Manual writer demographics and statistics in the US
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Manual writer gender statistics
37.3% of manual writers are women and 62.7% of manual writers are men.
- Male, 62.7%
- Female, 37.3%
Manual writer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 62.7% |
| Female | 37.3% |
Manual writer gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$80,220
Female income
$76,273
Manual writer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in manual writer positions over time. Currently, 37.3% of manual writers are female.
Manual writer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.33% | 35.67% |
| 2011 | 65.17% | 34.83% |
| 2012 | 61.76% | 38.24% |
| 2013 | 66.19% | 33.81% |
| 2014 | 61.61% | 38.39% |
| 2015 | 64.81% | 35.19% |
| 2016 | 65.08% | 34.92% |
| 2017 | 64.76% | 35.24% |
| 2018 | 60.90% | 39.10% |
| 2019 | 63.04% | 36.96% |
| 2020 | 66.43% | 33.57% |
| 2021 | 62.69% | 37.31% |
Manual writer related jobs gender ratio
We compared manual 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% |
| Manual Writer | 63% | 37% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
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Manual writer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among manual writers is White, which makes up 71.9% of all manual writers. Comparatively, 8.6% of manual writers are Asian and 7.7% of manual writers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 71.9%
- Asian, 8.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.7%
- Black or African American, 6.5%
- Unknown, 5.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Manual writer race
| Manual writer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 71.9% |
| Asian | 8.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.7% |
| Black or African American | 6.5% |
| Unknown | 5.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Manual writer race and ethnicity over time
See how manual writer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Manual writer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 78.31% | 7.16% | 5.88% | 5.40% |
| 2011 | 79.86% | 6.11% | 6.49% | 5.18% |
| 2012 | 79.41% | 5.63% | 6.17% | 5.82% |
| 2013 | 80.65% | 5.80% | 5.22% | 5.84% |
| 2014 | 78.00% | 6.97% | 5.84% | 6.74% |
| 2015 | 77.89% | 7.41% | 7.10% | 5.95% |
| 2016 | 79.82% | 5.06% | 7.24% | 5.97% |
| 2017 | 78.71% | 7.05% | 5.71% | 6.58% |
| 2018 | 77.71% | 5.78% | 7.86% | 6.17% |
| 2019 | 78.74% | 5.32% | 7.41% | 5.59% |
| 2020 | 72.23% | 4.86% | 9.33% | 7.08% |
| 2021 | 71.90% | 6.49% | 8.61% | 7.68% |
Manual writer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian manual writers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino manual writers have the lowest average salary at $75,164.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $80,877 |
| White | $77,625 |
| Black or African American | $81,558 |
| Asian | $86,320 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $75,164 |
Average manual writer age
See how the average age of manual writers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Manual 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 |
Manual writer age breakdown
The average age of manual writers is 40+ years years old, representing 65% of the manual writer population.
Manual writer age breakdown
| Manual Writer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 65% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 10% |
Manual writer educational attainment
The most common degree for manual writers is bachelor's degree, with 66% of manual writers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 18% and master's degree degree at 15%.
- Bachelor's, 66%
- Master's, 18%
- Associate, 15%
- High School Diploma, 2%
Manual writers by degree level
| Manual writer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 66% |
| Master's | 18% |
| Associate | 15% |
| High School Diploma | 2% |
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Manual writer wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $83,119 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $83,765 |
Manual writer employment statistics
Most manual writers work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where manual writers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where manual writers work.
Manual writer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 14% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 19% |
Manual writer jobs by company type
Employees with the manual writer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most manual writers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Manual writer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 9% |
| Public | 18% |
| Private | 62% |
| Government | 12% |
Manual writer jobs by industry
The most common industries for manual writers are professional, technology and government.
Manual writer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 18% |
| Technology | 13% |
| Government | 10% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Manufacturing | 10% |
| Education | 8% |
| Transportation | 8% |
| Energy | 8% |
| Media | 5% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
Manual writer turnover and employment statistics
Manual writer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for manual writers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Manual writer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Manual 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 manual writer tenure
The average manual writer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 77 manual writers resumes in Zippia's database.
Manual writer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 35% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 7% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Manual writer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of manual 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Reporter | 10.10% | 11,179 |
| Radio Artist | 10.34% | 5,769 |
| Manual Writer | 10.84% | - |
| Social Media Associate | 12.01% | 41,939 |
| Braille Translator | 14.90% | 721 |
| Poet | 16.36% | 989 |
| Emcee | 16.36% | 58 |
Similar manual writer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Reporter | 10.10% | 11,179 |
| Radio Artist | 10.34% | 5,769 |
| Social Media Associate | 12.01% | 41,939 |
| Braille Translator | 14.90% | 721 |
| Poet | 16.36% | 989 |
| Emcee | 16.36% | 58 |
Foreign languages spoken by manual writers
The most common foreign language among manual writers is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 25.0% and Swedish is the third-most popular at 25.0%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- German, 25.0%
- Swedish, 25.0%
Manual writer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| German | 25.0% |
| Swedish | 25.0% |