Desk editor demographics and statistics in the US
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Desk editor demographics by:
Desk editor gender statistics
50.6% of desk editors are women and 49.4% of desk editors are men.
- Female, 50.6%
- Male, 49.4%
Desk editor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 50.6% |
| Male | 49.4% |
Desk editor gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$51,949
Female income
$52,502
Desk editor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in desk editor positions over time. Currently, 50.6% of desk editors are female.
Desk editor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 52.78% | 47.22% |
| 2011 | 53.79% | 46.21% |
| 2012 | 56.04% | 43.96% |
| 2013 | 56.04% | 43.96% |
| 2014 | 54.84% | 45.16% |
| 2015 | 53.32% | 46.68% |
| 2016 | 54.59% | 45.41% |
| 2017 | 54.06% | 45.94% |
| 2018 | 50.27% | 49.73% |
| 2019 | 53.67% | 46.33% |
| 2020 | 51.22% | 48.78% |
| 2021 | 49.44% | 50.56% |
Desk editor related jobs gender ratio
We compared desk editors 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% |
| Desk Editor | 49% | 51% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
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Desk editor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among desk editors is White, which makes up 76.9% of all desk editors. Comparatively, 7.8% of desk editors are Hispanic or Latino and 7.0% of desk editors are Asian.
- White, 76.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.8%
- Asian, 7.0%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- Black or African American, 3.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Desk editor race
| Desk editor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 76.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.8% |
| Asian | 7.0% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| Black or African American | 3.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Desk editor race and ethnicity over time
See how desk editor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Desk editor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.97% | 3.84% | 6.31% | 7.56% |
| 2011 | 82.14% | 3.85% | 5.14% | 7.35% |
| 2012 | 81.65% | 4.00% | 5.42% | 7.05% |
| 2013 | 78.83% | 4.78% | 6.31% | 7.10% |
| 2014 | 79.83% | 3.93% | 6.52% | 7.34% |
| 2015 | 78.48% | 4.37% | 6.50% | 8.08% |
| 2016 | 78.54% | 4.39% | 6.33% | 8.22% |
| 2017 | 78.55% | 4.50% | 6.41% | 7.55% |
| 2018 | 78.60% | 3.90% | 6.96% | 7.73% |
| 2019 | 77.81% | 3.77% | 7.36% | 8.81% |
| 2020 | 75.91% | 3.62% | 6.71% | 8.53% |
| 2021 | 76.87% | 3.48% | 7.01% | 7.83% |
Desk editor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian desk editors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american desk editors have the lowest average salary at $50,085.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $51,895 |
| White | $50,641 |
| Black or African American | $50,085 |
| Asian | $53,908 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $53,321 |
Average desk editor age
See how the average age of desk editors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Desk editor 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 |
Desk editor age breakdown
The average age of desk editors is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the desk editor population.
Desk editor age breakdown
| Desk Editor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 15% |
Desk editor educational attainment
The most common degree for desk editors is bachelor's degree, with 82% of desk editors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 8% and master's degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 82%
- Master's, 8%
- Associate, 6%
- High School Diploma, 1%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Desk editors by degree level
| Desk editor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 82% |
| Master's | 8% |
| Associate | 6% |
| High School Diploma | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Desk editor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, desk editors with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $61,534 annually. With a Master's degree, desk editors earn a median annual income of $58,085 compared to $53,669 for desk editors with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $58,085 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $53,669 |
| Doctorate Degree | $61,534 |
Desk editor employment statistics
Most desk editors work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where desk editors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where desk editors work.
Desk editor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 32% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 8% |
Desk editor jobs by company type
Employees with the desk editor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most desk editors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Desk editor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 11% |
| Private | 83% |
| Government | 1% |
Desk editor jobs by industry
The most common industries for desk editors are media, education and construction.
Desk editor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 67% |
| Education | 4% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Professional | 2% |
| Government | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Desk editor turnover and employment statistics
Desk editor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for desk editors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Desk editor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Desk editor 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 desk editor tenure
The average desk editor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 611 desk editors resumes in Zippia's database.
Desk editor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 22% |
| 1-2 years | 38% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Desk editor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of desk editors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| News Correspondent | 10.10% | 1,641 |
| Weathercaster | 10.34% | 165 |
| Digital Media Coordinator | 12.01% | 39,317 |
| Desk Editor | 12.38% | - |
| Educational Interpreter | 14.90% | 5,541 |
| Children's Author | 16.36% | 8,597 |
| Track Announcer | 16.36% | 736 |
Similar desk editor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| News Correspondent | 10.10% | 1,641 |
| Weathercaster | 10.34% | 165 |
| Digital Media Coordinator | 12.01% | 39,317 |
| Educational Interpreter | 14.90% | 5,541 |
| Children's Author | 16.36% | 8,597 |
| Track Announcer | 16.36% | 736 |
Foreign languages spoken by desk editors
The most common foreign language among desk editors is Spanish at 41.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 18.3% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 3.3%.
- Spanish, 41.7%
- French, 18.3%
- Portuguese, 3.3%
- Japanese, 3.3%
- Mandarin, 3.3%
- Other, 30.1%
Desk editor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 41.7% |
| French | 18.3% |
| Portuguese | 3.3% |
| Japanese | 3.3% |
| Mandarin | 3.3% |
| Other | 30.1% |