Editor demographics and statistics in the US
Editor demographics research summary. Zippia estimates editor demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our 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 editors after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 74,471 editors currently employed in the United States.
- 53.6% of all editors are women, while 46.4% are men.
- The average editor age is 43 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of editors is White (76.0%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (8.2%), Asian (7.3%) and Unknown (4.6%).
- Editors are most in-demand in New York, NY.
- The technology industry is the highest-paying for editors.
- Washington, DC pays an annual average wage of $69,031, the highest in the US.
- In 2022, women editors earned 101% of what men earned.
- 12% of all editors are LGBT.
- New York is the best state for editors to live.
- Editors are 66% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to public companies.
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Editor demographics by:
Editor gender statistics
53.6% of editors are women and 46.4% of editors are men.
- Female, 53.6%
- Male, 46.4%
Editor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 53.6% |
| Male | 46.4% |
Editor gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$51,079
Female income
$51,591
Editor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in editor positions over time. Currently, 53.6% of editors are female.
Editor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 49.77% | 50.23% |
| 2011 | 50.78% | 49.22% |
| 2012 | 53.05% | 46.95% |
| 2013 | 53.04% | 46.96% |
| 2014 | 51.83% | 48.17% |
| 2015 | 50.31% | 49.69% |
| 2016 | 51.58% | 48.42% |
| 2017 | 51.05% | 48.95% |
| 2018 | 47.25% | 52.75% |
| 2019 | 50.66% | 49.34% |
| 2020 | 48.20% | 51.80% |
| 2021 | 46.43% | 53.57% |
Editor related jobs gender ratio
We compared 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% |
| Editor | 46% | 54% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
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Editor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among editors is White, which makes up 76.0% of all editors. Comparatively, 8.2% of editors are Hispanic or Latino and 7.3% of editors 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%
Editor race
| Editor 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% |
Editor race and ethnicity over time
See how editor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Editor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.15% | 3.96% | 6.60% | 7.91% |
| 2011 | 81.32% | 3.97% | 5.43% | 7.70% |
| 2012 | 80.83% | 4.13% | 5.71% | 7.40% |
| 2013 | 78.01% | 4.91% | 6.60% | 7.45% |
| 2014 | 79.01% | 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 | 77.73% | 4.63% | 6.70% | 7.90% |
| 2018 | 77.78% | 4.03% | 7.25% | 8.08% |
| 2019 | 76.99% | 3.89% | 7.65% | 9.16% |
| 2020 | 75.09% | 3.74% | 7.00% | 8.88% |
| 2021 | 76.05% | 3.61% | 7.30% | 8.18% |
Editor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian editors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american editors have the lowest average salary at $49,353.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $51,029 |
| White | $49,868 |
| Black or African American | $49,353 |
| Asian | $52,889 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $52,347 |
Average editor age
See how the average age of editors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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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 |
Editor age breakdown
The average age of editors is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the editor population.
Editor age breakdown
| Editor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 15% |
Editor educational attainment
The most common degree for editors is bachelor's degree, with 77% of editors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 10% and master's degree degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 77%
- Master's, 10%
- Associate, 7%
- High School Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Editors by degree level
| Editor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 77% |
| Master's | 10% |
| Associate | 7% |
| High School Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Editor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, editors with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $59,900 annually. With a Master's degree, editors earn a median annual income of $56,736 compared to $52,669 for editors with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $56,736 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $52,669 |
| Doctorate Degree | $59,900 |
Editor employment statistics
Most editors work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where editors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where editors work.
Editor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 18% |
Editor jobs by company type
Employees with the editor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most editors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Editor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 16% |
| Public | 17% |
| Private | 66% |
| Government | 1% |
Editor jobs by industry
The most common industries for editors are media, education and professional.
Editor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 35% |
| Education | 14% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Technology | 9% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Internet | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Government | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
Editor turnover and employment statistics
Editor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for editors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Editor unemployment rate by year
| Year | 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 editor tenure
The average editor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 54,677 editors resumes in Zippia's database.
Editor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 26% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Editor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sports Anchor | 10.10% | 2,108 |
| Show Host | 10.34% | 10,112 |
| Public Relations Representative | 12.01% | 23,506 |
| Editor | 12.38% | - |
| Technical Translator | 14.90% | 68,352 |
| Senior Copywriter | 16.36% | 11,349 |
| Mobile Disc Jockey | 16.36% | 5,576 |
Similar editor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Sports Anchor | 10.10% | 2,108 |
| Show Host | 10.34% | 10,112 |
| Public Relations Representative | 12.01% | 23,506 |
| Technical Translator | 14.90% | 68,352 |
| Senior Copywriter | 16.36% | 11,349 |
| Mobile Disc Jockey | 16.36% | 5,576 |
Foreign languages spoken by editors
The most common foreign language among editors is Spanish at 39.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 17.5% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 6.2%.
- Spanish, 39.9%
- French, 17.5%
- Chinese, 6.2%
- German, 6.1%
- Mandarin, 5.2%
- Other, 25.1%
Editor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 39.9% |
| French | 17.5% |
| Chinese | 6.2% |
| German | 6.1% |
| Mandarin | 5.2% |
| Other | 25.1% |
