Documentation writer demographics and statistics in the US
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Documentation writer gender statistics
51.7% of documentation writers are women and 48.3% of documentation writers are men.
- Female, 51.7%
- Male, 48.3%
Documentation writer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 51.7% |
| Male | 48.3% |
Documentation writer gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$70,564
Female income
$68,385
Documentation writer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in documentation writer positions over time. Currently, 51.7% of documentation writers are female.
Documentation writer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 50.07% | 49.93% |
| 2011 | 50.99% | 49.01% |
| 2012 | 47.32% | 52.68% |
| 2013 | 52.12% | 47.88% |
| 2014 | 47.16% | 52.84% |
| 2015 | 50.60% | 49.40% |
| 2016 | 50.89% | 49.11% |
| 2017 | 50.54% | 49.46% |
| 2018 | 46.41% | 53.59% |
| 2019 | 48.68% | 51.32% |
| 2020 | 52.39% | 47.61% |
| 2021 | 48.30% | 51.70% |
Documentation writer related jobs gender ratio
We compared documentation 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% |
| Documentation Writer | 48% | 52% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
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Documentation writer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among documentation writers is White, which makes up 71.2% of all documentation writers. Comparatively, 8.8% of documentation writers are Asian and 7.9% of documentation writers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 71.2%
- Asian, 8.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.9%
- Black or African American, 6.7%
- Unknown, 5.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Documentation writer race
| Documentation writer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 71.2% |
| Asian | 8.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.9% |
| Black or African American | 6.7% |
| Unknown | 5.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Documentation writer race and ethnicity over time
See how documentation writer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Documentation writer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 77.59% | 7.41% | 6.07% | 5.64% |
| 2011 | 79.14% | 6.36% | 6.68% | 5.42% |
| 2012 | 78.68% | 5.89% | 6.36% | 6.06% |
| 2013 | 79.93% | 6.06% | 5.41% | 6.09% |
| 2014 | 77.27% | 7.22% | 6.03% | 6.98% |
| 2015 | 77.16% | 7.67% | 7.29% | 6.19% |
| 2016 | 79.09% | 5.32% | 7.43% | 6.21% |
| 2017 | 77.98% | 7.31% | 5.90% | 6.82% |
| 2018 | 76.98% | 6.04% | 8.05% | 6.41% |
| 2019 | 78.01% | 5.57% | 7.60% | 5.83% |
| 2020 | 71.50% | 5.11% | 9.52% | 7.32% |
| 2021 | 71.18% | 6.75% | 8.81% | 7.92% |
Documentation writer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian documentation writers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino documentation writers have the lowest average salary at $67,766.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $70,923 |
| White | $69,137 |
| Black or African American | $71,294 |
| Asian | $73,854 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $67,766 |
Average documentation writer age
See how the average age of documentation writers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Documentation writer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 45 | |
| White | 48 | 44.5 |
| Black or African American | 32 | |
| Asian | 50 | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 | 34.5 |
Documentation writer age breakdown
The average age of documentation writers is 40+ years years old, representing 65% of the documentation writer population.
Documentation writer age breakdown
| Documentation Writer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 65% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 10% |
Documentation writer educational attainment
The most common degree for documentation writers is bachelor's degree, with 63% of documentation writers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 16% and associate degree degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 63%
- Associate, 16%
- Master's, 12%
- High School Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Documentation writers by degree level
| Documentation writer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 63% |
| Associate | 16% |
| Master's | 12% |
| High School Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Documentation writer wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $72,139 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $72,487 |
Documentation writer employment statistics
Most documentation writers work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where documentation writers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where documentation writers work.
Documentation writer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 17% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 3% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 30% |
Documentation writer jobs by company type
Employees with the documentation writer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most documentation writers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Documentation writer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 9% |
| Public | 34% |
| Private | 55% |
| Government | 2% |
Documentation writer jobs by industry
The most common industries for documentation writers are technology, professional and finance.
Documentation writer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 18% |
| Technology | 17% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Finance | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Health Care | 7% |
| Education | 6% |
| Media | 4% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Government | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Documentation writer turnover and employment statistics
Documentation writer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for documentation writers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Documentation writer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Documentation writer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 9.51% |
| 2011 | 8.24% |
| 2012 | 7.83% |
| 2013 | 6.26% |
| 2014 | 4.75% |
| 2015 | 4.38% |
| 2016 | 4.41% |
| 2017 | 4.58% |
| 2018 | 5.16% |
| 2019 | 4.19% |
| 2020 | 5.41% |
| 2021 | 4.60% |
Average documentation writer tenure
The average documentation writer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 325 documentation writers resumes in Zippia's database.
Documentation writer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 27% |
| 1-2 years | 38% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Documentation writer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of documentation 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 |
|---|---|---|
| News Commentator | 10.10% | 1,564 |
| Program Host | 10.34% | 66,842 |
| Documentation Writer | 10.84% | - |
| Investor | 12.01% | 8,409 |
| Lexicographer | 14.90% | 544 |
| Marketing Writer | 16.36% | 86,109 |
| Track Announcer | 16.36% | 736 |
Similar documentation writer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| News Commentator | 10.10% | 1,564 |
| Program Host | 10.34% | 66,842 |
| Investor | 12.01% | 8,409 |
| Lexicographer | 14.90% | 544 |
| Marketing Writer | 16.36% | 86,109 |
| Track Announcer | 16.36% | 736 |
Foreign languages spoken by documentation writers
The most common foreign language among documentation writers is Spanish at 30.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Finnish at 10.0% and German is the third-most popular at 10.0%.
- Spanish, 30.0%
- Finnish, 10.0%
- German, 10.0%
- French, 10.0%
- Carrier, 10.0%
- Other, 30.0%
Documentation writer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 30.0% |
| Finnish | 10.0% |
| German | 10.0% |
| French | 10.0% |
| Carrier | 10.0% |
| Other | 30.0% |