Editor/director demographics and statistics in the US
Editor/director demographics research summary. Zippia estimates editor/director demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our editor/director estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about editor/directors after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 5,501 editor/directors currently employed in the United States.
- 24.6% of all editor/directors are women, while 75.4% are men.
- The average editor/director age is 43 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of editor/directors is White (76.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (8.1%), Asian (7.2%) and Unknown (4.6%).
- In 2022, women earned 101% of what men earned.
- 12% of all editor/directors are LGBT.
- Editor/directors are 65% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to education companies.
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Editor/director demographics by:
Editor/director gender statistics
24.6% of editor/directors are women and 75.4% of editor/directors are men.
- Male, 75.4%
- Female, 24.6%
Editor/director gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 75.4% |
| Female | 24.6% |
Editor/director gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$52,235
Female income
$52,913
Editor/director gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in editor/director positions over time. Currently, 24.6% of editor/directors are female.
Editor/director gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 77.83% | 22.17% |
| 2011 | 78.52% | 21.48% |
| 2012 | 80.02% | 19.98% |
| 2013 | 80.01% | 19.99% |
| 2014 | 79.22% | 20.78% |
| 2015 | 78.20% | 21.80% |
| 2016 | 79.06% | 20.94% |
| 2017 | 78.71% | 21.29% |
| 2018 | 76.05% | 23.95% |
| 2019 | 78.44% | 21.56% |
| 2020 | 76.73% | 23.27% |
| 2021 | 75.44% | 24.56% |
Editor/director related jobs gender ratio
We compared editor/directors 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% |
| Editor/Director | 75% | 25% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
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Editor/director demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among editor/directors is White, which makes up 76.2% of all editor/directors. Comparatively, 8.1% of editor/directors are Hispanic or Latino and 7.2% of editor/directors are Asian.
- White, 76.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.1%
- Asian, 7.2%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- Black or African American, 3.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Editor/director race
| Editor/director race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 76.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.1% |
| Asian | 7.2% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| Black or African American | 3.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Editor/director race and ethnicity over time
See how editor/director racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Editor/director race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.32% | 3.94% | 6.54% | 7.84% |
| 2011 | 81.49% | 3.95% | 5.37% | 7.62% |
| 2012 | 81.00% | 4.10% | 5.65% | 7.32% |
| 2013 | 78.18% | 4.88% | 6.54% | 7.38% |
| 2014 | 79.18% | 4.03% | 6.75% | 7.62% |
| 2015 | 77.83% | 4.47% | 6.74% | 8.36% |
| 2016 | 77.89% | 4.49% | 6.56% | 8.50% |
| 2017 | 77.90% | 4.60% | 6.64% | 7.83% |
| 2018 | 77.95% | 4.00% | 7.19% | 8.01% |
| 2019 | 77.16% | 3.87% | 7.59% | 9.09% |
| 2020 | 75.26% | 3.72% | 6.94% | 8.81% |
| 2021 | 76.22% | 3.58% | 7.24% | 8.11% |
Editor/director wage gap by race
According to our data, asian editor/directors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american editor/directors have the lowest average salary at $49,964.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $52,169 |
| White | $50,639 |
| Black or African American | $49,964 |
| Asian | $54,642 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $53,919 |
Average editor/director age
See how the average age of editor/directors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Editor/director 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 |
Editor/director age breakdown
The average age of editor/directors is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the editor/director population.
Editor/director age breakdown
| Editor/Director Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 15% |
Editor/director educational attainment
The most common degree for editor/directors is bachelor's degree, with 74% of editor/directors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 13% and associate degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 74%
- Associate, 13%
- Master's, 8%
- High School Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Editor/directors by degree level
| Editor/director degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 74% |
| Associate | 13% |
| Master's | 8% |
| High School Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Editor/director wage gap by degree level
According to the data, editor/directors with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $64,186 annually. With a Master's degree, editor/directors earn a median annual income of $59,836 compared to $54,348 for editor/directors with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $59,836 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $54,348 |
| Doctorate Degree | $64,186 |
Editor/director employment statistics
Most editor/directors work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where editor/directors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where editor/directors work.
Editor/director jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 28% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 12% |
Editor/director jobs by company type
Employees with the editor/director job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most editor/directors prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Editor/director jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 18% |
| Public | 13% |
| Private | 65% |
| Government | 4% |
Editor/director jobs by industry
The most common industries for editor/directors are media, education and manufacturing.
Editor/director industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 22% |
| Education | 16% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Telecommunication | 4% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Editor/director turnover and employment statistics
Editor/director unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for editor/directors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Editor/director unemployment rate by year
| Year | Editor/director 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 editor/director tenure
The average editor/director stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 2,790 editor/directors resumes in Zippia's database.
Editor/director tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 32% |
| 1-2 years | 23% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Editor/director LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of editor/directors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Business Reporter | 10.10% | 54,760 |
| Radio Show Host | 10.34% | 12,265 |
| Sports Information Director | 12.01% | 64,206 |
| Editor/Director | 12.38% | - |
| Science Interpreter | 14.90% | 8,219 |
| Television Writer | 16.36% | 10,231 |
| Emcee | 16.36% | 58 |
Similar editor/director jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Business Reporter | 10.10% | 54,760 |
| Radio Show Host | 10.34% | 12,265 |
| Sports Information Director | 12.01% | 64,206 |
| Science Interpreter | 14.90% | 8,219 |
| Television Writer | 16.36% | 10,231 |
| Emcee | 16.36% | 58 |
Foreign languages spoken by editor/directors
The most common foreign language among editor/directors is Spanish at 44.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 15.2% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 8.2%.
- Spanish, 44.4%
- French, 15.2%
- Chinese, 8.2%
- Japanese, 5.3%
- Portuguese, 3.5%
- Other, 23.4%
Editor/director languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 44.4% |
| French | 15.2% |
| Chinese | 8.2% |
| Japanese | 5.3% |
| Portuguese | 3.5% |
| Other | 23.4% |
