Fiction writer demographics and statistics in the US
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Fiction writer gender statistics
51.9% of fiction writers are women and 48.1% of fiction writers are men.
- Female, 51.9%
- Male, 48.1%
Fiction writer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 51.9% |
| Male | 48.1% |
Fiction writer gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$77,747
Female income
$74,584
Fiction writer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in fiction writer positions over time. Currently, 51.9% of fiction writers are female.
Fiction writer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 46.29% | 53.71% |
| 2011 | 47.55% | 52.45% |
| 2012 | 48.10% | 51.90% |
| 2013 | 50.09% | 49.91% |
| 2014 | 49.55% | 50.45% |
| 2015 | 46.99% | 53.01% |
| 2016 | 43.91% | 56.09% |
| 2017 | 44.69% | 55.31% |
| 2018 | 48.18% | 51.82% |
| 2019 | 44.19% | 55.81% |
| 2020 | 46.32% | 53.68% |
| 2021 | 48.12% | 51.88% |
Fiction writer related jobs gender ratio
We compared fiction 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% |
| Fiction Writer | 48% | 52% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
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Fiction writer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among fiction writers is White, which makes up 74.9% of all fiction writers. Comparatively, 7.9% of fiction writers are Hispanic or Latino and 6.2% of fiction writers are Black or African American.
- White, 74.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.9%
- Black or African American, 6.2%
- Unknown, 5.6%
- Asian, 5.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Fiction writer race
| Fiction writer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 74.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.9% |
| Black or African American | 6.2% |
| Unknown | 5.6% |
| Asian | 5.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Fiction writer race and ethnicity over time
See how fiction writer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Fiction writer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 82.38% | 5.30% | 4.33% | 4.94% |
| 2011 | 82.53% | 5.51% | 3.71% | 5.70% |
| 2012 | 80.46% | 6.05% | 4.49% | 6.04% |
| 2013 | 80.51% | 5.34% | 4.13% | 6.57% |
| 2014 | 79.26% | 6.14% | 4.15% | 6.98% |
| 2015 | 80.06% | 5.44% | 4.57% | 6.94% |
| 2016 | 80.13% | 5.86% | 4.41% | 6.58% |
| 2017 | 81.20% | 5.49% | 4.62% | 5.81% |
| 2018 | 79.84% | 5.11% | 4.30% | 7.39% |
| 2019 | 78.75% | 6.07% | 4.14% | 7.45% |
| 2020 | 75.76% | 6.08% | 4.48% | 7.85% |
| 2021 | 74.90% | 6.16% | 5.05% | 7.91% |
Fiction writer wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown fiction writers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian fiction writers have the lowest average salary at $76,058.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $79,037 |
| White | $78,231 |
| Black or African American | $78,316 |
| Asian | $76,058 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $77,128 |
Average fiction writer age
See how the average age of fiction writers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Fiction writer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 34.5 | 36 |
| White | 44 | 41 |
| Black or African American | 38.5 | 41 |
| Asian | 34 | 35 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30.5 | 34 |
Fiction writer age breakdown
The average age of fiction writers is 40+ years years old, representing 52% of the fiction writer population.
Fiction writer age breakdown
| Fiction Writer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 52% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Fiction writer educational attainment
The most common degree for fiction writers is bachelor's degree, with 72% of fiction writers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 12% and master's degree degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 72%
- Master's, 12%
- Associate, 7%
- Doctorate, 5%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Fiction writers by degree level
| Fiction writer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 72% |
| Master's | 12% |
| Associate | 7% |
| Doctorate | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Fiction writer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, fiction writers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $87,036 annually. With a Master's degree, fiction writers earn a median annual income of $82,789 compared to $82,629 for fiction writers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $82,789 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $82,629 |
| Doctorate Degree | $87,036 |
Fiction writer employment statistics
Most fiction writers work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where fiction writers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where fiction writers work.
Fiction writer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 17% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 17% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 13% |
Fiction writer jobs by company type
Employees with the fiction writer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most fiction writers prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Fiction writer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 32% |
| Public | 18% |
| Private | 45% |
| Government | 5% |
Fiction writer jobs by industry
The most common industries for fiction writers are education, media and technology.
Fiction writer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 27% |
| Media | 15% |
| Technology | 15% |
| Fortune 500 | 12% |
| Non Profits | 8% |
| Pharmaceutical | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Government | 4% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Insurance | 4% |
Fiction writer turnover and employment statistics
Fiction writer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for fiction writers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Fiction writer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Fiction writer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.42% |
| 2011 | 6.99% |
| 2012 | 6.73% |
| 2013 | 6.55% |
| 2014 | 7.00% |
| 2015 | 5.19% |
| 2016 | 5.17% |
| 2017 | 5.38% |
| 2018 | 5.51% |
| 2019 | 5.71% |
| 2020 | 6.81% |
| 2021 | 7.01% |
Average fiction writer tenure
The average fiction writer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 135 fiction writers resumes in Zippia's database.
Fiction writer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 12% |
| 1-2 years | 14% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 38% |
Fiction writer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of fiction 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Photojournalist/Editor | 10.10% | 4,982 |
| Radio Board Operator | 10.34% | 28,352 |
| Events And Communications Coordinator | 12.01% | 31,405 |
| Book Editor | 12.38% | 11,671 |
| Freelance Translator | 14.90% | 1,162 |
| Fiction Writer | 16.36% | - |
| Mobile Disc Jockey | 16.36% | 5,576 |
Similar fiction writer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Photojournalist/Editor | 10.10% | 4,982 |
| Radio Board Operator | 10.34% | 28,352 |
| Events And Communications Coordinator | 12.01% | 31,405 |
| Book Editor | 12.38% | 11,671 |
| Freelance Translator | 14.90% | 1,162 |
| Mobile Disc Jockey | 16.36% | 5,576 |
Foreign languages spoken by fiction writers
The most common foreign language among fiction writers is French at 25.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Spanish at 16.7% and Japanese is the third-most popular at 16.7%.
- French, 25.0%
- Spanish, 16.7%
- Japanese, 16.7%
- Malayalam, 8.3%
- Hindi, 8.3%
- Other, 25.0%
Fiction writer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| French | 25.0% |
| Spanish | 16.7% |
| Japanese | 16.7% |
| Malayalam | 8.3% |
| Hindi | 8.3% |
| Other | 25.0% |