Opinion editor demographics and statistics in the US
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Opinion editor demographics by:
Opinion editor gender statistics
49.7% of opinion editors are women and 50.3% of opinion editors are men.
- Male, 50.3%
- Female, 49.7%
Opinion editor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 50.3% |
| Female | 49.7% |
Opinion editor gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$48,235
Female income
$48,638
Opinion editor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in opinion editor positions over time. Currently, 49.7% of opinion editors are female.
Opinion editor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 53.60% | 46.40% |
| 2011 | 54.61% | 45.39% |
| 2012 | 56.85% | 43.15% |
| 2013 | 56.84% | 43.16% |
| 2014 | 55.65% | 44.35% |
| 2015 | 54.14% | 45.86% |
| 2016 | 55.40% | 44.60% |
| 2017 | 54.88% | 45.12% |
| 2018 | 51.09% | 48.91% |
| 2019 | 54.48% | 45.52% |
| 2020 | 52.04% | 47.96% |
| 2021 | 50.27% | 49.73% |
Opinion editor related jobs gender ratio
We compared opinion 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% |
| Opinion Editor | 50% | 50% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
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Opinion editor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among opinion editors is White, which makes up 76.7% of all opinion editors. Comparatively, 7.9% of opinion editors are Hispanic or Latino and 7.1% of opinion editors are Asian.
- White, 76.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.9%
- Asian, 7.1%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- Black or African American, 3.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Opinion editor race
| Opinion editor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 76.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.9% |
| Asian | 7.1% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| Black or African American | 3.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Opinion editor race and ethnicity over time
See how opinion editor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Opinion editor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.76% | 3.87% | 6.38% | 7.65% |
| 2011 | 81.93% | 3.88% | 5.22% | 7.43% |
| 2012 | 81.44% | 4.03% | 5.49% | 7.13% |
| 2013 | 78.62% | 4.81% | 6.38% | 7.19% |
| 2014 | 79.62% | 3.96% | 6.59% | 7.43% |
| 2015 | 78.28% | 4.41% | 6.58% | 8.17% |
| 2016 | 78.33% | 4.42% | 6.41% | 8.31% |
| 2017 | 78.34% | 4.53% | 6.48% | 7.64% |
| 2018 | 78.40% | 3.93% | 7.03% | 7.82% |
| 2019 | 77.60% | 3.80% | 7.43% | 8.90% |
| 2020 | 75.70% | 3.65% | 6.78% | 8.62% |
| 2021 | 76.66% | 3.51% | 7.08% | 7.92% |
Opinion editor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian opinion editors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american opinion editors have the lowest average salary at $46,870.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $48,196 |
| White | $47,278 |
| Black or African American | $46,870 |
| Asian | $49,658 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $49,233 |
Average opinion editor age
See how the average age of opinion editors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Opinion 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 |
Opinion editor age breakdown
The average age of opinion editors is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the opinion editor population.
Opinion editor age breakdown
| Opinion Editor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 15% |
Opinion editor educational attainment
The most common degree for opinion editors is bachelor's degree, with 84% of opinion editors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 7% and associate degree degree at 3%.
- Bachelor's, 84%
- Associate, 7%
- Master's, 3%
- High School Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Opinion editors by degree level
| Opinion editor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 84% |
| Associate | 7% |
| Master's | 3% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Opinion editor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, opinion editors with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $55,098 annually. With a Master's degree, opinion editors earn a median annual income of $52,657 compared to $49,486 for opinion editors with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $52,657 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $49,486 |
| Doctorate Degree | $55,098 |
Opinion editor employment statistics
Most opinion editors work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where opinion editors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where opinion editors work.
Opinion editor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 17% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 7% |
Opinion editor jobs by company type
Employees with the opinion editor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most opinion editors prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Opinion editor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 44% |
| Public | 8% |
| Private | 46% |
| Government | 3% |
Opinion editor jobs by industry
The most common industries for opinion editors are education, media and manufacturing.
Opinion editor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 36% |
| Media | 26% |
| Manufacturing | 9% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Opinion editor turnover and employment statistics
Opinion editor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for opinion editors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Opinion editor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Opinion 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 opinion editor tenure
The average opinion editor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 816 opinion editors resumes in Zippia's database.
Opinion editor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 39% |
| 1-2 years | 42% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 7% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 1% |
Opinion editor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of opinion 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Foreign Correspondent | 10.10% | 3,144 |
| Broadcaster | 10.34% | 29 |
| Publications Coordinator | 12.01% | 27,541 |
| Opinion Editor | 12.38% | - |
| Language Translator | 14.90% | 21,450 |
| Blogger, Founder | 16.36% | 937 |
| Track Announcer | 16.36% | 736 |
Similar opinion editor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Foreign Correspondent | 10.10% | 3,144 |
| Broadcaster | 10.34% | 29 |
| Publications Coordinator | 12.01% | 27,541 |
| Language Translator | 14.90% | 21,450 |
| Blogger, Founder | 16.36% | 937 |
| Track Announcer | 16.36% | 736 |
Foreign languages spoken by opinion editors
The most common foreign language among opinion editors is Spanish at 39.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 20.8% and German is the third-most popular at 10.4%.
- Spanish, 39.0%
- French, 20.8%
- German, 10.4%
- Japanese, 3.9%
- Russian, 3.9%
- Other, 22.0%
Opinion editor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 39.0% |
| French | 20.8% |
| German | 10.4% |
| Japanese | 3.9% |
| Russian | 3.9% |
| Other | 22.0% |
