Finance writer demographics and statistics in the US
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Finance writer gender statistics
32.5% of finance writers are women and 67.5% of finance writers are men.
- Male, 67.5%
- Female, 32.5%
Finance writer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 67.5% |
| Female | 32.5% |
Finance writer gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$72,646
Female income
$68,679
Finance writer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in finance writer positions over time. Currently, 32.5% of finance writers are female.
Finance writer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.03% | 30.97% |
| 2011 | 69.81% | 30.19% |
| 2012 | 66.62% | 33.38% |
| 2013 | 70.75% | 29.25% |
| 2014 | 66.48% | 33.52% |
| 2015 | 69.47% | 30.53% |
| 2016 | 69.72% | 30.28% |
| 2017 | 69.42% | 30.58% |
| 2018 | 65.80% | 34.20% |
| 2019 | 67.82% | 32.18% |
| 2020 | 70.97% | 29.03% |
| 2021 | 67.49% | 32.51% |
Finance writer related jobs gender ratio
We compared finance 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% |
| Finance Writer | 67% | 33% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
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Finance writer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among finance writers is White, which makes up 71.5% of all finance writers. Comparatively, 8.7% of finance writers are Asian and 7.8% of finance 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%
Finance writer race
| Finance 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% |
Finance writer race and ethnicity over time
See how finance writer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Finance writer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 77.92% | 7.29% | 5.98% | 5.53% |
| 2011 | 79.47% | 6.24% | 6.59% | 5.31% |
| 2012 | 79.01% | 5.77% | 6.28% | 5.95% |
| 2013 | 80.26% | 5.94% | 5.32% | 5.97% |
| 2014 | 77.61% | 7.10% | 5.95% | 6.87% |
| 2015 | 77.49% | 7.55% | 7.20% | 6.08% |
| 2016 | 79.43% | 5.20% | 7.34% | 6.10% |
| 2017 | 78.32% | 7.19% | 5.82% | 6.71% |
| 2018 | 77.32% | 5.92% | 7.96% | 6.30% |
| 2019 | 78.35% | 5.46% | 7.51% | 5.72% |
| 2020 | 71.83% | 4.99% | 9.43% | 7.21% |
| 2021 | 71.51% | 6.63% | 8.72% | 7.81% |
Finance writer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian finance writers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino finance writers have the lowest average salary at $67,569.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $73,309 |
| White | $70,036 |
| Black or African American | $73,996 |
| Asian | $78,819 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $67,569 |
Average finance writer age
See how the average age of finance writers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Finance 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 |
Finance writer age breakdown
The average age of finance writers is 40+ years years old, representing 65% of the finance writer population.
Finance writer age breakdown
| Finance Writer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 65% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 10% |
Finance writer educational attainment
The most common degree for finance writers is bachelor's degree, with 76% of finance writers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 15% and master's degree degree at 5%.
- Bachelor's, 76%
- Master's, 15%
- Associate, 5%
- Doctorate, 2%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Finance writers by degree level
| Finance writer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 76% |
| Master's | 15% |
| Associate | 5% |
| Doctorate | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Finance writer wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $75,573 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $76,228 |
Finance writer employment statistics
Most finance writers work for a private in the finance industry.
Company size where finance writers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where finance writers work.
Finance writer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 28% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 3% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 27% |
Finance writer jobs by company type
Employees with the finance writer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most finance writers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Finance writer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 25% |
| Private | 68% |
| Government | 4% |
Finance writer jobs by industry
The most common industries for finance writers are finance, media and professional.
Finance writer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Finance | 29% |
| Media | 14% |
| Fortune 500 | 12% |
| Professional | 12% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Start-up | 5% |
| Insurance | 4% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Government | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
Finance writer turnover and employment statistics
Finance writer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for finance writers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Finance writer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Finance 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 finance writer tenure
The average finance writer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 233 finance writers resumes in Zippia's database.
Finance writer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 21% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Finance writer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of finance 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Commentator | 10.10% | 10 |
| Radio Board Operator | 10.34% | 28,352 |
| Finance Writer | 10.84% | - |
| International Relations Teacher | 12.01% | 64,489 |
| Freelance Interpreter/Translator | 14.90% | 4,205 |
| Humorist | 16.36% | 5 |
| Emcee | 16.36% | 58 |
Similar finance writer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Commentator | 10.10% | 10 |
| Radio Board Operator | 10.34% | 28,352 |
| International Relations Teacher | 12.01% | 64,489 |
| Freelance Interpreter/Translator | 14.90% | 4,205 |
| Humorist | 16.36% | 5 |
| Emcee | 16.36% | 58 |
Foreign languages spoken by finance writers
The most common foreign language among finance writers is Spanish at 41.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 16.7% and Russian is the third-most popular at 12.5%.
- Spanish, 41.7%
- French, 16.7%
- Russian, 12.5%
- Japanese, 8.3%
- German, 4.2%
- Other, 16.6%
Finance writer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 41.7% |
| French | 16.7% |
| Russian | 12.5% |
| Japanese | 8.3% |
| German | 4.2% |
| Other | 16.6% |