Ghost writer demographics and statistics in the US
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Ghost writer gender statistics
66.4% of ghost writers are women and 33.6% of ghost writers are men.
- Female, 66.4%
- Male, 33.6%
Ghost writer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 66.4% |
| Male | 33.6% |
Ghost writer gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$63,912
Female income
$60,541
Ghost writer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in ghost writer positions over time. Currently, 66.4% of ghost writers are female.
Ghost writer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 35.20% | 64.80% |
| 2011 | 36.04% | 63.96% |
| 2012 | 32.73% | 67.27% |
| 2013 | 37.09% | 62.91% |
| 2014 | 32.59% | 67.41% |
| 2015 | 35.68% | 64.32% |
| 2016 | 35.95% | 64.05% |
| 2017 | 35.63% | 64.37% |
| 2018 | 31.93% | 68.07% |
| 2019 | 33.94% | 66.06% |
| 2020 | 37.34% | 62.66% |
| 2021 | 33.60% | 66.40% |
Ghost writer related jobs gender ratio
We compared ghost 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% |
| Ghost Writer | 34% | 66% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
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Ghost writer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among ghost writers is White, which makes up 71.3% of all ghost writers. Comparatively, 8.8% of ghost writers are Asian and 7.9% of ghost writers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 71.3%
- Asian, 8.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.9%
- Black or African American, 6.7%
- Unknown, 5.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Ghost writer race
| Ghost writer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 71.3% |
| Asian | 8.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.9% |
| Black or African American | 6.7% |
| Unknown | 5.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Ghost writer race and ethnicity over time
See how ghost writer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Ghost writer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 77.67% | 7.38% | 6.05% | 5.61% |
| 2011 | 79.22% | 6.33% | 6.66% | 5.39% |
| 2012 | 78.77% | 5.86% | 6.34% | 6.03% |
| 2013 | 80.01% | 6.03% | 5.39% | 6.06% |
| 2014 | 77.36% | 7.19% | 6.01% | 6.95% |
| 2015 | 77.25% | 7.64% | 7.27% | 6.17% |
| 2016 | 79.18% | 5.29% | 7.41% | 6.18% |
| 2017 | 78.07% | 7.28% | 5.88% | 6.79% |
| 2018 | 77.07% | 6.01% | 8.03% | 6.38% |
| 2019 | 78.10% | 5.54% | 7.58% | 5.80% |
| 2020 | 71.59% | 5.08% | 9.50% | 7.29% |
| 2021 | 71.27% | 6.72% | 8.78% | 7.89% |
Ghost writer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian ghost writers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino ghost writers have the lowest average salary at $59,597.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $64,475 |
| White | $61,694 |
| Black or African American | $65,058 |
| Asian | $69,146 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $59,597 |
Average ghost writer age
See how the average age of ghost writers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Ghost 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 |
Ghost writer age breakdown
The average age of ghost writers is 40+ years years old, representing 65% of the ghost writer population.
Ghost writer age breakdown
| Ghost Writer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 65% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 10% |
Ghost writer educational attainment
The most common degree for ghost writers is bachelor's degree, with 70% of ghost writers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 14% and master's degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 70%
- Master's, 14%
- Associate, 9%
- Doctorate, 4%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Ghost writers by degree level
| Ghost writer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 70% |
| Master's | 14% |
| Associate | 9% |
| Doctorate | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Ghost writer wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $66,396 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $66,950 |
Ghost writer employment statistics
Most ghost writers work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where ghost writers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where ghost writers work.
Ghost writer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 17% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 11% |
| > 10,000 employees | 17% |
Ghost writer jobs by company type
Employees with the ghost writer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most ghost writers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Ghost writer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 23% |
| Private | 67% |
| Government | 6% |
Ghost writer jobs by industry
The most common industries for ghost writers are media, professional and retail.
Ghost writer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 17% |
| Professional | 12% |
| Retail | 9% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Internet | 7% |
| Start-up | 5% |
| Education | 4% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Government | 4% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
Ghost writer turnover and employment statistics
Ghost writer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for ghost writers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Ghost writer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Ghost 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 ghost writer tenure
The average ghost writer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 431 ghost writers resumes in Zippia's database.
Ghost writer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 27% |
| 1-2 years | 20% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 21% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Ghost writer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of ghost 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Contributing Reporter | 10.10% | 1,783 |
| Radio Broadcaster | 10.34% | 2,182 |
| Ghost Writer | 10.84% | - |
| Communications Specialist | 12.01% | 42,819 |
| Sign Language Translator | 14.90% | 21,938 |
| Blogger, Founder | 16.36% | 937 |
| Disc Jockey | 16.36% | 1,991 |
Similar ghost writer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Contributing Reporter | 10.10% | 1,783 |
| Radio Broadcaster | 10.34% | 2,182 |
| Communications Specialist | 12.01% | 42,819 |
| Sign Language Translator | 14.90% | 21,938 |
| Blogger, Founder | 16.36% | 937 |
| Disc Jockey | 16.36% | 1,991 |
Foreign languages spoken by ghost writers
The most common foreign language among ghost writers is Spanish at 28.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 17.9% and Japanese is the third-most popular at 14.3%.
- Spanish, 28.6%
- French, 17.9%
- Japanese, 14.3%
- German, 10.7%
- Mandarin, 7.1%
- Other, 21.4%
Ghost writer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 28.6% |
| French | 17.9% |
| Japanese | 14.3% |
| German | 10.7% |
| Mandarin | 7.1% |
| Other | 21.4% |