Film Writer Demographics and Statistics In The US
Film Writer Statistics By Gender
39.3% of film writers are women and 60.7% of film writers are men.
- Male, 60.7%
- Female, 39.3%
Film Writers By Gender
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 60.7% |
| Female | 39.3% |
Gender Pay Gap For Film Writer
Women Earn 96¢ For Every $1 Earned By Men
Film Writer Gender Over Time
This data shows how men and women predominate in the film writer position over time.
Film Writer Gender By Year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 58.98% | 41.02% |
| 2011 | 60.20% | 39.80% |
| 2012 | 60.73% | 39.27% |
| 2013 | 62.61% | 37.39% |
| 2014 | 62.10% | 37.90% |
| 2015 | 59.66% | 40.34% |
| 2016 | 56.64% | 43.36% |
| 2017 | 57.42% | 42.58% |
| 2018 | 60.80% | 39.20% |
| 2019 | 56.92% | 43.08% |
| 2020 | 59.01% | 40.99% |
| 2021 | 60.75% | 39.25% |
Film Writer Male to Female Ratio
We compared this job title with other job titles to see how gender percentages varied. As you can see, public address announcer and track announcer have the biggest difference in gender.
| Job Title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Paraprofessional Interpreter | 12% | 88% |
| Deaf Interpreter | 15% | 85% |
| Fashion Journalist | 15% | 85% |
| Film Writer | 61% | 39% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
Film Writer Statistics By Race
The most common ethnicity among film writers is White, which makes up 75.0% of all film writers. Comparatively, there are 8.0% of the Hispanic or Latino ethnicity and 6.2% of the Black or African American ethnicity.
- White, 75.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.0%
- Black or African American, 6.2%
- Unknown, 5.4%
- Asian, 5.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Film Writer Race
| Film Writer Race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 75.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.0% |
| Black or African American | 6.2% |
| Unknown | 5.4% |
| Asian | 5.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Film Writer Race And Ethnicity Over Time
Using the Census Bureau data, we found out how the percentage of each ethnic category trended between 2010-2019 among film writers.
- White
- Asian
- Hispanic or Latino
- Black or African American
Film Writer Race By Year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 82.46% | 5.33% | 4.35% | 4.99% |
| 2011 | 82.61% | 5.55% | 3.73% | 5.75% |
| 2012 | 80.54% | 6.09% | 4.51% | 6.08% |
| 2013 | 80.59% | 5.38% | 4.15% | 6.61% |
| 2014 | 79.34% | 6.18% | 4.17% | 7.03% |
| 2015 | 80.14% | 5.48% | 4.59% | 6.99% |
| 2016 | 80.21% | 5.90% | 4.43% | 6.63% |
| 2017 | 81.28% | 5.53% | 4.64% | 5.86% |
| 2018 | 79.92% | 5.15% | 4.32% | 7.44% |
| 2019 | 78.83% | 6.11% | 4.16% | 7.49% |
| 2020 | 75.84% | 6.12% | 4.50% | 7.89% |
| 2021 | 74.98% | 6.20% | 5.07% | 7.96% |
Film Writer Wage Gap By Race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $55,486 |
| White | $54,901 |
| Black or African American | $54,963 |
| Asian | $53,321 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $54,098 |
Film Writer JOBS
Average Age of a Film Writer
We determined the average age of film writers based on ethnicity and gender.
Film Writer Age By Race
| 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 |
Film Writer Age Breakdown
This chart breaks down the ages of film writer employees. Interestingly enough, the average age of film writers is 40+ years old, which represents 52% of the population.
Film Writer Age
| Film Writer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 52% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Types of Film Writer Degree Levels
The most common degree for film writers is bachelor's degree 79% of film writers earn that degree. A close second is master's degree with 11% and rounding it off is associate degree with 4%.
- Bachelors, 79%
- Masters, 11%
- Associate, 4%
- Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Film Writers By Education
| Film Writer Degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelors | 79% |
| Masters | 11% |
| Associate | 4% |
| Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Film Writer Wage Gap By Education
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $58,218 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $58,102 |
| Doctorate Degree | $61,316 |
Film Writer Employment Statistics
This section highlights information about where film writers work. We found most film writers work for a private company. In addition, the industry that employs the most film writers is the media industry.
Company Size
We created this chart to show you the average size of companies that typically hire film writers.
Film Writer Jobs By Employer Size
| Company Size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 15% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 26% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 4% |
The Types Of Companies Film Writer Work In
Employees with the film writer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most film writers prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Film Writer Jobs By Sector
| Company Type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 9% |
| Public | 9% |
| Private | 83% |
Top Industries Hiring Film Writers
Just based on the number of employees within each industry, we were able to determine the most common industries that employ film writers. Those industries include media, professional and retail.
Film Writer Industry Statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 28% |
| Start-up | 14% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Retail | 7% |
| Transportation | 7% |
| Real Estate | 7% |
| Hospitality | 7% |
| Education | 7% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
Film Writer Turnover And Employment Statistics
Film Writer Unemployment Rate Over Time
The Bureau of Labor Statistics came in clutch when it came down to figuring out how the unemployment rate has changed over time. Between 2008 and 2018, this is how the number of film writers changed.
- Unemployment rate
Film Writer Unemployment Rate By Year
| Year | Film 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% |
The Average Number of Years That Film Writer Stay in a Job
By looking over 129 film writers resumes, we figured out that the average film writer enjoys staying at their job for Less than 1 year for a percentage of 27%.
Film Writer Tenure
| Number or Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 27% |
| 1-2 years | 25% |
| 3-4 years | 7% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 16% |
Comparing The LGBT Ratio of Film Writers with Other Job Titles
After finding the gender ratio, we wondered if the percentages of LGBT persons were different as well. Using the data below, you can see how other job titles compare to film writers.
| Job Title | LGBT | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|
| Newspaper Reporter | 10.10% | 2,329 |
| Radio Internship | 10.34% | 49,838 |
| New Media Strategist | 12.01% | 16,936 |
| Assignment Editor | 12.38% | 11,919 |
| Foreign Language Interpreter | 14.90% | 23,134 |
| Film Writer | 16.36% | - |
| Emcee | 16.36% | 58 |
Film Writer LGBT Demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|
| Newspaper Reporter | 10.10% | 2,329 |
| Radio Internship | 10.34% | 49,838 |
| New Media Strategist | 12.01% | 16,936 |
| Assignment Editor | 12.38% | 11,919 |
| Foreign Language Interpreter | 14.90% | 23,134 |
| Emcee | 16.36% | 58 |
Foreign Languages Spoken By Film Writers
The most common foreign language among film writers is Spanish at 43.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 18.8% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 12.5%.
- Spanish, 43.8%
- French, 18.8%
- Chinese, 12.5%
- Basque, 6.3%
- Japanese, 6.3%
- Other, 12.3%
Film Writer Languages Spoken
| Foreign Language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 43.8% |
| French | 18.8% |
| Chinese | 12.5% |
| Basque | 6.3% |
| Japanese | 6.3% |
| Other | 12.3% |