Caption writer demographics and statistics in the US
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Caption writer gender statistics
54.1% of caption writers are women and 45.9% of caption writers are men.
- Female, 54.1%
- Male, 45.9%
Caption writer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 54.1% |
| Male | 45.9% |
Caption writer gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$98,357
Female income
$88,723
Caption writer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in caption writer positions over time. Currently, 54.1% of caption writers are female.
Caption writer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.57% | 24.43% |
| 2011 | 76.02% | 23.98% |
| 2012 | 73.02% | 26.98% |
| 2013 | 76.71% | 23.29% |
| 2014 | 77.82% | 22.18% |
| 2015 | 78.24% | 21.76% |
| 2016 | 77.28% | 22.72% |
| 2017 | 77.20% | 22.80% |
| 2018 | 42.48% | 57.52% |
| 2019 | 54.39% | 45.61% |
| 2020 | 48.29% | 51.71% |
| 2021 | 45.95% | 54.05% |
Caption writer related jobs gender ratio
We compared caption writers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, advisory title officer and court monitor have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Freelance Court Stenographer | 6% | 94% |
| Paralegal Secretary | 6% | 94% |
| Legal Transcriptionist | 6% | 94% |
| Caption Writer | 46% | 54% |
| Court Monitor | 66% | 34% |
| Advisory Title Officer | 77% | 23% |
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Caption writer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among caption writers is White, which makes up 85.0% of all caption writers. Comparatively, 5.6% of caption writers are Hispanic or Latino and 4.4% of caption writers are Unknown.
- White, 85.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 5.6%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- Black or African American, 3.3%
- Asian, 1.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Caption writer race
| Caption writer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 85.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5.6% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| Black or African American | 3.3% |
| Asian | 1.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Caption writer race and ethnicity over time
See how caption writer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Caption writer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 78.15% | 7.48% | 3.19% | 8.91% |
| 2011 | 77.44% | 7.22% | 4.00% | 8.39% |
| 2012 | 75.21% | 8.38% | 4.19% | 9.03% |
| 2013 | 75.32% | 8.23% | 4.46% | 8.68% |
| 2014 | 76.63% | 7.12% | 4.06% | 8.73% |
| 2015 | 76.71% | 6.74% | 5.00% | 8.88% |
| 2016 | 77.91% | 5.77% | 4.87% | 9.04% |
| 2017 | 76.63% | 5.92% | 6.21% | 8.93% |
| 2018 | 84.47% | 3.96% | 0.79% | 7.92% |
| 2019 | 82.21% | 3.01% | 2.51% | 10.28% |
| 2020 | 79.17% | 5.13% | 2.56% | 9.29% |
| 2021 | 85.05% | 3.27% | 1.40% | 5.61% |
Caption writer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian caption writers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino caption writers have the lowest average salary at $94,418.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $95,010 |
| White | $96,740 |
| Black or African American | $95,199 |
| Asian | $111,422 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $94,418 |
Caption writer age breakdown
The average age of caption writers is 40+ years years old, representing 85% of the caption writer population.
Caption writer age breakdown
| Caption Writer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 85% |
| 30-40 years | 11% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Caption writer educational attainment
The most common degree for caption writers is bachelor's degree, with 62% of caption writers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 15% and associate degree degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 62%
- Associate, 15%
- Master's, 12%
- Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Caption writers by degree level
| Caption writer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 62% |
| Associate | 15% |
| Master's | 12% |
| Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Caption writer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, caption writers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $121,674 annually. With a Master's degree, caption writers earn a median annual income of $113,129 compared to $97,575 for caption writers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $113,129 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $84,151 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $97,575 |
| Doctorate Degree | $121,674 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $91,606 |
Caption writer employment statistics
Company size where caption writers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where caption writers work.
Caption writer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 55% |
| > 10,000 employees | 9% |
Caption writer turnover and employment statistics
Caption writer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for caption writers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Caption writer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Caption writer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.98% |
| 2011 | 6.16% |
| 2012 | 5.10% |
| 2013 | 4.25% |
| 2014 | 4.41% |
| 2015 | 2.59% |
| 2016 | 2.28% |
| 2017 | 2.93% |
| 2018 | 0.60% |
| 2019 | 0.60% |
| 2020 | 5.32% |
| 2021 | 5.16% |
Average caption writer tenure
The average caption writer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 40 caption writers resumes in Zippia's database.
Caption writer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 15% |
| 1-2 years | 23% |
| 3-4 years | 26% |
| 5-7 years | 23% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Caption writer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of caption 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Caption Writer | 4.96% | - |
| Title Investigator | 7.68% | 5,440 |
| Senior Legal Assistant | 9.16% | 9,152 |
| Trial Examiner | 12.79% | 3,003 |
Similar caption writer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Title Investigator | 7.68% | 5,440 |
| Senior Legal Assistant | 9.16% | 9,152 |
| Trial Examiner | 12.79% | 3,003 |
Foreign languages spoken by caption writers
The most common foreign language among caption writers is French at 28.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Japanese at 28.6% and Russian is the third-most popular at 14.3%.
- French, 28.6%
- Japanese, 28.6%
- Russian, 14.3%
- Tagalog, 14.3%
- Spanish, 14.3%
Caption writer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| French | 28.6% |
| Japanese | 28.6% |
| Russian | 14.3% |
| Tagalog | 14.3% |
| Spanish | 14.3% |