Entertainment writer demographics and statistics in the US
Entertainment writer demographics research summary. Zippia estimates entertainment writer demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our entertainment writer estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about entertainment writers after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 3,743 entertainment writers currently employed in the United States.
- 53.8% of all entertainment writers are women, while 46.2% are men.
- The average entertainment writer age is 45 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of entertainment writers is White (71.5%), followed by Asian (8.7%), Hispanic or Latino (7.8%) and Black or African American (6.6%).
- In 2022, women earned 95% of what men earned.
- 11% of all entertainment writers are LGBT.
- Entertainment writers are 67% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to education companies.
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Entertainment writer demographics by:
Entertainment writer gender statistics
53.8% of entertainment writers are women and 46.2% of entertainment writers are men.
- Female, 53.8%
- Male, 46.2%
Entertainment writer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 53.8% |
| Male | 46.2% |
Entertainment writer gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$48,713
Female income
$46,224
Entertainment writer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in entertainment writer positions over time. Currently, 53.8% of entertainment writers are female.
Entertainment writer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 47.94% | 52.06% |
| 2011 | 48.86% | 51.14% |
| 2012 | 45.19% | 54.81% |
| 2013 | 49.98% | 50.02% |
| 2014 | 45.03% | 54.97% |
| 2015 | 48.46% | 51.54% |
| 2016 | 48.75% | 51.25% |
| 2017 | 48.40% | 51.60% |
| 2018 | 44.29% | 55.71% |
| 2019 | 46.55% | 53.45% |
| 2020 | 50.26% | 49.74% |
| 2021 | 46.17% | 53.83% |
Entertainment writer related jobs gender ratio
We compared entertainment writers 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% |
| Entertainment Writer | 46% | 54% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
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Entertainment writer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among entertainment writers is White, which makes up 71.5% of all entertainment writers. Comparatively, 8.7% of entertainment writers are Asian and 7.8% of entertainment writers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 71.5%
- Asian, 8.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.8%
- Black or African American, 6.6%
- Unknown, 5.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Entertainment writer race
| Entertainment writer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 71.5% |
| Asian | 8.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.8% |
| Black or African American | 6.6% |
| Unknown | 5.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Entertainment writer race and ethnicity over time
See how entertainment writer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Entertainment writer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 77.96% | 7.28% | 5.97% | 5.52% |
| 2011 | 79.51% | 6.23% | 6.58% | 5.30% |
| 2012 | 79.05% | 5.76% | 6.27% | 5.94% |
| 2013 | 80.30% | 5.93% | 5.31% | 5.96% |
| 2014 | 77.64% | 7.09% | 5.94% | 6.86% |
| 2015 | 77.53% | 7.54% | 7.20% | 6.07% |
| 2016 | 79.46% | 5.19% | 7.33% | 6.09% |
| 2017 | 78.35% | 7.18% | 5.81% | 6.70% |
| 2018 | 77.35% | 5.91% | 7.95% | 6.29% |
| 2019 | 78.38% | 5.45% | 7.50% | 5.71% |
| 2020 | 71.87% | 4.98% | 9.42% | 7.20% |
| 2021 | 71.55% | 6.62% | 8.71% | 7.80% |
Entertainment writer wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $49,127 |
| White | $47,076 |
| Black or African American | $49,557 |
| Asian | $52,568 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $45,526 |
Average entertainment writer age
See how the average age of entertainment writers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Entertainment writer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 45 | |
| White | 48 | 44.5 |
| Black or African American | 32 | |
| Asian | 50 | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 | 34.5 |
Entertainment writer age breakdown
The average age of entertainment writers is 40+ years years old, representing 65% of the entertainment writer population.
Entertainment writer age breakdown
| Entertainment Writer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 65% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 10% |
Entertainment writer educational attainment
The most common degree for entertainment writers is bachelor's degree, with 82% of entertainment writers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 8% and master's degree degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 82%
- Master's, 8%
- Associate, 7%
- High School Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Entertainment writers by degree level
| Entertainment writer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 82% |
| Master's | 8% |
| Associate | 7% |
| High School Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Entertainment writer wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $50,543 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $50,952 |
Entertainment writer employment statistics
Most entertainment writers work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where entertainment writers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where entertainment writers work.
Entertainment writer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 12% |
Entertainment writer jobs by company type
Employees with the entertainment writer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most entertainment writers prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Entertainment writer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 19% |
| Public | 13% |
| Private | 67% |
| Government | 2% |
Entertainment writer jobs by industry
The most common industries for entertainment writers are media, education and manufacturing.
Entertainment writer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 39% |
| Education | 14% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Entertainment writer turnover and employment statistics
Entertainment writer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for entertainment writers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Entertainment writer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Entertainment writer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 9.51% |
| 2011 | 8.24% |
| 2012 | 7.83% |
| 2013 | 6.26% |
| 2014 | 4.75% |
| 2015 | 4.38% |
| 2016 | 4.41% |
| 2017 | 4.58% |
| 2018 | 5.16% |
| 2019 | 4.19% |
| 2020 | 5.41% |
| 2021 | 4.60% |
Average entertainment writer tenure
The average entertainment writer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 505 entertainment writers resumes in Zippia's database.
Entertainment writer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 33% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Entertainment writer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of entertainment writers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Press Writer | 10.10% | 13,915 |
| FM Announcer | 10.34% | 36 |
| Entertainment Writer | 10.84% | - |
| Media Coordinator | 12.01% | 35,285 |
| Sign Language Translator | 14.90% | 21,938 |
| Writer/Director | 16.36% | 14,774 |
| Train Caller | 16.36% | 2,521 |
Similar entertainment writer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Press Writer | 10.10% | 13,915 |
| FM Announcer | 10.34% | 36 |
| Media Coordinator | 12.01% | 35,285 |
| Sign Language Translator | 14.90% | 21,938 |
| Writer/Director | 16.36% | 14,774 |
| Train Caller | 16.36% | 2,521 |
Foreign languages spoken by entertainment writers
The most common foreign language among entertainment writers is Spanish at 52.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 14.7% and German is the third-most popular at 5.9%.
- Spanish, 52.9%
- French, 14.7%
- German, 5.9%
- Russian, 5.9%
- Korean, 5.9%
- Other, 14.7%
Entertainment writer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 52.9% |
| French | 14.7% |
| German | 5.9% |
| Russian | 5.9% |
| Korean | 5.9% |
| Other | 14.7% |
