Avid editor demographics and statistics in the US
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Avid editor gender statistics
20.4% of avid editors are women and 79.6% of avid editors are men.
- Male, 79.6%
- Female, 20.4%
Avid editor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 79.6% |
| Female | 20.4% |
Avid editor gender pay gap
Women earn $1.02 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$74,884
Female income
$76,102
Avid editor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in avid editor positions over time. Currently, 20.4% of avid editors are female.
Avid editor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 81.71% | 18.29% |
| 2011 | 82.30% | 17.70% |
| 2012 | 83.59% | 16.41% |
| 2013 | 83.59% | 16.41% |
| 2014 | 82.91% | 17.09% |
| 2015 | 82.03% | 17.97% |
| 2016 | 82.77% | 17.23% |
| 2017 | 82.46% | 17.54% |
| 2018 | 80.15% | 19.85% |
| 2019 | 82.23% | 17.77% |
| 2020 | 80.75% | 19.25% |
| 2021 | 79.62% | 20.38% |
Avid editor related jobs gender ratio
We compared avid 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% |
| Avid Editor | 80% | 20% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
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Avid editor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among avid editors is White, which makes up 76.9% of all avid editors. Comparatively, 7.8% of avid editors are Hispanic or Latino and 7.0% of avid editors are Asian.
- White, 76.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.8%
- Asian, 7.0%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- Black or African American, 3.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Avid editor race
| Avid editor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 76.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.8% |
| Asian | 7.0% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| Black or African American | 3.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Avid editor race and ethnicity over time
See how avid editor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Avid editor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 80.05% | 3.82% | 6.28% | 7.53% |
| 2011 | 82.22% | 3.83% | 5.11% | 7.31% |
| 2012 | 81.73% | 3.99% | 5.39% | 7.01% |
| 2013 | 78.90% | 4.77% | 6.28% | 7.06% |
| 2014 | 79.91% | 3.92% | 6.49% | 7.30% |
| 2015 | 78.56% | 4.36% | 6.48% | 8.04% |
| 2016 | 78.62% | 4.38% | 6.31% | 8.18% |
| 2017 | 78.63% | 4.49% | 6.38% | 7.52% |
| 2018 | 78.68% | 3.89% | 6.93% | 7.69% |
| 2019 | 77.89% | 3.75% | 7.33% | 8.77% |
| 2020 | 75.99% | 3.60% | 6.68% | 8.50% |
| 2021 | 76.94% | 3.47% | 6.98% | 7.80% |
Avid editor wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $74,766 |
| White | $72,031 |
| Black or African American | $70,831 |
| Asian | $79,227 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $77,917 |
Average avid editor age
See how the average age of avid editors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Avid 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 |
Avid editor age breakdown
The average age of avid editors is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the avid editor population.
Avid editor age breakdown
| Avid Editor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 15% |
Avid editor educational attainment
The most common degree for avid editors is bachelor's degree, with 77% of avid editors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 15% and associate degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 77%
- Associate, 15%
- Master's, 6%
- High School Diploma, 0%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Avid editors by degree level
| Avid editor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 77% |
| Associate | 15% |
| Master's | 6% |
| High School Diploma | 0% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Avid editor wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $88,764 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $78,694 |
| Doctorate Degree | $96,914 |
Avid editor employment statistics
Most avid editors work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where avid editors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where avid editors work.
Avid editor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
Avid editor jobs by company type
Employees with the avid editor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most avid editors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Avid editor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 6% |
| Public | 20% |
| Private | 71% |
| Government | 3% |
Avid editor jobs by industry
The most common industries for avid editors are media, professional and manufacturing.
Avid editor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 39% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Education | 6% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
Avid editor turnover and employment statistics
Avid editor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for avid editors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Avid editor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Avid 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 avid editor tenure
The average avid editor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 547 avid editors resumes in Zippia's database.
Avid editor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 22% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 16% |
Avid editor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of avid 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial Reporter | 10.10% | 28,255 |
| Commercial Announcer | 10.34% | 26,517 |
| Senior Communications Specialist | 12.01% | 18,973 |
| Avid Editor | 12.38% | - |
| Historical Interpreter | 14.90% | 3,552 |
| Copy Writer | 16.36% | 12,782 |
| Ringmaster | 16.36% | 66 |
Similar avid editor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial Reporter | 10.10% | 28,255 |
| Commercial Announcer | 10.34% | 26,517 |
| Senior Communications Specialist | 12.01% | 18,973 |
| Historical Interpreter | 14.90% | 3,552 |
| Copy Writer | 16.36% | 12,782 |
| Ringmaster | 16.36% | 66 |
Foreign languages spoken by avid editors
The most common foreign language among avid editors is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 15.0% and French is the third-most popular at 10.0%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- German, 15.0%
- French, 10.0%
- Russian, 10.0%
- Polish, 10.0%
- Other, 5.0%
Avid editor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| German | 15.0% |
| French | 10.0% |
| Russian | 10.0% |
| Polish | 10.0% |
| Other | 5.0% |