City editor demographics and statistics in the US
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City editor gender statistics
41.7% of city editors are women and 58.3% of city editors are men.
- Male, 58.3%
- Female, 41.7%
City editor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 58.3% |
| Female | 41.7% |
City editor gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$47,486
Female income
$48,088
City editor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in city editor positions over time. Currently, 41.7% of city editors are female.
City editor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.54% | 38.46% |
| 2011 | 62.50% | 37.50% |
| 2012 | 64.60% | 35.40% |
| 2013 | 64.60% | 35.40% |
| 2014 | 63.48% | 36.52% |
| 2015 | 62.05% | 37.95% |
| 2016 | 63.24% | 36.76% |
| 2017 | 62.75% | 37.25% |
| 2018 | 59.13% | 40.87% |
| 2019 | 62.38% | 37.62% |
| 2020 | 60.05% | 39.95% |
| 2021 | 58.33% | 41.67% |
City editor related jobs gender ratio
We compared city 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% |
| City Editor | 58% | 42% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
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City editor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among city editors is White, which makes up 77.0% of all city editors. Comparatively, 7.8% of city editors are Hispanic or Latino and 7.0% of city editors are Asian.
- White, 77.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.8%
- Asian, 7.0%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- Black or African American, 3.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
City editor race
| City editor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 77.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.8% |
| Asian | 7.0% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| Black or African American | 3.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
City editor race and ethnicity over time
See how city editor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
City editor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 80.07% | 3.82% | 6.27% | 7.52% |
| 2011 | 82.24% | 3.83% | 5.11% | 7.30% |
| 2012 | 81.75% | 3.99% | 5.39% | 7.00% |
| 2013 | 78.92% | 4.77% | 6.27% | 7.06% |
| 2014 | 79.92% | 3.91% | 6.48% | 7.30% |
| 2015 | 78.58% | 4.36% | 6.47% | 8.04% |
| 2016 | 78.64% | 4.38% | 6.30% | 8.18% |
| 2017 | 78.65% | 4.48% | 6.37% | 7.51% |
| 2018 | 78.70% | 3.89% | 6.92% | 7.69% |
| 2019 | 77.90% | 3.75% | 7.32% | 8.77% |
| 2020 | 76.01% | 3.60% | 6.67% | 8.49% |
| 2021 | 76.96% | 3.46% | 6.98% | 7.79% |
City editor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian city editors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american city editors have the lowest average salary at $45,467.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $47,428 |
| White | $46,068 |
| Black or African American | $45,467 |
| Asian | $49,624 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $48,982 |
Average city editor age
See how the average age of city editors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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City 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 |
City editor age breakdown
The average age of city editors is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the city editor population.
City editor age breakdown
| City Editor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 15% |
City editor educational attainment
The most common degree for city editors is bachelor's degree, with 86% of city editors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 8% and master's degree degree at 4%.
- Bachelor's, 86%
- Master's, 8%
- Associate, 4%
- Doctorate, 1%
- Other Degrees, 1%
City editors by degree level
| City editor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 86% |
| Master's | 8% |
| Associate | 4% |
| Doctorate | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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City editor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, city editors with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $58,080 annually. With a Master's degree, city editors earn a median annual income of $54,229 compared to $49,363 for city editors with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $54,229 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $49,363 |
| Doctorate Degree | $58,080 |
City editor employment statistics
Most city editors work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where city editors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where city editors work.
City editor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 24% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 37% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 14% |
| > 10,000 employees | 5% |
City editor jobs by company type
Employees with the city editor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most city editors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
City editor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 8% |
| Private | 82% |
| Government | 8% |
City editor jobs by industry
The most common industries for city editors are media, government and professional.
City editor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 66% |
| Government | 8% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
City editor turnover and employment statistics
City editor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for city editors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
City editor unemployment rate by year
| Year | City 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 city editor tenure
The average city editor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 749 city editors resumes in Zippia's database.
City editor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 14% |
| 1-2 years | 39% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
City editor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of city 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Business Reporter | 10.10% | 54,760 |
| Radio Announcer | 10.34% | 2,870 |
| Media Relations Assistant | 12.01% | 23,773 |
| City Editor | 12.38% | - |
| Arabic Linguist | 14.90% | 742 |
| Marketing Writer | 16.36% | 86,109 |
| Emcee | 16.36% | 58 |
Similar city editor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Business Reporter | 10.10% | 54,760 |
| Radio Announcer | 10.34% | 2,870 |
| Media Relations Assistant | 12.01% | 23,773 |
| Arabic Linguist | 14.90% | 742 |
| Marketing Writer | 16.36% | 86,109 |
| Emcee | 16.36% | 58 |
Foreign languages spoken by city editors
The most common foreign language among city editors is Spanish at 56.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 16.0% and German is the third-most popular at 8.0%.
- Spanish, 56.0%
- French, 16.0%
- German, 8.0%
- Yoruba, 4.0%
- Czech, 4.0%
- Other, 12.0%
City editor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 56.0% |
| French | 16.0% |
| German | 8.0% |
| Yoruba | 4.0% |
| Czech | 4.0% |
| Other | 12.0% |
