Digital editor demographics and statistics in the US
Digital editor demographics research summary. Zippia estimates digital editor demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our digital editor estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about digital editors after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 33,929 digital editors currently employed in the United States.
- 45.5% of all digital editors are women, while 54.5% are men.
- The average digital editor age is 43 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of digital editors is White (76.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (8.1%), Asian (7.2%) and Unknown (4.6%).
- Digital editors are most in-demand in New York, NY.
- New York, NY pays an annual average wage of $78,024, the highest in the US.
- In 2022, women digital editors earned 101% of what men earned.
- New York is the best state for digital editors to live.
- Digital editors are 67% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to public companies.
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Digital editor demographics by:
Digital editor gender statistics
45.5% of digital editors are women and 54.5% of digital editors are men.
- Male, 54.5%
- Female, 45.5%
Digital editor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 54.5% |
| Female | 45.5% |
Digital editor gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$59,736
Female income
$60,221
Digital editor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in digital editor positions over time. Currently, 45.5% of digital editors are female.
Digital editor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 57.79% | 42.21% |
| 2011 | 58.77% | 41.23% |
| 2012 | 60.96% | 39.04% |
| 2013 | 60.95% | 39.05% |
| 2014 | 59.79% | 40.21% |
| 2015 | 58.31% | 41.69% |
| 2016 | 59.54% | 40.46% |
| 2017 | 59.04% | 40.96% |
| 2018 | 55.31% | 44.69% |
| 2019 | 58.65% | 41.35% |
| 2020 | 56.25% | 43.75% |
| 2021 | 54.50% | 45.50% |
Digital editor related jobs gender ratio
We compared digital 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% |
| Digital Editor | 54% | 46% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
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Digital editor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among digital editors is White, which makes up 76.3% of all digital editors. Comparatively, 8.1% of digital editors are Hispanic or Latino and 7.2% of digital editors 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%
Digital editor race
| Digital editor 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% |
Digital editor race and ethnicity over time
See how digital editor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Digital editor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.42% | 3.92% | 6.51% | 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% | 7.34% |
| 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% | 6.61% | 7.79% |
| 2018 | 78.05% | 3.99% | 7.16% | 7.97% |
| 2019 | 77.25% | 3.85% | 7.56% | 9.05% |
| 2020 | 75.36% | 3.70% | 6.91% | 8.77% |
| 2021 | 76.31% | 3.56% | 7.21% | 8.07% |
Digital editor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian digital editors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american digital editors have the lowest average salary at $58,092.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $59,688 |
| White | $58,583 |
| Black or African American | $58,092 |
| Asian | $61,449 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $60,937 |
Average digital editor age
See how the average age of digital editors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Digital 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 |
Digital editor age breakdown
The average age of digital editors is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the digital editor population.
Digital editor age breakdown
| Digital Editor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 15% |
Digital editor educational attainment
The most common degree for digital editors is bachelor's degree, with 80% of digital editors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 9% and master's degree degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 80%
- Master's, 9%
- Associate, 7%
- High School Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Digital editors by degree level
| Digital editor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 80% |
| Master's | 9% |
| Associate | 7% |
| High School Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Digital editor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, digital editors with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $67,984 annually. With a Master's degree, digital editors earn a median annual income of $65,053 compared to $61,241 for digital editors with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $65,053 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $61,241 |
| Doctorate Degree | $67,984 |
Digital editor employment statistics
Most digital editors work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where digital editors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where digital editors work.
Digital editor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 23% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
Digital editor jobs by company type
Employees with the digital editor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most digital editors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Digital editor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 13% |
| Public | 17% |
| Private | 67% |
| Government | 3% |
Digital editor jobs by industry
The most common industries for digital editors are media, education and professional.
Digital editor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 37% |
| Education | 10% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Digital editor turnover and employment statistics
Digital editor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for digital editors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Digital editor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Digital 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 digital editor tenure
The average digital editor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 837 digital editors resumes in Zippia's database.
Digital editor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 24% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Digital editor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of digital 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Commentator | 10.10% | 10 |
| Radio Internship | 10.34% | 49,838 |
| Interactive Digital Media Specialist | 12.01% | 24,936 |
| Digital Editor | 12.38% | - |
| Cryptologic Linguist | 14.90% | 696 |
| Freelance Copywriter | 16.36% | 2,981 |
| Disc Jockey | 16.36% | 1,991 |
Similar digital editor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Commentator | 10.10% | 10 |
| Radio Internship | 10.34% | 49,838 |
| Interactive Digital Media Specialist | 12.01% | 24,936 |
| Cryptologic Linguist | 14.90% | 696 |
| Freelance Copywriter | 16.36% | 2,981 |
| Disc Jockey | 16.36% | 1,991 |
Foreign languages spoken by digital editors
The most common foreign language among digital editors is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 10.3% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 6.9%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- French, 10.3%
- Chinese, 6.9%
- German, 6.9%
- Mandarin, 6.9%
- Other, 19.0%
Digital editor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| French | 10.3% |
| Chinese | 6.9% |
| German | 6.9% |
| Mandarin | 6.9% |
| Other | 19.0% |
