Junior technical writer demographics and statistics in the US
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Junior technical writer gender statistics
59.2% of junior technical writers are women and 40.8% of junior technical writers are men.
- Female, 59.2%
- Male, 40.8%
Junior technical writer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 59.2% |
| Male | 40.8% |
Junior technical writer gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$72,111
Female income
$69,871
Junior technical writer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in junior technical writer positions over time. Currently, 59.2% of junior technical writers are female.
Junior technical writer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 42.56% | 57.44% |
| 2011 | 43.46% | 56.54% |
| 2012 | 39.89% | 60.11% |
| 2013 | 44.58% | 55.42% |
| 2014 | 39.74% | 60.26% |
| 2015 | 43.08% | 56.92% |
| 2016 | 43.36% | 56.64% |
| 2017 | 43.02% | 56.98% |
| 2018 | 39.02% | 60.98% |
| 2019 | 41.20% | 58.80% |
| 2020 | 44.84% | 55.16% |
| 2021 | 40.84% | 59.16% |
Junior technical writer related jobs gender ratio
We compared junior 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% |
| Junior Technical Writer | 41% | 59% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
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Junior technical writer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among junior technical writers is White, which makes up 72.1% of all junior technical writers. Comparatively, 8.6% of junior technical writers are Asian and 7.6% of junior technical writers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 72.1%
- Asian, 8.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.6%
- Black or African American, 6.4%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Junior technical writer race
| Junior technical writer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 72.1% |
| Asian | 8.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.6% |
| Black or African American | 6.4% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Junior technical writer race and ethnicity over time
See how junior technical writer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Junior technical writer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 78.46% | 7.11% | 5.84% | 5.35% |
| 2011 | 80.01% | 6.06% | 6.45% | 5.13% |
| 2012 | 79.55% | 5.58% | 6.14% | 5.77% |
| 2013 | 80.80% | 5.75% | 5.18% | 5.80% |
| 2014 | 78.15% | 6.92% | 5.80% | 6.69% |
| 2015 | 78.03% | 7.36% | 7.06% | 5.90% |
| 2016 | 79.97% | 5.01% | 7.20% | 5.92% |
| 2017 | 78.86% | 7.00% | 5.68% | 6.53% |
| 2018 | 77.86% | 5.73% | 7.82% | 6.12% |
| 2019 | 78.88% | 5.27% | 7.37% | 5.54% |
| 2020 | 72.37% | 4.81% | 9.29% | 7.03% |
| 2021 | 72.05% | 6.44% | 8.58% | 7.63% |
Junior technical writer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian junior technical writers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino junior technical writers have the lowest average salary at $69,235.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $72,479 |
| White | $70,643 |
| Black or African American | $72,860 |
| Asian | $75,492 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $69,235 |
Average junior technical writer age
See how the average age of junior technical writers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Junior 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 |
Junior technical writer age breakdown
The average age of junior technical writers is 40+ years years old, representing 65% of the junior technical writer population.
Junior technical writer age breakdown
| Junior Technical Writer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 65% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 10% |
Junior technical writer educational attainment
The most common degree for junior technical writers is bachelor's degree, with 75% of junior technical writers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 11% and master's degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 75%
- Master's, 11%
- Associate, 10%
- High School Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Junior technical writers by degree level
| Junior technical writer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 75% |
| Master's | 11% |
| Associate | 10% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Junior technical writer wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $73,729 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $74,087 |
Junior technical writer employment statistics
Most junior technical writers work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where junior technical writers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where junior technical writers work.
Junior technical writer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 24% |
Junior technical writer jobs by company type
Employees with the junior technical writer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most junior technical writers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Junior technical writer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 27% |
| Private | 69% |
| Government | 2% |
Junior technical writer jobs by industry
The most common industries for junior technical writers are technology, professional and finance.
Junior technical writer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 27% |
| Professional | 16% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Finance | 8% |
| Health Care | 6% |
| Media | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Government | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Junior technical writer turnover and employment statistics
Junior technical writer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for junior technical writers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Junior technical writer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Junior 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 junior technical writer tenure
The average junior technical writer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 220 junior technical writers resumes in Zippia's database.
Junior technical writer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 34% |
| 1-2 years | 41% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Junior technical writer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of junior 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Television News Reporter | 10.10% | 3,104 |
| On-Air Announcer | 10.34% | 1,304 |
| Junior Technical Writer | 10.84% | - |
| Associate Relations Specialist | 12.01% | 37,753 |
| Medical Interpreter | 14.90% | 47,796 |
| Chief Writer | 16.36% | 22,938 |
| Mobile Disc Jockey | 16.36% | 5,576 |
Similar junior technical writer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Television News Reporter | 10.10% | 3,104 |
| On-Air Announcer | 10.34% | 1,304 |
| Associate Relations Specialist | 12.01% | 37,753 |
| Medical Interpreter | 14.90% | 47,796 |
| Chief Writer | 16.36% | 22,938 |
| Mobile Disc Jockey | 16.36% | 5,576 |
Foreign languages spoken by junior technical writers
The most common foreign language among junior technical writers is Spanish at 45.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 27.3% and Korean is the third-most popular at 9.1%.
- Spanish, 45.5%
- French, 27.3%
- Korean, 9.1%
- Japanese, 9.1%
- Chinese, 9.1%
Junior technical writer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 45.5% |
| French | 27.3% |
| Korean | 9.1% |
| Japanese | 9.1% |
| Chinese | 9.1% |