Weekend anchor demographics and statistics in the US
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Weekend anchor gender statistics
57.3% of weekend anchors are women and 42.7% of weekend anchors are men.
- Female, 57.3%
- Male, 42.7%
Weekend anchor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 57.3% |
| Male | 42.7% |
Weekend anchor gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$59,759
Female income
$58,445
Weekend anchor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in weekend anchor positions over time. Currently, 57.3% of weekend anchors are female.
Weekend anchor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 44.34% | 55.66% |
| 2011 | 43.91% | 56.09% |
| 2012 | 43.88% | 56.12% |
| 2013 | 46.89% | 53.11% |
| 2014 | 49.45% | 50.55% |
| 2015 | 43.51% | 56.49% |
| 2016 | 45.46% | 54.54% |
| 2017 | 42.27% | 57.73% |
| 2018 | 46.87% | 53.13% |
| 2019 | 43.34% | 56.66% |
| 2020 | 47.33% | 52.67% |
| 2021 | 42.72% | 57.28% |
Weekend anchor related jobs gender ratio
We compared weekend anchors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, public address announcer and track announcer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Paraprofessional Interpreter | 12% | 88% |
| Deaf Interpreter | 15% | 85% |
| Fashion Journalist | 15% | 85% |
| Weekend Anchor | 43% | 57% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
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Weekend anchor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among weekend anchors is White, which makes up 67.1% of all weekend anchors. Comparatively, 12.6% of weekend anchors are Hispanic or Latino and 9.7% of weekend anchors are Asian.
- White, 67.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.6%
- Asian, 9.7%
- Black or African American, 6.4%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Weekend anchor race
| Weekend anchor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.6% |
| Asian | 9.7% |
| Black or African American | 6.4% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Weekend anchor race and ethnicity over time
See how weekend anchor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Weekend anchor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.14% | 7.31% | 6.20% | 10.68% |
| 2011 | 76.54% | 5.46% | 5.91% | 9.53% |
| 2012 | 74.12% | 7.23% | 6.84% | 10.10% |
| 2013 | 73.14% | 7.01% | 6.46% | 11.88% |
| 2014 | 72.57% | 6.44% | 6.80% | 11.53% |
| 2015 | 71.41% | 7.98% | 5.95% | 11.94% |
| 2016 | 74.43% | 4.72% | 6.68% | 10.28% |
| 2017 | 72.14% | 5.96% | 6.67% | 12.66% |
| 2018 | 70.15% | 7.49% | 6.95% | 13.68% |
| 2019 | 71.06% | 5.40% | 8.58% | 12.10% |
| 2020 | 71.70% | 6.50% | 7.39% | 11.74% |
| 2021 | 67.05% | 6.39% | 9.69% | 12.64% |
Weekend anchor wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino weekend anchors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american weekend anchors have the lowest average salary at $54,063.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $59,157 |
| White | $59,285 |
| Black or African American | $54,063 |
| Asian | $62,710 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $64,097 |
Average weekend anchor age
See how the average age of weekend anchors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Weekend anchor age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 50 | 36 |
| White | 39 | 38 |
| Black or African American | 29 | 27.5 |
| Asian | 38 | 33 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 | 36 |
Weekend anchor age breakdown
The average age of weekend anchors is 40+ years years old, representing 44% of the weekend anchor population.
Weekend anchor age breakdown
| Weekend Anchor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 44% |
| 30-40 years | 32% |
| 20-30 years | 24% |
Weekend anchor educational attainment
The most common degree for weekend anchors is bachelor's degree, with 94% of weekend anchors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 3% and master's degree degree at 2%.
- Bachelor's, 94%
- Master's, 3%
- Associate, 2%
- High School Diploma, 0%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Weekend anchors by degree level
| Weekend anchor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 94% |
| Master's | 3% |
| Associate | 2% |
| High School Diploma | 0% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Weekend anchor wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $67,934 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $65,167 |
Weekend anchor employment statistics
Most weekend anchors work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where weekend anchors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where weekend anchors work.
Weekend anchor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 32% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 34% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 2% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 15% |
| > 10,000 employees | 11% |
Weekend anchor jobs by company type
Employees with the weekend anchor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most weekend anchors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Weekend anchor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 17% |
| Private | 81% |
Weekend anchor jobs by industry
The most common industries for weekend anchors are media, health care and transportation.
Weekend anchor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 70% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Education | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Professional | 2% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
Weekend anchor turnover and employment statistics
Weekend anchor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for weekend anchors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Weekend anchor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Weekend anchor unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.18% |
| 2011 | 5.45% |
| 2012 | 5.99% |
| 2013 | 3.17% |
| 2014 | 4.18% |
| 2015 | 4.87% |
| 2016 | 2.80% |
| 2017 | 2.13% |
| 2018 | 2.79% |
| 2019 | 4.35% |
| 2020 | 5.70% |
| 2021 | 3.87% |
Average weekend anchor tenure
The average weekend anchor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 363 weekend anchors resumes in Zippia's database.
Weekend anchor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 11% |
| 1-2 years | 50% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Weekend anchor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of weekend anchors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Weekend Anchor | 10.10% | - |
| On-Air Host | 10.34% | 10,674 |
| Media Associate | 12.01% | 13,933 |
| Society Editor | 12.38% | 4,439 |
| Freelance Interpreter/Translator | 14.90% | 4,205 |
| Contributing Author | 16.36% | 70 |
| Mobile Disc Jockey | 16.36% | 5,576 |
Similar weekend anchor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| On-Air Host | 10.34% | 10,674 |
| Media Associate | 12.01% | 13,933 |
| Society Editor | 12.38% | 4,439 |
| Freelance Interpreter/Translator | 14.90% | 4,205 |
| Contributing Author | 16.36% | 70 |
| Mobile Disc Jockey | 16.36% | 5,576 |
Foreign languages spoken by weekend anchors
The most common foreign language among weekend anchors is Spanish at 46.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 15.4% and Bulgarian is the third-most popular at 7.7%.
- Spanish, 46.2%
- French, 15.4%
- Bulgarian, 7.7%
- Chinese, 7.7%
- German, 7.7%
- Other, 15.3%
Weekend anchor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 46.2% |
| French | 15.4% |
| Bulgarian | 7.7% |
| Chinese | 7.7% |
| German | 7.7% |
| Other | 15.3% |
