Editorial specialist demographics and statistics in the US
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Editorial specialist gender statistics
70.2% of editorial specialists are women and 29.8% of editorial specialists are men.
- Female, 70.2%
- Male, 29.8%
Editorial specialist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 70.2% |
| Male | 29.8% |
Editorial specialist gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$57,672
Female income
$58,261
Editorial specialist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in editorial specialist positions over time. Currently, 70.2% of editorial specialists are female.
Editorial specialist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 32.68% | 67.32% |
| 2011 | 33.57% | 66.43% |
| 2012 | 35.63% | 64.37% |
| 2013 | 35.63% | 64.37% |
| 2014 | 34.52% | 65.48% |
| 2015 | 33.16% | 66.84% |
| 2016 | 34.29% | 65.71% |
| 2017 | 33.82% | 66.18% |
| 2018 | 30.50% | 69.50% |
| 2019 | 33.47% | 66.53% |
| 2020 | 31.31% | 68.69% |
| 2021 | 29.81% | 70.19% |
Editorial specialist related jobs gender ratio
We compared editorial specialists 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 Specialist | 30% | 70% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
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Editorial specialist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among editorial specialists is White, which makes up 78.2% of all editorial specialists. Comparatively, 8.3% of editorial specialists are Hispanic or Latino and 5.0% of editorial specialists are Asian.
- White, 78.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.3%
- Asian, 5.0%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- Black or African American, 3.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Editorial specialist race
| Editorial specialist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 78.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.3% |
| Asian | 5.0% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| Black or African American | 3.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Editorial specialist race and ethnicity over time
See how editorial specialist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Editorial specialist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 81.26% | 4.01% | 4.30% | 8.05% |
| 2011 | 83.43% | 4.02% | 3.13% | 7.83% |
| 2012 | 82.94% | 4.18% | 3.41% | 7.53% |
| 2013 | 80.11% | 4.96% | 4.29% | 7.58% |
| 2014 | 81.12% | 4.10% | 4.50% | 7.82% |
| 2015 | 79.77% | 4.55% | 4.49% | 8.56% |
| 2016 | 79.83% | 4.57% | 4.32% | 8.70% |
| 2017 | 79.84% | 4.68% | 4.40% | 8.03% |
| 2018 | 79.89% | 4.08% | 4.95% | 8.21% |
| 2019 | 79.10% | 3.94% | 5.35% | 9.29% |
| 2020 | 77.20% | 3.79% | 4.70% | 9.01% |
| 2021 | 78.15% | 3.65% | 5.00% | 8.32% |
Editorial specialist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian editorial specialists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american editorial specialists have the lowest average salary at $55,687.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $57,615 |
| White | $56,279 |
| Black or African American | $55,687 |
| Asian | $59,756 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $59,132 |
Average editorial specialist age
See how the average age of editorial specialists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Editorial specialist 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 specialist age breakdown
The average age of editorial specialists is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the editorial specialist population.
Editorial specialist age breakdown
| Editorial Specialist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 15% |
Editorial specialist educational attainment
The most common degree for editorial specialists is bachelor's degree, with 74% of editorial specialists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 12% and master's degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 74%
- Master's, 12%
- Associate, 9%
- High School Diploma, 1%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Editorial specialists by degree level
| Editorial specialist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 74% |
| Master's | 12% |
| Associate | 9% |
| High School Diploma | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Editorial specialist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, editorial specialists with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $67,837 annually. With a Master's degree, editorial specialists earn a median annual income of $64,188 compared to $59,502 for editorial specialists with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $64,188 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $59,502 |
| Doctorate Degree | $67,837 |
Editorial specialist employment statistics
Most editorial specialists work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where editorial specialists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where editorial specialists work.
Editorial specialist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 15% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 34% |
| > 10,000 employees | 21% |
Editorial specialist jobs by company type
Employees with the editorial specialist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most editorial specialists prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Editorial specialist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 15% |
| Public | 21% |
| Private | 60% |
| Government | 4% |
Editorial specialist jobs by industry
The most common industries for editorial specialists are media, education and technology.
Editorial specialist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 18% |
| Education | 12% |
| Technology | 12% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Non Profits | 7% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Energy | 5% |
| Government | 4% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Telecommunication | 4% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
Editorial specialist turnover and employment statistics
Editorial specialist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for editorial specialists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Editorial specialist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Editorial specialist 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 specialist tenure
The average editorial specialist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 113 editorial specialists resumes in Zippia's database.
Editorial specialist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 16% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Editorial specialist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of editorial specialists 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 Internship | 10.10% | 48,236 |
| On-Air Announcer | 10.34% | 1,304 |
| Borough Coordinator | 12.01% | 9,825 |
| Editorial Specialist | 12.38% | - |
| Conference Interpreter | 14.90% | 3,933 |
| Greeting Card Writer | 16.36% | 10,264 |
| Mobile Disc Jockey | 16.36% | 5,576 |
Similar editorial specialist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Sports Internship | 10.10% | 48,236 |
| On-Air Announcer | 10.34% | 1,304 |
| Borough Coordinator | 12.01% | 9,825 |
| Conference Interpreter | 14.90% | 3,933 |
| Greeting Card Writer | 16.36% | 10,264 |
| Mobile Disc Jockey | 16.36% | 5,576 |
Foreign languages spoken by editorial specialists
- Spanish, 100.0%
Editorial specialist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |