Newspaper managing editor demographics and statistics in the US
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Newspaper managing editor gender statistics
45.2% of newspaper managing editors are women and 54.8% of newspaper managing editors are men.
- Male, 54.8%
- Female, 45.2%
Newspaper managing editor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 54.8% |
| Female | 45.2% |
Newspaper managing editor gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$51,651
Female income
$52,125
Newspaper managing editor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in newspaper managing editor positions over time. Currently, 45.2% of newspaper managing editors are female.
Newspaper managing editor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 58.12% | 41.88% |
| 2011 | 59.11% | 40.89% |
| 2012 | 61.28% | 38.72% |
| 2013 | 61.28% | 38.72% |
| 2014 | 60.12% | 39.88% |
| 2015 | 58.65% | 41.35% |
| 2016 | 59.88% | 40.12% |
| 2017 | 59.37% | 40.63% |
| 2018 | 55.66% | 44.34% |
| 2019 | 58.99% | 41.01% |
| 2020 | 56.59% | 43.41% |
| 2021 | 54.84% | 45.16% |
Newspaper managing editor related jobs gender ratio
We compared newspaper managing 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 Managing Editor | 55% | 45% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
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Newspaper managing editor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among newspaper managing editors is White, which makes up 77.2% of all newspaper managing editors. Comparatively, 8.8% of newspaper managing editors are Hispanic or Latino and 5.2% of newspaper managing editors are Asian.
- White, 77.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.8%
- Asian, 5.2%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- Black or African American, 3.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Newspaper managing editor race
| Newspaper managing editor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 77.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.8% |
| Asian | 5.2% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| Black or African American | 3.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Newspaper managing editor race and ethnicity over time
See how newspaper managing editor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Newspaper managing editor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 80.28% | 4.19% | 4.53% | 8.54% |
| 2011 | 82.45% | 4.20% | 3.37% | 8.33% |
| 2012 | 81.96% | 4.36% | 3.64% | 8.03% |
| 2013 | 79.14% | 5.14% | 4.53% | 8.08% |
| 2014 | 80.14% | 4.28% | 4.74% | 8.32% |
| 2015 | 78.79% | 4.73% | 4.73% | 9.06% |
| 2016 | 78.85% | 4.74% | 4.56% | 9.20% |
| 2017 | 78.86% | 4.85% | 4.63% | 8.53% |
| 2018 | 78.91% | 4.26% | 5.18% | 8.71% |
| 2019 | 78.12% | 4.12% | 5.58% | 9.79% |
| 2020 | 76.22% | 3.97% | 4.93% | 9.51% |
| 2021 | 77.18% | 3.83% | 5.23% | 8.81% |
Newspaper managing editor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian newspaper managing editors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american newspaper managing editors have the lowest average salary at $50,051.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $51,605 |
| White | $50,529 |
| Black or African American | $50,051 |
| Asian | $53,324 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $52,824 |
Average newspaper managing editor age
See how the average age of newspaper managing editors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Newspaper managing 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 managing editor age breakdown
The average age of newspaper managing editors is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the newspaper managing editor population.
Newspaper managing editor age breakdown
| Newspaper Managing Editor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 15% |
Newspaper managing editor educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 78%
- Associate, 15%
- High School Diploma, 5%
- Master's, 2%
Newspaper managing editors by degree level
| Newspaper managing editor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 78% |
| Associate | 15% |
| High School Diploma | 5% |
| Master's | 2% |
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Newspaper managing editor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, newspaper managing editors with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $59,759 annually. With a Master's degree, newspaper managing editors earn a median annual income of $56,863 compared to $53,121 for newspaper managing editors with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $56,863 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $53,121 |
| Doctorate Degree | $59,759 |
Newspaper managing editor employment statistics
Most newspaper managing editors work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where newspaper managing editors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where newspaper managing editors work.
Newspaper managing editor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 30% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 3% |
Newspaper managing editor jobs by company type
Employees with the newspaper managing editor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most newspaper managing editors prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Newspaper managing editor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 53% |
| Public | 6% |
| Private | 39% |
| Government | 3% |
Newspaper managing editor jobs by industry
The most common industries for newspaper managing editors are education, media and professional.
Newspaper managing editor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 47% |
| Media | 21% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Government | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
Newspaper managing editor turnover and employment statistics
Newspaper managing editor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for newspaper managing editors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Newspaper managing editor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Newspaper managing 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 managing editor tenure
The average newspaper managing editor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 68 newspaper managing editors resumes in Zippia's database.
Newspaper managing editor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 15% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 21% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Newspaper managing editor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of newspaper managing 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Law Reporter | 10.10% | 2,641 |
| Broadcaster | 10.34% | 29 |
| Wardrobe Specialist | 12.01% | 33,146 |
| Newspaper Managing Editor | 12.38% | - |
| Language Translator | 14.90% | 21,450 |
| Blogger, Founder | 16.36% | 937 |
| Ringmaster | 16.36% | 66 |
Similar newspaper managing editor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Law Reporter | 10.10% | 2,641 |
| Broadcaster | 10.34% | 29 |
| Wardrobe Specialist | 12.01% | 33,146 |
| Language Translator | 14.90% | 21,450 |
| Blogger, Founder | 16.36% | 937 |
| Ringmaster | 16.36% | 66 |
Foreign languages spoken by newspaper managing editors
The most common foreign language among newspaper managing editors is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Mandarin at 16.7% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 16.7%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- Mandarin, 16.7%
- Chinese, 16.7%
- Italian, 16.7%
Newspaper managing editor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| Mandarin | 16.7% |
| Chinese | 16.7% |
| Italian | 16.7% |