Content Editor Demographics and Statistics In The US
Research Summary. Using a database of 30 million profiles, Zippia estimates demographics and statistics for content editors in the United States. Our estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. After extensive research and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
- There are over 29,147 content editors currently employed in the United States.
- 56.5% of all content editors are women, while 43.5% are men.
- The average age of an employed content editor is 43 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of content editors is White (76.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (8.0%), Asian (7.1%) and Unknown (4.6%).
- Content editors are most in-demand in New York, NY.
- New York, NY pays an annual average wage of $78,577, the highest in the US.
- In 2021, women earned 101% of what men earned.
- New York is the best state for content editors to live.
- Content editors are 58% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to public companies.
Content Editor Statistics By Gender
56.5% of content editors are women and 43.5% of content editors are men.
- Female, 56.5%
- Male, 43.5%
Content Editors By Gender
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 56.5% |
| Male | 43.5% |
Gender Pay Gap For Content Editor
Women Earn $1.01 For Every $1 Earned By Men
Content Editor Gender Over Time
This data shows how men and women predominate in the content editor position over time.
Content Editor Gender By Year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 46.85% | 53.15% |
| 2011 | 47.85% | 52.15% |
| 2012 | 50.13% | 49.87% |
| 2013 | 50.12% | 49.88% |
| 2014 | 48.91% | 51.09% |
| 2015 | 47.38% | 52.62% |
| 2016 | 48.66% | 51.34% |
| 2017 | 48.13% | 51.87% |
| 2018 | 44.35% | 55.65% |
| 2019 | 47.73% | 52.27% |
| 2020 | 45.29% | 54.71% |
| 2021 | 43.54% | 56.46% |
Content Editor Male to Female Ratio
We compared this job title with other job titles to see how gender percentages varied. As you can see, public address announcer and track announcer have the biggest difference in gender.
| Job Title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Paraprofessional Interpreter | 12% | 88% |
| Deaf Interpreter | 15% | 85% |
| Fashion Journalist | 15% | 85% |
| Content Editor | 44% | 56% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
Content Editor Statistics By Race
The most common ethnicity among content editors is White, which makes up 76.5% of all content editors. Comparatively, there are 8.0% of the Hispanic or Latino ethnicity and 7.1% of the Asian ethnicity.
- White, 76.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.0%
- Asian, 7.1%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- Black or African American, 3.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Content Editor Race
| Content Editor Race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 76.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.0% |
| Asian | 7.1% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| Black or African American | 3.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Content Editor Race And Ethnicity Over Time
Using the Census Bureau data, we found out how the percentage of each ethnic category trended between 2010-2019 among content editors.
- White
- Asian
- Hispanic or Latino
- Black or African American
Content Editor Race By Year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.61% | 3.89% | 6.44% | 7.72% |
| 2011 | 81.77% | 3.90% | 5.27% | 7.50% |
| 2012 | 81.28% | 4.06% | 5.55% | 7.20% |
| 2013 | 78.46% | 4.84% | 6.44% | 7.25% |
| 2014 | 79.46% | 3.99% | 6.65% | 7.49% |
| 2015 | 78.12% | 4.43% | 6.63% | 8.23% |
| 2016 | 78.18% | 4.45% | 6.46% | 8.37% |
| 2017 | 78.18% | 4.56% | 6.54% | 7.71% |
| 2018 | 78.24% | 3.96% | 7.09% | 7.88% |
| 2019 | 77.44% | 3.82% | 7.49% | 8.97% |
| 2020 | 75.54% | 3.67% | 6.84% | 8.69% |
| 2021 | 76.50% | 3.53% | 7.14% | 7.99% |
Content Editor Wage Gap By Race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $60,462 |
| White | $59,133 |
| Black or African American | $58,543 |
| Asian | $62,588 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $61,969 |
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Average Age of a Content Editor
We determined the average age of content editors based on ethnicity and gender.
Content Editor Age By Race
| 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 |
Content Editor Age Breakdown
This chart breaks down the ages of content editor employees. Interestingly enough, the average age of content editors is 40+ years old, which represents 58% of the population.
Content Editor Age
| Content Editor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 15% |
Types of Content Editor Degree Levels
The most common degree for content editors is bachelor's degree 79% of content editors earn that degree. A close second is master's degree with 12% and rounding it off is associate degree with 6%.
- Bachelors, 79%
- Masters, 12%
- Associate, 6%
- High School Diploma, 1%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Content Editors By Education
| Content Editor Degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelors | 79% |
| Masters | 12% |
| Associate | 6% |
| High School Diploma | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Content Editor Wage Gap By Education
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $66,977 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $62,337 |
| Doctorate Degree | $70,580 |
Content Editor Employment Statistics
This section highlights information about where content editors work. We found most content editors work for a private company. In addition, the industry that employs the most content editors is the media industry.
Company Size
We created this chart to show you the average size of companies that typically hire content editors.
Content Editor Jobs By Employer Size
| Company Size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 23% |
The Types Of Companies Content Editor Work In
Employees with the content editor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most content editors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Content Editor Jobs By Sector
| Company Type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 12% |
| Public | 29% |
| Private | 58% |
| Government | 2% |
Top Industries Hiring Content Editors
Just based on the number of employees within each industry, we were able to determine the most common industries that employ content editors. Those industries include media, technology and internet.
Content Editor Industry Statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 24% |
| Technology | 11% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Internet | 9% |
| Education | 9% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Start-up | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Content Editor Turnover And Employment Statistics
Content Editor Unemployment Rate Over Time
The Bureau of Labor Statistics came in clutch when it came down to figuring out how the unemployment rate has changed over time. Between 2008 and 2018, this is how the number of content editors changed.
- Unemployment rate
Content Editor Unemployment Rate By Year
| Year | Content 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% |
The Average Number of Years That Content Editor Stay in a Job
By looking over 3,391 content editors resumes, we figured out that the average content editor enjoys staying at their job for 1-2 years for a percentage of 33%.
Content Editor Tenure
| Number or Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 27% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Comparing The LGBT Ratio of Content Editors with Other Job Titles
After finding the gender ratio, we wondered if the percentages of LGBT persons were different as well. Using the data below, you can see how other job titles compare to content editors.
| Job Title | LGBT | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|
| News Writer | 10.10% | 17,010 |
| FM Announcer | 10.34% | 36 |
| Senior Communications Specialist | 12.01% | 18,973 |
| Content Editor | 12.38% | - |
| Interpreter | 14.90% | 3,772 |
| Chief Writer | 16.36% | 22,938 |
| Track Announcer | 16.36% | 736 |
Content Editor LGBT Demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|
| News Writer | 10.10% | 17,010 |
| FM Announcer | 10.34% | 36 |
| Senior Communications Specialist | 12.01% | 18,973 |
| Interpreter | 14.90% | 3,772 |
| Chief Writer | 16.36% | 22,938 |
| Track Announcer | 16.36% | 736 |
Foreign Languages Spoken By Content Editors
The most common foreign language among content editors is Spanish at 41.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 16.3% and German is the third-most popular at 6.9%.
- Spanish, 41.7%
- French, 16.3%
- German, 6.9%
- Italian, 5.4%
- Russian, 3.6%
- Other, 26.1%
Content Editor Languages Spoken
| Foreign Language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 41.7% |
| French | 16.3% |
| German | 6.9% |
| Italian | 5.4% |
| Russian | 3.6% |
| Other | 26.1% |
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Where Do Content Editors Earn The Most?
Content editors earn the most in New York, where the average content editor salary is $78,283. The map here shows where content editors earn the highest salaries in the U.S. The darker areas across the 50 states highlight the highest salaries.
Which State Has The Most Content Editors?
By looking through more than 3,391 resumes, we found that the most popular places for content editors are New York, NY and Seattle, WA.
Number Of Content Editor Jobs By State
| Rank | State | Number of Jobs | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 1,425 | $70,738 |
| 2 | New York | 1,114 | $78,283 |
| 3 | Texas | 626 | $47,137 |
| 4 | Virginia | 492 | $65,458 |
| 5 | Massachusetts | 477 | $59,119 |
| 6 | Illinois | 422 | $60,794 |
| 7 | Florida | 417 | $42,152 |
| 8 | Maryland | 376 | $48,170 |
| 9 | Washington | 323 | $68,006 |
| 10 | Pennsylvania | 314 | $59,237 |
| 11 | North Carolina | 313 | $53,189 |
| 12 | New Jersey | 278 | $62,057 |
| 13 | Georgia | 262 | $56,196 |
| 14 | District of Columbia | 250 | $67,751 |
| 15 | Oregon | 250 | $48,092 |
| 16 | Ohio | 206 | $47,600 |
| 17 | Colorado | 192 | $51,038 |
| 18 | Michigan | 190 | $55,685 |
| 19 | Minnesota | 184 | $64,326 |
| 20 | Missouri | 163 | $39,605 |
| 21 | Arizona | 135 | $55,443 |
| 22 | Wisconsin | 132 | $47,723 |
| 23 | Tennessee | 127 | $54,340 |
| 24 | Utah | 127 | $43,418 |
| 25 | Connecticut | 121 | $75,780 |
| 26 | Indiana | 118 | $43,653 |
| 27 | South Carolina | 87 | $51,857 |
| 28 | Iowa | 76 | $39,914 |
| 29 | Nebraska | 71 | $36,585 |
| 30 | Alabama | 68 | $50,974 |
| 31 | Kansas | 60 | $41,723 |
| 32 | Arkansas | 59 | $53,917 |
| 33 | Nevada | 58 | $59,132 |
| 34 | Kentucky | 55 | $56,236 |
| 35 | Oklahoma | 54 | $55,927 |
| 36 | Idaho | 47 | $61,306 |
| 37 | New Mexico | 47 | $57,139 |
| 38 | Louisiana | 46 | $41,780 |
| 39 | Rhode Island | 41 | $58,248 |
| 40 | New Hampshire | 39 | $70,025 |
| 41 | Alaska | 38 | $42,387 |
| 42 | Montana | 35 | $44,647 |
| 43 | Wyoming | 33 | $56,479 |
| 44 | Vermont | 33 | $57,652 |
| 45 | West Virginia | 30 | $59,101 |
| 46 | Delaware | 30 | $58,078 |
| 47 | North Dakota | 28 | $64,994 |
| 48 | Hawaii | 27 | $61,700 |
| 49 | Mississippi | 21 | $36,418 |
| 50 | Maine | 17 | $55,053 |
| 51 | South Dakota | 15 | $42,081 |