Brief writer demographics and statistics in the US
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Brief writer gender statistics
42.4% of brief writers are women and 57.6% of brief writers are men.
- Male, 57.6%
- Female, 42.4%
Brief writer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 57.6% |
| Female | 42.4% |
Brief writer gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$64,746
Female income
$60,809
Brief writer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in brief writer positions over time. Currently, 42.4% of brief writers are female.
Brief writer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.38% | 35.62% |
| 2011 | 63.62% | 36.38% |
| 2012 | 63.44% | 36.56% |
| 2013 | 62.85% | 37.15% |
| 2014 | 62.76% | 37.24% |
| 2015 | 60.20% | 39.80% |
| 2016 | 60.10% | 39.90% |
| 2017 | 60.21% | 39.79% |
| 2018 | 60.60% | 39.40% |
| 2019 | 59.90% | 40.10% |
| 2020 | 58.05% | 41.95% |
| 2021 | 57.63% | 42.37% |
Brief writer related jobs gender ratio
We compared brief writers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, patent examiner and patent attorney have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Veteran Appeals Reviewer | 17% | 83% |
| Guardian Ad Litem | 18% | 82% |
| Surrogate | 18% | 82% |
| Brief Writer | 58% | 42% |
| Patent Analyst | 72% | 28% |
| Patent Attorney | 79% | 21% |
| Patent Examiner | 81% | 19% |
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Brief writer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among brief writers is White, which makes up 75.9% of all brief writers. Comparatively, 7.7% of brief writers are Hispanic or Latino and 6.3% of brief writers are Asian.
- White, 75.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.7%
- Asian, 6.3%
- Black or African American, 5.4%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Brief writer race
| Brief writer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 75.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.7% |
| Asian | 6.3% |
| Black or African American | 5.4% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Brief writer race and ethnicity over time
See how brief writer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Brief writer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 82.58% | 5.03% | 4.69% | 5.88% |
| 2011 | 82.35% | 5.34% | 4.85% | 5.71% |
| 2012 | 82.43% | 4.97% | 5.02% | 5.90% |
| 2013 | 82.18% | 5.05% | 5.06% | 5.63% |
| 2014 | 81.52% | 5.56% | 5.29% | 5.78% |
| 2015 | 81.43% | 5.21% | 5.38% | 6.19% |
| 2016 | 80.86% | 5.28% | 5.54% | 6.48% |
| 2017 | 80.89% | 5.25% | 5.51% | 6.25% |
| 2018 | 80.25% | 5.43% | 5.43% | 6.87% |
| 2019 | 79.78% | 5.41% | 5.81% | 6.93% |
| 2020 | 77.26% | 5.31% | 6.12% | 7.08% |
| 2021 | 75.93% | 5.45% | 6.28% | 7.67% |
Brief writer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian brief writers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american brief writers have the lowest average salary at $61,717.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $64,188 |
| White | $66,065 |
| Black or African American | $61,717 |
| Asian | $69,242 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $62,787 |
Average brief writer age
See how the average age of brief writers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Brief writer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 46 | 44 |
| Unknown | 46 | 40 |
| Asian | 41 | 40.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 | 39 |
| White | 48 | 44 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 51 | 50 |
Brief writer age breakdown
The average age of brief writers is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the brief writer population.
Brief writer age breakdown
| Brief Writer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Brief writer educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 44%
- Doctorate, 40%
- Master's, 11%
- Associate, 5%
Brief writers by degree level
| Brief writer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 44% |
| Doctorate | 40% |
| Master's | 11% |
| Associate | 5% |
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Brief writer employment statistics
Company size where brief writers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where brief writers work.
Brief writer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 22% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 39% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 13% |
| > 10,000 employees | 4% |
Brief writer jobs by industry
The most common industries for brief writers are professional, media and government.
Brief writer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 29% |
| Media | 21% |
| Government | 8% |
| Health Care | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 8% |
| Education | 4% |
| Automotive | 4% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Real Estate | 4% |
| Utilities | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
Brief writer turnover and employment statistics
Brief writer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for brief writers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Brief writer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Brief writer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.19% |
| 2011 | 1.85% |
| 2012 | 1.64% |
| 2013 | 1.90% |
| 2014 | 1.57% |
| 2015 | 1.34% |
| 2016 | 1.09% |
| 2017 | 1.17% |
| 2018 | 1.10% |
| 2019 | 1.16% |
| 2020 | 1.33% |
| 2021 | 1.55% |
Average brief writer tenure
The average brief writer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 70 brief writers resumes in Zippia's database.
Brief writer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 36% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 8% |
| 5-7 years | 7% |
| 8-10 years | 10% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Brief writer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of brief 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Law Internship | 5.54% | 51,663 |
| Paralegal Specialist | 6.63% | 4,185 |
| Title Junior Assistant | 8.14% | 12,219 |
| Court Reporter | 9.12% | 2,329 |
| Brief Writer | 10.48% | - |
| Legislative Aide | 14.16% | 40,281 |
Similar brief writer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Law Internship | 5.54% | 51,663 |
| Paralegal Specialist | 6.63% | 4,185 |
| Title Junior Assistant | 8.14% | 12,219 |
| Court Reporter | 9.12% | 2,329 |
| Legislative Aide | 14.16% | 40,281 |
Foreign languages spoken by brief writers
- Spanish, 66.7%
- Korean, 33.3%
Brief writer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| Korean | 33.3% |