Food editor demographics and statistics in the US
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Food editor gender statistics
80.6% of food editors are women and 19.4% of food editors are men.
- Female, 80.6%
- Male, 19.4%
Food editor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 80.6% |
| Male | 19.4% |
Food editor gender pay gap
Women earn $1.02 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$69,653
Female income
$71,328
Food editor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in food editor positions over time. Currently, 80.6% of food editors are female.
Food editor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 21.57% | 78.43% |
| 2011 | 22.26% | 77.74% |
| 2012 | 23.88% | 76.12% |
| 2013 | 23.87% | 76.13% |
| 2014 | 23.00% | 77.00% |
| 2015 | 21.94% | 78.06% |
| 2016 | 22.82% | 77.18% |
| 2017 | 22.45% | 77.55% |
| 2018 | 19.92% | 80.08% |
| 2019 | 22.18% | 77.82% |
| 2020 | 20.53% | 79.47% |
| 2021 | 19.39% | 80.61% |
Food editor related jobs gender ratio
We compared food 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% |
| Food Editor | 19% | 81% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
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Food editor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among food editors is White, which makes up 76.2% of all food editors. Comparatively, 8.1% of food editors are Hispanic or Latino and 7.3% of food 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%
Food editor race
| Food 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% |
Food editor race and ethnicity over time
See how food editor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Food 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% |
Food editor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian food editors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american food editors have the lowest average salary at $64,172.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $69,491 |
| White | $65,781 |
| Black or African American | $64,172 |
| Asian | $75,684 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $73,848 |
Average food editor age
See how the average age of food editors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Food 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 |
Food editor age breakdown
The average age of food editors is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the food editor population.
Food editor age breakdown
| Food Editor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 15% |
Food editor educational attainment
The most common degree for food editors is bachelor's degree, with 78% of food 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 7%.
- Bachelor's, 78%
- Master's, 11%
- Associate, 7%
- High School Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Food editors by degree level
| Food editor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 78% |
| Master's | 11% |
| Associate | 7% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Food editor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, food editors with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $101,833 annually. With a Master's degree, food editors earn a median annual income of $89,475 compared to $74,935 for food editors with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $89,475 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $74,935 |
| Doctorate Degree | $101,833 |
Food editor employment statistics
Most food editors work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where food editors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where food editors work.
Food editor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 19% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 8% |
Food editor jobs by company type
Employees with the food editor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most food editors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Food editor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 19% |
| Private | 75% |
| Government | 5% |
Food editor jobs by industry
The most common industries for food editors are media, professional and non profits.
Food editor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 44% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Non Profits | 8% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Hospitality | 6% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Government | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Internet | 5% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Education | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
Food editor turnover and employment statistics
Food editor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for food editors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Food editor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Food 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 food editor tenure
The average food editor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 183 food editors resumes in Zippia's database.
Food editor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 13% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 15% |
Food editor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of food 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Freelance Reporter | 10.10% | 3,768 |
| Game Show Host | 10.34% | 11,508 |
| Associate Media Director | 12.01% | 13,111 |
| Food Editor | 12.38% | - |
| Deaf Interpreter | 14.90% | 3,676 |
| Contract Copywriter | 16.36% | 19,488 |
| Mobile Disc Jockey | 16.36% | 5,576 |
Similar food editor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Freelance Reporter | 10.10% | 3,768 |
| Game Show Host | 10.34% | 11,508 |
| Associate Media Director | 12.01% | 13,111 |
| Deaf Interpreter | 14.90% | 3,676 |
| Contract Copywriter | 16.36% | 19,488 |
| Mobile Disc Jockey | 16.36% | 5,576 |
Foreign languages spoken by food editors
The most common foreign language among food editors is Spanish at 36.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 18.2% and Danish is the third-most popular at 9.1%.
- Spanish, 36.4%
- French, 18.2%
- Danish, 9.1%
- German, 9.1%
- Japanese, 9.1%
- Other, 18.1%
Food editor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 36.4% |
| French | 18.2% |
| Danish | 9.1% |
| German | 9.1% |
| Japanese | 9.1% |
| Other | 18.1% |