Contract writer demographics and statistics in the US
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Contract writer gender statistics
61.5% of contract writers are women and 38.5% of contract writers are men.
- Female, 61.5%
- Male, 38.5%
Contract writer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 61.5% |
| Male | 38.5% |
Contract writer gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$89,221
Female income
$85,472
Contract writer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in contract writer positions over time. Currently, 61.5% of contract writers are female.
Contract writer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 36.76% | 63.24% |
| 2011 | 37.94% | 62.06% |
| 2012 | 38.46% | 61.54% |
| 2013 | 40.36% | 59.64% |
| 2014 | 39.85% | 60.15% |
| 2015 | 37.41% | 62.59% |
| 2016 | 34.55% | 65.45% |
| 2017 | 35.28% | 64.72% |
| 2018 | 38.54% | 61.46% |
| 2019 | 34.82% | 65.18% |
| 2020 | 36.79% | 63.21% |
| 2021 | 38.48% | 61.52% |
Contract writer related jobs gender ratio
We compared contract writers 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 | 38% | 62% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
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Contract writer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among contract writers is White, which makes up 75.2% of all contract writers. Comparatively, 7.8% of contract writers are Hispanic or Latino and 6.1% of contract writers are Black or African American.
- White, 75.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.8%
- Black or African American, 6.1%
- Unknown, 5.6%
- Asian, 5.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Contract writer race
| Contract writer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 75.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.8% |
| Black or African American | 6.1% |
| Unknown | 5.6% |
| Asian | 5.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Contract writer race and ethnicity over time
See how contract writer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Contract writer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 82.69% | 5.19% | 4.27% | 4.81% |
| 2011 | 82.84% | 5.40% | 3.65% | 5.57% |
| 2012 | 80.77% | 5.94% | 4.43% | 5.90% |
| 2013 | 80.82% | 5.23% | 4.07% | 6.43% |
| 2014 | 79.56% | 6.03% | 4.09% | 6.85% |
| 2015 | 80.37% | 5.33% | 4.51% | 6.81% |
| 2016 | 80.43% | 5.75% | 4.35% | 6.45% |
| 2017 | 81.50% | 5.38% | 4.56% | 5.68% |
| 2018 | 80.15% | 5.00% | 4.24% | 7.25% |
| 2019 | 79.06% | 5.96% | 4.08% | 7.31% |
| 2020 | 76.07% | 5.97% | 4.43% | 7.71% |
| 2021 | 75.21% | 6.05% | 4.99% | 7.78% |
Contract writer wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown contract writers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian contract writers have the lowest average salary at $86,592.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $91,278 |
| White | $89,665 |
| Black or African American | $89,954 |
| Asian | $86,592 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $88,687 |
Average contract writer age
See how the average age of contract writers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Contract writer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 34.5 | 36 |
| White | 44 | 41 |
| Black or African American | 38.5 | 41 |
| Asian | 34 | 35 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30.5 | 34 |
Contract writer age breakdown
The average age of contract writers is 40+ years years old, representing 52% of the contract writer population.
Contract writer age breakdown
| Contract Writer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 52% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Contract writer educational attainment
The most common degree for contract writers is bachelor's degree, with 68% of contract writers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 16% and master's degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 68%
- Master's, 16%
- Associate, 8%
- Doctorate, 4%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Contract writers by degree level
| Contract writer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 68% |
| Master's | 16% |
| Associate | 8% |
| Doctorate | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Contract writer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, contract writers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $102,758 annually. With a Master's degree, contract writers earn a median annual income of $96,111 compared to $95,778 for contract writers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $96,111 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $95,778 |
| Doctorate Degree | $102,758 |
Contract writer employment statistics
Most contract writers work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where contract writers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where contract writers work.
Contract writer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 24% |
Contract writer jobs by company type
Employees with the contract writer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most contract writers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Contract writer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 9% |
| Public | 26% |
| Private | 60% |
| Government | 4% |
Contract writer jobs by industry
The most common industries for contract writers are media, professional and technology.
Contract writer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 12% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Technology | 10% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Health Care | 7% |
| Education | 7% |
| Start-up | 6% |
| Internet | 5% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Government | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Contract writer turnover and employment statistics
Contract writer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for contract writers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Contract writer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Contract writer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.42% |
| 2011 | 6.99% |
| 2012 | 6.73% |
| 2013 | 6.55% |
| 2014 | 7.00% |
| 2015 | 5.19% |
| 2016 | 5.17% |
| 2017 | 5.38% |
| 2018 | 5.51% |
| 2019 | 5.71% |
| 2020 | 6.81% |
| 2021 | 7.01% |
Average contract writer tenure
The average contract writer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,240 contract writers resumes in Zippia's database.
Contract writer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 29% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Contract writer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of contract writers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Weekend Anchor | 10.10% | 987 |
| Radio Announcer | 10.34% | 2,870 |
| Publicity Chairperson | 12.01% | 1,073 |
| Bureau Chief | 12.38% | 13,125 |
| Interpretive Program Coordinator | 14.90% | 75,160 |
| Contract Writer | 16.36% | - |
| Disc Jockey | 16.36% | 1,991 |
Similar contract writer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Weekend Anchor | 10.10% | 987 |
| Radio Announcer | 10.34% | 2,870 |
| Publicity Chairperson | 12.01% | 1,073 |
| Bureau Chief | 12.38% | 13,125 |
| Interpretive Program Coordinator | 14.90% | 75,160 |
| Disc Jockey | 16.36% | 1,991 |
Foreign languages spoken by contract writers
The most common foreign language among contract writers is Spanish at 57.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 14.3% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 5.7%.
- Spanish, 57.1%
- French, 14.3%
- Chinese, 5.7%
- German, 5.7%
- Swedish, 2.9%
- Other, 14.3%
Contract writer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 57.1% |
| French | 14.3% |
| Chinese | 5.7% |
| German | 5.7% |
| Swedish | 2.9% |
| Other | 14.3% |
