Author/writer demographics and statistics in the US
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Author/writer demographics by:
Author/writer gender statistics
56.8% of author/writers are women and 43.2% of author/writers are men.
- Female, 56.8%
- Male, 43.2%
Author/writer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 56.8% |
| Male | 43.2% |
Author/writer gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$60,246
Female income
$57,397
Author/writer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in author/writer positions over time. Currently, 56.8% of author/writers are female.
Author/writer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 41.43% | 58.57% |
| 2011 | 42.66% | 57.34% |
| 2012 | 43.20% | 56.80% |
| 2013 | 45.17% | 54.83% |
| 2014 | 44.64% | 55.36% |
| 2015 | 42.11% | 57.89% |
| 2016 | 39.12% | 60.88% |
| 2017 | 39.88% | 60.12% |
| 2018 | 43.28% | 56.72% |
| 2019 | 39.40% | 60.60% |
| 2020 | 41.46% | 58.54% |
| 2021 | 43.23% | 56.77% |
Author/writer related jobs gender ratio
We compared author/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% |
| Author/Writer | 43% | 57% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
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Author/writer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among author/writers is White, which makes up 75.6% of all author/writers. Comparatively, 7.6% of author/writers are Hispanic or Latino and 5.9% of author/writers are Black or African American.
- White, 75.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.6%
- Black or African American, 5.9%
- Unknown, 5.6%
- Asian, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Author/writer race
| Author/writer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 75.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.6% |
| Black or African American | 5.9% |
| Unknown | 5.6% |
| Asian | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Author/writer race and ethnicity over time
See how author/writer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Author/writer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 83.05% | 5.06% | 4.21% | 4.66% |
| 2011 | 83.20% | 5.28% | 3.59% | 5.42% |
| 2012 | 81.13% | 5.82% | 4.36% | 5.75% |
| 2013 | 81.18% | 5.11% | 4.00% | 6.28% |
| 2014 | 79.92% | 5.91% | 4.02% | 6.70% |
| 2015 | 80.73% | 5.21% | 4.45% | 6.66% |
| 2016 | 80.79% | 5.63% | 4.29% | 6.30% |
| 2017 | 81.86% | 5.26% | 4.50% | 5.53% |
| 2018 | 80.51% | 4.88% | 4.18% | 7.10% |
| 2019 | 79.42% | 5.84% | 4.01% | 7.16% |
| 2020 | 76.43% | 5.85% | 4.36% | 7.56% |
| 2021 | 75.57% | 5.93% | 4.93% | 7.63% |
Author/writer wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown author/writers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian author/writers have the lowest average salary at $58,723.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $61,414 |
| White | $60,684 |
| Black or African American | $60,761 |
| Asian | $58,723 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $59,687 |
Average author/writer age
See how the average age of author/writers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Author/writer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 34.5 | 36 |
| White | 44 | 41 |
| Black or African American | 38.5 | 41 |
| Asian | 34 | 35 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30.5 | 34 |
Author/writer age breakdown
The average age of author/writers is 40+ years years old, representing 52% of the author/writer population.
Author/writer age breakdown
| Author/Writer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 52% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Author/writer educational attainment
The most common degree for author/writers is bachelor's degree, with 59% of author/writers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 17% and master's degree degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 59%
- Master's, 17%
- Associate, 12%
- High School Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Author/writers by degree level
| Author/writer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 59% |
| Master's | 17% |
| Associate | 12% |
| High School Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Author/writer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, author/writers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $68,722 annually. With a Master's degree, author/writers earn a median annual income of $64,827 compared to $64,682 for author/writers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $64,827 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $64,682 |
| Doctorate Degree | $68,722 |
Author/writer employment statistics
Most author/writers work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where author/writers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where author/writers work.
Author/writer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 24% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 6% |
Author/writer jobs by company type
Employees with the author/writer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most author/writers prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Author/writer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 11% |
| Public | 10% |
| Private | 77% |
| Government | 2% |
Author/writer jobs by industry
The most common industries for author/writers are media, technology and education.
Author/writer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 23% |
| Technology | 16% |
| Education | 10% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Internet | 4% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
| Professional | 3% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
Author/writer turnover and employment statistics
Author/writer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for author/writers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Author/writer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Author/writer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.42% |
| 2011 | 6.99% |
| 2012 | 6.73% |
| 2013 | 6.55% |
| 2014 | 7.00% |
| 2015 | 5.19% |
| 2016 | 5.17% |
| 2017 | 5.38% |
| 2018 | 5.51% |
| 2019 | 5.71% |
| 2020 | 6.81% |
| 2021 | 7.01% |
Average author/writer tenure
The average author/writer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 489 author/writers resumes in Zippia's database.
Author/writer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 5% |
| 1-2 years | 9% |
| 3-4 years | 6% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 15% |
| 11+ years | 50% |
Author/writer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of author/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 |
| Co-Host | 10.34% | 12,121 |
| Social Media Associate | 12.01% | 41,939 |
| Senior Technical Editor | 12.38% | 72,143 |
| Translator | 14.90% | 1,206 |
| Author/Writer | 16.36% | - |
| Disc Jockey | 16.36% | 1,991 |
Similar author/writer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Journalist Internship | 10.10% | 55,151 |
| Co-Host | 10.34% | 12,121 |
| Social Media Associate | 12.01% | 41,939 |
| Senior Technical Editor | 12.38% | 72,143 |
| Translator | 14.90% | 1,206 |
| Disc Jockey | 16.36% | 1,991 |
Foreign languages spoken by author/writers
The most common foreign language among author/writers is Spanish at 31.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 15.8% and Swahili is the third-most popular at 5.3%.
- Spanish, 31.6%
- French, 15.8%
- Swahili, 5.3%
- Portuguese, 5.3%
- Chinese, 5.3%
- Other, 36.7%
Author/writer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 31.6% |
| French | 15.8% |
| Swahili | 5.3% |
| Portuguese | 5.3% |
| Chinese | 5.3% |
| Other | 36.7% |
