Assistant writer demographics and statistics in the US
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Assistant writer gender statistics
62.2% of assistant writers are women and 37.8% of assistant writers are men.
- Female, 62.2%
- Male, 37.8%
Assistant writer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 62.2% |
| Male | 37.8% |
Assistant writer gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$60,047
Female income
$56,386
Assistant writer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in assistant writer positions over time. Currently, 62.2% of assistant writers are female.
Assistant writer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 39.50% | 60.50% |
| 2011 | 40.39% | 59.61% |
| 2012 | 36.90% | 63.10% |
| 2013 | 41.48% | 58.52% |
| 2014 | 36.75% | 63.25% |
| 2015 | 40.01% | 59.99% |
| 2016 | 40.29% | 59.71% |
| 2017 | 39.95% | 60.05% |
| 2018 | 36.06% | 63.94% |
| 2019 | 38.18% | 61.82% |
| 2020 | 41.74% | 58.26% |
| 2021 | 37.82% | 62.18% |
Assistant writer related jobs gender ratio
We compared assistant writers 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% |
| Assistant Writer | 38% | 62% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
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Assistant writer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among assistant writers is White, which makes up 71.6% of all assistant writers. Comparatively, 8.7% of assistant writers are Asian and 7.8% of assistant writers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 71.6%
- Asian, 8.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.8%
- Black or African American, 6.6%
- Unknown, 5.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Assistant writer race
| Assistant writer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 71.6% |
| Asian | 8.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.8% |
| Black or African American | 6.6% |
| Unknown | 5.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Assistant writer race and ethnicity over time
See how assistant writer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Assistant writer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 78.03% | 7.25% | 5.95% | 5.49% |
| 2011 | 79.58% | 6.20% | 6.56% | 5.27% |
| 2012 | 79.13% | 5.73% | 6.25% | 5.91% |
| 2013 | 80.37% | 5.90% | 5.29% | 5.94% |
| 2014 | 77.72% | 7.07% | 5.92% | 6.83% |
| 2015 | 77.61% | 7.51% | 7.17% | 6.05% |
| 2016 | 79.54% | 5.16% | 7.31% | 6.06% |
| 2017 | 78.43% | 7.15% | 5.79% | 6.67% |
| 2018 | 77.43% | 5.88% | 7.93% | 6.26% |
| 2019 | 78.46% | 5.42% | 7.48% | 5.68% |
| 2020 | 71.95% | 4.96% | 9.40% | 7.17% |
| 2021 | 71.63% | 6.59% | 8.69% | 7.77% |
Assistant writer wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $60,661 |
| White | $57,635 |
| Black or African American | $61,298 |
| Asian | $65,790 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $55,367 |
Average assistant writer age
See how the average age of assistant writers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Assistant writer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 45 | |
| White | 48 | 44.5 |
| Black or African American | 32 | |
| Asian | 50 | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 | 34.5 |
Assistant writer age breakdown
The average age of assistant writers is 40+ years years old, representing 65% of the assistant writer population.
Assistant writer age breakdown
| Assistant Writer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 65% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 10% |
Assistant writer educational attainment
The most common degree for assistant writers is bachelor's degree, with 78% of assistant writers 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, 78%
- Associate, 8%
- Master's, 6%
- High School Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Assistant writers by degree level
| Assistant writer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 78% |
| Associate | 8% |
| Master's | 6% |
| High School Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Assistant writer wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $62,763 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $63,372 |
Assistant writer employment statistics
Most assistant writers work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where assistant writers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where assistant writers work.
Assistant writer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 13% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 31% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 9% |
Assistant writer jobs by company type
Employees with the assistant writer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most assistant writers prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Assistant writer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 26% |
| Public | 11% |
| Private | 55% |
| Government | 9% |
Assistant writer jobs by industry
The most common industries for assistant writers are education, media and manufacturing.
Assistant writer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 21% |
| Media | 10% |
| Manufacturing | 9% |
| Non Profits | 9% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Retail | 7% |
| Government | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
Assistant writer turnover and employment statistics
Assistant writer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for assistant writers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Assistant writer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Assistant writer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 9.51% |
| 2011 | 8.24% |
| 2012 | 7.83% |
| 2013 | 6.26% |
| 2014 | 4.75% |
| 2015 | 4.38% |
| 2016 | 4.41% |
| 2017 | 4.58% |
| 2018 | 5.16% |
| 2019 | 4.19% |
| 2020 | 5.41% |
| 2021 | 4.60% |
Average assistant writer tenure
The average assistant writer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 172 assistant writers resumes in Zippia's database.
Assistant writer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 42% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 8% |
| 5-7 years | 8% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 1% |
Assistant writer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of assistant writers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Journalist Internship | 10.10% | 55,151 |
| Radio Artist | 10.34% | 5,769 |
| Assistant Writer | 10.84% | - |
| Sponsorship Coordinator | 12.01% | 27,068 |
| Freelance Translator | 14.90% | 1,162 |
| Web Writer | 16.36% | 22,622 |
| Public Address Announcer | 16.36% | 9,474 |
Similar assistant writer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Journalist Internship | 10.10% | 55,151 |
| Radio Artist | 10.34% | 5,769 |
| Sponsorship Coordinator | 12.01% | 27,068 |
| Freelance Translator | 14.90% | 1,162 |
| Web Writer | 16.36% | 22,622 |
| Public Address Announcer | 16.36% | 9,474 |
Foreign languages spoken by assistant writers
The most common foreign language among assistant writers is Spanish at 37.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Korean at 25.0% and Italian is the third-most popular at 12.5%.
- Spanish, 37.5%
- Korean, 25.0%
- Italian, 12.5%
- French, 12.5%
- Hebrew, 12.5%
Assistant writer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 37.5% |
| Korean | 25.0% |
| Italian | 12.5% |
| French | 12.5% |
| Hebrew | 12.5% |