Associate editor demographics and statistics in the US
Associate editor demographics research summary. Zippia estimates associate editor demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our associate editor estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about associate editors after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 61,393 associate editors currently employed in the United States.
- 56.8% of all associate editors are women, while 43.2% are men.
- The average associate editor age is 43 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of associate editors is White (76.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (8.1%), Asian (7.2%) and Unknown (4.6%).
- Associate editors are most in-demand in New York, NY.
- The media industry is the highest-paying for associate editors.
- Stoughton, MA pays an annual average wage of $70,069, the highest in the US.
- In 2022, women associate editors earned 101% of what men earned.
- 12% of all associate editors are LGBT.
- Connecticut is the best state for associate editors to live.
- Associate editors are 74% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to public companies.
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Associate editor demographics by:
Associate editor gender statistics
56.8% of associate editors are women and 43.2% of associate editors are men.
- Female, 56.8%
- Male, 43.2%
Associate editor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 56.8% |
| Male | 43.2% |
Associate editor gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$55,065
Female income
$55,530
Associate editor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in associate editor positions over time. Currently, 56.8% of associate editors are female.
Associate editor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 46.55% | 53.45% |
| 2011 | 47.56% | 52.44% |
| 2012 | 49.83% | 50.17% |
| 2013 | 49.82% | 50.18% |
| 2014 | 48.61% | 51.39% |
| 2015 | 47.09% | 52.91% |
| 2016 | 48.36% | 51.64% |
| 2017 | 47.83% | 52.17% |
| 2018 | 44.06% | 55.94% |
| 2019 | 47.43% | 52.57% |
| 2020 | 44.99% | 55.01% |
| 2021 | 43.24% | 56.76% |
Associate editor related jobs gender ratio
We compared associate 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% |
| Associate Editor | 43% | 57% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
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Associate editor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among associate editors is White, which makes up 76.3% of all associate editors. Comparatively, 8.1% of associate editors are Hispanic or Latino and 7.2% of associate editors are Asian.
- White, 76.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.1%
- Asian, 7.2%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- Black or African American, 3.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Associate editor race
| Associate editor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 76.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.1% |
| Asian | 7.2% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| Black or African American | 3.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Associate editor race and ethnicity over time
See how associate editor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Associate editor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.41% | 3.92% | 6.51% | 7.80% |
| 2011 | 81.58% | 3.93% | 5.34% | 7.59% |
| 2012 | 81.09% | 4.09% | 5.62% | 7.29% |
| 2013 | 78.26% | 4.87% | 6.51% | 7.34% |
| 2014 | 79.27% | 4.02% | 6.72% | 7.58% |
| 2015 | 77.92% | 4.46% | 6.70% | 8.32% |
| 2016 | 77.98% | 4.48% | 6.53% | 8.46% |
| 2017 | 77.99% | 4.59% | 6.61% | 7.79% |
| 2018 | 78.04% | 3.99% | 7.16% | 7.97% |
| 2019 | 77.25% | 3.85% | 7.56% | 9.05% |
| 2020 | 75.35% | 3.70% | 6.91% | 8.77% |
| 2021 | 76.30% | 3.57% | 7.21% | 8.07% |
Associate editor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian associate editors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american associate editors have the lowest average salary at $53,490.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $55,019 |
| White | $53,961 |
| Black or African American | $53,490 |
| Asian | $56,708 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $56,217 |
Average associate editor age
See how the average age of associate editors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Associate 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 |
Associate editor age breakdown
The average age of associate editors is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the associate editor population.
Associate editor age breakdown
| Associate Editor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 15% |
Associate editor educational attainment
The most common degree for associate editors is bachelor's degree, with 81% of associate editors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 12% and master's degree degree at 3%.
- Bachelor's, 81%
- Master's, 12%
- Associate, 3%
- Doctorate, 3%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Associate editors by degree level
| Associate editor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 81% |
| Master's | 12% |
| Associate | 3% |
| Doctorate | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Associate editor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, associate editors with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $62,992 annually. With a Master's degree, associate editors earn a median annual income of $60,172 compared to $56,509 for associate editors with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $60,172 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $56,509 |
| Doctorate Degree | $62,992 |
Associate editor employment statistics
Most associate editors work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where associate editors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where associate editors work.
Associate editor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 31% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 18% |
| > 10,000 employees | 10% |
Associate editor jobs by company type
Employees with the associate editor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most associate editors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Associate editor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 12% |
| Public | 13% |
| Private | 74% |
| Government | 1% |
Associate editor jobs by industry
The most common industries for associate editors are media, education and professional.
Associate editor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 47% |
| Education | 10% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Government | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Associate editor turnover and employment statistics
Associate editor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for associate editors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Associate editor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Associate 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 associate editor tenure
The average associate editor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 6,656 associate editors resumes in Zippia's database.
Associate editor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 19% |
| 1-2 years | 42% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Associate editor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of associate 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 Anchor | 10.10% | 3,607 |
| Disk Jockey | 10.34% | 1,960 |
| Public Information Specialist | 12.01% | 77,271 |
| Associate Editor | 12.38% | - |
| Interpreter And Translator | 14.90% | 3,787 |
| Writer/Director | 16.36% | 14,774 |
| Public Address Announcer | 16.36% | 9,474 |
Similar associate editor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| News Anchor | 10.10% | 3,607 |
| Disk Jockey | 10.34% | 1,960 |
| Public Information Specialist | 12.01% | 77,271 |
| Interpreter And Translator | 14.90% | 3,787 |
| Writer/Director | 16.36% | 14,774 |
| Public Address Announcer | 16.36% | 9,474 |
Foreign languages spoken by associate editors
The most common foreign language among associate editors is Spanish at 39.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 18.9% and German is the third-most popular at 6.2%.
- Spanish, 39.8%
- French, 18.9%
- German, 6.2%
- Italian, 5.8%
- Chinese, 4.5%
- Other, 24.8%
Associate editor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 39.8% |
| French | 18.9% |
| German | 6.2% |
| Italian | 5.8% |
| Chinese | 4.5% |
| Other | 24.8% |
