Emcee demographics and statistics in the US
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Emcee gender statistics
34.5% of emcees are women and 65.5% of emcees are men.
- Male, 65.5%
- Female, 34.5%
Emcee gender ratio
Gender  | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 65.5% |
| Female | 34.5% |
Emcee gender pay gap
Women earn $1.02 for every $1 earned by men
Male Income
$50,298
Female Income
$51,126
Emcee gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in emcee positions over time. Currently, 34.5% of emcees are female.
Emcee gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 90.97% | 9.03% |
| 2011 | 91.79% | 8.21% |
| 2012 | 91.36% | 8.64% |
| 2013 | 87.76% | 12.24% |
| 2014 | 92.18% | 7.82% |
| 2015 | 89.22% | 10.78% |
| 2016 | 89.50% | 10.50% |
| 2017 | 88.52% | 11.48% |
| 2018 | 71.98% | 28.02% |
| 2019 | 68.70% | 31.30% |
| 2020 | 69.53% | 30.47% |
| 2021 | 65.45% | 34.55% |
Emcee related jobs gender ratio
We compared emcees 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% |
| Emcee | 65% | 35% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
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Emcee demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among emcees is White, which makes up 69.5% of all emcees. Comparatively, 12.7% of emcees are Hispanic or Latino and 7.4% of emcees are Black or African American.
- White, 69.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.7%
- Black or African American, 7.4%
- Asian, 5.0%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.3%
Emcee Race
| Emcee Race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 69.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.7% |
| Black or African American | 7.4% |
| Asian | 5.0% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.3% |
Emcee race and ethnicity over time
See how emcee racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
- White
- Asian
- Hispanic or Latino
- Black or African American
Emcee race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.39% | 9.31% | 3.37% | 11.56% |
| 2011 | 70.03% | 9.77% | 3.58% | 14.50% |
| 2012 | 73.65% | 9.80% | 2.87% | 8.95% |
| 2013 | 71.60% | 8.33% | 3.57% | 13.27% |
| 2014 | 70.97% | 11.47% | 2.15% | 12.19% |
| 2015 | 75.04% | 9.25% | 3.84% | 9.95% |
| 2016 | 74.96% | 8.46% | 2.54% | 11.51% |
| 2017 | 68.67% | 12.39% | 4.25% | 10.80% |
| 2018 | 78.18% | 6.63% | 5.25% | 7.46% |
| 2019 | 74.23% | 7.31% | 3.08% | 11.15% |
| 2020 | 68.63% | 3.53% | 12.55% | 9.41% |
| 2021 | 69.53% | 7.40% | 5.03% | 12.72% |
Emcee wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown emcees have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino emcees have the lowest average salary at $44,513.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $53,009 |
| White | $50,183 |
| Black or African American | $52,518 |
| Asian | $51,767 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $44,513 |
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Emcee age breakdown
The average age of emcees is 40+ years years old, representing 50% of the emcee population.
Emcee age breakdown
| Emcee Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 50% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 19% |
Emcee educational attainment
The most common degree for emcees is bachelor's degree, with 66% of emcees earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 11% and associate degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 66%
- Associate, 11%
- High School Diploma, 10%
- Master's, 7%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Emcees by degree level
| Emcee Degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 66% |
| Associate | 11% |
| High School Diploma | 10% |
| Master's | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Emcee wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | $53,390 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $46,686 |
Emcee employment statistics
Company size where emcees work
Below, you can see the size of companies where emcees work.
Emcee jobs by employer size
| Company Size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 20% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 7% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 33% |
| > 10,000 employees | 20% |
Emcee jobs by company type
Employees with the emcee job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most emcees prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Emcee jobs by sector
| Company Type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 15% |
| Public | 15% |
| Private | 69% |
Emcee turnover and employment statistics
Emcee unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for emcees between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
- Unemployment rate
Emcee unemployment rate by year
| Year | Emcee Unemployment Rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 11.99% |
| 2011 | 9.82% |
| 2012 | 7.98% |
| 2013 | 10.12% |
| 2014 | 7.82% |
| 2015 | 5.66% |
| 2016 | 5.43% |
| 2017 | 5.15% |
| 2018 | 2.52% |
| 2019 | 3.83% |
| 2020 | 8.33% |
| 2021 | 7.01% |
Average emcee tenure
The average emcee stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 186 emcees resumes in Zippia's database.
Emcee tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 21% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Emcee LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of emcees 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 Photojournalist | 10.10% | 2,057 |
| Radio Board Operator | 10.34% | 28,352 |
| Associate Relations Specialist | 12.01% | 37,753 |
| Graphics Editor | 12.38% | 4,797 |
| Arabic Linguist | 14.90% | 742 |
| Video Games Storywriter | 16.36% | 1,837 |
| Emcee | 16.36% | - |
Similar emcee jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|
| News Photojournalist | 10.10% | 2,057 |
| Radio Board Operator | 10.34% | 28,352 |
| Associate Relations Specialist | 12.01% | 37,753 |
| Graphics Editor | 12.38% | 4,797 |
| Arabic Linguist | 14.90% | 742 |
| Video Games Storywriter | 16.36% | 1,837 |
Foreign languages spoken by emcees
The most common foreign language among emcees is Spanish at 25.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Mandarin at 25.0% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 20.8%.
- Spanish, 25.0%
- Mandarin, 25.0%
- Chinese, 20.8%
- Japanese, 8.3%
- Cantonese, 8.3%
- Other, 12.6%
Emcee languages spoken
| Foreign Language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 25.0% |
| Mandarin | 25.0% |
| Chinese | 20.8% |
| Japanese | 8.3% |
| Cantonese | 8.3% |
| Other | 12.6% |