Junior editor demographics and statistics in the US
Junior editor demographics research summary. Zippia estimates junior editor demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our junior editor estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about junior editors after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 23,023 junior editors currently employed in the United States.
- 56.9% of all junior editors are women, while 43.1% are men.
- The average junior editor age is 43 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of junior editors is White (76.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (8.1%), Asian (7.2%) and Unknown (4.6%).
- In 2022, women earned 101% of what men earned.
- 12% of all junior editors are LGBT.
- Junior editors are 73% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to education companies.
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Junior editor demographics by:
Junior editor gender statistics
56.9% of junior editors are women and 43.1% of junior editors are men.
- Female, 56.9%
- Male, 43.1%
Junior editor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 56.9% |
| Male | 43.1% |
Junior editor gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$49,662
Female income
$50,028
Junior editor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in junior editor positions over time. Currently, 56.9% of junior editors are female.
Junior editor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 46.44% | 53.56% |
| 2011 | 47.45% | 52.55% |
| 2012 | 49.72% | 50.28% |
| 2013 | 49.71% | 50.29% |
| 2014 | 48.50% | 51.50% |
| 2015 | 46.98% | 53.02% |
| 2016 | 48.25% | 51.75% |
| 2017 | 47.72% | 52.28% |
| 2018 | 43.95% | 56.05% |
| 2019 | 47.32% | 52.68% |
| 2020 | 44.88% | 55.12% |
| 2021 | 43.13% | 56.87% |
Junior editor related jobs gender ratio
We compared junior 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% |
| Junior Editor | 43% | 57% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
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Junior editor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among junior editors is White, which makes up 76.2% of all junior editors. Comparatively, 8.1% of junior editors are Hispanic or Latino and 7.2% of junior editors are Asian.
- White, 76.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.1%
- Asian, 7.2%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- Black or African American, 3.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Junior editor race
| Junior editor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 76.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.1% |
| Asian | 7.2% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| Black or African American | 3.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Junior editor race and ethnicity over time
See how junior editor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Junior editor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.33% | 3.93% | 6.54% | 7.84% |
| 2011 | 81.50% | 3.94% | 5.37% | 7.62% |
| 2012 | 81.01% | 4.10% | 5.65% | 7.32% |
| 2013 | 78.19% | 4.88% | 6.53% | 7.37% |
| 2014 | 79.19% | 4.03% | 6.74% | 7.61% |
| 2015 | 77.85% | 4.47% | 6.73% | 8.35% |
| 2016 | 77.90% | 4.49% | 6.56% | 8.49% |
| 2017 | 77.91% | 4.60% | 6.64% | 7.82% |
| 2018 | 77.97% | 4.00% | 7.19% | 8.00% |
| 2019 | 77.17% | 3.87% | 7.59% | 9.08% |
| 2020 | 75.27% | 3.72% | 6.94% | 8.80% |
| 2021 | 76.23% | 3.58% | 7.24% | 8.11% |
Junior editor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian junior editors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american junior editors have the lowest average salary at $48,420.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $49,626 |
| White | $48,791 |
| Black or African American | $48,420 |
| Asian | $50,952 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $50,567 |
Average junior editor age
See how the average age of junior editors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Junior 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 |
Junior editor age breakdown
The average age of junior editors is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the junior editor population.
Junior editor age breakdown
| Junior Editor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 15% |
Junior editor educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 78%
- Master's, 9%
- Associate, 8%
- High School Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Junior editors by degree level
| Junior editor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 78% |
| Master's | 9% |
| Associate | 8% |
| High School Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Junior editor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, junior editors with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $55,846 annually. With a Master's degree, junior editors earn a median annual income of $53,658 compared to $50,796 for junior editors with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $53,658 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $50,796 |
| Doctorate Degree | $55,846 |
Junior editor employment statistics
Most junior editors work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where junior editors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where junior editors work.
Junior editor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 40% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 18% |
| > 10,000 employees | 10% |
Junior editor jobs by company type
Employees with the junior editor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most junior editors prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Junior editor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 12% |
| Public | 10% |
| Private | 73% |
| Government | 5% |
Junior editor jobs by industry
The most common industries for junior editors are media, education and technology.
Junior editor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 36% |
| Education | 11% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Government | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Junior editor turnover and employment statistics
Junior editor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for junior editors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Junior editor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Junior 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 junior editor tenure
The average junior editor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 530 junior editors resumes in Zippia's database.
Junior editor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 34% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Junior editor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of junior 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 |
|---|---|---|
| News Commentator | 10.10% | 1,564 |
| Broadcaster | 10.34% | 29 |
| Sponsor | 12.01% | 2,062 |
| Junior Editor | 12.38% | - |
| Cryptologic Linguist | 14.90% | 696 |
| Script Reader | 16.36% | 322 |
| Ringmaster | 16.36% | 66 |
Similar junior editor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| News Commentator | 10.10% | 1,564 |
| Broadcaster | 10.34% | 29 |
| Sponsor | 12.01% | 2,062 |
| Cryptologic Linguist | 14.90% | 696 |
| Script Reader | 16.36% | 322 |
| Ringmaster | 16.36% | 66 |
Foreign languages spoken by junior editors
The most common foreign language among junior editors is Spanish at 43.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 13.7% and Mandarin is the third-most popular at 7.8%.
- Spanish, 43.1%
- French, 13.7%
- Mandarin, 7.8%
- Chinese, 5.9%
- Japanese, 5.9%
- Other, 23.6%
Junior editor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 43.1% |
| French | 13.7% |
| Mandarin | 7.8% |
| Chinese | 5.9% |
| Japanese | 5.9% |
| Other | 23.6% |
