Newspaper writer demographics and statistics in the US
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Newspaper writer demographics by:
Newspaper writer gender statistics
56.4% of newspaper writers are women and 43.6% of newspaper writers are men.
- Female, 56.4%
- Male, 43.6%
Newspaper writer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 56.4% |
| Male | 43.6% |
Newspaper writer gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$50,768
Female income
$49,882
Newspaper writer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in newspaper writer positions over time. Currently, 56.4% of newspaper writers are female.
Newspaper writer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 45.24% | 54.76% |
| 2011 | 44.81% | 55.19% |
| 2012 | 44.78% | 55.22% |
| 2013 | 47.80% | 52.20% |
| 2014 | 50.36% | 49.64% |
| 2015 | 44.41% | 55.59% |
| 2016 | 46.36% | 53.64% |
| 2017 | 43.17% | 56.83% |
| 2018 | 47.78% | 52.22% |
| 2019 | 44.24% | 55.76% |
| 2020 | 48.24% | 51.76% |
| 2021 | 43.61% | 56.39% |
Newspaper writer related jobs gender ratio
We compared newspaper 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% |
| Newspaper Writer | 44% | 56% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
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Newspaper writer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among newspaper writers is White, which makes up 66.7% of all newspaper writers. Comparatively, 12.6% of newspaper writers are Hispanic or Latino and 9.7% of newspaper writers are Asian.
- White, 66.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.6%
- Asian, 9.7%
- Black or African American, 6.4%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Newspaper writer race
| Newspaper writer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.6% |
| Asian | 9.7% |
| Black or African American | 6.4% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Newspaper writer race and ethnicity over time
See how newspaper writer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Newspaper writer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.81% | 7.28% | 6.17% | 10.62% |
| 2011 | 76.21% | 5.44% | 5.88% | 9.47% |
| 2012 | 73.79% | 7.21% | 6.81% | 10.04% |
| 2013 | 72.80% | 6.98% | 6.43% | 11.82% |
| 2014 | 72.24% | 6.42% | 6.77% | 11.47% |
| 2015 | 71.08% | 7.95% | 5.93% | 11.87% |
| 2016 | 74.10% | 4.70% | 6.66% | 10.22% |
| 2017 | 71.81% | 5.94% | 6.65% | 12.60% |
| 2018 | 69.82% | 7.47% | 6.92% | 13.62% |
| 2019 | 70.73% | 5.37% | 8.55% | 12.04% |
| 2020 | 71.37% | 6.48% | 7.36% | 11.68% |
| 2021 | 66.72% | 6.36% | 9.66% | 12.58% |
Newspaper writer wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino newspaper writers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american newspaper writers have the lowest average salary at $46,894.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $50,362 |
| White | $50,449 |
| Black or African American | $46,894 |
| Asian | $52,744 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $53,667 |
Average newspaper writer age
See how the average age of newspaper writers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Newspaper writer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 50 | 36 |
| White | 39 | 38 |
| Black or African American | 29 | 27.5 |
| Asian | 38 | 33 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 | 36 |
Newspaper writer age breakdown
The average age of newspaper writers is 40+ years years old, representing 44% of the newspaper writer population.
Newspaper writer age breakdown
| Newspaper Writer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 44% |
| 30-40 years | 32% |
| 20-30 years | 24% |
Newspaper writer educational attainment
The most common degree for newspaper writers is bachelor's degree, with 74% of newspaper writers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 10% and associate degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 74%
- Associate, 10%
- Master's, 9%
- High School Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Newspaper writers by degree level
| Newspaper writer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 74% |
| Associate | 10% |
| Master's | 9% |
| High School Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Newspaper writer wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $56,197 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $54,375 |
Newspaper writer employment statistics
Most newspaper writers work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where newspaper writers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where newspaper writers work.
Newspaper writer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 15% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 34% |
| > 10,000 employees | 5% |
Newspaper writer jobs by company type
Employees with the newspaper writer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most newspaper writers prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Newspaper writer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 59% |
| Public | 2% |
| Private | 34% |
| Government | 5% |
Newspaper writer jobs by industry
The most common industries for newspaper writers are education, media and manufacturing.
Newspaper writer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 55% |
| Media | 12% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Government | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Professional | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
Newspaper writer turnover and employment statistics
Newspaper writer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for newspaper writers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Newspaper writer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Newspaper writer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.18% |
| 2011 | 5.45% |
| 2012 | 5.99% |
| 2013 | 3.17% |
| 2014 | 4.18% |
| 2015 | 4.87% |
| 2016 | 2.80% |
| 2017 | 2.13% |
| 2018 | 2.79% |
| 2019 | 4.35% |
| 2020 | 5.70% |
| 2021 | 3.87% |
Average newspaper writer tenure
The average newspaper writer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 247 newspaper writers resumes in Zippia's database.
Newspaper writer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 35% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Newspaper writer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of newspaper 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Newspaper Writer | 10.10% | - |
| Program Director/Morning Show Host | 10.34% | 71,725 |
| Digital Media Strategist | 12.01% | 31,387 |
| Program Proposals Coordinator | 12.38% | 66,453 |
| Educational Interpreter | 14.90% | 5,541 |
| Novelist | 16.36% | 92 |
| Track Announcer | 16.36% | 736 |
Similar newspaper writer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Program Director/Morning Show Host | 10.34% | 71,725 |
| Digital Media Strategist | 12.01% | 31,387 |
| Program Proposals Coordinator | 12.38% | 66,453 |
| Educational Interpreter | 14.90% | 5,541 |
| Novelist | 16.36% | 92 |
| Track Announcer | 16.36% | 736 |
Foreign languages spoken by newspaper writers
The most common foreign language among newspaper writers is Spanish at 43.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 13.3% and Russian is the third-most popular at 6.7%.
- Spanish, 43.3%
- French, 13.3%
- Russian, 6.7%
- Arabic, 6.7%
- Portuguese, 3.3%
- Other, 26.7%
Newspaper writer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 43.3% |
| French | 13.3% |
| Russian | 6.7% |
| Arabic | 6.7% |
| Portuguese | 3.3% |
| Other | 26.7% |