Magazine writer demographics and statistics in the US
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Magazine writer gender statistics
68.8% of magazine writers are women and 31.2% of magazine writers are men.
- Female, 68.8%
- Male, 31.2%
Magazine writer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 68.8% |
| Male | 31.2% |
Magazine writer gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$56,279
Female income
$53,042
Magazine writer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in magazine writer positions over time. Currently, 68.8% of magazine writers are female.
Magazine writer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 32.77% | 67.23% |
| 2011 | 33.59% | 66.41% |
| 2012 | 30.39% | 69.61% |
| 2013 | 34.60% | 65.40% |
| 2014 | 30.25% | 69.75% |
| 2015 | 33.24% | 66.76% |
| 2016 | 33.50% | 66.50% |
| 2017 | 33.18% | 66.82% |
| 2018 | 29.63% | 70.37% |
| 2019 | 31.56% | 68.44% |
| 2020 | 34.85% | 65.15% |
| 2021 | 31.23% | 68.77% |
Magazine writer related jobs gender ratio
We compared magazine 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% |
| Magazine Writer | 31% | 69% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
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Magazine writer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among magazine writers is White, which makes up 71.4% of all magazine writers. Comparatively, 8.7% of magazine writers are Asian and 7.8% of magazine writers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 71.4%
- Asian, 8.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.8%
- Black or African American, 6.7%
- Unknown, 5.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Magazine writer race
| Magazine writer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 71.4% |
| Asian | 8.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.8% |
| Black or African American | 6.7% |
| Unknown | 5.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Magazine writer race and ethnicity over time
See how magazine writer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Magazine writer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 77.82% | 7.33% | 6.01% | 5.57% |
| 2011 | 79.37% | 6.28% | 6.62% | 5.35% |
| 2012 | 78.91% | 5.81% | 6.30% | 5.99% |
| 2013 | 80.16% | 5.98% | 5.35% | 6.01% |
| 2014 | 77.50% | 7.14% | 5.97% | 6.90% |
| 2015 | 77.39% | 7.59% | 7.23% | 6.12% |
| 2016 | 79.32% | 5.24% | 7.37% | 6.13% |
| 2017 | 78.21% | 7.23% | 5.84% | 6.74% |
| 2018 | 77.21% | 5.96% | 7.99% | 6.33% |
| 2019 | 78.24% | 5.50% | 7.54% | 5.75% |
| 2020 | 71.73% | 5.03% | 9.46% | 7.24% |
| 2021 | 71.41% | 6.67% | 8.75% | 7.85% |
Magazine writer wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $56,821 |
| White | $54,148 |
| Black or African American | $57,383 |
| Asian | $61,336 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $52,138 |
Average magazine writer age
See how the average age of magazine writers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Magazine 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 |
Magazine writer age breakdown
The average age of magazine writers is 40+ years years old, representing 65% of the magazine writer population.
Magazine writer age breakdown
| Magazine Writer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 65% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 10% |
Magazine writer educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 79%
- Master's, 10%
- Associate, 7%
- Doctorate, 1%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Magazine writers by degree level
| Magazine writer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 79% |
| Master's | 10% |
| Associate | 7% |
| Doctorate | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Magazine writer wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $58,674 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $59,210 |
Magazine writer employment statistics
Most magazine writers work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where magazine writers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where magazine writers work.
Magazine writer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 12% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 16% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 5% |
Magazine writer jobs by company type
Employees with the magazine writer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most magazine writers prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Magazine writer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 26% |
| Public | 10% |
| Private | 61% |
| Government | 3% |
Magazine writer jobs by industry
The most common industries for magazine writers are media, education and manufacturing.
Magazine writer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 29% |
| Education | 23% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Real Estate | 4% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
Magazine writer turnover and employment statistics
Magazine writer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for magazine writers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Magazine writer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Magazine 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 magazine writer tenure
The average magazine writer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 303 magazine writers resumes in Zippia's database.
Magazine writer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 26% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Magazine writer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of magazine 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Legislative Correspondent | 10.10% | 203 |
| Radio Commentator | 10.34% | 2,174 |
| Magazine Writer | 10.84% | - |
| Sustainability Internship | 12.01% | 48,244 |
| Interpreter | 14.90% | 3,772 |
| Television Writer | 16.36% | 10,231 |
| Ringmaster | 16.36% | 66 |
Similar magazine writer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Legislative Correspondent | 10.10% | 203 |
| Radio Commentator | 10.34% | 2,174 |
| Sustainability Internship | 12.01% | 48,244 |
| Interpreter | 14.90% | 3,772 |
| Television Writer | 16.36% | 10,231 |
| Ringmaster | 16.36% | 66 |
Foreign languages spoken by magazine writers
The most common foreign language among magazine writers is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 19.4% and Italian is the third-most popular at 5.6%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- French, 19.4%
- Italian, 5.6%
- Portuguese, 2.8%
- Nepali, 2.8%
- Other, 19.4%
Magazine writer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| French | 19.4% |
| Italian | 5.6% |
| Portuguese | 2.8% |
| Nepali | 2.8% |
| Other | 19.4% |