Manuscript editor demographics and statistics in the US
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Manuscript editor gender statistics
65.9% of manuscript editors are women and 34.1% of manuscript editors are men.
- Female, 65.9%
- Male, 34.1%
Manuscript editor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 65.9% |
| Male | 34.1% |
Manuscript editor gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$60,844
Female income
$61,657
Manuscript editor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in manuscript editor positions over time. Currently, 65.9% of manuscript editors are female.
Manuscript editor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 37.20% | 62.80% |
| 2011 | 38.15% | 61.85% |
| 2012 | 40.32% | 59.68% |
| 2013 | 40.31% | 59.69% |
| 2014 | 39.15% | 60.85% |
| 2015 | 37.71% | 62.29% |
| 2016 | 38.91% | 61.09% |
| 2017 | 38.41% | 61.59% |
| 2018 | 34.88% | 65.12% |
| 2019 | 38.04% | 61.96% |
| 2020 | 35.75% | 64.25% |
| 2021 | 34.14% | 65.86% |
Manuscript editor related jobs gender ratio
We compared manuscript 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% |
| Manuscript Editor | 34% | 66% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
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Manuscript editor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among manuscript editors is White, which makes up 76.9% of all manuscript editors. Comparatively, 7.9% of manuscript editors are Hispanic or Latino and 6.9% of manuscript editors are Asian.
- White, 76.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.9%
- Asian, 6.9%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- Black or African American, 3.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Manuscript editor race
| Manuscript editor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 76.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.9% |
| Asian | 6.9% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| Black or African American | 3.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Manuscript editor race and ethnicity over time
See how manuscript editor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Manuscript editor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 80.02% | 3.86% | 6.17% | 7.62% |
| 2011 | 82.19% | 3.87% | 5.01% | 7.40% |
| 2012 | 81.70% | 4.02% | 5.29% | 7.10% |
| 2013 | 78.87% | 4.80% | 6.17% | 7.15% |
| 2014 | 79.88% | 3.95% | 6.38% | 7.39% |
| 2015 | 78.53% | 4.39% | 6.37% | 8.14% |
| 2016 | 78.59% | 4.41% | 6.20% | 8.27% |
| 2017 | 78.60% | 4.52% | 6.27% | 7.61% |
| 2018 | 78.65% | 3.92% | 6.82% | 7.78% |
| 2019 | 77.86% | 3.79% | 7.22% | 8.87% |
| 2020 | 75.96% | 3.64% | 6.57% | 8.59% |
| 2021 | 76.91% | 3.50% | 6.88% | 7.89% |
Manuscript editor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian manuscript editors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american manuscript editors have the lowest average salary at $58,121.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $60,765 |
| White | $58,930 |
| Black or African American | $58,121 |
| Asian | $63,733 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $62,865 |
Average manuscript editor age
See how the average age of manuscript editors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Manuscript 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 |
Manuscript editor age breakdown
The average age of manuscript editors is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the manuscript editor population.
Manuscript editor age breakdown
| Manuscript Editor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 15% |
Manuscript editor educational attainment
The most common degree for manuscript editors is bachelor's degree, with 72% of manuscript editors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 18% and master's degree degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 72%
- Master's, 18%
- Doctorate, 7%
- Associate, 3%
- Other Degrees, 0%
Manuscript editors by degree level
| Manuscript editor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 72% |
| Master's | 18% |
| Doctorate | 7% |
| Associate | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 0% |
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Manuscript editor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, manuscript editors with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $75,226 annually. With a Master's degree, manuscript editors earn a median annual income of $69,981 compared to $63,380 for manuscript editors with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $69,981 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $63,380 |
| Doctorate Degree | $75,226 |
Manuscript editor employment statistics
Most manuscript editors work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where manuscript editors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where manuscript editors work.
Manuscript editor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 17% |
Manuscript editor jobs by company type
Employees with the manuscript editor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most manuscript editors prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Manuscript editor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 48% |
| Public | 6% |
| Private | 44% |
| Government | 2% |
Manuscript editor jobs by industry
The most common industries for manuscript editors are education, media and non profits.
Manuscript editor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 42% |
| Media | 15% |
| Non Profits | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
Manuscript editor turnover and employment statistics
Manuscript editor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for manuscript editors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Manuscript editor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Manuscript 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 manuscript editor tenure
The average manuscript editor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 275 manuscript editors resumes in Zippia's database.
Manuscript editor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 14% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 18% |
Manuscript editor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of manuscript 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Courtroom Reporter | 10.10% | 1,782 |
| On-Air Announcer | 10.34% | 1,304 |
| Public Relations Specialist | 12.01% | 29,698 |
| Manuscript Editor | 12.38% | - |
| Braille Translator | 14.90% | 721 |
| Contract Writer | 16.36% | 23,671 |
| Disc Jockey | 16.36% | 1,991 |
Similar manuscript editor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Courtroom Reporter | 10.10% | 1,782 |
| On-Air Announcer | 10.34% | 1,304 |
| Public Relations Specialist | 12.01% | 29,698 |
| Braille Translator | 14.90% | 721 |
| Contract Writer | 16.36% | 23,671 |
| Disc Jockey | 16.36% | 1,991 |
Foreign languages spoken by manuscript editors
The most common foreign language among manuscript editors is Spanish at 25.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 17.9% and German is the third-most popular at 10.7%.
- Spanish, 25.0%
- French, 17.9%
- German, 10.7%
- Russian, 7.1%
- Chinese, 7.1%
- Other, 32.2%
Manuscript editor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 25.0% |
| French | 17.9% |
| German | 10.7% |
| Russian | 7.1% |
| Chinese | 7.1% |
| Other | 32.2% |