Advertising editor demographics and statistics in the US
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Advertising editor gender statistics
48.8% of advertising editors are women and 51.2% of advertising editors are men.
- Male, 51.2%
- Female, 48.8%
Advertising editor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 51.2% |
| Female | 48.8% |
Advertising editor gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$54,811
Female income
$55,424
Advertising editor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in advertising editor positions over time. Currently, 48.8% of advertising editors are female.
Advertising editor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 54.53% | 45.47% |
| 2011 | 55.53% | 44.47% |
| 2012 | 57.77% | 42.23% |
| 2013 | 57.76% | 42.24% |
| 2014 | 56.57% | 43.43% |
| 2015 | 55.07% | 44.93% |
| 2016 | 56.32% | 43.68% |
| 2017 | 55.80% | 44.20% |
| 2018 | 52.03% | 47.97% |
| 2019 | 55.41% | 44.59% |
| 2020 | 52.97% | 47.03% |
| 2021 | 51.20% | 48.80% |
Advertising editor related jobs gender ratio
We compared advertising 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% |
| Advertising Editor | 51% | 49% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
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Advertising editor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among advertising editors is White, which makes up 76.9% of all advertising editors. Comparatively, 7.8% of advertising editors are Hispanic or Latino and 7.0% of advertising editors are Asian.
- White, 76.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.8%
- Asian, 7.0%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- Black or African American, 3.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Advertising editor race
| Advertising editor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 76.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.8% |
| Asian | 7.0% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| Black or African American | 3.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Advertising editor race and ethnicity over time
See how advertising editor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Advertising editor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.97% | 3.84% | 6.31% | 7.56% |
| 2011 | 82.14% | 3.85% | 5.14% | 7.35% |
| 2012 | 81.65% | 4.00% | 5.42% | 7.05% |
| 2013 | 78.82% | 4.78% | 6.31% | 7.10% |
| 2014 | 79.83% | 3.93% | 6.52% | 7.34% |
| 2015 | 78.48% | 4.37% | 6.51% | 8.08% |
| 2016 | 78.54% | 4.39% | 6.33% | 8.22% |
| 2017 | 78.55% | 4.50% | 6.41% | 7.55% |
| 2018 | 78.60% | 3.90% | 6.96% | 7.73% |
| 2019 | 77.81% | 3.77% | 7.36% | 8.81% |
| 2020 | 75.91% | 3.62% | 6.71% | 8.53% |
| 2021 | 76.86% | 3.48% | 7.01% | 7.83% |
Advertising editor wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $54,751 |
| White | $53,361 |
| Black or African American | $52,746 |
| Asian | $56,985 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $56,333 |
Average advertising editor age
See how the average age of advertising editors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Advertising 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 |
Advertising editor age breakdown
The average age of advertising editors is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the advertising editor population.
Advertising editor age breakdown
| Advertising Editor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 15% |
Advertising editor educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 76%
- Associate, 16%
- Master's, 2%
- High School Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Advertising editors by degree level
| Advertising editor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 76% |
| Associate | 16% |
| Master's | 2% |
| High School Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Advertising editor wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $61,634 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $56,720 |
| Doctorate Degree | $65,485 |
Advertising editor employment statistics
Most advertising editors work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where advertising editors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where advertising editors work.
Advertising editor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 21% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 6% |
Advertising editor jobs by company type
Employees with the advertising editor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most advertising editors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Advertising editor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 15% |
| Public | 17% |
| Private | 57% |
| Government | 11% |
Advertising editor jobs by industry
The most common industries for advertising editors are media, education and government.
Advertising editor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 26% |
| Education | 15% |
| Government | 11% |
| Start-up | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Internet | 4% |
| Real Estate | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
Advertising editor turnover and employment statistics
Advertising editor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for advertising editors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Advertising editor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Advertising 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 advertising editor tenure
The average advertising editor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 147 advertising editors resumes in Zippia's database.
Advertising editor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 22% |
| 1-2 years | 39% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 1% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Advertising editor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of advertising 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 |
|---|---|---|
| News Writer | 10.10% | 17,010 |
| Radio Personality | 10.34% | 2,363 |
| Publicity Chairperson | 12.01% | 1,073 |
| Advertising Editor | 12.38% | - |
| Paraprofessional Interpreter | 14.90% | 5,279 |
| Novelist | 16.36% | 92 |
| Track Announcer | 16.36% | 736 |
Similar advertising editor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| News Writer | 10.10% | 17,010 |
| Radio Personality | 10.34% | 2,363 |
| Publicity Chairperson | 12.01% | 1,073 |
| Paraprofessional Interpreter | 14.90% | 5,279 |
| Novelist | 16.36% | 92 |
| Track Announcer | 16.36% | 736 |
Foreign languages spoken by advertising editors
The most common foreign language among advertising editors is Spanish at 23.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 17.6% and Mandarin is the third-most popular at 17.6%.
- Spanish, 23.5%
- French, 17.6%
- Mandarin, 17.6%
- Chinese, 11.8%
- Portuguese, 5.9%
- Other, 23.6%
Advertising editor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 23.5% |
| French | 17.6% |
| Mandarin | 17.6% |
| Chinese | 11.8% |
| Portuguese | 5.9% |
| Other | 23.6% |