Contributing editor demographics and statistics in the US
Contributing editor demographics research summary. Zippia estimates contributing editor demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our contributing editor estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about contributing editors after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 44,125 contributing editors currently employed in the United States.
- 53.4% of all contributing editors are women, while 46.6% are men.
- The average contributing editor age is 43 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of contributing editors is White (76.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (7.9%), Asian (7.1%) and Unknown (4.6%).
- In 2022, women earned 101% of what men earned.
- 12% of all contributing editors are LGBT.
- Contributing editors are 70% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to education companies.
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Contributing editor demographics by:
Contributing editor gender statistics
53.4% of contributing editors are women and 46.6% of contributing editors are men.
- Female, 53.4%
- Male, 46.6%
Contributing editor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 53.4% |
| Male | 46.6% |
Contributing editor gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$63,723
Female income
$64,582
Contributing editor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in contributing editor positions over time. Currently, 53.4% of contributing editors are female.
Contributing editor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 49.89% | 50.11% |
| 2011 | 50.91% | 49.09% |
| 2012 | 53.18% | 46.82% |
| 2013 | 53.17% | 46.83% |
| 2014 | 51.96% | 48.04% |
| 2015 | 50.44% | 49.56% |
| 2016 | 51.71% | 48.29% |
| 2017 | 51.18% | 48.82% |
| 2018 | 47.38% | 52.62% |
| 2019 | 50.78% | 49.22% |
| 2020 | 48.33% | 51.67% |
| 2021 | 46.56% | 53.44% |
Contributing editor related jobs gender ratio
We compared contributing 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% |
| Contributing Editor | 47% | 53% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
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Contributing editor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among contributing editors is White, which makes up 76.7% of all contributing editors. Comparatively, 7.9% of contributing editors are Hispanic or Latino and 7.1% of contributing editors are Asian.
- White, 76.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.9%
- Asian, 7.1%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- Black or African American, 3.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Contributing editor race
| Contributing editor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 76.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.9% |
| Asian | 7.1% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| Black or African American | 3.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Contributing editor race and ethnicity over time
See how contributing editor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Contributing editor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.76% | 3.87% | 6.38% | 7.65% |
| 2011 | 81.93% | 3.88% | 5.22% | 7.44% |
| 2012 | 81.44% | 4.03% | 5.50% | 7.14% |
| 2013 | 78.61% | 4.82% | 6.38% | 7.19% |
| 2014 | 79.62% | 3.96% | 6.59% | 7.43% |
| 2015 | 78.27% | 4.41% | 6.58% | 8.17% |
| 2016 | 78.33% | 4.42% | 6.41% | 8.31% |
| 2017 | 78.34% | 4.53% | 6.48% | 7.64% |
| 2018 | 78.39% | 3.93% | 7.03% | 7.82% |
| 2019 | 77.60% | 3.80% | 7.43% | 8.90% |
| 2020 | 75.70% | 3.65% | 6.78% | 8.62% |
| 2021 | 76.65% | 3.51% | 7.09% | 7.92% |
Contributing editor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian contributing editors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american contributing editors have the lowest average salary at $60,846.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $63,639 |
| White | $61,701 |
| Black or African American | $60,846 |
| Asian | $66,776 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $65,858 |
Average contributing editor age
See how the average age of contributing editors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Contributing 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 |
Contributing editor age breakdown
The average age of contributing editors is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the contributing editor population.
Contributing editor age breakdown
| Contributing Editor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 15% |
Contributing editor educational attainment
The most common degree for contributing editors is bachelor's degree, with 78% of contributing 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 5%.
- Bachelor's, 78%
- Master's, 13%
- Associate, 5%
- Doctorate, 2%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Contributing editors by degree level
| Contributing editor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 78% |
| Master's | 13% |
| Associate | 5% |
| Doctorate | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Contributing editor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, contributing editors with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $78,933 annually. With a Master's degree, contributing editors earn a median annual income of $73,382 compared to $66,402 for contributing editors with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $73,382 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $66,402 |
| Doctorate Degree | $78,933 |
Contributing editor employment statistics
Most contributing editors work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where contributing editors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where contributing editors work.
Contributing editor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 13% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 30% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 9% |
Contributing editor jobs by company type
Employees with the contributing editor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most contributing editors prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Contributing editor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 15% |
| Public | 12% |
| Private | 70% |
| Government | 4% |
Contributing editor jobs by industry
The most common industries for contributing editors are media, education and manufacturing.
Contributing editor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 32% |
| Education | 12% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Hospitality | 6% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Internet | 4% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Government | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Professional | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Contributing editor turnover and employment statistics
Contributing editor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for contributing editors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Contributing editor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Contributing 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 contributing editor tenure
The average contributing editor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 2,179 contributing editors resumes in Zippia's database.
Contributing editor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 21% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Contributing editor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of contributing 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 |
|---|---|---|
| News Writer | 10.10% | 17,010 |
| Radio Board Operator | 10.34% | 28,352 |
| Public Affairs Officer | 12.01% | 66,195 |
| Contributing Editor | 12.38% | - |
| Medical Interpreter | 14.90% | 47,796 |
| Senior Copywriter | 16.36% | 11,349 |
| Mobile Disc Jockey | 16.36% | 5,576 |
Similar contributing editor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| News Writer | 10.10% | 17,010 |
| Radio Board Operator | 10.34% | 28,352 |
| Public Affairs Officer | 12.01% | 66,195 |
| Medical Interpreter | 14.90% | 47,796 |
| Senior Copywriter | 16.36% | 11,349 |
| Mobile Disc Jockey | 16.36% | 5,576 |
Foreign languages spoken by contributing editors
The most common foreign language among contributing editors is Spanish at 36.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 20.8% and German is the third-most popular at 8.9%.
- Spanish, 36.0%
- French, 20.8%
- German, 8.9%
- Italian, 4.2%
- Russian, 4.2%
- Other, 25.9%
Contributing editor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 36.0% |
| French | 20.8% |
| German | 8.9% |
| Italian | 4.2% |
| Russian | 4.2% |
| Other | 25.9% |
