Book editor demographics and statistics in the US
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Book editor gender statistics
67.0% of book editors are women and 33.0% of book editors are men.
- Female, 67.0%
- Male, 33.0%
Book editor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 67.0% |
| Male | 33.0% |
Book editor gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$62,334
Female income
$63,187
Book editor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in book editor positions over time. Currently, 67.0% of book editors are female.
Book editor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 35.98% | 64.02% |
| 2011 | 36.92% | 63.08% |
| 2012 | 39.06% | 60.94% |
| 2013 | 39.05% | 60.95% |
| 2014 | 37.90% | 62.10% |
| 2015 | 36.48% | 63.52% |
| 2016 | 37.67% | 62.33% |
| 2017 | 37.17% | 62.83% |
| 2018 | 33.70% | 66.30% |
| 2019 | 36.80% | 63.20% |
| 2020 | 34.55% | 65.45% |
| 2021 | 32.96% | 67.04% |
Book editor related jobs gender ratio
We compared book 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% |
| Book Editor | 33% | 67% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
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Book editor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among book editors is White, which makes up 76.7% of all book editors. Comparatively, 7.9% of book editors are Hispanic or Latino and 7.1% of book editors are Asian.
- White, 76.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.9%
- Asian, 7.1%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- Black or African American, 3.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Book editor race
| Book editor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 76.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.9% |
| Asian | 7.1% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| Black or African American | 3.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Book editor race and ethnicity over time
See how book editor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Book editor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.84% | 3.86% | 6.35% | 7.62% |
| 2011 | 82.01% | 3.86% | 5.19% | 7.40% |
| 2012 | 81.52% | 4.02% | 5.47% | 7.10% |
| 2013 | 78.70% | 4.80% | 6.35% | 7.15% |
| 2014 | 79.70% | 3.95% | 6.56% | 7.39% |
| 2015 | 78.36% | 4.39% | 6.55% | 8.13% |
| 2016 | 78.41% | 4.41% | 6.38% | 8.27% |
| 2017 | 78.42% | 4.52% | 6.45% | 7.60% |
| 2018 | 78.48% | 3.92% | 7.00% | 7.78% |
| 2019 | 77.68% | 3.79% | 7.40% | 8.86% |
| 2020 | 75.78% | 3.64% | 6.75% | 8.58% |
| 2021 | 76.74% | 3.50% | 7.06% | 7.89% |
Book editor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian book editors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american book editors have the lowest average salary at $59,477.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $62,250 |
| White | $60,326 |
| Black or African American | $59,477 |
| Asian | $65,367 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $64,455 |
Average book editor age
See how the average age of book editors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Book 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 |
Book editor age breakdown
The average age of book editors is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the book editor population.
Book editor age breakdown
| Book Editor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 15% |
Book editor educational attainment
The most common degree for book editors is bachelor's degree, with 73% of book editors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 18% and master's degree degree at 4%.
- Bachelor's, 73%
- Master's, 18%
- Associate, 4%
- Doctorate, 3%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Book editors by degree level
| Book editor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 73% |
| Master's | 18% |
| Associate | 4% |
| Doctorate | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Book editor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, book editors with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $77,468 annually. With a Master's degree, book editors earn a median annual income of $71,939 compared to $64,996 for book editors with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $71,939 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $64,996 |
| Doctorate Degree | $77,468 |
Book editor employment statistics
Most book editors work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where book editors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where book editors work.
Book editor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 12% |
Book editor jobs by company type
Employees with the book editor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most book editors prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Book editor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 29% |
| Public | 11% |
| Private | 57% |
| Government | 4% |
Book editor jobs by industry
The most common industries for book editors are media, education and professional.
Book editor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 35% |
| Education | 25% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Government | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Book editor turnover and employment statistics
Book editor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for book editors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Book editor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Book 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 book editor tenure
The average book editor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 863 book editors resumes in Zippia's database.
Book editor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 23% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Book editor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of book 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 Analyst | 10.10% | 2,669 |
| On-Air Host | 10.34% | 10,674 |
| Public Relations Assistant | 12.01% | 26,021 |
| Book Editor | 12.38% | - |
| Interpretive Program Coordinator | 14.90% | 75,160 |
| Creative Writer | 16.36% | 19,129 |
| Train Announcer | 16.36% | 1,244 |
Similar book editor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| News Analyst | 10.10% | 2,669 |
| On-Air Host | 10.34% | 10,674 |
| Public Relations Assistant | 12.01% | 26,021 |
| Interpretive Program Coordinator | 14.90% | 75,160 |
| Creative Writer | 16.36% | 19,129 |
| Train Announcer | 16.36% | 1,244 |
Foreign languages spoken by book editors
The most common foreign language among book editors is Spanish at 28.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 15.4% and German is the third-most popular at 9.9%.
- Spanish, 28.6%
- French, 15.4%
- German, 9.9%
- Chinese, 7.7%
- Japanese, 7.7%
- Other, 30.7%
Book editor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 28.6% |
| French | 15.4% |
| German | 9.9% |
| Chinese | 7.7% |
| Japanese | 7.7% |
| Other | 30.7% |
