Copy editor and staff writer demographics and statistics in the US
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Copy editor and staff writer gender statistics
58.3% of copy editor and staff writers are women and 41.7% of copy editor and staff writers are men.
- Female, 58.3%
- Male, 41.7%
Copy editor and staff writer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 58.3% |
| Male | 41.7% |
Copy editor and staff writer gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$62,011
Female income
$62,653
Copy editor and staff writer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in copy editor and staff writer positions over time. Currently, 58.3% of copy editor and staff writers are female.
Copy editor and staff writer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 44.95% | 55.05% |
| 2011 | 45.95% | 54.05% |
| 2012 | 48.22% | 51.78% |
| 2013 | 48.21% | 51.79% |
| 2014 | 47.00% | 53.00% |
| 2015 | 45.48% | 54.52% |
| 2016 | 46.75% | 53.25% |
| 2017 | 46.22% | 53.78% |
| 2018 | 42.47% | 57.53% |
| 2019 | 45.83% | 54.17% |
| 2020 | 43.40% | 56.60% |
| 2021 | 41.67% | 58.33% |
Copy editor and staff writer related jobs gender ratio
We compared copy editor and staff writers 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 Editor And Staff Writer | 42% | 58% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
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Copy editor and staff writer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among copy editor and staff writers is White, which makes up 76.3% of all copy editor and staff writers. Comparatively, 8.1% of copy editor and staff writers are Hispanic or Latino and 7.2% of copy editor and staff writers are Asian.
- White, 76.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.1%
- Asian, 7.2%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- Black or African American, 3.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Copy editor and staff writer race
| Copy editor and staff writer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 76.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.1% |
| Asian | 7.2% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| Black or African American | 3.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Copy editor and staff writer race and ethnicity over time
See how copy editor and staff writer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Copy editor and staff writer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.42% | 3.92% | 6.50% | 7.80% |
| 2011 | 81.59% | 3.93% | 5.34% | 7.58% |
| 2012 | 81.10% | 4.09% | 5.62% | 7.28% |
| 2013 | 78.27% | 4.87% | 6.50% | 7.33% |
| 2014 | 79.28% | 4.02% | 6.71% | 7.57% |
| 2015 | 77.93% | 4.46% | 6.70% | 8.32% |
| 2016 | 77.99% | 4.48% | 6.53% | 8.45% |
| 2017 | 78.00% | 4.59% | 6.60% | 7.79% |
| 2018 | 78.05% | 3.99% | 7.16% | 7.96% |
| 2019 | 77.26% | 3.85% | 7.56% | 9.05% |
| 2020 | 75.36% | 3.70% | 6.91% | 8.77% |
| 2021 | 76.31% | 3.56% | 7.21% | 8.07% |
Copy editor and staff writer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian copy editor and staff writers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american copy editor and staff writers have the lowest average salary at $59,846.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $61,948 |
| White | $60,492 |
| Black or African American | $59,846 |
| Asian | $64,285 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $63,604 |
Average copy editor and staff writer age
See how the average age of copy editor and staff writers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Copy editor and staff writer 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 editor and staff writer age breakdown
The average age of copy editor and staff writers is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the copy editor and staff writer population.
Copy editor and staff writer age breakdown
| Copy Editor And Staff Writer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 15% |
Copy editor and staff writer educational attainment
The most common degree for copy editor and staff writers is bachelor's degree, with 88% of copy editor and staff writers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 6% and associate degree degree at 4%.
- Bachelor's, 88%
- Associate, 6%
- Master's, 4%
- Diploma, 1%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Copy editor and staff writers by degree level
| Copy editor and staff writer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 88% |
| Associate | 6% |
| Master's | 4% |
| Diploma | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Copy editor and staff writer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, copy editor and staff writers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $73,113 annually. With a Master's degree, copy editor and staff writers earn a median annual income of $69,125 compared to $64,008 for copy editor and staff writers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $69,125 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $64,008 |
| Doctorate Degree | $73,113 |
Copy editor and staff writer employment statistics
Most copy editor and staff writers work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where copy editor and staff writers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where copy editor and staff writers work.
Copy editor and staff writer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 15% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 32% |
| > 10,000 employees | 9% |
Copy editor and staff writer jobs by company type
Employees with the copy editor and staff writer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most copy editor and staff writers prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Copy editor and staff writer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 28% |
| Public | 16% |
| Private | 53% |
| Government | 3% |
Copy editor and staff writer jobs by industry
The most common industries for copy editor and staff writers are media, education and manufacturing.
Copy editor and staff writer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 29% |
| Education | 28% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Government | 3% |
| Professional | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
Copy editor and staff writer turnover and employment statistics
Copy editor and staff writer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for copy editor and staff writers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Copy editor and staff writer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Copy editor and staff writer 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 editor and staff writer tenure
The average copy editor and staff writer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 260 copy editor and staff writers resumes in Zippia's database.
Copy editor and staff writer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 23% |
| 1-2 years | 43% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Copy editor and staff writer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of copy editor and staff writers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Newspaper Journalist | 10.10% | 651 |
| Radio Board Operator | 10.34% | 28,352 |
| Associate Relations Specialist | 12.01% | 37,753 |
| Copy Editor And Staff Writer | 12.38% | - |
| Braille Translator | 14.90% | 721 |
| Blogger, Founder | 16.36% | 937 |
| Train Caller | 16.36% | 2,521 |
Similar copy editor and staff writer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Newspaper Journalist | 10.10% | 651 |
| Radio Board Operator | 10.34% | 28,352 |
| Associate Relations Specialist | 12.01% | 37,753 |
| Braille Translator | 14.90% | 721 |
| Blogger, Founder | 16.36% | 937 |
| Train Caller | 16.36% | 2,521 |
Foreign languages spoken by copy editor and staff writers
The most common foreign language among copy editor and staff writers is Spanish at 53.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 11.5% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 7.7%.
- Spanish, 53.8%
- French, 11.5%
- Chinese, 7.7%
- German, 3.8%
- Dakota, 3.8%
- Other, 19.4%
Copy editor and staff writer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 53.8% |
| French | 11.5% |
| Chinese | 7.7% |
| German | 3.8% |
| Dakota | 3.8% |
| Other | 19.4% |
