Contributing reporter demographics and statistics in the US
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Contributing reporter gender statistics
48.4% of contributing reporters are women and 51.6% of contributing reporters are men.
- Male, 51.6%
- Female, 48.4%
Contributing reporter gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 51.6% |
| Female | 48.4% |
Contributing reporter gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$50,100
Female income
$48,987
Contributing reporter gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in contributing reporter positions over time. Currently, 48.4% of contributing reporters are female.
Contributing reporter gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 53.23% | 46.77% |
| 2011 | 52.80% | 47.20% |
| 2012 | 52.77% | 47.23% |
| 2013 | 55.78% | 44.22% |
| 2014 | 58.29% | 41.71% |
| 2015 | 52.40% | 47.60% |
| 2016 | 54.35% | 45.65% |
| 2017 | 51.13% | 48.87% |
| 2018 | 55.76% | 44.24% |
| 2019 | 52.22% | 47.78% |
| 2020 | 56.21% | 43.79% |
| 2021 | 51.58% | 48.42% |
Contributing reporter related jobs gender ratio
We compared contributing reporters 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 Reporter | 52% | 48% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
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Contributing reporter demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among contributing reporters is White, which makes up 66.6% of all contributing reporters. Comparatively, 12.7% of contributing reporters are Hispanic or Latino and 9.7% of contributing reporters are Asian.
- White, 66.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.7%
- Asian, 9.7%
- Black or African American, 6.4%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Contributing reporter race
| Contributing reporter race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.7% |
| Asian | 9.7% |
| Black or African American | 6.4% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Contributing reporter race and ethnicity over time
See how contributing reporter racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Contributing reporter race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.67% | 7.31% | 6.20% | 10.69% |
| 2011 | 76.07% | 5.47% | 5.91% | 9.54% |
| 2012 | 73.65% | 7.23% | 6.84% | 10.11% |
| 2013 | 72.67% | 7.01% | 6.46% | 11.89% |
| 2014 | 72.10% | 6.45% | 6.80% | 11.54% |
| 2015 | 70.94% | 7.98% | 5.96% | 11.94% |
| 2016 | 73.96% | 4.72% | 6.69% | 10.29% |
| 2017 | 71.67% | 5.97% | 6.68% | 12.67% |
| 2018 | 69.68% | 7.50% | 6.95% | 13.69% |
| 2019 | 70.59% | 5.40% | 8.58% | 12.11% |
| 2020 | 71.23% | 6.51% | 7.40% | 11.75% |
| 2021 | 66.58% | 6.39% | 9.69% | 12.65% |
Contributing reporter wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $49,590 |
| White | $49,699 |
| Black or African American | $45,277 |
| Asian | $52,600 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $53,777 |
Average contributing reporter age
See how the average age of contributing reporters varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Contributing reporter age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 50 | 36 |
| White | 39 | 38 |
| Black or African American | 29 | 27.5 |
| Asian | 38 | 33 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 | 36 |
Contributing reporter age breakdown
The average age of contributing reporters is 40+ years years old, representing 44% of the contributing reporter population.
Contributing reporter age breakdown
| Contributing Reporter Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 44% |
| 30-40 years | 32% |
| 20-30 years | 24% |
Contributing reporter educational attainment
The most common degree for contributing reporters is bachelor's degree, with 86% of contributing reporters earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 8% and master's degree degree at 3%.
- Bachelor's, 86%
- Master's, 8%
- Associate, 3%
- Diploma, 1%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Contributing reporters by degree level
| Contributing reporter degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 86% |
| Master's | 8% |
| Associate | 3% |
| Diploma | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Contributing reporter wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $57,030 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $54,684 |
Contributing reporter employment statistics
Most contributing reporters work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where contributing reporters work
Below, you can see the size of companies where contributing reporters work.
Contributing reporter jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 22% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 28% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 15% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 18% |
| > 10,000 employees | 9% |
Contributing reporter jobs by company type
Employees with the contributing reporter job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most contributing reporters prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Contributing reporter jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 14% |
| Public | 10% |
| Private | 71% |
| Government | 6% |
Contributing reporter jobs by industry
The most common industries for contributing reporters are media, education and manufacturing.
Contributing reporter industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 47% |
| Education | 10% |
| Start-up | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Government | 5% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
Contributing reporter turnover and employment statistics
Contributing reporter unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for contributing reporters between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Contributing reporter unemployment rate by year
| Year | Contributing reporter unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.18% |
| 2011 | 5.45% |
| 2012 | 5.99% |
| 2013 | 3.17% |
| 2014 | 4.18% |
| 2015 | 4.87% |
| 2016 | 2.80% |
| 2017 | 2.13% |
| 2018 | 2.79% |
| 2019 | 4.35% |
| 2020 | 5.70% |
| 2021 | 3.87% |
Average contributing reporter tenure
The average contributing reporter stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 270 contributing reporters resumes in Zippia's database.
Contributing reporter tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 30% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Contributing reporter LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of contributing reporters 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Contributing Reporter | 10.10% | - |
| Radio Disc Jockey | 10.34% | 4,315 |
| Digital Communication Specialist | 12.01% | 29,197 |
| Newspaper Editor | 12.38% | 4,521 |
| Conference Interpreter | 14.90% | 3,933 |
| Freelance Copywriter | 16.36% | 2,981 |
| Emcee | 16.36% | 58 |
Similar contributing reporter jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Radio Disc Jockey | 10.34% | 4,315 |
| Digital Communication Specialist | 12.01% | 29,197 |
| Newspaper Editor | 12.38% | 4,521 |
| Conference Interpreter | 14.90% | 3,933 |
| Freelance Copywriter | 16.36% | 2,981 |
| Emcee | 16.36% | 58 |
Foreign languages spoken by contributing reporters
The most common foreign language among contributing reporters is Spanish at 43.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 9.4% and Italian is the third-most popular at 9.4%.
- Spanish, 43.8%
- French, 9.4%
- Italian, 9.4%
- Portuguese, 6.3%
- Polish, 6.3%
- Other, 24.8%
Contributing reporter languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 43.8% |
| French | 9.4% |
| Italian | 9.4% |
| Portuguese | 6.3% |
| Polish | 6.3% |
| Other | 24.8% |