Blog writer demographics and statistics in the US
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Blog writer demographics by:
Blog writer gender statistics
61.2% of blog writers are women and 38.8% of blog writers are men.
- Female, 61.2%
- Male, 38.8%
Blog writer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 61.2% |
| Male | 38.8% |
Blog writer gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$61,237
Female income
$58,663
Blog writer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in blog writer positions over time. Currently, 61.2% of blog writers are female.
Blog writer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 40.53% | 59.47% |
| 2011 | 41.42% | 58.58% |
| 2012 | 37.90% | 62.10% |
| 2013 | 42.52% | 57.48% |
| 2014 | 37.75% | 62.25% |
| 2015 | 41.04% | 58.96% |
| 2016 | 41.32% | 58.68% |
| 2017 | 40.98% | 59.02% |
| 2018 | 37.05% | 62.95% |
| 2019 | 39.19% | 60.81% |
| 2020 | 42.78% | 57.22% |
| 2021 | 38.83% | 61.17% |
Blog writer related jobs gender ratio
We compared blog 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% |
| Blog Writer | 39% | 61% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
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Blog writer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among blog writers is White, which makes up 71.9% of all blog writers. Comparatively, 8.6% of blog writers are Asian and 7.7% of blog writers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 71.9%
- Asian, 8.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.7%
- Black or African American, 6.5%
- Unknown, 5.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Blog writer race
| Blog writer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 71.9% |
| Asian | 8.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.7% |
| Black or African American | 6.5% |
| Unknown | 5.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Blog writer race and ethnicity over time
See how blog writer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Blog writer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 78.26% | 7.17% | 5.89% | 5.42% |
| 2011 | 79.82% | 6.12% | 6.50% | 5.20% |
| 2012 | 79.36% | 5.65% | 6.19% | 5.84% |
| 2013 | 80.60% | 5.82% | 5.23% | 5.86% |
| 2014 | 77.95% | 6.98% | 5.86% | 6.75% |
| 2015 | 77.84% | 7.43% | 7.11% | 5.97% |
| 2016 | 79.77% | 5.08% | 7.25% | 5.98% |
| 2017 | 78.66% | 7.07% | 5.73% | 6.59% |
| 2018 | 77.66% | 5.80% | 7.87% | 6.19% |
| 2019 | 78.69% | 5.34% | 7.42% | 5.60% |
| 2020 | 72.18% | 4.87% | 9.34% | 7.09% |
| 2021 | 71.86% | 6.51% | 8.63% | 7.70% |
Blog writer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian blog writers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino blog writers have the lowest average salary at $57,937.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $61,664 |
| White | $59,547 |
| Black or African American | $62,105 |
| Asian | $65,177 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $57,937 |
Average blog writer age
See how the average age of blog writers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Blog 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 |
Blog writer age breakdown
The average age of blog writers is 40+ years years old, representing 65% of the blog writer population.
Blog writer age breakdown
| Blog Writer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 65% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 10% |
Blog writer educational attainment
The most common degree for blog writers is bachelor's degree, with 77% of blog writers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 8% and master's degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 77%
- Master's, 8%
- Associate, 8%
- Doctorate, 3%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Blog writers by degree level
| Blog writer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 77% |
| Master's | 8% |
| Associate | 8% |
| Doctorate | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Blog writer wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $63,115 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $63,532 |
Blog writer employment statistics
Most blog writers work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where blog writers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where blog writers work.
Blog writer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 12% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 9% |
Blog writer jobs by company type
Employees with the blog writer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most blog writers prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Blog writer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 29% |
| Public | 10% |
| Private | 59% |
| Government | 2% |
Blog writer jobs by industry
The most common industries for blog writers are education, media and professional.
Blog writer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 24% |
| Media | 15% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Start-up | 7% |
| Non Profits | 6% |
| Internet | 6% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Government | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Blog writer turnover and employment statistics
Blog writer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for blog writers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Blog writer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Blog 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 blog writer tenure
The average blog writer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 984 blog writers resumes in Zippia's database.
Blog writer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 31% |
| 1-2 years | 21% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 21% |
| 8-10 years | 10% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Blog writer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of blog 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 |
|---|---|---|
| News Reporter | 10.10% | 11,609 |
| Announcer | 10.34% | 146 |
| Blog Writer | 10.84% | - |
| Social Media And Public Relations | 12.01% | 51,563 |
| Arabic Linguist | 14.90% | 742 |
| Copy Writer | 16.36% | 12,782 |
| Emcee | 16.36% | 58 |
Similar blog writer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| News Reporter | 10.10% | 11,609 |
| Announcer | 10.34% | 146 |
| Social Media And Public Relations | 12.01% | 51,563 |
| Arabic Linguist | 14.90% | 742 |
| Copy Writer | 16.36% | 12,782 |
| Emcee | 16.36% | 58 |
Foreign languages spoken by blog writers
The most common foreign language among blog writers is Spanish at 48.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 13.6% and Hebrew is the third-most popular at 6.1%.
- Spanish, 48.5%
- French, 13.6%
- Hebrew, 6.1%
- Portuguese, 4.5%
- Mandarin, 4.5%
- Other, 22.8%
Blog writer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 48.5% |
| French | 13.6% |
| Hebrew | 6.1% |
| Portuguese | 4.5% |
| Mandarin | 4.5% |
| Other | 22.8% |
