Computer typesetter demographics and statistics in the US
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Computer typesetter gender statistics
61.9% of computer typesetters are women and 38.1% of computer typesetters are men.
- Female, 61.9%
- Male, 38.1%
Computer typesetter gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 61.9% |
| Male | 38.1% |
Computer typesetter gender pay gap
Women earn 86¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$93,230
Female income
$80,433
Computer typesetter gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in computer typesetter positions over time. Currently, 61.9% of computer typesetters are female.
Computer typesetter gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 36.27% | 63.73% |
| 2011 | 35.72% | 64.28% |
| 2012 | 34.87% | 65.13% |
| 2013 | 36.46% | 63.54% |
| 2014 | 37.60% | 62.40% |
| 2015 | 35.46% | 64.54% |
| 2016 | 35.19% | 64.81% |
| 2017 | 36.34% | 63.66% |
| 2018 | 39.37% | 60.63% |
| 2019 | 37.97% | 62.03% |
| 2020 | 38.32% | 61.68% |
| 2021 | 38.10% | 61.90% |
Computer typesetter related jobs gender ratio
We compared computer typesetters with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, blueprint reader and recovery operator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Statistical Typist | 6% | 94% |
| Medical Typist | 7% | 93% |
| Insurance Biller | 7% | 93% |
| Computer Typesetter | 38% | 62% |
| High Speed Printer Operator | 85% | 15% |
| Recovery Operator | 88% | 12% |
| Blueprint Reader | 95% | 5% |
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Computer typesetter demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among computer typesetters is White, which makes up 64.3% of all computer typesetters. Comparatively, 14.3% of computer typesetters are Hispanic or Latino and 10.8% of computer typesetters are Black or African American.
- White, 64.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.3%
- Black or African American, 10.8%
- Asian, 5.3%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Computer typesetter race
| Computer typesetter race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 64.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.3% |
| Black or African American | 10.8% |
| Asian | 5.3% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Computer typesetter race and ethnicity over time
See how computer typesetter racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Computer typesetter race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.68% | 10.79% | 3.87% | 9.93% |
| 2011 | 71.36% | 11.86% | 4.28% | 9.47% |
| 2012 | 71.11% | 10.43% | 3.95% | 11.48% |
| 2013 | 71.10% | 10.24% | 4.62% | 10.98% |
| 2014 | 71.12% | 10.76% | 4.42% | 10.94% |
| 2015 | 71.29% | 10.24% | 4.42% | 11.18% |
| 2016 | 69.62% | 9.98% | 4.73% | 12.17% |
| 2017 | 68.69% | 9.85% | 4.87% | 13.54% |
| 2018 | 69.90% | 9.83% | 5.26% | 11.94% |
| 2019 | 69.90% | 9.64% | 4.90% | 12.36% |
| 2020 | 67.04% | 9.82% | 5.27% | 12.66% |
| 2021 | 64.25% | 10.76% | 5.28% | 14.26% |
Computer typesetter wage gap by race
According to our data, asian computer typesetters have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american computer typesetters have the lowest average salary at $86,570.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $92,960 |
| White | $93,884 |
| Black or African American | $86,570 |
| Asian | $99,551 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $93,644 |
Average computer typesetter age
See how the average age of computer typesetters varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Computer typesetter age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 43 | 46 |
| Unknown | 38 | 42 |
| Asian | 42 | 39 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 37 |
| White | 39 | 44.5 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 50.5 |
Computer typesetter age breakdown
The average age of computer typesetters is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the computer typesetter population.
Computer typesetter age breakdown
| Computer Typesetter Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Computer typesetter educational attainment
The most common degree for computer typesetters is bachelor's degree, with 46% of computer typesetters earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 23% and high school diploma degree at 19%.
- Bachelor's, 46%
- High School Diploma, 23%
- Associate, 19%
- Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Computer typesetters by degree level
| Computer typesetter degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 46% |
| High School Diploma | 23% |
| Associate | 19% |
| Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Computer typesetter wage gap by degree level
According to the data, computer typesetters with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $120,511 annually. With a Doctorate degree, computer typesetters earn a median annual income of $111,584 compared to $97,257 for computer typesetters with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $120,511 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $76,888 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $97,257 |
| Doctorate Degree | $111,584 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $82,632 |
Computer typesetter employment statistics
Most computer typesetters work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where computer typesetters work
Below, you can see the size of companies where computer typesetters work.
Computer typesetter jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 2% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 22% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 31% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 16% |
Computer typesetter jobs by company type
Employees with the computer typesetter job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most computer typesetters prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Computer typesetter jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 29% |
| Private | 64% |
| Government | 2% |
Computer typesetter jobs by industry
The most common industries for computer typesetters are technology, manufacturing and media.
Computer typesetter industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 33% |
| Manufacturing | 15% |
| Media | 9% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Education | 4% |
| Telecommunication | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Real Estate | 4% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
Computer typesetter turnover and employment statistics
Computer typesetter unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for computer typesetters between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Computer typesetter unemployment rate by year
| Year | Computer typesetter unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.85% |
| 2011 | 6.48% |
| 2012 | 5.96% |
| 2013 | 4.75% |
| 2014 | 4.52% |
| 2015 | 3.68% |
| 2016 | 3.37% |
| 2017 | 2.89% |
| 2018 | 3.23% |
| 2019 | 2.47% |
| 2020 | 3.89% |
| 2021 | 3.89% |
Average computer typesetter tenure
The average computer typesetter stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 40 computer typesetters resumes in Zippia's database.
Computer typesetter tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 4% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 22% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Computer typesetter LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of computer typesetters 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Keyboard Operator | 4.67% | 25,844 |
| Office Services Specialist | 5.99% | 148,419 |
| Computer Typesetter | 6.98% | - |
| Mail Distribution Clerk | 7.17% | 88,012 |
| Underwriting Assistant | 11.18% | 1,967 |
| Museum Informatics Specialist | 11.19% | 719 |
| Copy Operator | 14.20% | 30,241 |
Similar computer typesetter jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Keyboard Operator | 4.67% | 25,844 |
| Office Services Specialist | 5.99% | 148,419 |
| Mail Distribution Clerk | 7.17% | 88,012 |
| Underwriting Assistant | 11.18% | 1,967 |
| Museum Informatics Specialist | 11.19% | 719 |
| Copy Operator | 14.20% | 30,241 |
Foreign languages spoken by computer typesetters
- Spanish, 100.0%
Computer typesetter languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |