Fashion editor demographics and statistics in the US
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Fashion editor gender statistics
77.7% of fashion editors are women and 22.3% of fashion editors are men.
- Female, 77.7%
- Male, 22.3%
Fashion editor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 77.7% |
| Male | 22.3% |
Fashion editor gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$59,532
Female income
$60,032
Fashion editor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in fashion editor positions over time. Currently, 77.7% of fashion editors are female.
Fashion editor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 24.70% | 75.30% |
| 2011 | 25.46% | 74.54% |
| 2012 | 27.23% | 72.77% |
| 2013 | 27.22% | 72.78% |
| 2014 | 26.27% | 73.73% |
| 2015 | 25.10% | 74.90% |
| 2016 | 26.07% | 73.93% |
| 2017 | 25.67% | 74.33% |
| 2018 | 22.88% | 77.12% |
| 2019 | 25.37% | 74.63% |
| 2020 | 23.55% | 76.45% |
| 2021 | 22.30% | 77.70% |
Fashion editor related jobs gender ratio
We compared fashion 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% |
| Fashion Editor | 22% | 78% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
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Fashion editor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among fashion editors is White, which makes up 76.5% of all fashion editors. Comparatively, 8.0% of fashion editors are Hispanic or Latino and 7.2% of fashion editors are Asian.
- White, 76.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.0%
- Asian, 7.2%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- Black or African American, 3.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Fashion editor race
| Fashion editor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 76.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.0% |
| Asian | 7.2% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| Black or African American | 3.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Fashion editor race and ethnicity over time
See how fashion editor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Fashion editor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.57% | 3.90% | 6.45% | 7.73% |
| 2011 | 81.74% | 3.91% | 5.28% | 7.52% |
| 2012 | 81.25% | 4.06% | 5.56% | 7.22% |
| 2013 | 78.43% | 4.84% | 6.45% | 7.27% |
| 2014 | 79.43% | 3.99% | 6.66% | 7.51% |
| 2015 | 78.09% | 4.44% | 6.65% | 8.25% |
| 2016 | 78.14% | 4.45% | 6.47% | 8.39% |
| 2017 | 78.15% | 4.56% | 6.55% | 7.72% |
| 2018 | 78.21% | 3.96% | 7.10% | 7.90% |
| 2019 | 77.41% | 3.83% | 7.50% | 8.98% |
| 2020 | 75.51% | 3.68% | 6.85% | 8.70% |
| 2021 | 76.47% | 3.54% | 7.15% | 8.00% |
Fashion editor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian fashion editors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american fashion editors have the lowest average salary at $57,836.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $59,483 |
| White | $58,343 |
| Black or African American | $57,836 |
| Asian | $61,300 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $60,772 |
Average fashion editor age
See how the average age of fashion editors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Fashion 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 |
Fashion editor age breakdown
The average age of fashion editors is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the fashion editor population.
Fashion editor age breakdown
| Fashion Editor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 15% |
Fashion editor educational attainment
The most common degree for fashion editors is bachelor's degree, with 78% of fashion editors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 11% and associate degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 78%
- Associate, 11%
- Master's, 6%
- High School Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Fashion editors by degree level
| Fashion editor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 78% |
| Associate | 11% |
| Master's | 6% |
| High School Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Fashion editor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, fashion editors with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $68,062 annually. With a Master's degree, fashion editors earn a median annual income of $65,027 compared to $61,086 for fashion editors with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $65,027 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $61,086 |
| Doctorate Degree | $68,062 |
Fashion editor employment statistics
Most fashion editors work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where fashion editors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where fashion editors work.
Fashion editor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 13% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 9% |
Fashion editor jobs by company type
Employees with the fashion editor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most fashion editors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Fashion editor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 16% |
| Private | 79% |
| Government | 2% |
Fashion editor jobs by industry
The most common industries for fashion editors are media, retail and internet.
Fashion editor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 36% |
| Retail | 16% |
| Internet | 6% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
Fashion editor turnover and employment statistics
Fashion editor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for fashion editors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Fashion editor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Fashion 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 fashion editor tenure
The average fashion editor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 719 fashion editors resumes in Zippia's database.
Fashion editor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 23% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Fashion editor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of fashion 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Critic | 10.10% | 16 |
| Broadcast Meteorologist | 10.34% | 4,767 |
| Digital Media Coordinator | 12.01% | 39,317 |
| Fashion Editor | 12.38% | - |
| Paraprofessional Interpreter | 14.90% | 5,279 |
| Children's Author | 16.36% | 8,597 |
| Emcee | 16.36% | 58 |
Similar fashion editor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Critic | 10.10% | 16 |
| Broadcast Meteorologist | 10.34% | 4,767 |
| Digital Media Coordinator | 12.01% | 39,317 |
| Paraprofessional Interpreter | 14.90% | 5,279 |
| Children's Author | 16.36% | 8,597 |
| Emcee | 16.36% | 58 |
Foreign languages spoken by fashion editors
The most common foreign language among fashion editors is Spanish at 34.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 26.0% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 6.3%.
- Spanish, 34.4%
- French, 26.0%
- Chinese, 6.3%
- Portuguese, 5.2%
- Mandarin, 5.2%
- Other, 22.9%
Fashion editor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 34.4% |
| French | 26.0% |
| Chinese | 6.3% |
| Portuguese | 5.2% |
| Mandarin | 5.2% |
| Other | 22.9% |
