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Voices-over talent by degree level
| Voice-over talent degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 64% |
| Associate | 13% |
| Master's | 11% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Voice-over talent wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $81,406 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $67,633 |
Voice-over talent employment statistics
Most voices-over talent work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where voices-over talent work
Below, you can see the size of companies where voices-over talent work.
Voice-over talent jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 10% |
Voice-over talent jobs by company type
Employees with the voice-over talent job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most voices-over talent prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Voice-over talent jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 16% |
| Public | 11% |
| Private | 71% |
| Government | 3% |
Voice-over talent jobs by industry
The most common industries for voices-over talent are media, education and internet.
Voice-over talent industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 30% |
| Education | 16% |
| Internet | 11% |
| Technology | 11% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
Voice-over talent turnover and employment statistics
Voice-over talent unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for voices-over talent between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Voice-over talent unemployment rate by year
| Year | Voice-over talent unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 9.11% |
| 2011 | 9.01% |
| 2012 | 10.36% |
| 2013 | 7.36% |
| 2014 | 6.86% |
| 2015 | 6.65% |
| 2016 | 6.72% |
| 2017 | 5.97% |
| 2018 | 4.46% |
| 2019 | 5.46% |
| 2020 | 11.43% |
| 2021 | 9.18% |
Average voice-over talent tenure
The average voice-over talent stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 157 voices-over talent resumes in Zippia's database.
Voice-over talent tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 10% |
| 1-2 years | 17% |
| 3-4 years | 5% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 42% |
Voice-over talent LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of voices-over talent 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Intramural Supervisor | 5.42% | 1,053 |
| Karate Black Belt | 6.54% | 1,621 |
| Life Coach | 7.62% | 25,642 |
| Singing Telegram Performer | 8.54% | 217 |
| Juggler | 13.74% | 1,764 |
| Voice-Over Talent | 14.31% | - |
| Band Director | 30.45% | 5,378 |
Similar voice-over talent jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Intramural Supervisor | 5.42% | 1,053 |
| Karate Black Belt | 6.54% | 1,621 |
| Life Coach | 7.62% | 25,642 |
| Singing Telegram Performer | 8.54% | 217 |
| Juggler | 13.74% | 1,764 |
| Band Director | 30.45% | 5,378 |
Foreign languages spoken by voices-over talent
The most common foreign language among voices-over talent is Spanish at 66.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 11.1% and Bulgarian is the third-most popular at 11.1%.
- Spanish, 66.7%
- Portuguese, 11.1%
- Bulgarian, 11.1%
- French, 11.1%
Voice-over talent languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| Portuguese | 11.1% |
| Bulgarian | 11.1% |
| French | 11.1% |
