Online editor demographics and statistics in the US
Online editor demographics research summary. Zippia estimates online editor demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our online editor estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about online editors after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 25,716 online editors currently employed in the United States.
- 49.0% of all online editors are women, while 51.0% are men.
- The average online editor age is 43 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of online editors is White (76.0%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (8.2%), Asian (7.3%) and Unknown (4.6%).
- Online editors are most in-demand in Los Angeles, CA.
- The utilities industry is the highest-paying for online editors.
- 12% of all online editors are LGBT.
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Online editor gender statistics
49.0% of online editors are women and 51.0% of online editors are men.
- Male, 51.0%
- Female, 49.0%
Online editor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 51.0% |
| Female | 49.0% |
Online editor gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$55,711
Female income
$56,363
Online editor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in online editor positions over time. Currently, 49.0% of online editors are female.
Online editor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 54.29% | 45.71% |
| 2011 | 55.29% | 44.71% |
| 2012 | 57.53% | 42.47% |
| 2013 | 57.52% | 42.48% |
| 2014 | 56.33% | 43.67% |
| 2015 | 54.83% | 45.17% |
| 2016 | 56.09% | 43.91% |
| 2017 | 55.57% | 44.43% |
| 2018 | 51.79% | 48.21% |
| 2019 | 55.17% | 44.83% |
| 2020 | 52.73% | 47.27% |
| 2021 | 50.96% | 49.04% |
Online editor related jobs gender ratio
We compared online 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% |
| Online Editor | 51% | 49% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
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Online editor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among online editors is White, which makes up 76.0% of all online editors. Comparatively, 8.2% of online editors are Hispanic or Latino and 7.3% of online editors are Asian.
- White, 76.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.2%
- Asian, 7.3%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- Black or African American, 3.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Online editor race
| Online editor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 76.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.2% |
| Asian | 7.3% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| Black or African American | 3.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Online editor race and ethnicity over time
See how online editor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Online editor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.15% | 3.96% | 6.60% | 7.92% |
| 2011 | 81.32% | 3.97% | 5.44% | 7.70% |
| 2012 | 80.83% | 4.13% | 5.71% | 7.40% |
| 2013 | 78.00% | 4.91% | 6.60% | 7.45% |
| 2014 | 79.00% | 4.06% | 6.81% | 7.69% |
| 2015 | 77.66% | 4.50% | 6.80% | 8.43% |
| 2016 | 77.72% | 4.52% | 6.63% | 8.57% |
| 2017 | 77.73% | 4.63% | 6.70% | 7.90% |
| 2018 | 77.78% | 4.03% | 7.25% | 8.08% |
| 2019 | 76.98% | 3.89% | 7.65% | 9.16% |
| 2020 | 75.09% | 3.74% | 7.00% | 8.88% |
| 2021 | 76.04% | 3.61% | 7.30% | 8.19% |
Online editor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian online editors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american online editors have the lowest average salary at $53,519.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $55,647 |
| White | $54,171 |
| Black or African American | $53,519 |
| Asian | $58,024 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $57,330 |
Average online editor age
See how the average age of online editors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Online 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 |
Online editor age breakdown
The average age of online editors is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the online editor population.
Online editor age breakdown
| Online Editor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 15% |
Online editor educational attainment
The most common degree for online editors is bachelor's degree, with 82% of online editors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 9% and master's degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 82%
- Master's, 9%
- Associate, 6%
- High School Diploma, 1%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Online editors by degree level
| Online editor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 82% |
| Master's | 9% |
| Associate | 6% |
| High School Diploma | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Online editor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, online editors with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $67,103 annually. With a Master's degree, online editors earn a median annual income of $62,982 compared to $57,742 for online editors with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $62,982 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $57,742 |
| Doctorate Degree | $67,103 |
Online editor employment statistics
Most online editors work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where online editors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where online editors work.
Online editor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
Online editor jobs by company type
Employees with the online editor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most online editors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Online editor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 14% |
| Public | 14% |
| Private | 68% |
| Government | 4% |
Online editor jobs by industry
The most common industries for online editors are media, education and non profits.
Online editor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 45% |
| Education | 11% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Online editor turnover and employment statistics
Online editor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for online editors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Online editor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Online 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 online editor tenure
The average online editor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,584 online editors resumes in Zippia's database.
Online editor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 26% |
| 1-2 years | 39% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Online editor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of online 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Food Writer | 10.10% | 59,931 |
| Program Director/Morning Show Host | 10.34% | 71,725 |
| Community Relations Internship | 12.01% | 67,285 |
| Online Editor | 12.38% | - |
| Foreign Language Interpreter | 14.90% | 23,134 |
| Information Writer | 16.36% | 68,605 |
| Mobile Disc Jockey | 16.36% | 5,576 |
Similar online editor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Food Writer | 10.10% | 59,931 |
| Program Director/Morning Show Host | 10.34% | 71,725 |
| Community Relations Internship | 12.01% | 67,285 |
| Foreign Language Interpreter | 14.90% | 23,134 |
| Information Writer | 16.36% | 68,605 |
| Mobile Disc Jockey | 16.36% | 5,576 |
Foreign languages spoken by online editors
The most common foreign language among online editors is Spanish at 40.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 12.5% and German is the third-most popular at 8.0%.
- Spanish, 40.9%
- French, 12.5%
- German, 8.0%
- Japanese, 6.8%
- Portuguese, 5.7%
- Other, 26.1%
Online editor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 40.9% |
| French | 12.5% |
| German | 8.0% |
| Japanese | 6.8% |
| Portuguese | 5.7% |
| Other | 26.1% |
