Editor Demographics and Statistics In The US
Research Summary. Using a database of 30 million profiles, Zippia estimates demographics and statistics for editors in the United States. Our estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. After extensive research and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
- 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 age of an employed editor 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 2021, women 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.
Editor Statistics By Gender
53.6% of editors are women and 46.4% of editors are men.
- Female, 53.6%
- Male, 46.4%
Editors By Gender
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 53.6% |
| Male | 46.4% |
Gender Pay Gap For Editor
Women Earn $1.01 For Every $1 Earned By Men
Editor Gender Over Time
This data shows how men and women predominate in the editor position over time.
Editor Gender 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 Male to Female Ratio
We compared this job title with other job titles to see how gender percentages varied. As you can see, public address announcer and track announcer have the biggest difference in gender.
| 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% |
Editor Statistics By Race
The most common ethnicity among editors is White, which makes up 76.0% of all editors. Comparatively, there are 8.2% of the Hispanic or Latino ethnicity and 7.3% of the Asian ethnicity.
- 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
Using the Census Bureau data, we found out how the percentage of each ethnic category trended between 2010-2019 among editors.
- White
- Asian
- Hispanic or Latino
- Black or African American
Editor Race 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
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $51,029 |
| White | $49,868 |
| Black or African American | $49,353 |
| Asian | $52,889 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $52,347 |
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Average Age of an Editor
We determined the average age of editors based on ethnicity and gender.
Editor Age By Race
| 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
This chart breaks down the ages of editor employees. Interestingly enough, the average age of editors is 40+ years old, which represents 58% of the population.
Editor Age
| Editor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 15% |
Types of Editor Degree Levels
The most common degree for editors is bachelor's degree 77% of editors earn that degree. A close second is master's degree with 10% and rounding it off is associate degree with 7%.
- Bachelors, 77%
- Masters, 10%
- Associate, 7%
- High School Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Editors By Education
| Editor Degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelors | 77% |
| Masters | 10% |
| Associate | 7% |
| High School Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Editor Wage Gap By Education
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $56,736 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $52,669 |
| Doctorate Degree | $59,900 |
Editor Employment Statistics
This section highlights information about where editors work. We found most editors work for a private company. In addition, the industry that employs the most editors is the media industry.
Company Size
We created this chart to show you the average size of companies that typically hire editors.
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% |
The Types Of Companies Editor Work In
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% |
Top Industries Hiring Editors
Just based on the number of employees within each industry, we were able to determine the most common industries that employ editors. Those industries include 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 Bureau of Labor Statistics came in clutch when it came down to figuring out how the unemployment rate has changed over time. Between 2008 and 2018, this is how the number of editors changed.
- Unemployment rate
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% |
The Average Number of Years That Editor Stay in a Job
By looking over 54,677 editors resumes, we figured out that the average editor enjoys staying at their job for 1-2 years for a percentage of 35%.
Editor Tenure
| Number or 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% |
Comparing The LGBT Ratio of Editors with Other Job Titles
After finding the gender ratio, we wondered if the percentages of LGBT persons were different as well. Using the data below, you can see how other job titles compare to editors.
| 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 |
Editor 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% |
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Where Do Editors Earn The Most?
Editors earn the most in New York, where the average editor salary is $67,529. The map here shows where editors earn the highest salaries in the U.S. The darker areas across the 50 states highlight the highest salaries.
Which State Has The Most Editors?
By looking through more than 54,677 resumes, we found that the most popular places for editors are New York, NY and Los Angeles, CA.
Number Of Editor Jobs By State
Where Are Editors In High Demand?
Editors are in high demand in New York, NY. There are currently 87 job openings for editors here. We looked over job openings to determine where in the country editors are in the most demand.
Editor Demographics FAQs
What Percentage Of Editors Are Female?
53.2% of editors are female in the United States. This is -3.4 percentage points lower than last year. Additionally, the percentage of female editors has decreased by -0.9 percentage points since 2010. That means there are a total of 43,000 female editors in the U.S. and 37,828 male editors in the United States. Note that Zippia's estimate accounts only for the 80,828 people with the specific job title of editor and doesn't include grouping similar job titles, or people with potentially similar credentialing.