Newspaper copy editor demographics and statistics in the US
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Newspaper copy editor demographics by:
Newspaper copy editor gender statistics
60.8% of newspaper copy editors are women and 39.2% of newspaper copy editors are men.
- Female, 60.8%
- Male, 39.2%
Newspaper copy editor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 60.8% |
| Male | 39.2% |
Newspaper copy editor gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$50,817
Female income
$51,401
Newspaper copy editor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in newspaper copy editor positions over time. Currently, 60.8% of newspaper copy editors are female.
Newspaper copy editor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 42.44% | 57.56% |
| 2011 | 43.44% | 56.56% |
| 2012 | 45.68% | 54.32% |
| 2013 | 45.68% | 54.32% |
| 2014 | 44.47% | 55.53% |
| 2015 | 42.97% | 57.03% |
| 2016 | 44.22% | 55.78% |
| 2017 | 43.71% | 56.29% |
| 2018 | 40.01% | 59.99% |
| 2019 | 43.32% | 56.68% |
| 2020 | 40.92% | 59.08% |
| 2021 | 39.22% | 60.78% |
Newspaper copy editor related jobs gender ratio
We compared newspaper copy 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% |
| Newspaper Copy Editor | 39% | 61% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
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Newspaper copy editor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among newspaper copy editors is White, which makes up 76.5% of all newspaper copy editors. Comparatively, 8.0% of newspaper copy editors are Hispanic or Latino and 7.1% of newspaper copy editors are Asian.
- White, 76.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.0%
- Asian, 7.1%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- Black or African American, 3.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Newspaper copy editor race
| Newspaper copy editor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 76.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.0% |
| Asian | 7.1% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| Black or African American | 3.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Newspaper copy editor race and ethnicity over time
See how newspaper copy editor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Newspaper copy editor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.63% | 3.89% | 6.43% | 7.71% |
| 2011 | 81.80% | 3.90% | 5.26% | 7.49% |
| 2012 | 81.31% | 4.05% | 5.54% | 7.19% |
| 2013 | 78.49% | 4.84% | 6.43% | 7.24% |
| 2014 | 79.49% | 3.98% | 6.64% | 7.48% |
| 2015 | 78.15% | 4.43% | 6.63% | 8.22% |
| 2016 | 78.20% | 4.44% | 6.45% | 8.36% |
| 2017 | 78.21% | 4.55% | 6.53% | 7.70% |
| 2018 | 78.27% | 3.95% | 7.08% | 7.87% |
| 2019 | 77.47% | 3.82% | 7.48% | 8.95% |
| 2020 | 75.57% | 3.67% | 6.83% | 8.68% |
| 2021 | 76.53% | 3.53% | 7.13% | 7.98% |
Newspaper copy editor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian newspaper copy editors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american newspaper copy editors have the lowest average salary at $48,852.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $50,760 |
| White | $49,437 |
| Black or African American | $48,852 |
| Asian | $52,889 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $52,267 |
Average newspaper copy editor age
See how the average age of newspaper copy editors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Newspaper copy 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 |
Newspaper copy editor age breakdown
The average age of newspaper copy editors is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the newspaper copy editor population.
Newspaper copy editor age breakdown
| Newspaper Copy Editor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 15% |
Newspaper copy editor educational attainment
The most common degree for newspaper copy editors is bachelor's degree, with 88% of newspaper copy editors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 5% and master's degree degree at 3%.
- Bachelor's, 88%
- Master's, 5%
- High School Diploma, 3%
- Associate, 3%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Newspaper copy editors by degree level
| Newspaper copy editor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 88% |
| Master's | 5% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
| Associate | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Newspaper copy editor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, newspaper copy editors with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $61,008 annually. With a Master's degree, newspaper copy editors earn a median annual income of $57,326 compared to $52,636 for newspaper copy editors with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $57,326 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $52,636 |
| Doctorate Degree | $61,008 |
Newspaper copy editor employment statistics
Most newspaper copy editors work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where newspaper copy editors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where newspaper copy editors work.
Newspaper copy editor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 39% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 18% |
| > 10,000 employees | 8% |
Newspaper copy editor jobs by company type
Employees with the newspaper copy editor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most newspaper copy editors prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Newspaper copy editor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 45% |
| Public | 7% |
| Private | 43% |
| Government | 5% |
Newspaper copy editor jobs by industry
The most common industries for newspaper copy editors are education, media and non profits.
Newspaper copy editor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 39% |
| Media | 31% |
| Non Profits | 6% |
| Government | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
Newspaper copy editor turnover and employment statistics
Newspaper copy editor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for newspaper copy editors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Newspaper copy editor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Newspaper copy 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 newspaper copy editor tenure
The average newspaper copy editor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 103 newspaper copy editors resumes in Zippia's database.
Newspaper copy editor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 32% |
| 1-2 years | 42% |
| 3-4 years | 6% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Newspaper copy editor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of newspaper copy 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 |
|---|---|---|
| News Writer | 10.10% | 17,010 |
| On-Air Announcer | 10.34% | 1,304 |
| Legislative Liaison | 12.01% | 5,172 |
| Newspaper Copy Editor | 12.38% | - |
| Court Interpreter | 14.90% | 4,250 |
| Marketing Communications Writer | 16.36% | 99,978 |
| Train Announcer | 16.36% | 1,244 |
Similar newspaper copy editor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| News Writer | 10.10% | 17,010 |
| On-Air Announcer | 10.34% | 1,304 |
| Legislative Liaison | 12.01% | 5,172 |
| Court Interpreter | 14.90% | 4,250 |
| Marketing Communications Writer | 16.36% | 99,978 |
| Train Announcer | 16.36% | 1,244 |
Foreign languages spoken by newspaper copy editors
The most common foreign language among newspaper copy editors is Spanish at 25.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 12.5% and Japanese is the third-most popular at 12.5%.
- Spanish, 25.0%
- Chinese, 12.5%
- Japanese, 12.5%
- French, 12.5%
- Mandarin, 12.5%
- Other, 25.0%
Newspaper copy editor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 25.0% |
| Chinese | 12.5% |
| Japanese | 12.5% |
| French | 12.5% |
| Mandarin | 12.5% |
| Other | 25.0% |