Copy desk chief demographics and statistics in the US
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Copy desk chief gender statistics
41.3% of copy desk chiefs are women and 58.7% of copy desk chiefs are men.
- Male, 58.7%
- Female, 41.3%
Copy desk chief gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 58.7% |
| Female | 41.3% |
Copy desk chief gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$45,590
Female income
$45,988
Copy desk chief gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in copy desk chief positions over time. Currently, 41.3% of copy desk chiefs are female.
Copy desk chief gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.93% | 38.07% |
| 2011 | 62.88% | 37.12% |
| 2012 | 64.98% | 35.02% |
| 2013 | 64.97% | 35.03% |
| 2014 | 63.86% | 36.14% |
| 2015 | 62.44% | 37.56% |
| 2016 | 63.63% | 36.37% |
| 2017 | 63.14% | 36.86% |
| 2018 | 59.54% | 40.46% |
| 2019 | 62.77% | 37.23% |
| 2020 | 60.44% | 39.56% |
| 2021 | 58.74% | 41.26% |
Copy desk chief related jobs gender ratio
We compared copy desk 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 Desk Chief | 59% | 41% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
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Copy desk chief demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among copy desk chiefs is White, which makes up 77.0% of all copy desk chiefs. Comparatively, 8.6% of copy desk chiefs are Hispanic or Latino and 5.8% of copy desk chiefs are Asian.
- White, 77.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.6%
- Asian, 5.8%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- Black or African American, 3.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Copy desk chief race
| Copy desk chief race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 77.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.6% |
| Asian | 5.8% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| Black or African American | 3.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Copy desk chief race and ethnicity over time
See how copy desk chief racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Copy desk chief race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 80.10% | 4.10% | 5.07% | 8.30% |
| 2011 | 82.27% | 4.11% | 3.90% | 8.09% |
| 2012 | 81.78% | 4.27% | 4.18% | 7.79% |
| 2013 | 78.96% | 5.05% | 5.07% | 7.84% |
| 2014 | 79.96% | 4.20% | 5.28% | 8.08% |
| 2015 | 78.61% | 4.64% | 5.26% | 8.82% |
| 2016 | 78.67% | 4.66% | 5.09% | 8.96% |
| 2017 | 78.68% | 4.77% | 5.17% | 8.29% |
| 2018 | 78.73% | 4.17% | 5.72% | 8.47% |
| 2019 | 77.94% | 4.03% | 6.12% | 9.55% |
| 2020 | 76.04% | 3.89% | 5.47% | 9.27% |
| 2021 | 76.99% | 3.75% | 5.77% | 8.57% |
Copy desk chief wage gap by race
According to our data, asian copy desk chiefs have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american copy desk chiefs have the lowest average salary at $44,240.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $45,551 |
| White | $44,643 |
| Black or African American | $44,240 |
| Asian | $46,999 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $46,577 |
Average copy desk chief age
See how the average age of copy desk chiefs varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Copy desk 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 desk chief age breakdown
The average age of copy desk chiefs is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the copy desk chief population.
Copy desk chief age breakdown
| Copy Desk Chief Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 15% |
Copy desk chief educational attainment
The most common degree for copy desk chiefs is bachelor's degree, with 84% of copy desk chiefs earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 8% and master's degree degree at 5%.
- Bachelor's, 84%
- Master's, 8%
- Associate, 5%
- High School Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Copy desk chiefs by degree level
| Copy desk chief degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 84% |
| Master's | 8% |
| Associate | 5% |
| High School Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Copy desk chief wage gap by degree level
According to the data, copy desk chiefs with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $52,400 annually. With a Master's degree, copy desk chiefs earn a median annual income of $49,973 compared to $46,828 for copy desk chiefs with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $49,973 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $46,828 |
| Doctorate Degree | $52,400 |
Copy desk chief employment statistics
Company size where copy desk chiefs work
Below, you can see the size of companies where copy desk chiefs work.
Copy desk chief jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 34% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 17% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 2% |
Copy desk chief jobs by company type
Employees with the copy desk chief job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most copy desk chiefs prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Copy desk chief jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 13% |
| Public | 5% |
| Private | 77% |
| Government | 5% |
Copy desk chief turnover and employment statistics
Copy desk chief unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for copy desk chiefs between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Copy desk chief unemployment rate by year
| Year | Copy desk 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 desk chief tenure
The average copy desk chief stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 302 copy desk chiefs resumes in Zippia's database.
Copy desk chief tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 21% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Copy desk chief LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of copy desk 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sports Correspondent | 10.10% | 1,516 |
| Anchor/Producer | 10.34% | 10,037 |
| Public Relations Associate | 12.01% | 24,482 |
| Copy Desk Chief | 12.38% | - |
| Paraprofessional Interpreter | 14.90% | 5,279 |
| Playwright | 16.36% | 307 |
| Public Address Announcer | 16.36% | 9,474 |
Similar copy desk chief jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Sports Correspondent | 10.10% | 1,516 |
| Anchor/Producer | 10.34% | 10,037 |
| Public Relations Associate | 12.01% | 24,482 |
| Paraprofessional Interpreter | 14.90% | 5,279 |
| Playwright | 16.36% | 307 |
| Public Address Announcer | 16.36% | 9,474 |
Foreign languages spoken by copy desk chiefs
The most common foreign language among copy desk chiefs is Spanish at 36.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 22.7% and Russian is the third-most popular at 9.1%.
- Spanish, 36.4%
- French, 22.7%
- Russian, 9.1%
- Danish, 4.5%
- German, 4.5%
- Other, 22.8%
Copy desk chief languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 36.4% |
| French | 22.7% |
| Russian | 9.1% |
| Danish | 4.5% |
| German | 4.5% |
| Other | 22.8% |
