Contract writer/editor demographics and statistics in the US
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Contract writer/editor gender statistics
67.5% of contract writer/editors are women and 32.5% of contract writer/editors are men.
- Female, 67.5%
- Male, 32.5%
Contract writer/editor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 67.5% |
| Male | 32.5% |
Contract writer/editor gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$115,035
Female income
$109,280
Contract writer/editor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in contract writer/editor positions over time. Currently, 67.5% of contract writer/editors are female.
Contract writer/editor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 34.06% | 65.94% |
| 2011 | 34.89% | 65.11% |
| 2012 | 31.62% | 68.38% |
| 2013 | 35.92% | 64.08% |
| 2014 | 31.49% | 68.51% |
| 2015 | 34.53% | 65.47% |
| 2016 | 34.79% | 65.21% |
| 2017 | 34.47% | 65.53% |
| 2018 | 30.84% | 69.16% |
| 2019 | 32.81% | 67.19% |
| 2020 | 36.17% | 63.83% |
| 2021 | 32.48% | 67.52% |
Contract writer/editor related jobs gender ratio
We compared contract writer/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 Writer/Editor | 32% | 68% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
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Contract writer/editor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among contract writer/editors is White, which makes up 72.1% of all contract writer/editors. Comparatively, 8.6% of contract writer/editors are Asian and 7.6% of contract writer/editors are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 72.1%
- Asian, 8.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.6%
- Black or African American, 6.4%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Contract writer/editor race
| Contract writer/editor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 72.1% |
| Asian | 8.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.6% |
| Black or African American | 6.4% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Contract writer/editor race and ethnicity over time
See how contract writer/editor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Contract writer/editor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 78.47% | 7.10% | 5.84% | 5.35% |
| 2011 | 80.02% | 6.05% | 6.45% | 5.13% |
| 2012 | 79.56% | 5.58% | 6.13% | 5.77% |
| 2013 | 80.81% | 5.75% | 5.18% | 5.79% |
| 2014 | 78.15% | 6.91% | 5.80% | 6.69% |
| 2015 | 78.04% | 7.36% | 7.06% | 5.90% |
| 2016 | 79.98% | 5.01% | 7.20% | 5.92% |
| 2017 | 78.86% | 7.00% | 5.67% | 6.53% |
| 2018 | 77.86% | 5.73% | 7.82% | 6.12% |
| 2019 | 78.89% | 5.27% | 7.37% | 5.54% |
| 2020 | 72.38% | 4.80% | 9.29% | 7.03% |
| 2021 | 72.06% | 6.44% | 8.57% | 7.63% |
Contract writer/editor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian contract writer/editors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino contract writer/editors have the lowest average salary at $107,665.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $115,993 |
| White | $111,251 |
| Black or African American | $116,986 |
| Asian | $123,937 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $107,665 |
Average contract writer/editor age
See how the average age of contract writer/editors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Contract writer/editor age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 45 | |
| White | 48 | 44.5 |
| Black or African American | 32 | |
| Asian | 50 | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 | 34.5 |
Contract writer/editor age breakdown
The average age of contract writer/editors is 40+ years years old, representing 65% of the contract writer/editor population.
Contract writer/editor age breakdown
| Contract Writer/Editor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 65% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 10% |
Contract writer/editor educational attainment
The most common degree for contract writer/editors is bachelor's degree, with 79% of contract writer/editors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 13% and master's degree degree at 4%.
- Bachelor's, 79%
- Master's, 13%
- Associate, 4%
- Doctorate, 3%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Contract writer/editors by degree level
| Contract writer/editor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 79% |
| Master's | 13% |
| Associate | 4% |
| Doctorate | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Contract writer/editor wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $119,264 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $120,207 |
Contract writer/editor employment statistics
Most contract writer/editors work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where contract writer/editors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where contract writer/editors work.
Contract writer/editor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 29% |
Contract writer/editor jobs by company type
Employees with the contract writer/editor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most contract writer/editors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Contract writer/editor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 13% |
| Public | 31% |
| Private | 49% |
| Government | 6% |
Contract writer/editor jobs by industry
The most common industries for contract writer/editors are media, technology and education.
Contract writer/editor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 18% |
| Technology | 14% |
| Fortune 500 | 13% |
| Education | 10% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Non Profits | 6% |
| Health Care | 6% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Government | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Contract writer/editor turnover and employment statistics
Contract writer/editor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for contract writer/editors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Contract writer/editor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Contract writer/editor unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 9.51% |
| 2011 | 8.24% |
| 2012 | 7.83% |
| 2013 | 6.26% |
| 2014 | 4.75% |
| 2015 | 4.38% |
| 2016 | 4.41% |
| 2017 | 4.58% |
| 2018 | 5.16% |
| 2019 | 4.19% |
| 2020 | 5.41% |
| 2021 | 4.60% |
Average contract writer/editor tenure
The average contract writer/editor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 312 contract writer/editors resumes in Zippia's database.
Contract writer/editor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 22% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 20% |
Contract writer/editor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of contract writer/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 |
|---|---|---|
| Television Reporter | 10.10% | 1,816 |
| News Broadcaster | 10.34% | 1,574 |
| Contract Writer/Editor | 10.84% | - |
| Media Promoter | 12.01% | 8,233 |
| Braille Translator | 14.90% | 721 |
| Author/Writer | 16.36% | 10,259 |
| Public Address Announcer | 16.36% | 9,474 |
Similar contract writer/editor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Television Reporter | 10.10% | 1,816 |
| News Broadcaster | 10.34% | 1,574 |
| Media Promoter | 12.01% | 8,233 |
| Braille Translator | 14.90% | 721 |
| Author/Writer | 16.36% | 10,259 |
| Public Address Announcer | 16.36% | 9,474 |
Foreign languages spoken by contract writer/editors
The most common foreign language among contract writer/editors is French at 30.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Spanish at 30.4% and Mandarin is the third-most popular at 8.7%.
- French, 30.4%
- Spanish, 30.4%
- Mandarin, 8.7%
- Chinese, 4.3%
- German, 4.3%
- Other, 21.9%
Contract writer/editor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| French | 30.4% |
| Spanish | 30.4% |
| Mandarin | 8.7% |
| Chinese | 4.3% |
| German | 4.3% |
| Other | 21.9% |
