Acquisitions editor demographics and statistics in the US
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Acquisitions editor gender statistics
60.3% of acquisitions editors are women and 39.7% of acquisitions editors are men.
- Female, 60.3%
- Male, 39.7%
Acquisitions editor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 60.3% |
| Male | 39.7% |
Acquisitions editor gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$58,723
Female income
$59,527
Acquisitions editor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in acquisitions editor positions over time. Currently, 60.3% of acquisitions editors are female.
Acquisitions editor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 42.93% | 57.07% |
| 2011 | 43.92% | 56.08% |
| 2012 | 46.18% | 53.82% |
| 2013 | 46.17% | 53.83% |
| 2014 | 44.96% | 55.04% |
| 2015 | 43.46% | 56.54% |
| 2016 | 44.71% | 55.29% |
| 2017 | 44.19% | 55.81% |
| 2018 | 40.48% | 59.52% |
| 2019 | 43.80% | 56.20% |
| 2020 | 41.40% | 58.60% |
| 2021 | 39.69% | 60.31% |
Acquisitions editor related jobs gender ratio
We compared acquisitions editors 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% |
| Acquisitions Editor | 40% | 60% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
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Acquisitions editor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among acquisitions editors is White, which makes up 76.2% of all acquisitions editors. Comparatively, 8.1% of acquisitions editors are Hispanic or Latino and 7.3% of acquisitions editors are Asian.
- White, 76.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.1%
- Asian, 7.3%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- Black or African American, 3.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Acquisitions editor race
| Acquisitions editor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 76.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.1% |
| Asian | 7.3% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| Black or African American | 3.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Acquisitions editor race and ethnicity over time
See how acquisitions editor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Acquisitions editor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.28% | 3.94% | 6.55% | 7.86% |
| 2011 | 81.45% | 3.95% | 5.39% | 7.64% |
| 2012 | 80.96% | 4.11% | 5.67% | 7.34% |
| 2013 | 78.14% | 4.89% | 6.55% | 7.39% |
| 2014 | 79.14% | 4.04% | 6.76% | 7.63% |
| 2015 | 77.80% | 4.48% | 6.75% | 8.37% |
| 2016 | 77.85% | 4.50% | 6.58% | 8.51% |
| 2017 | 77.86% | 4.61% | 6.65% | 7.85% |
| 2018 | 77.92% | 4.01% | 7.20% | 8.02% |
| 2019 | 77.12% | 3.87% | 7.61% | 9.10% |
| 2020 | 75.22% | 3.72% | 6.95% | 8.83% |
| 2021 | 76.18% | 3.59% | 7.26% | 8.13% |
Acquisitions editor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian acquisitions editors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american acquisitions editors have the lowest average salary at $56,030.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $58,644 |
| White | $56,830 |
| Black or African American | $56,030 |
| Asian | $61,582 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $60,722 |
Average acquisitions editor age
See how the average age of acquisitions editors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Acquisitions editor age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 34.5 | 36 |
| White | 46 | 42.5 |
| Black or African American | 45 | |
| Asian | 36 | 38 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 | 31 |
Acquisitions editor age breakdown
The average age of acquisitions editors is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the acquisitions editor population.
Acquisitions editor age breakdown
| Acquisitions Editor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 15% |
Acquisitions editor educational attainment
The most common degree for acquisitions editors is bachelor's degree, with 80% of acquisitions editors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 16% and master's degree degree at 2%.
- Bachelor's, 80%
- Master's, 16%
- Doctorate, 2%
- Associate, 1%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Acquisitions editors by degree level
| Acquisitions editor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 80% |
| Master's | 16% |
| Doctorate | 2% |
| Associate | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Acquisitions editor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, acquisitions editors with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $72,987 annually. With a Master's degree, acquisitions editors earn a median annual income of $67,776 compared to $61,232 for acquisitions editors with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $67,776 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $61,232 |
| Doctorate Degree | $72,987 |
Acquisitions editor employment statistics
Most acquisitions editors work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where acquisitions editors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where acquisitions editors work.
Acquisitions editor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 23% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 28% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 15% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
Acquisitions editor jobs by company type
Employees with the acquisitions editor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most acquisitions editors prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Acquisitions editor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 21% |
| Public | 11% |
| Private | 67% |
| Government | 1% |
Acquisitions editor jobs by industry
The most common industries for acquisitions editors are media, education and non profits.
Acquisitions editor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 34% |
| Education | 16% |
| Non Profits | 11% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Acquisitions editor turnover and employment statistics
Acquisitions editor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for acquisitions editors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Acquisitions editor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Acquisitions editor unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.55% |
| 2011 | 6.88% |
| 2012 | 5.99% |
| 2013 | 6.94% |
| 2014 | 5.63% |
| 2015 | 4.60% |
| 2016 | 4.23% |
| 2017 | 3.44% |
| 2018 | 4.10% |
| 2019 | 2.52% |
| 2020 | 5.60% |
| 2021 | 5.26% |
Average acquisitions editor tenure
The average acquisitions editor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 581 acquisitions editors resumes in Zippia's database.
Acquisitions editor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 10% |
| 1-2 years | 41% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Acquisitions editor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of acquisitions editors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Television News Photographer | 10.10% | 2,871 |
| Radio Commentator | 10.34% | 2,174 |
| Music Publicist | 12.01% | 2,632 |
| Acquisitions Editor | 12.38% | - |
| Site Interpreter | 14.90% | 11,175 |
| Writer/Producer | 16.36% | 20,026 |
| Train Announcer | 16.36% | 1,244 |
Similar acquisitions editor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Television News Photographer | 10.10% | 2,871 |
| Radio Commentator | 10.34% | 2,174 |
| Music Publicist | 12.01% | 2,632 |
| Site Interpreter | 14.90% | 11,175 |
| Writer/Producer | 16.36% | 20,026 |
| Train Announcer | 16.36% | 1,244 |
Foreign languages spoken by acquisitions editors
The most common foreign language among acquisitions editors is Spanish at 34.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 23.3% and German is the third-most popular at 9.3%.
- Spanish, 34.9%
- French, 23.3%
- German, 9.3%
- Japanese, 7.0%
- Italian, 7.0%
- Other, 18.5%
Acquisitions editor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 34.9% |
| French | 23.3% |
| German | 9.3% |
| Japanese | 7.0% |
| Italian | 7.0% |
| Other | 18.5% |
