Novelist demographics and statistics in the US
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Novelist gender statistics
39.4% of novelists are women and 60.6% of novelists are men.
- Male, 60.6%
- Female, 39.4%
Novelist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 60.6% |
| Female | 39.4% |
Novelist gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$50,717
Female income
$47,832
Novelist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in novelist positions over time. Currently, 39.4% of novelists are female.
Novelist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 58.82% | 41.18% |
| 2011 | 60.04% | 39.96% |
| 2012 | 60.57% | 39.43% |
| 2013 | 62.45% | 37.55% |
| 2014 | 61.95% | 38.05% |
| 2015 | 59.50% | 40.50% |
| 2016 | 56.47% | 43.53% |
| 2017 | 57.25% | 42.75% |
| 2018 | 60.64% | 39.36% |
| 2019 | 56.76% | 43.24% |
| 2020 | 58.85% | 41.15% |
| 2021 | 60.59% | 39.41% |
Novelist related jobs gender ratio
We compared novelists 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% |
| Novelist | 61% | 39% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
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Novelist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among novelists is White, which makes up 75.4% of all novelists. Comparatively, 7.7% of novelists are Hispanic or Latino and 6.0% of novelists are Black or African American.
- White, 75.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.7%
- Black or African American, 6.0%
- Unknown, 5.6%
- Asian, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Novelist race
| Novelist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 75.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.7% |
| Black or African American | 6.0% |
| Unknown | 5.6% |
| Asian | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Novelist race and ethnicity over time
See how novelist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Novelist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 82.93% | 5.10% | 4.23% | 4.71% |
| 2011 | 83.07% | 5.32% | 3.61% | 5.47% |
| 2012 | 81.01% | 5.86% | 4.38% | 5.80% |
| 2013 | 81.06% | 5.15% | 4.03% | 6.33% |
| 2014 | 79.80% | 5.95% | 4.04% | 6.75% |
| 2015 | 80.61% | 5.25% | 4.47% | 6.71% |
| 2016 | 80.67% | 5.67% | 4.31% | 6.34% |
| 2017 | 81.74% | 5.30% | 4.52% | 5.58% |
| 2018 | 80.39% | 4.92% | 4.20% | 7.15% |
| 2019 | 79.29% | 5.88% | 4.03% | 7.21% |
| 2020 | 76.31% | 5.89% | 4.38% | 7.61% |
| 2021 | 75.45% | 5.97% | 4.95% | 7.67% |
Novelist wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown novelists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian novelists have the lowest average salary at $49,171.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $51,906 |
| White | $51,162 |
| Black or African American | $51,241 |
| Asian | $49,171 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $50,148 |
Average novelist age
See how the average age of novelists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Novelist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 34.5 | 36 |
| White | 44 | 41 |
| Black or African American | 38.5 | 41 |
| Asian | 34 | 35 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30.5 | 34 |
Novelist age breakdown
The average age of novelists is 40+ years years old, representing 52% of the novelist population.
Novelist age breakdown
| Novelist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 52% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Novelist educational attainment
The most common degree for novelists is bachelor's degree, with 69% of novelists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 10% and master's degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 69%
- Master's, 10%
- Associate, 10%
- Doctorate, 4%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Novelists by degree level
| Novelist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 69% |
| Master's | 10% |
| Associate | 10% |
| Doctorate | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Novelist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, novelists with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $59,462 annually. With a Master's degree, novelists earn a median annual income of $55,413 compared to $55,263 for novelists with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $55,413 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $55,263 |
| Doctorate Degree | $59,462 |
Novelist turnover and employment statistics
Novelist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for novelists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Novelist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Novelist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.42% |
| 2011 | 6.99% |
| 2012 | 6.73% |
| 2013 | 6.55% |
| 2014 | 7.00% |
| 2015 | 5.19% |
| 2016 | 5.17% |
| 2017 | 5.38% |
| 2018 | 5.51% |
| 2019 | 5.71% |
| 2020 | 6.81% |
| 2021 | 7.01% |
Average novelist tenure
The average novelist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 179 novelists resumes in Zippia's database.
Novelist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 4% |
| 1-2 years | 12% |
| 3-4 years | 7% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 19% |
| 11+ years | 43% |
Novelist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of novelists 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 Columnist | 10.10% | 69 |
| Program Director/Morning Show Host | 10.34% | 71,725 |
| Sports Information Director | 12.01% | 64,206 |
| Photography Editor | 12.38% | 4,474 |
| Spanish Interpreter/Translator | 14.90% | 4,265 |
| Novelist | 16.36% | - |
| Public Address Announcer | 16.36% | 9,474 |
Similar novelist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Newspaper Columnist | 10.10% | 69 |
| Program Director/Morning Show Host | 10.34% | 71,725 |
| Sports Information Director | 12.01% | 64,206 |
| Photography Editor | 12.38% | 4,474 |
| Spanish Interpreter/Translator | 14.90% | 4,265 |
| Public Address Announcer | 16.36% | 9,474 |
Foreign languages spoken by novelists
The most common foreign language among novelists is French at 60.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Spanish at 20.0% and German is the third-most popular at 10.0%.
- French, 60.0%
- Spanish, 20.0%
- German, 10.0%
- Polish, 10.0%
Novelist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| French | 60.0% |
| Spanish | 20.0% |
| German | 10.0% |
| Polish | 10.0% |