Creative writer demographics and statistics in the US
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Creative writer gender statistics
54.2% of creative writers are women and 45.8% of creative writers are men.
- Female, 54.2%
- Male, 45.8%
Creative writer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 54.2% |
| Male | 45.8% |
Creative writer gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$71,263
Female income
$67,906
Creative writer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in creative writer positions over time. Currently, 54.2% of creative writers are female.
Creative writer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 43.98% | 56.02% |
| 2011 | 45.22% | 54.78% |
| 2012 | 45.77% | 54.23% |
| 2013 | 47.75% | 52.25% |
| 2014 | 47.22% | 52.78% |
| 2015 | 44.67% | 55.33% |
| 2016 | 41.62% | 58.38% |
| 2017 | 42.40% | 57.60% |
| 2018 | 45.85% | 54.15% |
| 2019 | 41.90% | 58.10% |
| 2020 | 44.00% | 56.00% |
| 2021 | 45.79% | 54.21% |
Creative writer related jobs gender ratio
We compared creative 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% |
| Creative Writer | 46% | 54% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
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Creative writer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among creative writers is White, which makes up 75.6% of all creative writers. Comparatively, 7.6% of creative writers are Hispanic or Latino and 5.9% of creative writers are Black or African American.
- White, 75.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.6%
- Black or African American, 5.9%
- Unknown, 5.6%
- Asian, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Creative writer race
| Creative writer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 75.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.6% |
| Black or African American | 5.9% |
| Unknown | 5.6% |
| Asian | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Creative writer race and ethnicity over time
See how creative writer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Creative writer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 83.12% | 5.04% | 4.20% | 4.63% |
| 2011 | 83.27% | 5.25% | 3.57% | 5.39% |
| 2012 | 81.20% | 5.79% | 4.35% | 5.72% |
| 2013 | 81.25% | 5.08% | 3.99% | 6.25% |
| 2014 | 80.00% | 5.88% | 4.01% | 6.67% |
| 2015 | 80.80% | 5.19% | 4.43% | 6.63% |
| 2016 | 80.87% | 5.60% | 4.27% | 6.27% |
| 2017 | 81.94% | 5.23% | 4.48% | 5.50% |
| 2018 | 80.58% | 4.85% | 4.17% | 7.07% |
| 2019 | 79.49% | 5.81% | 4.00% | 7.13% |
| 2020 | 76.50% | 5.83% | 4.35% | 7.53% |
| 2021 | 75.64% | 5.91% | 4.91% | 7.60% |
Creative writer wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown creative writers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian creative writers have the lowest average salary at $68,906.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $73,111 |
| White | $71,661 |
| Black or African American | $71,921 |
| Asian | $68,906 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $70,783 |
Average creative writer age
See how the average age of creative writers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Creative writer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 34.5 | 36 |
| White | 44 | 41 |
| Black or African American | 38.5 | 41 |
| Asian | 34 | 35 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30.5 | 34 |
Creative writer age breakdown
The average age of creative writers is 40+ years years old, representing 52% of the creative writer population.
Creative writer age breakdown
| Creative Writer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 52% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Creative writer educational attainment
The most common degree for creative writers is bachelor's degree, with 73% of creative writers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 10% and associate degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 73%
- Associate, 10%
- Master's, 9%
- High School Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Creative writers by degree level
| Creative writer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 73% |
| Associate | 10% |
| Master's | 9% |
| High School Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Creative writer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, creative writers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $83,525 annually. With a Master's degree, creative writers earn a median annual income of $77,477 compared to $77,175 for creative writers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $77,477 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $77,175 |
| Doctorate Degree | $83,525 |
Creative writer employment statistics
Most creative writers work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where creative writers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where creative writers work.
Creative writer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 15% |
Creative writer jobs by company type
Employees with the creative writer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most creative writers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Creative writer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 10% |
| Public | 22% |
| Private | 66% |
| Government | 1% |
Creative writer jobs by industry
The most common industries for creative writers are media, professional and technology.
Creative writer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 20% |
| Professional | 12% |
| Technology | 9% |
| Education | 8% |
| Retail | 7% |
| Start-up | 6% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Internet | 6% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Creative writer turnover and employment statistics
Creative writer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for creative writers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Creative writer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Creative writer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.42% |
| 2011 | 6.99% |
| 2012 | 6.73% |
| 2013 | 6.55% |
| 2014 | 7.00% |
| 2015 | 5.19% |
| 2016 | 5.17% |
| 2017 | 5.38% |
| 2018 | 5.51% |
| 2019 | 5.71% |
| 2020 | 6.81% |
| 2021 | 7.01% |
Average creative writer tenure
The average creative writer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 727 creative writers resumes in Zippia's database.
Creative writer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 23% |
| 1-2 years | 22% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 23% |
Creative writer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of creative 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Television News Reporter | 10.10% | 3,104 |
| Sportscaster | 10.34% | 37 |
| Coordinator Of Media Relations | 12.01% | 30,539 |
| Assistant Managing Editor | 12.38% | 15,154 |
| Paraprofessional Interpreter | 14.90% | 5,279 |
| Creative Writer | 16.36% | - |
| Train Announcer | 16.36% | 1,244 |
Similar creative writer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Television News Reporter | 10.10% | 3,104 |
| Sportscaster | 10.34% | 37 |
| Coordinator Of Media Relations | 12.01% | 30,539 |
| Assistant Managing Editor | 12.38% | 15,154 |
| Paraprofessional Interpreter | 14.90% | 5,279 |
| Train Announcer | 16.36% | 1,244 |
Foreign languages spoken by creative writers
The most common foreign language among creative writers is Spanish at 30.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 19.7% and Italian is the third-most popular at 10.6%.
- Spanish, 30.3%
- French, 19.7%
- Italian, 10.6%
- Portuguese, 6.1%
- Japanese, 6.1%
- Other, 27.2%
Creative writer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 30.3% |
| French | 19.7% |
| Italian | 10.6% |
| Portuguese | 6.1% |
| Japanese | 6.1% |
| Other | 27.2% |
