Co-author demographics and statistics in the US
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Co-author demographics by:
Co-author gender statistics
51.1% of co-authors are women and 48.9% of co-authors are men.
- Female, 51.1%
- Male, 48.9%
Co-author gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 51.1% |
| Male | 48.9% |
Co-author gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$69,831
Female income
$67,322
Co-author gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in co-author positions over time. Currently, 51.1% of co-authors are female.
Co-author gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 47.04% | 52.96% |
| 2011 | 48.30% | 51.70% |
| 2012 | 48.85% | 51.15% |
| 2013 | 50.84% | 49.16% |
| 2014 | 50.30% | 49.70% |
| 2015 | 47.74% | 52.26% |
| 2016 | 44.65% | 55.35% |
| 2017 | 45.44% | 54.56% |
| 2018 | 48.93% | 51.07% |
| 2019 | 44.94% | 55.06% |
| 2020 | 47.07% | 52.93% |
| 2021 | 48.87% | 51.13% |
Co-author related jobs gender ratio
We compared co-authors 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% |
| CO-Author | 49% | 51% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
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Co-author demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among co-authors is White, which makes up 75.2% of all co-authors. Comparatively, 7.8% of co-authors are Hispanic or Latino and 6.1% of co-authors are Black or African American.
- White, 75.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.8%
- Black or African American, 6.1%
- Unknown, 5.6%
- Asian, 5.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Co-author race
| Co-author race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 75.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.8% |
| Black or African American | 6.1% |
| Unknown | 5.6% |
| Asian | 5.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Co-author race and ethnicity over time
See how co-author racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Co-author race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 82.67% | 5.19% | 4.27% | 4.81% |
| 2011 | 82.82% | 5.40% | 3.65% | 5.57% |
| 2012 | 80.75% | 5.94% | 4.43% | 5.90% |
| 2013 | 80.80% | 5.23% | 4.07% | 6.43% |
| 2014 | 79.55% | 6.03% | 4.09% | 6.85% |
| 2015 | 80.35% | 5.33% | 4.51% | 6.81% |
| 2016 | 80.42% | 5.75% | 4.35% | 6.45% |
| 2017 | 81.49% | 5.38% | 4.56% | 5.68% |
| 2018 | 80.13% | 5.00% | 4.24% | 7.25% |
| 2019 | 79.04% | 5.96% | 4.08% | 7.31% |
| 2020 | 76.05% | 5.97% | 4.43% | 7.71% |
| 2021 | 75.19% | 6.05% | 4.99% | 7.78% |
Co-author wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown co-authors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian co-authors have the lowest average salary at $68,493.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $70,850 |
| White | $70,214 |
| Black or African American | $70,281 |
| Asian | $68,493 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $69,341 |
Average co-author age
See how the average age of co-authors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Co-author 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 |
Co-author age breakdown
The average age of co-authors is 40+ years years old, representing 52% of the co-author population.
Co-author age breakdown
| CO-Author Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 52% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Co-author educational attainment
The most common degree for co-authors is bachelor's degree, with 63% of co-authors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 20% and master's degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 63%
- Master's, 20%
- Doctorate, 9%
- Associate, 4%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Co-authors by degree level
| Co-author degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 63% |
| Master's | 20% |
| Doctorate | 9% |
| Associate | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Co-author wage gap by degree level
According to the data, co-authors with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $77,131 annually. With a Master's degree, co-authors earn a median annual income of $73,805 compared to $73,680 for co-authors with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $73,805 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $73,680 |
| Doctorate Degree | $77,131 |
Co-author employment statistics
Most co-authors work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where co-authors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where co-authors work.
Co-author jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 24% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 31% |
| > 10,000 employees | 12% |
Co-author jobs by company type
Employees with the co-author job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most co-authors prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Co-author jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 36% |
| Public | 9% |
| Private | 50% |
| Government | 5% |
Co-author jobs by industry
The most common industries for co-authors are education, media and professional.
Co-author industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 31% |
| Media | 11% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Non Profits | 6% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Government | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Co-author turnover and employment statistics
Co-author unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for co-authors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Co-author unemployment rate by year
| Year | Co-author 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 co-author tenure
The average co-author stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,831 co-authors resumes in Zippia's database.
Co-author tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 38% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Co-author LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of co-authors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Radio News Writer | 10.10% | 13,788 |
| News Broadcaster | 10.34% | 1,574 |
| Legislative Liaison | 12.01% | 5,172 |
| Digital Editor | 12.38% | 22,500 |
| Bilingual Interpreter | 14.90% | 5,338 |
| CO-Author | 16.36% | - |
| Train Announcer | 16.36% | 1,244 |
Similar co-author jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Radio News Writer | 10.10% | 13,788 |
| News Broadcaster | 10.34% | 1,574 |
| Legislative Liaison | 12.01% | 5,172 |
| Digital Editor | 12.38% | 22,500 |
| Bilingual Interpreter | 14.90% | 5,338 |
| Train Announcer | 16.36% | 1,244 |
Foreign languages spoken by co-authors
The most common foreign language among co-authors is Spanish at 39.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 14.2% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 6.7%.
- Spanish, 39.6%
- French, 14.2%
- Chinese, 6.7%
- Mandarin, 6.0%
- Arabic, 6.0%
- Other, 27.5%
Co-author languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 39.6% |
| French | 14.2% |
| Chinese | 6.7% |
| Mandarin | 6.0% |
| Arabic | 6.0% |
| Other | 27.5% |
