Editorial director demographics and statistics in the US
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Editorial director gender statistics
51.7% of editorial directors are women and 48.3% of editorial directors are men.
- Female, 51.7%
- Male, 48.3%
Editorial director gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 51.7% |
| Male | 48.3% |
Editorial director gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$98,144
Female income
$99,036
Editorial director gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in editorial director positions over time. Currently, 51.7% of editorial directors are female.
Editorial director gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 51.68% | 48.32% |
| 2011 | 52.69% | 47.31% |
| 2012 | 54.96% | 45.04% |
| 2013 | 54.95% | 45.05% |
| 2014 | 53.74% | 46.26% |
| 2015 | 52.22% | 47.78% |
| 2016 | 53.49% | 46.51% |
| 2017 | 52.97% | 47.03% |
| 2018 | 49.17% | 50.83% |
| 2019 | 52.57% | 47.43% |
| 2020 | 50.12% | 49.88% |
| 2021 | 48.34% | 51.66% |
Editorial director related jobs gender ratio
We compared editorial 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% |
| Editorial Director | 48% | 52% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
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Editorial director demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among editorial directors is White, which makes up 76.3% of all editorial directors. Comparatively, 8.1% of editorial directors are Hispanic or Latino and 7.2% of editorial directors are Asian.
- White, 76.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.1%
- Asian, 7.2%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- Black or African American, 3.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Editorial director race
| Editorial director race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 76.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.1% |
| Asian | 7.2% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| Black or African American | 3.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Editorial director race and ethnicity over time
See how editorial director racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Editorial director race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.39% | 3.93% | 6.51% | 7.81% |
| 2011 | 81.56% | 3.94% | 5.35% | 7.59% |
| 2012 | 81.07% | 4.09% | 5.63% | 7.29% |
| 2013 | 78.25% | 4.87% | 6.51% | 7.35% |
| 2014 | 79.25% | 4.02% | 6.72% | 7.59% |
| 2015 | 77.91% | 4.46% | 6.71% | 8.33% |
| 2016 | 77.96% | 4.48% | 6.54% | 8.47% |
| 2017 | 77.97% | 4.59% | 6.61% | 7.80% |
| 2018 | 78.03% | 3.99% | 7.17% | 7.98% |
| 2019 | 77.23% | 3.86% | 7.57% | 9.06% |
| 2020 | 75.33% | 3.71% | 6.91% | 8.78% |
| 2021 | 76.29% | 3.57% | 7.22% | 8.08% |
Editorial director wage gap by race
According to our data, asian editorial directors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american editorial directors have the lowest average salary at $95,131.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $98,057 |
| White | $96,031 |
| Black or African American | $95,131 |
| Asian | $101,294 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $100,352 |
Average editorial director age
See how the average age of editorial directors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Editorial 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 |
Editorial director age breakdown
The average age of editorial directors is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the editorial director population.
Editorial director age breakdown
| Editorial Director Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 15% |
Editorial director educational attainment
The most common degree for editorial directors is bachelor's degree, with 80% of editorial directors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 14% and master's degree degree at 2%.
- Bachelor's, 80%
- Master's, 14%
- Associate, 2%
- Doctorate, 2%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Editorial directors by degree level
| Editorial director degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 80% |
| Master's | 14% |
| Associate | 2% |
| Doctorate | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Editorial director wage gap by degree level
According to the data, editorial directors with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $113,402 annually. With a Master's degree, editorial directors earn a median annual income of $107,955 compared to $100,912 for editorial directors with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $107,955 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $100,912 |
| Doctorate Degree | $113,402 |
Editorial director employment statistics
Most editorial directors work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where editorial directors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where editorial directors work.
Editorial director jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 12% |
Editorial director jobs by company type
Employees with the editorial director job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most editorial directors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Editorial director jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 9% |
| Public | 19% |
| Private | 71% |
| Government | 2% |
Editorial director jobs by industry
The most common industries for editorial directors are media, education and non profits.
Editorial director industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 31% |
| Education | 8% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Non Profits | 6% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Internet | 4% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Editorial director turnover and employment statistics
Editorial director unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for editorial directors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Editorial director unemployment rate by year
| Year | Editorial 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 editorial director tenure
The average editorial director stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,330 editorial directors resumes in Zippia's database.
Editorial director tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 11% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Editorial director LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of editorial 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Staff Reporter | 10.10% | 70,415 |
| Talk Show Host | 10.34% | 10,048 |
| Accounts Coordinating Internship | 12.01% | 62,867 |
| Editorial Director | 12.38% | - |
| Translator | 14.90% | 1,206 |
| Travel Writer | 16.36% | 18,258 |
| Track Announcer | 16.36% | 736 |
Similar editorial director jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Staff Reporter | 10.10% | 70,415 |
| Talk Show Host | 10.34% | 10,048 |
| Accounts Coordinating Internship | 12.01% | 62,867 |
| Translator | 14.90% | 1,206 |
| Travel Writer | 16.36% | 18,258 |
| Track Announcer | 16.36% | 736 |
Foreign languages spoken by editorial directors
The most common foreign language among editorial directors is Spanish at 48.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 8.2% and French is the third-most popular at 8.2%.
- Spanish, 48.2%
- German, 8.2%
- French, 8.2%
- Portuguese, 7.1%
- Italian, 5.9%
- Other, 22.4%
Editorial director languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 48.2% |
| German | 8.2% |
| French | 8.2% |
| Portuguese | 7.1% |
| Italian | 5.9% |
| Other | 22.4% |
