Communications editor demographics and statistics in the US
Communications editor demographics research summary. Zippia estimates communications editor demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our communications editor estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about communications editors after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 4,349 communications editors currently employed in the United States.
- 65.1% of all communications editors are women, while 34.9% are men.
- The average communications editor age is 43 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of communications editors is White (76.0%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (8.2%), Asian (7.3%) and Unknown (4.6%).
- In 2022, women earned 102% of what men earned.
- 12% of all communications editors are LGBT.
- Communications editors are 57% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to public companies.
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Communications editor demographics by:
Communications editor gender statistics
65.1% of communications editors are women and 34.9% of communications editors are men.
- Female, 65.1%
- Male, 34.9%
Communications editor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 65.1% |
| Male | 34.9% |
Communications editor gender pay gap
Women earn $1.02 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$39,644
Female income
$40,616
Communications editor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in communications editor positions over time. Currently, 65.1% of communications editors are female.
Communications editor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 37.96% | 62.04% |
| 2011 | 38.92% | 61.08% |
| 2012 | 41.10% | 58.90% |
| 2013 | 41.10% | 58.90% |
| 2014 | 39.92% | 60.08% |
| 2015 | 38.47% | 61.53% |
| 2016 | 39.68% | 60.32% |
| 2017 | 39.18% | 60.82% |
| 2018 | 35.62% | 64.38% |
| 2019 | 38.80% | 61.20% |
| 2020 | 36.50% | 63.50% |
| 2021 | 34.87% | 65.13% |
Communications editor related jobs gender ratio
We compared communications 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% |
| Communications Editor | 35% | 65% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
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Communications editor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among communications editors is White, which makes up 76.0% of all communications editors. Comparatively, 8.2% of communications editors are Hispanic or Latino and 7.3% of communications editors are Asian.
- White, 76.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.2%
- Asian, 7.3%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- Black or African American, 3.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Communications editor race
| Communications editor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 76.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.2% |
| Asian | 7.3% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| Black or African American | 3.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Communications editor race and ethnicity over time
See how communications editor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Communications editor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.13% | 3.97% | 6.61% | 7.92% |
| 2011 | 81.30% | 3.98% | 5.44% | 7.71% |
| 2012 | 80.81% | 4.13% | 5.72% | 7.41% |
| 2013 | 77.99% | 4.91% | 6.61% | 7.46% |
| 2014 | 78.99% | 4.06% | 6.81% | 7.70% |
| 2015 | 77.65% | 4.50% | 6.80% | 8.44% |
| 2016 | 77.70% | 4.52% | 6.63% | 8.58% |
| 2017 | 77.71% | 4.63% | 6.71% | 7.91% |
| 2018 | 77.77% | 4.03% | 7.26% | 8.09% |
| 2019 | 76.97% | 3.90% | 7.66% | 9.17% |
| 2020 | 75.07% | 3.75% | 7.01% | 8.89% |
| 2021 | 76.03% | 3.61% | 7.31% | 8.19% |
Communications editor wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $39,550 |
| White | $37,399 |
| Black or African American | $36,467 |
| Asian | $43,145 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $42,078 |
Average communications editor age
See how the average age of communications editors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Communications 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 |
Communications editor age breakdown
The average age of communications editors is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the communications editor population.
Communications editor age breakdown
| Communications Editor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 15% |
Communications editor educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 81%
- Master's, 13%
- Associate, 4%
- Doctorate, 1%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Communications editors by degree level
| Communications editor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 81% |
| Master's | 13% |
| Associate | 4% |
| Doctorate | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Communications editor wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $51,171 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $42,710 |
| Doctorate Degree | $58,383 |
Communications editor employment statistics
Most communications editors work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where communications editors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where communications editors work.
Communications editor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 22% |
Communications editor jobs by company type
Employees with the communications editor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most communications editors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Communications editor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 13% |
| Public | 23% |
| Private | 57% |
| Government | 7% |
Communications editor jobs by industry
The most common industries for communications editors are media, education and non profits.
Communications editor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 20% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Education | 10% |
| Non Profits | 8% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Finance | 6% |
| Government | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Communications editor turnover and employment statistics
Communications editor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for communications editors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Communications editor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Communications 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 communications editor tenure
The average communications editor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 774 communications editors resumes in Zippia's database.
Communications editor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 16% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Communications editor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of communications 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Press Writer | 10.10% | 13,915 |
| Sports Commentator | 10.34% | 1,432 |
| Social Media Internship | 12.01% | 79,411 |
| Communications Editor | 12.38% | - |
| Technical Translator | 14.90% | 68,352 |
| Author/Writer | 16.36% | 10,259 |
| Train Caller | 16.36% | 2,521 |
Similar communications editor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Press Writer | 10.10% | 13,915 |
| Sports Commentator | 10.34% | 1,432 |
| Social Media Internship | 12.01% | 79,411 |
| Technical Translator | 14.90% | 68,352 |
| Author/Writer | 16.36% | 10,259 |
| Train Caller | 16.36% | 2,521 |
Foreign languages spoken by communications editors
The most common foreign language among communications editors is Spanish at 43.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 20.3% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 5.8%.
- Spanish, 43.5%
- French, 20.3%
- Chinese, 5.8%
- Russian, 5.8%
- Italian, 5.8%
- Other, 18.8%
Communications editor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 43.5% |
| French | 20.3% |
| Chinese | 5.8% |
| Russian | 5.8% |
| Italian | 5.8% |
| Other | 18.8% |
