Comic book writer demographics and statistics in the US
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Comic book writer demographics by:
Comic book writer gender statistics
39.4% of comic book writers are women and 60.6% of comic book writers are men.
- Male, 60.6%
- Female, 39.4%
Comic book writer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 60.6% |
| Female | 39.4% |
Comic book writer gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$68,214
Female income
$65,093
Comic book writer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in comic book writer positions over time. Currently, 39.4% of comic book writers are female.
Comic book writer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 58.79% | 41.21% |
| 2011 | 60.01% | 39.99% |
| 2012 | 60.53% | 39.47% |
| 2013 | 62.42% | 37.58% |
| 2014 | 61.91% | 38.09% |
| 2015 | 59.47% | 40.53% |
| 2016 | 56.44% | 43.56% |
| 2017 | 57.22% | 42.78% |
| 2018 | 60.61% | 39.39% |
| 2019 | 56.72% | 43.28% |
| 2020 | 58.81% | 41.19% |
| 2021 | 60.56% | 39.44% |
Comic book writer related jobs gender ratio
We compared comic book 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% |
| Comic Book Writer | 61% | 39% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
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Comic book writer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among comic book writers is White, which makes up 75.6% of all comic book writers. Comparatively, 7.6% of comic book writers are Hispanic or Latino and 5.9% of comic book writers are Black or African American.
- White, 75.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.6%
- Black or African American, 5.9%
- Unknown, 5.6%
- Asian, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Comic book writer race
| Comic book writer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 75.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.6% |
| Black or African American | 5.9% |
| Unknown | 5.6% |
| Asian | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Comic book writer race and ethnicity over time
See how comic book writer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Comic book writer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 83.06% | 5.06% | 4.21% | 4.66% |
| 2011 | 83.20% | 5.27% | 3.58% | 5.41% |
| 2012 | 81.14% | 5.81% | 4.36% | 5.75% |
| 2013 | 81.18% | 5.11% | 4.00% | 6.28% |
| 2014 | 79.93% | 5.90% | 4.02% | 6.69% |
| 2015 | 80.74% | 5.21% | 4.45% | 6.66% |
| 2016 | 80.80% | 5.63% | 4.29% | 6.29% |
| 2017 | 81.87% | 5.25% | 4.49% | 5.52% |
| 2018 | 80.52% | 4.88% | 4.18% | 7.10% |
| 2019 | 79.42% | 5.83% | 4.01% | 7.16% |
| 2020 | 76.43% | 5.85% | 4.36% | 7.56% |
| 2021 | 75.58% | 5.93% | 4.93% | 7.62% |
Comic book writer wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown comic book writers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian comic book writers have the lowest average salary at $66,546.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $69,491 |
| White | $68,693 |
| Black or African American | $68,778 |
| Asian | $66,546 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $67,602 |
Average comic book writer age
See how the average age of comic book writers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Comic book 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 |
Comic book writer age breakdown
The average age of comic book writers is 40+ years years old, representing 52% of the comic book writer population.
Comic book writer age breakdown
| Comic Book Writer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 52% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Comic book writer educational attainment
The most common degree for comic book writers is bachelor's degree, with 69% of comic book writers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 13% and master's degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 69%
- Master's, 13%
- Associate, 9%
- Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Comic book writers by degree level
| Comic book writer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 69% |
| Master's | 13% |
| Associate | 9% |
| Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Comic book writer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, comic book writers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $77,470 annually. With a Master's degree, comic book writers earn a median annual income of $73,222 compared to $73,063 for comic book writers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $73,222 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $73,063 |
| Doctorate Degree | $77,470 |
Comic book writer turnover and employment statistics
Comic book writer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for comic book writers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Comic book writer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Comic book 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 comic book writer tenure
The average comic book writer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 235 comic book writers resumes in Zippia's database.
Comic book writer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 18% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 19% |
Comic book writer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of comic book 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Journalist | 10.10% | 11,488 |
| FM Announcer | 10.34% | 36 |
| Color Specialist | 12.01% | 45,439 |
| Newspaper Photo Editor | 12.38% | 4,688 |
| Spanish Interpreter | 14.90% | 4,043 |
| Comic Book Writer | 16.36% | - |
| Emcee | 16.36% | 58 |
Similar comic book writer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Journalist | 10.10% | 11,488 |
| FM Announcer | 10.34% | 36 |
| Color Specialist | 12.01% | 45,439 |
| Newspaper Photo Editor | 12.38% | 4,688 |
| Spanish Interpreter | 14.90% | 4,043 |
| Emcee | 16.36% | 58 |
Foreign languages spoken by comic book writers
The most common foreign language among comic book writers is Spanish at 42.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Hebrew at 10.5% and French is the third-most popular at 10.5%.
- Spanish, 42.1%
- Hebrew, 10.5%
- French, 10.5%
- Greek, 10.5%
- Italian, 10.5%
- Other, 15.9%
Comic book writer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 42.1% |
| Hebrew | 10.5% |
| French | 10.5% |
| Greek | 10.5% |
| Italian | 10.5% |
| Other | 15.9% |