Food writer demographics and statistics in the US
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Food writer demographics by:
Food writer gender statistics
70.5% of food writers are women and 29.5% of food writers are men.
- Female, 70.5%
- Male, 29.5%
Food writer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 70.5% |
| Male | 29.5% |
Food writer gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$59,486
Female income
$57,937
Food writer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in food writer positions over time. Currently, 70.5% of food writers are female.
Food writer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 30.91% | 69.09% |
| 2011 | 30.54% | 69.46% |
| 2012 | 30.51% | 69.49% |
| 2013 | 33.15% | 66.85% |
| 2014 | 35.46% | 64.54% |
| 2015 | 30.20% | 69.80% |
| 2016 | 31.88% | 68.12% |
| 2017 | 29.14% | 70.86% |
| 2018 | 33.13% | 66.87% |
| 2019 | 30.05% | 69.95% |
| 2020 | 33.54% | 66.46% |
| 2021 | 29.52% | 70.48% |
Food writer related jobs gender ratio
We compared food 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% |
| Food Writer | 30% | 70% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
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Food writer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among food writers is White, which makes up 67.3% of all food writers. Comparatively, 12.3% of food writers are Hispanic or Latino and 9.5% of food writers are Asian.
- White, 67.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.3%
- Asian, 9.5%
- Black or African American, 6.3%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Food writer race
| Food writer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.3% |
| Asian | 9.5% |
| Black or African American | 6.3% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Food writer race and ethnicity over time
See how food writer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Food writer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.35% | 7.17% | 6.05% | 10.34% |
| 2011 | 76.75% | 5.33% | 5.76% | 9.19% |
| 2012 | 74.33% | 7.09% | 6.69% | 9.76% |
| 2013 | 73.34% | 6.87% | 6.31% | 11.54% |
| 2014 | 72.78% | 6.31% | 6.65% | 11.19% |
| 2015 | 71.62% | 7.84% | 5.80% | 11.60% |
| 2016 | 74.64% | 4.58% | 6.53% | 9.94% |
| 2017 | 72.35% | 5.83% | 6.52% | 12.32% |
| 2018 | 70.36% | 7.36% | 6.80% | 13.34% |
| 2019 | 71.27% | 5.26% | 8.43% | 11.76% |
| 2020 | 71.91% | 6.37% | 7.24% | 11.40% |
| 2021 | 67.26% | 6.25% | 9.54% | 12.30% |
Food writer wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino food writers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american food writers have the lowest average salary at $52,819.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $58,775 |
| White | $58,927 |
| Black or African American | $52,819 |
| Asian | $62,987 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $64,644 |
Average food writer age
See how the average age of food writers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Food writer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 50 | 36 |
| White | 39 | 38 |
| Black or African American | 29 | 27.5 |
| Asian | 38 | 33 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 | 36 |
Food writer age breakdown
The average age of food writers is 40+ years years old, representing 44% of the food writer population.
Food writer age breakdown
| Food Writer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 44% |
| 30-40 years | 32% |
| 20-30 years | 24% |
Food writer educational attainment
The most common degree for food writers is bachelor's degree, with 76% of food writers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 11% and associate degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 76%
- Associate, 11%
- Master's, 9%
- High School Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Food writers by degree level
| Food writer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 76% |
| Associate | 11% |
| Master's | 9% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Food writer wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $69,261 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $65,926 |
Food writer employment statistics
Most food writers work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where food writers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where food writers work.
Food writer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 20% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 17% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 17% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 7% |
Food writer jobs by company type
Employees with the food writer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most food writers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Food writer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 8% |
| Public | 14% |
| Private | 78% |
Food writer jobs by industry
The most common industries for food writers are media, non profits and hospitality.
Food writer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 60% |
| Non Profits | 7% |
| Hospitality | 7% |
| Education | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
Food writer turnover and employment statistics
Food writer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for food writers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Food writer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Food writer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.18% |
| 2011 | 5.45% |
| 2012 | 5.99% |
| 2013 | 3.17% |
| 2014 | 4.18% |
| 2015 | 4.87% |
| 2016 | 2.80% |
| 2017 | 2.13% |
| 2018 | 2.79% |
| 2019 | 4.35% |
| 2020 | 5.70% |
| 2021 | 3.87% |
Average food writer tenure
The average food writer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 197 food writers resumes in Zippia's database.
Food writer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 21% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Food writer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of food 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Food Writer | 10.10% | - |
| On-Air Personality | 10.34% | 1,507 |
| Digital Media Internship | 12.01% | 72,449 |
| Web Content Editor | 12.38% | 25,158 |
| Language Translator | 14.90% | 21,450 |
| Novelist | 16.36% | 92 |
| Track Announcer | 16.36% | 736 |
Similar food writer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| On-Air Personality | 10.34% | 1,507 |
| Digital Media Internship | 12.01% | 72,449 |
| Web Content Editor | 12.38% | 25,158 |
| Language Translator | 14.90% | 21,450 |
| Novelist | 16.36% | 92 |
| Track Announcer | 16.36% | 736 |
Foreign languages spoken by food writers
The most common foreign language among food writers is Spanish at 40.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 13.3% and Cantonese is the third-most popular at 13.3%.
- Spanish, 40.0%
- French, 13.3%
- Cantonese, 13.3%
- Vietnamese, 6.7%
- Mandarin, 6.7%
- Other, 20.0%
Food writer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 40.0% |
| French | 13.3% |
| Cantonese | 13.3% |
| Vietnamese | 6.7% |
| Mandarin | 6.7% |
| Other | 20.0% |