Magazine publisher demographics and statistics in the US
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Magazine publisher gender statistics
53.1% of magazine publishers are women and 46.9% of magazine publishers are men.
- Female, 53.1%
- Male, 46.9%
Magazine publisher gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 53.1% |
| Male | 46.9% |
Magazine publisher gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$80,863
Female income
$73,597
Magazine publisher gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in magazine publisher positions over time. Currently, 53.1% of magazine publishers are female.
Magazine publisher gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 45.00% | 55.00% |
| 2011 | 44.40% | 55.60% |
| 2012 | 43.49% | 56.51% |
| 2013 | 45.21% | 54.79% |
| 2014 | 46.42% | 53.58% |
| 2015 | 44.12% | 55.88% |
| 2016 | 43.83% | 56.17% |
| 2017 | 45.07% | 54.93% |
| 2018 | 48.28% | 51.72% |
| 2019 | 46.80% | 53.20% |
| 2020 | 47.17% | 52.83% |
| 2021 | 46.94% | 53.06% |
Magazine publisher related jobs gender ratio
We compared magazine publishers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, blueprint reader and recovery operator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Statistical Typist | 6% | 94% |
| Medical Typist | 7% | 93% |
| Insurance Biller | 7% | 93% |
| Magazine Publisher | 47% | 53% |
| High Speed Printer Operator | 85% | 15% |
| Recovery Operator | 88% | 12% |
| Blueprint Reader | 95% | 5% |
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Magazine publisher demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among magazine publishers is White, which makes up 56.9% of all magazine publishers. Comparatively, 19.3% of magazine publishers are Hispanic or Latino and 11.5% of magazine publishers are Black or African American.
- White, 56.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.3%
- Black or African American, 11.5%
- Asian, 6.6%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Magazine publisher race
| Magazine publisher race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.3% |
| Black or African American | 11.5% |
| Asian | 6.6% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Magazine publisher race and ethnicity over time
See how magazine publisher racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Magazine publisher race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.31% | 11.51% | 5.23% | 14.92% |
| 2011 | 63.99% | 12.59% | 5.64% | 14.46% |
| 2012 | 63.74% | 11.16% | 5.30% | 16.47% |
| 2013 | 63.73% | 10.96% | 5.98% | 15.97% |
| 2014 | 63.75% | 11.49% | 5.77% | 15.92% |
| 2015 | 63.92% | 10.97% | 5.78% | 16.17% |
| 2016 | 62.25% | 10.71% | 6.09% | 17.16% |
| 2017 | 61.32% | 10.57% | 6.23% | 18.53% |
| 2018 | 62.53% | 10.56% | 6.62% | 16.93% |
| 2019 | 62.53% | 10.37% | 6.26% | 17.35% |
| 2020 | 59.67% | 10.55% | 6.62% | 17.65% |
| 2021 | 56.88% | 11.49% | 6.64% | 19.25% |
Magazine publisher wage gap by race
According to our data, asian magazine publishers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american magazine publishers have the lowest average salary at $77,130.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $80,713 |
| White | $81,224 |
| Black or African American | $77,130 |
| Asian | $84,317 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $81,091 |
Average magazine publisher age
See how the average age of magazine publishers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Magazine publisher age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 43 | 46 |
| Unknown | 38 | 42 |
| Asian | 42 | 39 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 37 |
| White | 39 | 44.5 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 50.5 |
Magazine publisher age breakdown
The average age of magazine publishers is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the magazine publisher population.
Magazine publisher age breakdown
| Magazine Publisher Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Magazine publisher educational attainment
The most common degree for magazine publishers is bachelor's degree, with 72% of magazine publishers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 14% and master's degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 72%
- Master's, 14%
- Associate, 8%
- High School Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Magazine publishers by degree level
| Magazine publisher degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 72% |
| Master's | 14% |
| Associate | 8% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Magazine publisher wage gap by degree level
According to the data, magazine publishers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $95,242 annually. With a Doctorate degree, magazine publishers earn a median annual income of $90,681 compared to $83,073 for magazine publishers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $95,242 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $71,511 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $83,073 |
| Doctorate Degree | $90,681 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $74,874 |
Magazine publisher employment statistics
Company size where magazine publishers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where magazine publishers work.
Magazine publisher jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 32% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 11% |
Magazine publisher jobs by company type
Employees with the magazine publisher job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most magazine publishers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Magazine publisher jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 14% |
| Public | 17% |
| Private | 66% |
| Government | 3% |
Magazine publisher turnover and employment statistics
Magazine publisher unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for magazine publishers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Magazine publisher unemployment rate by year
| Year | Magazine publisher unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.85% |
| 2011 | 6.48% |
| 2012 | 5.96% |
| 2013 | 4.75% |
| 2014 | 4.52% |
| 2015 | 3.68% |
| 2016 | 3.37% |
| 2017 | 2.89% |
| 2018 | 3.23% |
| 2019 | 2.47% |
| 2020 | 3.89% |
| 2021 | 3.89% |
Average magazine publisher tenure
The average magazine publisher stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 108 magazine publishers resumes in Zippia's database.
Magazine publisher tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 6% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 19% |
Magazine publisher LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of magazine publishers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Data Processing Clerk | 4.67% | 156,581 |
| Student Admissions Clerk | 5.99% | 81,018 |
| Magazine Publisher | 6.98% | - |
| Mail Inserter | 7.17% | 17,691 |
| Paper Processor | 11.18% | 7,044 |
| Chart Changer | 11.19% | 22 |
| Embossing Machine Operator | 14.20% | 53,657 |
Similar magazine publisher jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Data Processing Clerk | 4.67% | 156,581 |
| Student Admissions Clerk | 5.99% | 81,018 |
| Mail Inserter | 7.17% | 17,691 |
| Paper Processor | 11.18% | 7,044 |
| Chart Changer | 11.19% | 22 |
| Embossing Machine Operator | 14.20% | 53,657 |
Foreign languages spoken by magazine publishers
The most common foreign language among magazine publishers is German at 25.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 25.0% and Spanish is the third-most popular at 25.0%.
- German, 25.0%
- French, 25.0%
- Spanish, 25.0%
- Chinese, 8.3%
- Tagalog, 8.3%
- Other, 8.4%
Magazine publisher languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| German | 25.0% |
| French | 25.0% |
| Spanish | 25.0% |
| Chinese | 8.3% |
| Tagalog | 8.3% |
| Other | 8.4% |