Global technical writer demographics and statistics in the US
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Global technical writer gender statistics
16.3% of global technical writers are women and 83.7% of global technical writers are men.
- Male, 83.7%
- Female, 16.3%
Global technical writer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 83.7% |
| Female | 16.3% |
Global technical writer gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$63,201
Female income
$60,127
Global technical writer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in global technical writer positions over time. Currently, 16.3% of global technical writers are female.
Global technical writer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 84.60% | 15.40% |
| 2011 | 85.07% | 14.93% |
| 2012 | 83.11% | 16.89% |
| 2013 | 85.64% | 14.36% |
| 2014 | 83.02% | 16.98% |
| 2015 | 84.87% | 15.13% |
| 2016 | 85.02% | 14.98% |
| 2017 | 84.84% | 15.16% |
| 2018 | 82.59% | 17.41% |
| 2019 | 83.86% | 16.14% |
| 2020 | 85.77% | 14.23% |
| 2021 | 83.65% | 16.35% |
Global technical writer related jobs gender ratio
We compared global technical 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% |
| Global Technical Writer | 84% | 16% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
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Global technical writer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among global technical writers is White, which makes up 71.9% of all global technical writers. Comparatively, 8.6% of global technical writers are Asian and 7.7% of global technical writers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 71.9%
- Asian, 8.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.7%
- Black or African American, 6.5%
- Unknown, 5.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Global technical writer race
| Global technical writer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 71.9% |
| Asian | 8.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.7% |
| Black or African American | 6.5% |
| Unknown | 5.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Global technical writer race and ethnicity over time
See how global technical writer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Global technical writer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 78.33% | 7.15% | 5.87% | 5.39% |
| 2011 | 79.88% | 6.10% | 6.48% | 5.17% |
| 2012 | 79.43% | 5.62% | 6.17% | 5.81% |
| 2013 | 80.67% | 5.79% | 5.21% | 5.84% |
| 2014 | 78.02% | 6.96% | 5.84% | 6.73% |
| 2015 | 77.91% | 7.40% | 7.10% | 5.95% |
| 2016 | 79.84% | 5.06% | 7.23% | 5.96% |
| 2017 | 78.73% | 7.05% | 5.71% | 6.57% |
| 2018 | 77.73% | 5.78% | 7.85% | 6.16% |
| 2019 | 78.76% | 5.31% | 7.40% | 5.58% |
| 2020 | 72.25% | 4.85% | 9.33% | 7.07% |
| 2021 | 71.93% | 6.48% | 8.61% | 7.68% |
Global technical writer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian global technical writers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino global technical writers have the lowest average salary at $59,263.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $63,713 |
| White | $61,180 |
| Black or African American | $64,243 |
| Asian | $67,948 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $59,263 |
Average global technical writer age
See how the average age of global technical writers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Global technical 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 |
Global technical writer age breakdown
The average age of global technical writers is 40+ years years old, representing 65% of the global technical writer population.
Global technical writer age breakdown
| Global Technical Writer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 65% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 10% |
Global technical writer educational attainment
The most common degree for global technical writers is bachelor's degree, with 63% of global technical writers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 14% and associate degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 63%
- Associate, 14%
- Master's, 10%
- High School Diploma, 10%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Global technical writers by degree level
| Global technical writer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 63% |
| Associate | 14% |
| Master's | 10% |
| High School Diploma | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Global technical writer wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $65,457 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $65,960 |
Global technical writer employment statistics
Company size where global technical writers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where global technical writers work.
Global technical writer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 2% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 2% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 5% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 30% |
| > 10,000 employees | 56% |
Global technical writer jobs by industry
The most common industries for global technical writers are professional, finance and technology.
Global technical writer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 28% |
| Professional | 18% |
| Finance | 12% |
| Technology | 12% |
| Manufacturing | 11% |
| Energy | 5% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
Global technical writer turnover and employment statistics
Global technical writer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for global technical writers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Global technical writer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Global technical 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 global technical writer tenure
The average global technical writer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 124 global technical writers resumes in Zippia's database.
Global technical writer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 41% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Global technical writer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of global technical 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 |
|---|---|---|
| News Correspondent | 10.10% | 1,641 |
| Show Host | 10.34% | 10,112 |
| Global Technical Writer | 10.84% | - |
| Social Media Adviser | 12.01% | 42,748 |
| Superior Court Interpreter-Spanish/English | 14.90% | 6,233 |
| Author/Writer | 16.36% | 10,259 |
| Track Announcer | 16.36% | 736 |
Similar global technical writer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| News Correspondent | 10.10% | 1,641 |
| Show Host | 10.34% | 10,112 |
| Social Media Adviser | 12.01% | 42,748 |
| Superior Court Interpreter-Spanish/English | 14.90% | 6,233 |
| Author/Writer | 16.36% | 10,259 |
| Track Announcer | 16.36% | 736 |
Foreign languages spoken by global technical writers
- Portuguese, 100.0%
Global technical writer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Portuguese | 100.0% |