Assignment editor demographics and statistics in the US
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Assignment editor demographics by:
Assignment editor gender statistics
51.1% of assignment editors are women and 48.9% of assignment editors are men.
- Female, 51.1%
- Male, 48.9%
Assignment editor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 51.1% |
| Male | 48.9% |
Assignment editor gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$47,574
Female income
$48,075
Assignment editor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in assignment editor positions over time. Currently, 51.1% of assignment editors are female.
Assignment editor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 52.23% | 47.77% |
| 2011 | 53.24% | 46.76% |
| 2012 | 55.50% | 44.50% |
| 2013 | 55.49% | 44.51% |
| 2014 | 54.29% | 45.71% |
| 2015 | 52.77% | 47.23% |
| 2016 | 54.04% | 45.96% |
| 2017 | 53.52% | 46.48% |
| 2018 | 49.72% | 50.28% |
| 2019 | 53.12% | 46.88% |
| 2020 | 50.67% | 49.33% |
| 2021 | 48.89% | 51.11% |
Assignment editor related jobs gender ratio
We compared assignment 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% |
| Assignment Editor | 49% | 51% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
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Assignment editor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among assignment editors is White, which makes up 76.4% of all assignment editors. Comparatively, 8.6% of assignment editors are Hispanic or Latino and 6.3% of assignment editors are Asian.
- White, 76.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.6%
- Asian, 6.3%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- Black or African American, 3.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Assignment editor race
| Assignment editor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 76.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.6% |
| Asian | 6.3% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| Black or African American | 3.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Assignment editor race and ethnicity over time
See how assignment editor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Assignment editor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.48% | 4.12% | 5.61% | 8.35% |
| 2011 | 81.65% | 4.13% | 4.45% | 8.13% |
| 2012 | 81.16% | 4.29% | 4.73% | 7.83% |
| 2013 | 78.34% | 5.07% | 5.61% | 7.89% |
| 2014 | 79.34% | 4.21% | 5.82% | 8.13% |
| 2015 | 78.00% | 4.66% | 5.81% | 8.87% |
| 2016 | 78.06% | 4.68% | 5.64% | 9.01% |
| 2017 | 78.06% | 4.79% | 5.71% | 8.34% |
| 2018 | 78.12% | 4.19% | 6.27% | 8.52% |
| 2019 | 77.32% | 4.05% | 6.67% | 9.60% |
| 2020 | 75.42% | 3.90% | 6.01% | 9.32% |
| 2021 | 76.38% | 3.76% | 6.32% | 8.62% |
Assignment editor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian assignment editors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american assignment editors have the lowest average salary at $45,882.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $47,525 |
| White | $46,387 |
| Black or African American | $45,882 |
| Asian | $49,351 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $48,818 |
Average assignment editor age
See how the average age of assignment editors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Assignment 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 |
Assignment editor age breakdown
The average age of assignment editors is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the assignment editor population.
Assignment editor age breakdown
| Assignment Editor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 15% |
Assignment editor educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 85%
- Master's, 7%
- Associate, 5%
- High School Diploma, 1%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Assignment editors by degree level
| Assignment editor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 85% |
| Master's | 7% |
| Associate | 5% |
| High School Diploma | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Assignment editor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, assignment editors with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $56,263 annually. With a Master's degree, assignment editors earn a median annual income of $53,138 compared to $49,134 for assignment editors with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $53,138 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $49,134 |
| Doctorate Degree | $56,263 |
Assignment editor employment statistics
Most assignment editors work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where assignment editors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where assignment editors work.
Assignment editor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 24% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 44% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 15% |
| > 10,000 employees | 8% |
Assignment editor jobs by company type
Employees with the assignment editor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most assignment editors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Assignment editor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 10% |
| Private | 86% |
| Government | 1% |
Assignment editor jobs by industry
The most common industries for assignment editors are media, technology and education.
Assignment editor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 79% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Education | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Professional | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Manufacturing | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Assignment editor turnover and employment statistics
Assignment editor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for assignment editors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Assignment editor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Assignment 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 assignment editor tenure
The average assignment editor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,979 assignment editors resumes in Zippia's database.
Assignment editor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 19% |
| 1-2 years | 41% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Assignment editor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of assignment 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Newspaper Writer | 10.10% | 10,512 |
| Radio Performer | 10.34% | 2,303 |
| Social Media Associate | 12.01% | 41,939 |
| Assignment Editor | 12.38% | - |
| Foreign Language Interpreter | 14.90% | 23,134 |
| Freelance Journalist | 16.36% | 10,775 |
| Track Announcer | 16.36% | 736 |
Similar assignment editor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Newspaper Writer | 10.10% | 10,512 |
| Radio Performer | 10.34% | 2,303 |
| Social Media Associate | 12.01% | 41,939 |
| Foreign Language Interpreter | 14.90% | 23,134 |
| Freelance Journalist | 16.36% | 10,775 |
| Track Announcer | 16.36% | 736 |
Foreign languages spoken by assignment editors
The most common foreign language among assignment editors is Spanish at 51.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 10.0% and Arabic is the third-most popular at 6.7%.
- Spanish, 51.1%
- French, 10.0%
- Arabic, 6.7%
- German, 4.4%
- Chinese, 3.3%
- Other, 24.5%
Assignment editor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 51.1% |
| French | 10.0% |
| Arabic | 6.7% |
| German | 4.4% |
| Chinese | 3.3% |
| Other | 24.5% |
