Assistant film editor demographics and statistics in the US
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Assistant film editor gender statistics
34.7% of assistant film editors are women and 65.3% of assistant film editors are men.
- Male, 65.3%
- Female, 34.7%
Assistant film editor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 65.3% |
| Female | 34.7% |
Assistant film editor gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$49,907
Female income
$50,293
Assistant film editor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in assistant film editor positions over time. Currently, 34.7% of assistant film editors are female.
Assistant film editor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 77.03% | 22.97% |
| 2011 | 78.61% | 21.39% |
| 2012 | 73.06% | 26.94% |
| 2013 | 71.85% | 28.15% |
| 2014 | 75.52% | 24.48% |
| 2015 | 75.28% | 24.72% |
| 2016 | 68.25% | 31.75% |
| 2017 | 73.79% | 26.21% |
| 2018 | 71.33% | 28.67% |
| 2019 | 66.52% | 33.48% |
| 2020 | 66.39% | 33.61% |
| 2021 | 65.32% | 34.68% |
Assistant film editor related jobs gender ratio
We compared assistant film editors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, broadcast maintenance engineer and audio installer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Photographer Helper | 18% | 82% |
| Studio Associate | 23% | 77% |
| Photography Internship | 30% | 70% |
| Assistant Film Editor | 65% | 35% |
| News Cameraman | 95% | 5% |
| Audio Installer | 95% | 5% |
| Broadcast Maintenance Engineer | 98% | 2% |
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Assistant film editor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among assistant film editors is White, which makes up 63.2% of all assistant film editors. Comparatively, 17.7% of assistant film editors are Hispanic or Latino and 7.0% of assistant film editors are Asian.
- White, 63.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.7%
- Asian, 7.0%
- Black or African American, 6.5%
- Unknown, 5.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Assistant film editor race
| Assistant film editor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.7% |
| Asian | 7.0% |
| Black or African American | 6.5% |
| Unknown | 5.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Assistant film editor race and ethnicity over time
See how assistant film editor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Assistant film editor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.92% | 7.02% | 4.19% | 12.40% |
| 2011 | 71.77% | 6.28% | 5.09% | 14.47% |
| 2012 | 71.10% | 7.15% | 6.51% | 11.94% |
| 2013 | 68.94% | 5.98% | 7.20% | 14.76% |
| 2014 | 70.33% | 6.98% | 6.50% | 13.81% |
| 2015 | 70.02% | 6.90% | 5.66% | 13.59% |
| 2016 | 69.29% | 7.26% | 5.00% | 15.79% |
| 2017 | 71.02% | 5.66% | 5.87% | 14.08% |
| 2018 | 68.73% | 7.46% | 6.79% | 13.54% |
| 2019 | 64.84% | 6.87% | 9.16% | 15.07% |
| 2020 | 65.81% | 5.72% | 7.41% | 15.63% |
| 2021 | 63.24% | 6.55% | 7.02% | 17.71% |
Assistant film editor wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown assistant film editors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american assistant film editors have the lowest average salary at $45,055.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $54,321 |
| White | $48,931 |
| Black or African American | $45,055 |
| Asian | $52,295 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $49,440 |
Average assistant film editor age
See how the average age of assistant film editors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Assistant film editor age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 38 | |
| White | 37.5 | 32 |
| Black or African American | 39 | |
| Asian | 36 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 38 |
Assistant film editor age breakdown
The average age of assistant film editors is 40+ years years old, representing 39% of the assistant film editor population.
Assistant film editor age breakdown
| Assistant Film Editor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 39% |
| 30-40 years | 35% |
| 20-30 years | 25% |
Assistant film editor educational attainment
The most common degree for assistant film editors is bachelor's degree, with 82% of assistant film editors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 8% and associate degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 82%
- Associate, 8%
- Master's, 6%
- High School Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Assistant film editors by degree level
| Assistant film editor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 82% |
| Associate | 8% |
| Master's | 6% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Assistant film editor wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | $54,170 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $49,067 |
Assistant film editor employment statistics
Most assistant film editors work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where assistant film editors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where assistant film editors work.
Assistant film editor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 38% |
| > 10,000 employees | 6% |
Assistant film editor jobs by company type
Employees with the assistant film editor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most assistant film editors prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Assistant film editor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 11% |
| Public | 11% |
| Private | 73% |
| Government | 5% |
Assistant film editor jobs by industry
The most common industries for assistant film editors are media, education and manufacturing.
Assistant film editor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 40% |
| Education | 10% |
| Manufacturing | 8% |
| Government | 4% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Professional | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
Assistant film editor turnover and employment statistics
Assistant film editor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for assistant film editors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Assistant film editor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Assistant film editor unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 15.45% |
| 2011 | 9.44% |
| 2012 | 11.75% |
| 2013 | 9.27% |
| 2014 | 10.07% |
| 2015 | 8.04% |
| 2016 | 9.10% |
| 2017 | 6.18% |
| 2018 | 5.92% |
| 2019 | 8.68% |
| 2020 | 14.35% |
| 2021 | 9.49% |
Average assistant film editor tenure
The average assistant film editor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 162 assistant film editors resumes in Zippia's database.
Assistant film editor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 23% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 15% |
Assistant film editor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of assistant film 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Gas Technician | 5.55% | 92,947 |
| Apprentice Photographer | 8.13% | 7,156 |
| Assistant Film Editor | 10.03% | - |
| Writer And Editor | 11.70% | 14,865 |
| Visual Designer | 12.14% | 46,815 |
| Design Specialist | 17.34% | 68,347 |
| Actor | 23.07% | 218 |
Similar assistant film editor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Gas Technician | 5.55% | 92,947 |
| Apprentice Photographer | 8.13% | 7,156 |
| Writer And Editor | 11.70% | 14,865 |
| Visual Designer | 12.14% | 46,815 |
| Design Specialist | 17.34% | 68,347 |
| Actor | 23.07% | 218 |
Foreign languages spoken by assistant film editors
The most common foreign language among assistant film editors is Spanish at 40.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 40.0% and German is the third-most popular at 10.0%.
- Spanish, 40.0%
- French, 40.0%
- German, 10.0%
- Portuguese, 5.0%
- Cantonese, 5.0%
Assistant film editor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 40.0% |
| French | 40.0% |
| German | 10.0% |
| Portuguese | 5.0% |
| Cantonese | 5.0% |