Copy chief demographics and statistics in the US
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Copy chief gender statistics
61.1% of copy chiefs are women and 38.9% of copy chiefs are men.
- Female, 61.1%
- Male, 38.9%
Copy chief gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 61.1% |
| Male | 38.9% |
Copy chief gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$63,712
Female income
$64,269
Copy chief gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in copy chief positions over time. Currently, 61.1% of copy chiefs are female.
Copy chief gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 42.16% | 57.84% |
| 2011 | 43.15% | 56.85% |
| 2012 | 45.40% | 54.60% |
| 2013 | 45.39% | 54.61% |
| 2014 | 44.19% | 55.81% |
| 2015 | 42.69% | 57.31% |
| 2016 | 43.94% | 56.06% |
| 2017 | 43.42% | 56.58% |
| 2018 | 39.73% | 60.27% |
| 2019 | 43.03% | 56.97% |
| 2020 | 40.64% | 59.36% |
| 2021 | 38.94% | 61.06% |
Copy chief related jobs gender ratio
We compared copy chiefs 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% |
| Copy Chief | 39% | 61% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
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Copy chief demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among copy chiefs is White, which makes up 76.8% of all copy chiefs. Comparatively, 8.1% of copy chiefs are Hispanic or Latino and 6.6% of copy chiefs are Asian.
- White, 76.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.1%
- Asian, 6.6%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- Black or African American, 3.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Copy chief race
| Copy chief race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 76.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.1% |
| Asian | 6.6% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| Black or African American | 3.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Copy chief race and ethnicity over time
See how copy chief racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Copy chief race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.95% | 3.93% | 5.94% | 7.82% |
| 2011 | 82.12% | 3.94% | 4.77% | 7.61% |
| 2012 | 81.63% | 4.10% | 5.05% | 7.31% |
| 2013 | 78.81% | 4.88% | 5.94% | 7.36% |
| 2014 | 79.81% | 4.02% | 6.15% | 7.60% |
| 2015 | 78.46% | 4.47% | 6.13% | 8.34% |
| 2016 | 78.52% | 4.48% | 5.96% | 8.48% |
| 2017 | 78.53% | 4.59% | 6.04% | 7.81% |
| 2018 | 78.58% | 4.00% | 6.59% | 7.99% |
| 2019 | 77.79% | 3.86% | 6.99% | 9.07% |
| 2020 | 75.89% | 3.71% | 6.34% | 8.79% |
| 2021 | 76.84% | 3.57% | 6.64% | 8.09% |
Copy chief wage gap by race
According to our data, asian copy chiefs have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american copy chiefs have the lowest average salary at $61,827.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $63,657 |
| White | $62,390 |
| Black or African American | $61,827 |
| Asian | $65,680 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $65,091 |
Average copy chief age
See how the average age of copy chiefs varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Copy chief 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 |
Copy chief age breakdown
The average age of copy chiefs is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the copy chief population.
Copy chief age breakdown
| Copy Chief Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 15% |
Copy chief educational attainment
The most common degree for copy chiefs is bachelor's degree, with 89% of copy chiefs earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 7% and master's degree degree at 2%.
- Bachelor's, 89%
- Master's, 7%
- Associate, 2%
- High School Diploma, 1%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Copy chiefs by degree level
| Copy chief degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 89% |
| Master's | 7% |
| Associate | 2% |
| High School Diploma | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Copy chief wage gap by degree level
According to the data, copy chiefs with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $73,223 annually. With a Master's degree, copy chiefs earn a median annual income of $69,834 compared to $65,441 for copy chiefs with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $69,834 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $65,441 |
| Doctorate Degree | $73,223 |
Copy chief employment statistics
Most copy chiefs work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where copy chiefs work
Below, you can see the size of companies where copy chiefs work.
Copy chief jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 16% |
Copy chief jobs by company type
Employees with the copy chief job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most copy chiefs prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Copy chief jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 12% |
| Public | 20% |
| Private | 67% |
| Government | 1% |
Copy chief jobs by industry
The most common industries for copy chiefs are media, retail and education.
Copy chief industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 43% |
| Retail | 11% |
| Education | 9% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
Copy chief turnover and employment statistics
Copy chief unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for copy chiefs between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Copy chief unemployment rate by year
| Year | Copy chief 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 copy chief tenure
The average copy chief stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 475 copy chiefs resumes in Zippia's database.
Copy chief tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 23% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Copy chief LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of copy chiefs 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Investigative Reporter | 10.10% | 10,813 |
| Radio Artist | 10.34% | 5,769 |
| Borough Coordinator | 12.01% | 9,825 |
| Copy Chief | 12.38% | - |
| Interpreter | 14.90% | 3,772 |
| Author | 16.36% | 953 |
| Ringmaster | 16.36% | 66 |
Similar copy chief jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Investigative Reporter | 10.10% | 10,813 |
| Radio Artist | 10.34% | 5,769 |
| Borough Coordinator | 12.01% | 9,825 |
| Interpreter | 14.90% | 3,772 |
| Author | 16.36% | 953 |
| Ringmaster | 16.36% | 66 |
Foreign languages spoken by copy chiefs
The most common foreign language among copy chiefs is Spanish at 44.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 30.6% and German is the third-most popular at 8.3%.
- Spanish, 44.4%
- French, 30.6%
- German, 8.3%
- Greek, 5.6%
- Chinese, 2.8%
- Other, 8.3%
Copy chief languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 44.4% |
| French | 30.6% |
| German | 8.3% |
| Greek | 5.6% |
| Chinese | 2.8% |
| Other | 8.3% |