Editing internship demographics and statistics in the US
On this page
Editing internship demographics by:
Editing internship gender statistics
52.2% of editing interns are women and 47.8% of editing interns are men.
- Female, 52.2%
- Male, 47.8%
Editing internship gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 52.2% |
| Male | 47.8% |
Editing internship gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$34,637
Female income
$34,835
Editing internship gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in editing internship positions over time. Currently, 52.2% of editing interns are female.
Editing internship gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 51.19% | 48.81% |
| 2011 | 52.20% | 47.80% |
| 2012 | 54.46% | 45.54% |
| 2013 | 54.45% | 45.55% |
| 2014 | 53.25% | 46.75% |
| 2015 | 51.73% | 48.27% |
| 2016 | 53.00% | 47.00% |
| 2017 | 52.47% | 47.53% |
| 2018 | 48.67% | 51.33% |
| 2019 | 52.08% | 47.92% |
| 2020 | 49.62% | 50.38% |
| 2021 | 47.85% | 52.15% |
Editing internship related jobs gender ratio
We compared editing interns 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% |
| Editing Internship | 48% | 52% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
Male
Female
100%
75%
50%
25%
0%
0%
25%
50%
75%
100%
Editing internship demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among editing interns is White, which makes up 76.0% of all editing interns. Comparatively, 8.2% of editing interns are Hispanic or Latino and 7.3% of editing interns are Asian.
- White, 76.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.2%
- Asian, 7.3%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- Black or African American, 3.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Editing internship race
| Editing internship race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 76.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.2% |
| Asian | 7.3% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| Black or African American | 3.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Editing internship race and ethnicity over time
See how editing internship racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Editing internship race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.14% | 3.96% | 6.60% | 7.92% |
| 2011 | 81.31% | 3.97% | 5.44% | 7.70% |
| 2012 | 80.82% | 4.13% | 5.72% | 7.40% |
| 2013 | 78.00% | 4.91% | 6.60% | 7.45% |
| 2014 | 79.00% | 4.06% | 6.81% | 7.69% |
| 2015 | 77.66% | 4.50% | 6.80% | 8.43% |
| 2016 | 77.72% | 4.52% | 6.63% | 8.57% |
| 2017 | 77.72% | 4.63% | 6.70% | 7.90% |
| 2018 | 77.78% | 4.03% | 7.25% | 8.08% |
| 2019 | 76.98% | 3.89% | 7.65% | 9.16% |
| 2020 | 75.08% | 3.75% | 7.00% | 8.88% |
| 2021 | 76.04% | 3.61% | 7.31% | 8.19% |
Editing internship wage gap by race
According to our data, asian editing interns have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american editing interns have the lowest average salary at $33,959.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $34,617 |
| White | $34,162 |
| Black or African American | $33,959 |
| Asian | $35,336 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $35,128 |
Average editing internship age
See how the average age of editing interns varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Editing internship 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 |
Editing internship age breakdown
The average age of editing interns is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the editing internship population.
Editing internship age breakdown
| Editing Internship Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 15% |
Editing internship educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 79%
- Associate, 10%
- Master's, 6%
- High School Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Editing interns by degree level
| Editing internship degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 79% |
| Associate | 10% |
| Master's | 6% |
| High School Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
Editing internship jobs you might like
Editing internship wage gap by degree level
According to the data, editing interns with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $37,956 annually. With a Master's degree, editing interns earn a median annual income of $36,791 compared to $35,252 for editing interns with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $36,791 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $35,252 |
| Doctorate Degree | $37,956 |
Editing internship employment statistics
Most editing interns work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where editing interns work
Below, you can see the size of companies where editing interns work.
Editing internship jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 12% |
Editing internship jobs by company type
Employees with the editing internship job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most editing interns prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Editing internship jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 17% |
| Public | 13% |
| Private | 68% |
| Government | 2% |
Editing internship jobs by industry
The most common industries for editing interns are media, education and hospitality.
Editing internship industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 43% |
| Education | 15% |
| Hospitality | 6% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Manufacturing | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
Editing internship turnover and employment statistics
Editing internship unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for editing interns between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Editing internship unemployment rate by year
| Year | Editing internship 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 editing internship tenure
The average editing internship stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 4,957 editing interns resumes in Zippia's database.
Editing internship tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 76% |
| 1-2 years | 13% |
| 3-4 years | 3% |
| 5-7 years | 5% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 1% |
Editing internship LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of editing interns 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 Anchor | 10.10% | 3,607 |
| Broadcaster | 10.34% | 29 |
| Political Internship | 12.01% | 47,122 |
| Editing Internship | 12.38% | - |
| Diplomatic Interpreter | 14.90% | 3,544 |
| Travel Writer | 16.36% | 18,258 |
| Ringmaster | 16.36% | 66 |
Similar editing internship jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| News Anchor | 10.10% | 3,607 |
| Broadcaster | 10.34% | 29 |
| Political Internship | 12.01% | 47,122 |
| Diplomatic Interpreter | 14.90% | 3,544 |
| Travel Writer | 16.36% | 18,258 |
| Ringmaster | 16.36% | 66 |
Foreign languages spoken by editing interns
The most common foreign language among editing interns is Spanish at 36.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 14.0% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 11.8%.
- Spanish, 36.8%
- French, 14.0%
- Chinese, 11.8%
- Mandarin, 8.2%
- Japanese, 4.9%
- Other, 24.3%
Editing internship languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 36.8% |
| French | 14.0% |
| Chinese | 11.8% |
| Mandarin | 8.2% |
| Japanese | 4.9% |
| Other | 24.3% |
