Chief writer demographics and statistics in the US
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Chief writer gender statistics
28.3% of chief writers are women and 71.7% of chief writers are men.
- Male, 71.7%
- Female, 28.3%
Chief writer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 71.7% |
| Female | 28.3% |
Chief writer gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$57,889
Female income
$54,776
Chief writer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in chief writer positions over time. Currently, 28.3% of chief writers are female.
Chief writer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.16% | 29.84% |
| 2011 | 71.21% | 28.79% |
| 2012 | 71.66% | 28.34% |
| 2013 | 73.25% | 26.75% |
| 2014 | 72.82% | 27.18% |
| 2015 | 70.74% | 29.26% |
| 2016 | 68.11% | 31.89% |
| 2017 | 68.80% | 31.20% |
| 2018 | 71.72% | 28.28% |
| 2019 | 68.36% | 31.64% |
| 2020 | 70.18% | 29.82% |
| 2021 | 71.68% | 28.32% |
Chief writer related jobs gender ratio
We compared chief 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% |
| Chief Writer | 72% | 28% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
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Chief writer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among chief writers is White, which makes up 75.2% of all chief writers. Comparatively, 7.8% of chief writers are Hispanic or Latino and 6.1% of chief writers are Black or African American.
- White, 75.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.8%
- Black or African American, 6.1%
- Unknown, 5.5%
- Asian, 5.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Chief writer race
| Chief writer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 75.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.8% |
| Black or African American | 6.1% |
| Unknown | 5.5% |
| Asian | 5.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Chief writer race and ethnicity over time
See how chief writer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Chief writer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 82.69% | 5.21% | 4.29% | 4.84% |
| 2011 | 82.84% | 5.43% | 3.67% | 5.60% |
| 2012 | 80.77% | 5.97% | 4.44% | 5.93% |
| 2013 | 80.82% | 5.26% | 4.08% | 6.46% |
| 2014 | 79.56% | 6.06% | 4.10% | 6.88% |
| 2015 | 80.37% | 5.36% | 4.53% | 6.84% |
| 2016 | 80.43% | 5.78% | 4.37% | 6.48% |
| 2017 | 81.50% | 5.41% | 4.58% | 5.71% |
| 2018 | 80.15% | 5.03% | 4.26% | 7.29% |
| 2019 | 79.05% | 5.99% | 4.09% | 7.34% |
| 2020 | 76.07% | 6.00% | 4.44% | 7.75% |
| 2021 | 75.21% | 6.08% | 5.01% | 7.81% |
Chief writer wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown chief writers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian chief writers have the lowest average salary at $55,702.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $59,612 |
| White | $58,260 |
| Black or African American | $58,501 |
| Asian | $55,702 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $57,442 |
Average chief writer age
See how the average age of chief writers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Chief writer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 34.5 | 36 |
| White | 44 | 41 |
| Black or African American | 38.5 | 41 |
| Asian | 34 | 35 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30.5 | 34 |
Chief writer age breakdown
The average age of chief writers is 40+ years years old, representing 52% of the chief writer population.
Chief writer age breakdown
| Chief Writer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 52% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Chief writer educational attainment
The most common degree for chief writers is bachelor's degree, with 74% of chief writers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 13% and associate degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 74%
- Associate, 13%
- Master's, 8%
- Doctorate, 3%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Chief writers by degree level
| Chief writer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 74% |
| Associate | 13% |
| Master's | 8% |
| Doctorate | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Chief writer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, chief writers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $69,436 annually. With a Master's degree, chief writers earn a median annual income of $63,707 compared to $63,423 for chief writers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $63,707 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $63,423 |
| Doctorate Degree | $69,436 |
Chief writer employment statistics
Most chief writers work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where chief writers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where chief writers work.
Chief writer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 41% |
| > 10,000 employees | 9% |
Chief writer jobs by company type
Employees with the chief writer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most chief writers prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Chief writer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 27% |
| Public | 13% |
| Private | 40% |
| Government | 20% |
Chief writer jobs by industry
The most common industries for chief writers are education, manufacturing and government.
Chief writer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 26% |
| Manufacturing | 16% |
| Government | 16% |
| Finance | 6% |
| Construction | 6% |
| Pharmaceutical | 3% |
| Media | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
Chief writer turnover and employment statistics
Chief writer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for chief writers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Chief writer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Chief writer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.42% |
| 2011 | 6.99% |
| 2012 | 6.73% |
| 2013 | 6.55% |
| 2014 | 7.00% |
| 2015 | 5.19% |
| 2016 | 5.17% |
| 2017 | 5.38% |
| 2018 | 5.51% |
| 2019 | 5.71% |
| 2020 | 6.81% |
| 2021 | 7.01% |
Average chief writer tenure
The average chief writer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 188 chief writers resumes in Zippia's database.
Chief writer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 14% |
| 1-2 years | 39% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Chief writer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of chief 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Newspaper Reporter | 10.10% | 2,329 |
| Weathercaster | 10.34% | 165 |
| Associate Relations Specialist | 12.01% | 37,753 |
| Commercial Production Editor | 12.38% | 82,285 |
| Diplomatic Interpreter/Translator | 14.90% | 3,758 |
| Chief Writer | 16.36% | - |
| Public Address Announcer | 16.36% | 9,474 |
Similar chief writer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Newspaper Reporter | 10.10% | 2,329 |
| Weathercaster | 10.34% | 165 |
| Associate Relations Specialist | 12.01% | 37,753 |
| Commercial Production Editor | 12.38% | 82,285 |
| Diplomatic Interpreter/Translator | 14.90% | 3,758 |
| Public Address Announcer | 16.36% | 9,474 |
Foreign languages spoken by chief writers
The most common foreign language among chief writers is Spanish at 38.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 15.4% and Bulgarian is the third-most popular at 7.7%.
- Spanish, 38.5%
- French, 15.4%
- Bulgarian, 7.7%
- German, 7.7%
- Japanese, 7.7%
- Other, 23.0%
Chief writer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 38.5% |
| French | 15.4% |
| Bulgarian | 7.7% |
| German | 7.7% |
| Japanese | 7.7% |
| Other | 23.0% |