Business editor demographics and statistics in the US
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Business editor demographics by:
Business editor gender statistics
39.7% of business editors are women and 60.3% of business editors are men.
- Male, 60.3%
- Female, 39.7%
Business editor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 60.3% |
| Female | 39.7% |
Business editor gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$56,254
Female income
$56,705
Business editor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in business editor positions over time. Currently, 39.7% of business editors are female.
Business editor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.50% | 36.50% |
| 2011 | 64.43% | 35.57% |
| 2012 | 66.49% | 33.51% |
| 2013 | 66.48% | 33.52% |
| 2014 | 65.39% | 34.61% |
| 2015 | 64.00% | 36.00% |
| 2016 | 65.16% | 34.84% |
| 2017 | 64.68% | 35.32% |
| 2018 | 61.13% | 38.87% |
| 2019 | 64.32% | 35.68% |
| 2020 | 62.03% | 37.97% |
| 2021 | 60.34% | 39.66% |
Business editor related jobs gender ratio
We compared business 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% |
| Business Editor | 60% | 40% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
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Business editor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among business editors is White, which makes up 76.2% of all business editors. Comparatively, 8.1% of business editors are Hispanic or Latino and 7.3% of business editors are Asian.
- White, 76.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.1%
- Asian, 7.3%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- Black or African American, 3.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Business editor race
| Business editor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 76.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.1% |
| Asian | 7.3% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| Black or African American | 3.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Business editor race and ethnicity over time
See how business editor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Business editor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.26% | 3.95% | 6.56% | 7.87% |
| 2011 | 81.43% | 3.96% | 5.40% | 7.65% |
| 2012 | 80.94% | 4.11% | 5.67% | 7.35% |
| 2013 | 78.11% | 4.89% | 6.56% | 7.40% |
| 2014 | 79.12% | 4.04% | 6.77% | 7.64% |
| 2015 | 77.77% | 4.48% | 6.76% | 8.38% |
| 2016 | 77.83% | 4.50% | 6.59% | 8.52% |
| 2017 | 77.84% | 4.61% | 6.66% | 7.86% |
| 2018 | 77.89% | 4.01% | 7.21% | 8.03% |
| 2019 | 77.10% | 3.88% | 7.61% | 9.11% |
| 2020 | 75.20% | 3.73% | 6.96% | 8.84% |
| 2021 | 76.15% | 3.59% | 7.26% | 8.14% |
Business editor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian business editors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american business editors have the lowest average salary at $54,724.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $56,209 |
| White | $55,181 |
| Black or African American | $54,724 |
| Asian | $57,847 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $57,371 |
Average business editor age
See how the average age of business editors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Business 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 |
Business editor age breakdown
The average age of business editors is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the business editor population.
Business editor age breakdown
| Business Editor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 15% |
Business editor educational attainment
The most common degree for business editors is bachelor's degree, with 80% of business editors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 12% and master's degree degree at 5%.
- Bachelor's, 80%
- Master's, 12%
- Associate, 5%
- Doctorate, 1%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Business editors by degree level
| Business editor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 80% |
| Master's | 12% |
| Associate | 5% |
| Doctorate | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Business editor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, business editors with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $63,922 annually. With a Master's degree, business editors earn a median annual income of $61,199 compared to $57,654 for business editors with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $61,199 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $57,654 |
| Doctorate Degree | $63,922 |
Business editor employment statistics
Most business editors work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where business editors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where business editors work.
Business editor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 31% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 16% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 18% |
| > 10,000 employees | 9% |
Business editor jobs by company type
Employees with the business editor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most business editors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Business editor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 10% |
| Public | 13% |
| Private | 75% |
| Government | 2% |
Business editor jobs by industry
The most common industries for business editors are media, education and professional.
Business editor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 55% |
| Education | 7% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Business editor turnover and employment statistics
Business editor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for business editors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Business editor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Business 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 business editor tenure
The average business editor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 588 business editors resumes in Zippia's database.
Business editor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 13% |
| 1-2 years | 39% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Business editor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of business 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Desk Reporter | 10.10% | 26,375 |
| Voice Over Announcer | 10.34% | 203 |
| Sponsorship Coordinator | 12.01% | 27,068 |
| Business Editor | 12.38% | - |
| Russian Language Interpreter And Translator | 14.90% | 23,144 |
| Humorist | 16.36% | 5 |
| Public Address Announcer | 16.36% | 9,474 |
Similar business editor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Desk Reporter | 10.10% | 26,375 |
| Voice Over Announcer | 10.34% | 203 |
| Sponsorship Coordinator | 12.01% | 27,068 |
| Russian Language Interpreter And Translator | 14.90% | 23,144 |
| Humorist | 16.36% | 5 |
| Public Address Announcer | 16.36% | 9,474 |
Foreign languages spoken by business editors
The most common foreign language among business editors is Spanish at 36.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 13.9% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 8.3%.
- Spanish, 36.1%
- French, 13.9%
- Chinese, 8.3%
- Mandarin, 8.3%
- German, 5.6%
- Other, 27.8%
Business editor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 36.1% |
| French | 13.9% |
| Chinese | 8.3% |
| Mandarin | 8.3% |
| German | 5.6% |
| Other | 27.8% |
