Business writer demographics and statistics in the US
On this page
Business writer demographics by:
Business writer gender statistics
50.9% of business writers are women and 49.1% of business writers are men.
- Female, 50.9%
- Male, 49.1%
Business writer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 50.9% |
| Male | 49.1% |
Business writer gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$79,262
Female income
$76,079
Business writer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in business writer positions over time. Currently, 50.9% of business writers are female.
Business writer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 50.88% | 49.12% |
| 2011 | 51.79% | 48.21% |
| 2012 | 48.12% | 51.88% |
| 2013 | 52.92% | 47.08% |
| 2014 | 47.96% | 52.04% |
| 2015 | 51.40% | 48.60% |
| 2016 | 51.69% | 48.31% |
| 2017 | 51.34% | 48.66% |
| 2018 | 47.21% | 52.79% |
| 2019 | 49.48% | 50.52% |
| 2020 | 53.19% | 46.81% |
| 2021 | 49.10% | 50.90% |
Business writer related jobs gender ratio
We compared business 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% |
| Business Writer | 49% | 51% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
Male
Female
100%
75%
50%
25%
0%
0%
25%
50%
75%
100%
Business writer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among business writers is White, which makes up 71.8% of all business writers. Comparatively, 8.7% of business writers are Asian and 7.7% of business writers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 71.8%
- Asian, 8.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.7%
- Black or African American, 6.5%
- Unknown, 5.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Business writer race
| Business writer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 71.8% |
| Asian | 8.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.7% |
| Black or African American | 6.5% |
| Unknown | 5.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Business writer race and ethnicity over time
See how business writer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Business writer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 78.17% | 7.21% | 5.92% | 5.45% |
| 2011 | 79.72% | 6.16% | 6.53% | 5.23% |
| 2012 | 79.27% | 5.68% | 6.21% | 5.87% |
| 2013 | 80.51% | 5.85% | 5.25% | 5.89% |
| 2014 | 77.86% | 7.02% | 5.88% | 6.78% |
| 2015 | 77.74% | 7.46% | 7.14% | 6.00% |
| 2016 | 79.68% | 5.11% | 7.28% | 6.02% |
| 2017 | 78.57% | 7.10% | 5.75% | 6.62% |
| 2018 | 77.57% | 5.83% | 7.90% | 6.22% |
| 2019 | 78.60% | 5.37% | 7.45% | 5.64% |
| 2020 | 72.09% | 4.91% | 9.37% | 7.12% |
| 2021 | 71.76% | 6.54% | 8.65% | 7.73% |
Business writer wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $79,788 |
| White | $77,173 |
| Black or African American | $80,333 |
| Asian | $84,122 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $75,180 |
Average business writer age
See how the average age of business writers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Business 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 |
Business writer age breakdown
The average age of business writers is 40+ years years old, representing 65% of the business writer population.
Business writer age breakdown
| Business Writer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 65% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 10% |
Business writer educational attainment
The most common degree for business writers is bachelor's degree, with 74% of business writers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 16% and master's degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 74%
- Master's, 16%
- Associate, 6%
- Doctorate, 2%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Business writers by degree level
| Business writer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 74% |
| Master's | 16% |
| Associate | 6% |
| Doctorate | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
Business writer jobs you might like
Business writer wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $81,580 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $82,094 |
Business writer employment statistics
Most business writers work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where business writers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where business writers work.
Business writer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 30% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 16% |
Business writer jobs by company type
Employees with the business writer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most business writers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Business writer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 7% |
| Public | 17% |
| Private | 74% |
| Government | 3% |
Business writer jobs by industry
The most common industries for business writers are media, finance and professional.
Business writer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 27% |
| Finance | 9% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Health Care | 6% |
| Education | 6% |
| Internet | 4% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
Business writer turnover and employment statistics
Business writer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for business writers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Business writer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Business 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 business writer tenure
The average business writer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 611 business writers resumes in Zippia's database.
Business writer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 18% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 18% |
Business writer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of business 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sports Writer | 10.10% | 16,981 |
| Voice Over Announcer | 10.34% | 203 |
| Business Writer | 10.84% | - |
| Interactive Digital Media Specialist | 12.01% | 24,936 |
| Per Diem Interpreter | 14.90% | 38,934 |
| Biographer | 16.36% | 868 |
| Train Caller | 16.36% | 2,521 |
Similar business writer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Sports Writer | 10.10% | 16,981 |
| Voice Over Announcer | 10.34% | 203 |
| Interactive Digital Media Specialist | 12.01% | 24,936 |
| Per Diem Interpreter | 14.90% | 38,934 |
| Biographer | 16.36% | 868 |
| Train Caller | 16.36% | 2,521 |
Foreign languages spoken by business writers
The most common foreign language among business writers is Spanish at 34.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 21.9% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 9.4%.
- Spanish, 34.4%
- French, 21.9%
- Chinese, 9.4%
- Japanese, 9.4%
- Braille, 3.1%
- Other, 21.8%
Business writer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 34.4% |
| French | 21.9% |
| Chinese | 9.4% |
| Japanese | 9.4% |
| Braille | 3.1% |
| Other | 21.8% |
