Contract editor demographics and statistics in the US
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Contract editor gender statistics
62.1% of contract editors are women and 37.9% of contract editors are men.
- Female, 62.1%
- Male, 37.9%
Contract editor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 62.1% |
| Male | 37.9% |
Contract editor gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$68,188
Female income
$69,183
Contract editor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in contract editor positions over time. Currently, 62.1% of contract editors are female.
Contract editor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 41.13% | 58.87% |
| 2011 | 42.11% | 57.89% |
| 2012 | 44.35% | 55.65% |
| 2013 | 44.34% | 55.66% |
| 2014 | 43.14% | 56.86% |
| 2015 | 41.66% | 58.34% |
| 2016 | 42.90% | 57.10% |
| 2017 | 42.38% | 57.62% |
| 2018 | 38.72% | 61.28% |
| 2019 | 41.99% | 58.01% |
| 2020 | 39.62% | 60.38% |
| 2021 | 37.94% | 62.06% |
Contract editor related jobs gender ratio
We compared contract 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% |
| Contract Editor | 38% | 62% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
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Contract editor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among contract editors is White, which makes up 76.1% of all contract editors. Comparatively, 8.2% of contract editors are Hispanic or Latino and 7.3% of contract editors are Asian.
- White, 76.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.2%
- Asian, 7.3%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- Black or African American, 3.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Contract editor race
| Contract editor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 76.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.2% |
| Asian | 7.3% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| Black or African American | 3.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Contract editor race and ethnicity over time
See how contract editor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Contract editor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.23% | 3.95% | 6.57% | 7.88% |
| 2011 | 81.40% | 3.96% | 5.41% | 7.66% |
| 2012 | 80.91% | 4.12% | 5.68% | 7.36% |
| 2013 | 78.08% | 4.90% | 6.57% | 7.42% |
| 2014 | 79.09% | 4.04% | 6.78% | 7.66% |
| 2015 | 77.74% | 4.49% | 6.77% | 8.40% |
| 2016 | 77.80% | 4.51% | 6.60% | 8.54% |
| 2017 | 77.81% | 4.62% | 6.67% | 7.87% |
| 2018 | 77.86% | 4.02% | 7.22% | 8.05% |
| 2019 | 77.07% | 3.88% | 7.62% | 9.13% |
| 2020 | 75.17% | 3.73% | 6.97% | 8.85% |
| 2021 | 76.12% | 3.59% | 7.28% | 8.15% |
Contract editor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian contract editors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american contract editors have the lowest average salary at $64,866.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $68,091 |
| White | $65,852 |
| Black or African American | $64,866 |
| Asian | $71,728 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $70,662 |
Average contract editor age
See how the average age of contract editors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Contract 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 |
Contract editor age breakdown
The average age of contract editors is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the contract editor population.
Contract editor age breakdown
| Contract Editor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 15% |
Contract editor educational attainment
The most common degree for contract editors is bachelor's degree, with 69% of contract editors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 14% and master's degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 69%
- Master's, 14%
- Associate, 9%
- Doctorate, 6%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Contract editors by degree level
| Contract editor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 69% |
| Master's | 14% |
| Associate | 9% |
| Doctorate | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Contract editor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, contract editors with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $85,949 annually. With a Master's degree, contract editors earn a median annual income of $79,432 compared to $71,294 for contract editors with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $79,432 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $71,294 |
| Doctorate Degree | $85,949 |
Contract editor employment statistics
Most contract editors work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where contract editors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where contract editors work.
Contract editor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 26% |
Contract editor jobs by company type
Employees with the contract editor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most contract editors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Contract editor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 13% |
| Public | 24% |
| Private | 60% |
| Government | 2% |
Contract editor jobs by industry
The most common industries for contract editors are technology, media and professional.
Contract editor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 14% |
| Media | 13% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Education | 11% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Non Profits | 7% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Internet | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Contract editor turnover and employment statistics
Contract editor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for contract editors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Contract editor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Contract 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 contract editor tenure
The average contract editor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 720 contract editors resumes in Zippia's database.
Contract editor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 29% |
| 1-2 years | 21% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 10% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Contract editor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of contract 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Movie Critic | 10.10% | 41 |
| On-Air Announcer | 10.34% | 1,304 |
| Media Services Coordinator | 12.01% | 81,600 |
| Contract Editor | 12.38% | - |
| Spanish Interpreter/Translator | 14.90% | 4,265 |
| Web Writer | 16.36% | 22,622 |
| Mobile Disc Jockey | 16.36% | 5,576 |
Similar contract editor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Movie Critic | 10.10% | 41 |
| On-Air Announcer | 10.34% | 1,304 |
| Media Services Coordinator | 12.01% | 81,600 |
| Spanish Interpreter/Translator | 14.90% | 4,265 |
| Web Writer | 16.36% | 22,622 |
| Mobile Disc Jockey | 16.36% | 5,576 |
Foreign languages spoken by contract editors
The most common foreign language among contract editors is Spanish at 34.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 18.8% and German is the third-most popular at 12.5%.
- Spanish, 34.4%
- French, 18.8%
- German, 12.5%
- Japanese, 9.4%
- Russian, 6.3%
- Other, 18.6%
Contract editor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 34.4% |
| French | 18.8% |
| German | 12.5% |
| Japanese | 9.4% |
| Russian | 6.3% |
| Other | 18.6% |