Book reviewer demographics and statistics in the US
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Book reviewer demographics by:
Book reviewer gender statistics
74.3% of book reviewers are women and 25.7% of book reviewers are men.
- Female, 74.3%
- Male, 25.7%
Book reviewer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 74.3% |
| Male | 25.7% |
Book reviewer gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$40,923
Female income
$39,489
Book reviewer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in book reviewer positions over time. Currently, 74.3% of book reviewers are female.
Book reviewer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 26.94% | 73.06% |
| 2011 | 26.59% | 73.41% |
| 2012 | 26.57% | 73.43% |
| 2013 | 29.01% | 70.99% |
| 2014 | 31.16% | 68.84% |
| 2015 | 26.28% | 73.72% |
| 2016 | 27.83% | 72.17% |
| 2017 | 25.31% | 74.69% |
| 2018 | 28.99% | 71.01% |
| 2019 | 26.15% | 73.85% |
| 2020 | 29.37% | 70.63% |
| 2021 | 25.65% | 74.35% |
Book reviewer related jobs gender ratio
We compared book reviewers 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 Reviewer | 26% | 74% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
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Book reviewer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among book reviewers is White, which makes up 67.1% of all book reviewers. Comparatively, 12.4% of book reviewers are Hispanic or Latino and 9.6% of book reviewers are Asian.
- White, 67.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.4%
- Asian, 9.6%
- Black or African American, 6.3%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Book reviewer race
| Book reviewer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.4% |
| Asian | 9.6% |
| Black or African American | 6.3% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Book reviewer race and ethnicity over time
See how book reviewer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Book reviewer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.23% | 7.20% | 6.08% | 10.42% |
| 2011 | 76.63% | 5.36% | 5.79% | 9.26% |
| 2012 | 74.21% | 7.12% | 6.72% | 9.83% |
| 2013 | 73.23% | 6.90% | 6.34% | 11.62% |
| 2014 | 72.66% | 6.34% | 6.68% | 11.27% |
| 2015 | 71.50% | 7.87% | 5.84% | 11.67% |
| 2016 | 74.52% | 4.61% | 6.57% | 10.02% |
| 2017 | 72.23% | 5.86% | 6.56% | 12.40% |
| 2018 | 70.24% | 7.39% | 6.84% | 13.42% |
| 2019 | 71.15% | 5.29% | 8.46% | 11.84% |
| 2020 | 71.79% | 6.40% | 7.28% | 11.48% |
| 2021 | 67.14% | 6.28% | 9.57% | 12.38% |
Book reviewer wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino book reviewers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american book reviewers have the lowest average salary at $34,846.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $40,263 |
| White | $40,404 |
| Black or African American | $34,846 |
| Asian | $44,214 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $45,794 |
Average book reviewer age
See how the average age of book reviewers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Book reviewer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 50 | 36 |
| White | 39 | 38 |
| Black or African American | 29 | 27.5 |
| Asian | 38 | 33 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 | 36 |
Book reviewer age breakdown
The average age of book reviewers is 40+ years years old, representing 44% of the book reviewer population.
Book reviewer age breakdown
| Book Reviewer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 44% |
| 30-40 years | 32% |
| 20-30 years | 24% |
Book reviewer educational attainment
The most common degree for book reviewers is bachelor's degree, with 59% of book reviewers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 24% and master's degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 59%
- Master's, 24%
- Associate, 8%
- Doctorate, 5%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Book reviewers by degree level
| Book reviewer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 59% |
| Master's | 24% |
| Associate | 8% |
| Doctorate | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Book reviewer wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $50,272 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $47,027 |
Book reviewer employment statistics
Most book reviewers work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where book reviewers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where book reviewers work.
Book reviewer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 15% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 30% |
| > 10,000 employees | 7% |
Book reviewer jobs by company type
Employees with the book reviewer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most book reviewers prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Book reviewer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 18% |
| Public | 15% |
| Private | 64% |
| Government | 4% |
Book reviewer jobs by industry
The most common industries for book reviewers are media, education and technology.
Book reviewer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 41% |
| Education | 15% |
| Technology | 9% |
| Internet | 6% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Professional | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Book reviewer turnover and employment statistics
Book reviewer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for book reviewers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Book reviewer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Book reviewer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.18% |
| 2011 | 5.45% |
| 2012 | 5.99% |
| 2013 | 3.17% |
| 2014 | 4.18% |
| 2015 | 4.87% |
| 2016 | 2.80% |
| 2017 | 2.13% |
| 2018 | 2.79% |
| 2019 | 4.35% |
| 2020 | 5.70% |
| 2021 | 3.87% |
Average book reviewer tenure
The average book reviewer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 395 book reviewers resumes in Zippia's database.
Book reviewer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 14% |
| 1-2 years | 21% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 25% |
| 8-10 years | 11% |
| 11+ years | 18% |
Book reviewer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of book reviewers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Book Reviewer | 10.10% | - |
| Radio Host | 10.34% | 12,568 |
| Publicity Consultant | 12.01% | 5,338 |
| Deputy Editor | 12.38% | 13,475 |
| Site Interpreter | 14.90% | 11,175 |
| CO-Author | 16.36% | 2,793 |
| Emcee | 16.36% | 58 |
Similar book reviewer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Radio Host | 10.34% | 12,568 |
| Publicity Consultant | 12.01% | 5,338 |
| Deputy Editor | 12.38% | 13,475 |
| Site Interpreter | 14.90% | 11,175 |
| CO-Author | 16.36% | 2,793 |
| Emcee | 16.36% | 58 |
Foreign languages spoken by book reviewers
The most common foreign language among book reviewers is Spanish at 42.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 27.3% and German is the third-most popular at 9.1%.
- Spanish, 42.4%
- French, 27.3%
- German, 9.1%
- Irish, 6.1%
- Chinese, 3.0%
- Other, 12.1%
Book reviewer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 42.4% |
| French | 27.3% |
| German | 9.1% |
| Irish | 6.1% |
| Chinese | 3.0% |
| Other | 12.1% |