Executive editor demographics and statistics in the US
Executive editor demographics research summary. Zippia estimates executive editor demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our executive editor estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about executive editors after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 34,167 executive editors currently employed in the United States.
- 49.9% of all executive editors are women, while 50.1% are men.
- The average executive editor age is 43 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of executive editors is White (76.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (8.1%), Asian (7.3%) and Unknown (4.6%).
- Executive editors are most in-demand in New York, NY.
- The media industry is the highest-paying for executive editors.
- 12% of all executive editors are LGBT.
On this page
Executive editor demographics by:
Executive editor gender statistics
49.9% of executive editors are women and 50.1% of executive editors are men.
- Male, 50.1%
- Female, 49.9%
Executive editor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 50.1% |
| Female | 49.9% |
Executive editor gender pay gap
Women earn $1.02 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$105,670
Female income
$108,079
Executive editor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in executive editor positions over time. Currently, 49.9% of executive editors are female.
Executive editor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 53.40% | 46.60% |
| 2011 | 54.40% | 45.60% |
| 2012 | 56.65% | 43.35% |
| 2013 | 56.64% | 43.36% |
| 2014 | 55.45% | 44.55% |
| 2015 | 53.94% | 46.06% |
| 2016 | 55.20% | 44.80% |
| 2017 | 54.68% | 45.32% |
| 2018 | 50.89% | 49.11% |
| 2019 | 54.28% | 45.72% |
| 2020 | 51.83% | 48.17% |
| 2021 | 50.06% | 49.94% |
Executive editor related jobs gender ratio
We compared executive editors 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% |
| Executive Editor | 50% | 50% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
Male
Female
100%
75%
50%
25%
0%
0%
25%
50%
75%
100%
Executive editor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among executive editors is White, which makes up 76.2% of all executive editors. Comparatively, 8.1% of executive editors are Hispanic or Latino and 7.3% of executive editors are Asian.
- White, 76.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.1%
- Asian, 7.3%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- Black or African American, 3.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Executive editor race
| Executive editor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 76.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.1% |
| Asian | 7.3% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| Black or African American | 3.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Executive editor race and ethnicity over time
See how executive editor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Executive editor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.27% | 3.94% | 6.56% | 7.86% |
| 2011 | 81.44% | 3.95% | 5.39% | 7.64% |
| 2012 | 80.95% | 4.11% | 5.67% | 7.34% |
| 2013 | 78.13% | 4.89% | 6.55% | 7.40% |
| 2014 | 79.13% | 4.04% | 6.76% | 7.64% |
| 2015 | 77.79% | 4.48% | 6.75% | 8.38% |
| 2016 | 77.85% | 4.50% | 6.58% | 8.52% |
| 2017 | 77.85% | 4.61% | 6.66% | 7.85% |
| 2018 | 77.91% | 4.01% | 7.21% | 8.03% |
| 2019 | 77.11% | 3.87% | 7.61% | 9.11% |
| 2020 | 75.21% | 3.72% | 6.96% | 8.83% |
| 2021 | 76.17% | 3.59% | 7.26% | 8.13% |
Executive editor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian executive editors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american executive editors have the lowest average salary at $97,764.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $105,436 |
| White | $100,088 |
| Black or African American | $97,764 |
| Asian | $114,330 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $111,698 |
Average executive editor age
See how the average age of executive editors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Executive editor 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 |
Executive editor age breakdown
The average age of executive editors is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the executive editor population.
Executive editor age breakdown
| Executive Editor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 15% |
Executive editor educational attainment
The most common degree for executive editors is bachelor's degree, with 81% of executive editors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 11% and master's degree degree at 4%.
- Bachelor's, 81%
- Master's, 11%
- Associate, 4%
- Doctorate, 2%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Executive editors by degree level
| Executive editor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 81% |
| Master's | 11% |
| Associate | 4% |
| Doctorate | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
Executive editor jobs you might like
Executive editor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, executive editors with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $151,508 annually. With a Master's degree, executive editors earn a median annual income of $134,008 compared to $113,257 for executive editors with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $134,008 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $113,257 |
| Doctorate Degree | $151,508 |
Executive editor employment statistics
Most executive editors work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where executive editors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where executive editors work.
Executive editor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 30% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 19% |
| > 10,000 employees | 11% |
Executive editor jobs by company type
Employees with the executive editor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most executive editors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Executive editor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 13% |
| Public | 16% |
| Private | 67% |
| Government | 3% |
Executive editor jobs by industry
The most common industries for executive editors are media, education and manufacturing.
Executive editor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 41% |
| Education | 13% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Executive editor turnover and employment statistics
Executive editor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for executive editors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Executive editor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Executive 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% |
Average executive editor tenure
The average executive editor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,886 executive editors resumes in Zippia's database.
Executive editor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 14% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Executive editor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of executive editors 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 Analyst | 10.10% | 1,909 |
| Anchor/Producer | 10.34% | 10,037 |
| Public Relations Account Executive | 12.01% | 121,389 |
| Executive Editor | 12.38% | - |
| Spanish Interpreter/Translator | 14.90% | 4,265 |
| Advertising Copy Writer | 16.36% | 14,320 |
| Train Announcer | 16.36% | 1,244 |
Similar executive editor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Sports Analyst | 10.10% | 1,909 |
| Anchor/Producer | 10.34% | 10,037 |
| Public Relations Account Executive | 12.01% | 121,389 |
| Spanish Interpreter/Translator | 14.90% | 4,265 |
| Advertising Copy Writer | 16.36% | 14,320 |
| Train Announcer | 16.36% | 1,244 |
Foreign languages spoken by executive editors
The most common foreign language among executive editors is Spanish at 42.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 15.0% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 6.3%.
- Spanish, 42.5%
- French, 15.0%
- Chinese, 6.3%
- German, 6.3%
- Arabic, 6.3%
- Other, 23.6%
Executive editor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 42.5% |
| French | 15.0% |
| Chinese | 6.3% |
| German | 6.3% |
| Arabic | 6.3% |
| Other | 23.6% |
