Information writer demographics and statistics in the US
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Information writer demographics by:
Information writer gender statistics
55.2% of information writers are women and 44.8% of information writers are men.
- Female, 55.2%
- Male, 44.8%
Information writer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 55.2% |
| Male | 44.8% |
Information writer gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$65,888
Female income
$63,470
Information writer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in information writer positions over time. Currently, 55.2% of information writers are female.
Information writer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 42.97% | 57.03% |
| 2011 | 44.21% | 55.79% |
| 2012 | 44.75% | 55.25% |
| 2013 | 46.73% | 53.27% |
| 2014 | 46.20% | 53.80% |
| 2015 | 43.66% | 56.34% |
| 2016 | 40.63% | 59.37% |
| 2017 | 41.40% | 58.60% |
| 2018 | 44.83% | 55.17% |
| 2019 | 40.91% | 59.09% |
| 2020 | 42.99% | 57.01% |
| 2021 | 44.78% | 55.22% |
Information writer related jobs gender ratio
We compared information 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% |
| Information Writer | 45% | 55% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
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Information writer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among information writers is White, which makes up 75.7% of all information writers. Comparatively, 7.8% of information writers are Hispanic or Latino and 6.1% of information writers are Black or African American.
- White, 75.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.8%
- Black or African American, 6.1%
- Unknown, 5.1%
- Asian, 5.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Information writer race
| Information writer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 75.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.8% |
| Black or African American | 6.1% |
| Unknown | 5.1% |
| Asian | 5.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Information writer race and ethnicity over time
See how information writer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Information writer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 83.14% | 5.22% | 4.29% | 4.85% |
| 2011 | 83.29% | 5.44% | 3.67% | 5.61% |
| 2012 | 81.22% | 5.98% | 4.45% | 5.95% |
| 2013 | 81.27% | 5.27% | 4.09% | 6.48% |
| 2014 | 80.02% | 6.07% | 4.11% | 6.89% |
| 2015 | 80.82% | 5.37% | 4.53% | 6.85% |
| 2016 | 80.89% | 5.79% | 4.37% | 6.49% |
| 2017 | 81.96% | 5.42% | 4.58% | 5.72% |
| 2018 | 80.60% | 5.04% | 4.26% | 7.30% |
| 2019 | 79.51% | 6.00% | 4.10% | 7.36% |
| 2020 | 76.52% | 6.01% | 4.44% | 7.76% |
| 2021 | 75.66% | 6.09% | 5.01% | 7.82% |
Information writer wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown information writers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian information writers have the lowest average salary at $64,598.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $66,871 |
| White | $66,257 |
| Black or African American | $66,322 |
| Asian | $64,598 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $65,415 |
Average information writer age
See how the average age of information writers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Information writer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 34.5 | 36 |
| White | 44 | 41 |
| Black or African American | 38.5 | 41 |
| Asian | 34 | 35 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30.5 | 34 |
Information writer age breakdown
The average age of information writers is 40+ years years old, representing 52% of the information writer population.
Information writer age breakdown
| Information Writer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 52% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Information writer educational attainment
The most common degree for information writers is bachelor's degree, with 86% of information writers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 8% and master's degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 86%
- Master's, 8%
- Associate, 6%
Information writers by degree level
| Information writer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 86% |
| Master's | 8% |
| Associate | 6% |
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Information writer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, information writers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $72,934 annually. With a Master's degree, information writers earn a median annual income of $69,722 compared to $69,601 for information writers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $69,722 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $69,601 |
| Doctorate Degree | $72,934 |
Information writer employment statistics
Most information writers work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where information writers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where information writers work.
Information writer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 2% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 33% |
| > 10,000 employees | 33% |
Information writer jobs by company type
Employees with the information writer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most information writers prefer to work at education companies over public companies.
Information writer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 33% |
| Public | 30% |
| Private | 25% |
| Government | 13% |
Information writer jobs by industry
The most common industries for information writers are education, government and technology.
Information writer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 28% |
| Fortune 500 | 13% |
| Government | 11% |
| Technology | 11% |
| Health Care | 9% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Media | 4% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Agriculture | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Professional | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
Information writer turnover and employment statistics
Information writer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for information writers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Information writer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Information writer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.42% |
| 2011 | 6.99% |
| 2012 | 6.73% |
| 2013 | 6.55% |
| 2014 | 7.00% |
| 2015 | 5.19% |
| 2016 | 5.17% |
| 2017 | 5.38% |
| 2018 | 5.51% |
| 2019 | 5.71% |
| 2020 | 6.81% |
| 2021 | 7.01% |
Average information writer tenure
The average information writer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 77 information writers resumes in Zippia's database.
Information writer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 22% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Information writer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of information 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sports Correspondent | 10.10% | 1,516 |
| Radio Internship | 10.34% | 49,838 |
| Assistant Publicist | 12.01% | 593 |
| Medical Editor | 12.38% | 55,508 |
| Science Interpreter | 14.90% | 8,219 |
| Information Writer | 16.36% | - |
| Mobile Disc Jockey | 16.36% | 5,576 |
Similar information writer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Sports Correspondent | 10.10% | 1,516 |
| Radio Internship | 10.34% | 49,838 |
| Assistant Publicist | 12.01% | 593 |
| Medical Editor | 12.38% | 55,508 |
| Science Interpreter | 14.90% | 8,219 |
| Mobile Disc Jockey | 16.36% | 5,576 |
Foreign languages spoken by information writers
- French, 50.0%
- Spanish, 50.0%
Information writer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| French | 50.0% |
| Spanish | 50.0% |