Index editor demographics and statistics in the US
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Index editor gender statistics
54.1% of index editors are women and 45.9% of index editors are men.
- Female, 54.1%
- Male, 45.9%
Index editor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 54.1% |
| Male | 45.9% |
Index editor gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$54,386
Female income
$55,083
Index editor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in index editor positions over time. Currently, 54.1% of index editors are female.
Index editor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 49.23% | 50.77% |
| 2011 | 50.25% | 49.75% |
| 2012 | 52.52% | 47.48% |
| 2013 | 52.51% | 47.49% |
| 2014 | 51.30% | 48.70% |
| 2015 | 49.78% | 50.22% |
| 2016 | 51.05% | 48.95% |
| 2017 | 50.52% | 49.48% |
| 2018 | 46.72% | 53.28% |
| 2019 | 50.12% | 49.88% |
| 2020 | 47.67% | 52.33% |
| 2021 | 45.90% | 54.10% |
Index editor related jobs gender ratio
We compared index 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% |
| Index Editor | 46% | 54% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
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Index editor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among index editors is White, which makes up 76.8% of all index editors. Comparatively, 7.9% of index editors are Hispanic or Latino and 7.0% of index editors are Asian.
- White, 76.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.9%
- Asian, 7.0%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- Black or African American, 3.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Index editor race
| Index editor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 76.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.9% |
| Asian | 7.0% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| Black or African American | 3.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Index editor race and ethnicity over time
See how index editor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Index editor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.91% | 3.84% | 6.33% | 7.58% |
| 2011 | 82.08% | 3.85% | 5.16% | 7.37% |
| 2012 | 81.59% | 4.01% | 5.44% | 7.07% |
| 2013 | 78.77% | 4.79% | 6.33% | 7.12% |
| 2014 | 79.77% | 3.94% | 6.54% | 7.36% |
| 2015 | 78.43% | 4.38% | 6.52% | 8.10% |
| 2016 | 78.49% | 4.40% | 6.35% | 8.24% |
| 2017 | 78.49% | 4.51% | 6.43% | 7.57% |
| 2018 | 78.55% | 3.91% | 6.98% | 7.75% |
| 2019 | 77.75% | 3.77% | 7.38% | 8.83% |
| 2020 | 75.85% | 3.63% | 6.73% | 8.55% |
| 2021 | 76.81% | 3.49% | 7.03% | 7.86% |
Index editor wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $54,317 |
| White | $52,742 |
| Black or African American | $52,046 |
| Asian | $56,863 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $56,119 |
Average index editor age
See how the average age of index editors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Index 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 |
Index editor age breakdown
The average age of index editors is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the index editor population.
Index editor age breakdown
| Index Editor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 15% |
Index editor educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 76%
- Master's, 10%
- Associate, 4%
- High School Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Index editors by degree level
| Index editor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 76% |
| Master's | 10% |
| Associate | 4% |
| High School Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Index editor wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $62,207 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $56,561 |
| Doctorate Degree | $66,678 |
Index editor employment statistics
Most index editors work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where index editors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where index editors work.
Index editor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 17% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 4% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 17% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 21% |
Index editor jobs by company type
Employees with the index editor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most index editors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Index editor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 30% |
| Private | 60% |
| Government | 10% |
Index editor jobs by industry
The most common industries for index editors are media, manufacturing and government.
Index editor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 26% |
| Manufacturing | 15% |
| Government | 7% |
| Non Profits | 7% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Hospitality | 7% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Energy | 4% |
| Real Estate | 4% |
| Start-up | 4% |
Index editor turnover and employment statistics
Index editor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for index editors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Index editor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Index 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 index editor tenure
The average index editor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 64 index editors resumes in Zippia's database.
Index editor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 14% |
| 1-2 years | 42% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Index editor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of index 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Newspaper Journalist | 10.10% | 651 |
| Morning Show Host | 10.34% | 10,174 |
| Writing Internship | 12.01% | 48,547 |
| Index Editor | 12.38% | - |
| Technical Translator | 14.90% | 68,352 |
| Contract Copywriter | 16.36% | 19,488 |
| Ringmaster | 16.36% | 66 |
Similar index editor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Newspaper Journalist | 10.10% | 651 |
| Morning Show Host | 10.34% | 10,174 |
| Writing Internship | 12.01% | 48,547 |
| Technical Translator | 14.90% | 68,352 |
| Contract Copywriter | 16.36% | 19,488 |
| Ringmaster | 16.36% | 66 |
Foreign languages spoken by index editors
The most common foreign language among index editors is Mandarin at 25.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 25.0% and French is the third-most popular at 25.0%.
- Mandarin, 25.0%
- Chinese, 25.0%
- French, 25.0%
- Spanish, 25.0%
Index editor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Mandarin | 25.0% |
| Chinese | 25.0% |
| French | 25.0% |
| Spanish | 25.0% |