Editorial manager demographics and statistics in the US
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Editorial manager gender statistics
58.7% of editorial managers are women and 41.3% of editorial managers are men.
- Female, 58.7%
- Male, 41.3%
Editorial manager gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 58.7% |
| Male | 41.3% |
Editorial manager gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$71,193
Female income
$71,955
Editorial manager gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in editorial manager positions over time. Currently, 58.7% of editorial managers are female.
Editorial manager gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 44.53% | 55.47% |
| 2011 | 45.53% | 54.47% |
| 2012 | 47.80% | 52.20% |
| 2013 | 47.79% | 52.21% |
| 2014 | 46.58% | 53.42% |
| 2015 | 45.07% | 54.93% |
| 2016 | 46.33% | 53.67% |
| 2017 | 45.81% | 54.19% |
| 2018 | 42.06% | 57.94% |
| 2019 | 45.41% | 54.59% |
| 2020 | 42.99% | 57.01% |
| 2021 | 41.26% | 58.74% |
Editorial manager related jobs gender ratio
We compared editorial managers 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 Manager | 41% | 59% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
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Editorial manager demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among editorial managers is White, which makes up 76.9% of all editorial managers. Comparatively, 7.8% of editorial managers are Hispanic or Latino and 7.0% of editorial managers are Asian.
- White, 76.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.8%
- Asian, 7.0%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- Black or African American, 3.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Editorial manager race
| Editorial manager race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 76.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.8% |
| Asian | 7.0% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| Black or African American | 3.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Editorial manager race and ethnicity over time
See how editorial manager racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Editorial manager race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.96% | 3.84% | 6.31% | 7.57% |
| 2011 | 82.13% | 3.85% | 5.15% | 7.35% |
| 2012 | 81.64% | 4.00% | 5.42% | 7.05% |
| 2013 | 78.82% | 4.78% | 6.31% | 7.10% |
| 2014 | 79.82% | 3.93% | 6.52% | 7.34% |
| 2015 | 78.47% | 4.38% | 6.51% | 8.08% |
| 2016 | 78.53% | 4.39% | 6.34% | 8.22% |
| 2017 | 78.54% | 4.50% | 6.41% | 7.55% |
| 2018 | 78.59% | 3.90% | 6.96% | 7.73% |
| 2019 | 77.80% | 3.77% | 7.36% | 8.81% |
| 2020 | 75.90% | 3.62% | 6.71% | 8.53% |
| 2021 | 76.85% | 3.48% | 7.01% | 7.84% |
Editorial manager wage gap by race
According to our data, asian editorial managers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american editorial managers have the lowest average salary at $68,625.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $71,118 |
| White | $69,391 |
| Black or African American | $68,625 |
| Asian | $73,892 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $73,083 |
Average editorial manager age
See how the average age of editorial managers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Editorial manager 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 manager age breakdown
The average age of editorial managers is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the editorial manager population.
Editorial manager age breakdown
| Editorial Manager Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 15% |
Editorial manager educational attainment
The most common degree for editorial managers is bachelor's degree, with 81% of editorial managers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 10% and master's degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 81%
- Master's, 10%
- Associate, 6%
- Doctorate, 2%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Editorial managers by degree level
| Editorial manager degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 81% |
| Master's | 10% |
| Associate | 6% |
| Doctorate | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Editorial manager wage gap by degree level
According to the data, editorial managers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $84,402 annually. With a Master's degree, editorial managers earn a median annual income of $79,648 compared to $73,563 for editorial managers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $79,648 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $73,563 |
| Doctorate Degree | $84,402 |
Editorial manager employment statistics
Most editorial managers work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where editorial managers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where editorial managers work.
Editorial manager jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 23% |
Editorial manager jobs by company type
Employees with the editorial manager job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most editorial managers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Editorial manager jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 10% |
| Public | 26% |
| Private | 63% |
| Government | 1% |
Editorial manager jobs by industry
The most common industries for editorial managers are media, technology and professional.
Editorial manager industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 22% |
| Fortune 500 | 12% |
| Technology | 11% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Education | 8% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Non Profits | 6% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Editorial manager turnover and employment statistics
Editorial manager unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for editorial managers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Editorial manager unemployment rate by year
| Year | Editorial manager 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 manager tenure
The average editorial manager stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 648 editorial managers resumes in Zippia's database.
Editorial manager tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 13% |
| 1-2 years | 39% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Editorial manager LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of editorial managers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Legislative Correspondent | 10.10% | 203 |
| Radio Artist | 10.34% | 5,769 |
| Sports Marketer | 12.01% | 6,581 |
| Editorial Manager | 12.38% | - |
| Diplomatic Interpreter/Translator | 14.90% | 3,758 |
| Humorist | 16.36% | 5 |
| Track Announcer | 16.36% | 736 |
Similar editorial manager jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Legislative Correspondent | 10.10% | 203 |
| Radio Artist | 10.34% | 5,769 |
| Sports Marketer | 12.01% | 6,581 |
| Diplomatic Interpreter/Translator | 14.90% | 3,758 |
| Humorist | 16.36% | 5 |
| Track Announcer | 16.36% | 736 |
Foreign languages spoken by editorial managers
The most common foreign language among editorial managers is Spanish at 36.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 21.2% and German is the third-most popular at 7.7%.
- Spanish, 36.5%
- French, 21.2%
- German, 7.7%
- Mandarin, 5.8%
- Portuguese, 3.8%
- Other, 25.0%
Editorial manager languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 36.5% |
| French | 21.2% |
| German | 7.7% |
| Mandarin | 5.8% |
| Portuguese | 3.8% |
| Other | 25.0% |
