Contributing author demographics and statistics in the US
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Contributing author gender statistics
55.4% of contributing authors are women and 44.6% of contributing authors are men.
- Female, 55.4%
- Male, 44.6%
Contributing author gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 55.4% |
| Male | 44.6% |
Contributing author gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$60,286
Female income
$57,973
Contributing author gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in contributing author positions over time. Currently, 55.4% of contributing authors are female.
Contributing author gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 42.75% | 57.25% |
| 2011 | 43.99% | 56.01% |
| 2012 | 44.54% | 55.46% |
| 2013 | 46.51% | 53.49% |
| 2014 | 45.98% | 54.02% |
| 2015 | 43.44% | 56.56% |
| 2016 | 40.41% | 59.59% |
| 2017 | 41.19% | 58.81% |
| 2018 | 44.62% | 55.38% |
| 2019 | 40.69% | 59.31% |
| 2020 | 42.78% | 57.22% |
| 2021 | 44.56% | 55.44% |
Contributing author related jobs gender ratio
We compared contributing authors 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% |
| Contributing Author | 45% | 55% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
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Contributing author demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among contributing authors is White, which makes up 75.6% of all contributing authors. Comparatively, 7.6% of contributing authors are Hispanic or Latino and 5.9% of contributing authors are Black or African American.
- White, 75.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.6%
- Black or African American, 5.9%
- Unknown, 5.6%
- Asian, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Contributing author race
| Contributing author race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 75.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.6% |
| Black or African American | 5.9% |
| Unknown | 5.6% |
| Asian | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Contributing author race and ethnicity over time
See how contributing author racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Contributing author race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 83.04% | 5.07% | 4.21% | 4.66% |
| 2011 | 83.19% | 5.28% | 3.59% | 5.42% |
| 2012 | 81.12% | 5.82% | 4.36% | 5.75% |
| 2013 | 81.17% | 5.11% | 4.01% | 6.28% |
| 2014 | 79.92% | 5.91% | 4.02% | 6.70% |
| 2015 | 80.72% | 5.21% | 4.45% | 6.66% |
| 2016 | 80.79% | 5.63% | 4.29% | 6.30% |
| 2017 | 81.86% | 5.26% | 4.50% | 5.53% |
| 2018 | 80.50% | 4.88% | 4.18% | 7.11% |
| 2019 | 79.41% | 5.84% | 4.01% | 7.16% |
| 2020 | 76.42% | 5.85% | 4.36% | 7.57% |
| 2021 | 75.56% | 5.93% | 4.93% | 7.63% |
Contributing author wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown contributing authors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian contributing authors have the lowest average salary at $59,052.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $61,227 |
| White | $60,639 |
| Black or African American | $60,701 |
| Asian | $59,052 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $59,833 |
Average contributing author age
See how the average age of contributing authors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Contributing author 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 |
Contributing author age breakdown
The average age of contributing authors is 40+ years years old, representing 52% of the contributing author population.
Contributing author age breakdown
| Contributing Author Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 52% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Contributing author educational attainment
The most common degree for contributing authors is bachelor's degree, with 71% of contributing authors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 13% and master's degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 71%
- Master's, 13%
- Associate, 6%
- Doctorate, 6%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Contributing authors by degree level
| Contributing author degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 71% |
| Master's | 13% |
| Associate | 6% |
| Doctorate | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Contributing author wage gap by degree level
According to the data, contributing authors with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $67,045 annually. With a Master's degree, contributing authors earn a median annual income of $63,960 compared to $63,844 for contributing authors with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $63,960 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $63,844 |
| Doctorate Degree | $67,045 |
Contributing author employment statistics
Most contributing authors work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where contributing authors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where contributing authors work.
Contributing author jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 14% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
Contributing author jobs by company type
Employees with the contributing author job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most contributing authors prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Contributing author jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 30% |
| Public | 11% |
| Private | 53% |
| Government | 5% |
Contributing author jobs by industry
The most common industries for contributing authors are education, media and professional.
Contributing author industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 25% |
| Media | 19% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Non Profits | 7% |
| Health Care | 6% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Government | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
Contributing author turnover and employment statistics
Contributing author unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for contributing authors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Contributing author unemployment rate by year
| Year | Contributing author 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 contributing author tenure
The average contributing author stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 558 contributing authors resumes in Zippia's database.
Contributing author tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 27% |
| 1-2 years | 23% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 20% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Contributing author LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of contributing authors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Book Critic | 10.10% | 143 |
| Commercial Announcer | 10.34% | 26,517 |
| International Relations Teacher | 12.01% | 64,489 |
| Senior Technical Editor | 12.38% | 72,143 |
| Deaf/Hard Of Hearing Specialist | 14.90% | 1,470 |
| Contributing Author | 16.36% | - |
| Disc Jockey | 16.36% | 1,991 |
Similar contributing author jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Book Critic | 10.10% | 143 |
| Commercial Announcer | 10.34% | 26,517 |
| International Relations Teacher | 12.01% | 64,489 |
| Senior Technical Editor | 12.38% | 72,143 |
| Deaf/Hard Of Hearing Specialist | 14.90% | 1,470 |
| Disc Jockey | 16.36% | 1,991 |
Foreign languages spoken by contributing authors
The most common foreign language among contributing authors is Spanish at 51.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Hebrew at 9.8% and French is the third-most popular at 9.8%.
- Spanish, 51.2%
- Hebrew, 9.8%
- French, 9.8%
- Mandarin, 7.3%
- Chinese, 4.9%
- Other, 17.0%
Contributing author languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 51.2% |
| Hebrew | 9.8% |
| French | 9.8% |
| Mandarin | 7.3% |
| Chinese | 4.9% |
| Other | 17.0% |