Press writer demographics and statistics in the US
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Press writer gender statistics
58.2% of press writers are women and 41.8% of press writers are men.
- Female, 58.2%
- Male, 41.8%
Press writer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 58.2% |
| Male | 41.8% |
Press writer gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$58,220
Female income
$56,985
Press writer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in press writer positions over time. Currently, 58.2% of press writers are female.
Press writer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 43.42% | 56.58% |
| 2011 | 42.99% | 57.01% |
| 2012 | 42.96% | 57.04% |
| 2013 | 45.96% | 54.04% |
| 2014 | 48.51% | 51.49% |
| 2015 | 42.60% | 57.40% |
| 2016 | 44.53% | 55.47% |
| 2017 | 41.37% | 58.63% |
| 2018 | 45.94% | 54.06% |
| 2019 | 42.43% | 57.57% |
| 2020 | 46.39% | 53.61% |
| 2021 | 41.80% | 58.20% |
Press writer related jobs gender ratio
We compared press 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% |
| Press Writer | 42% | 58% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
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Press writer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among press writers is White, which makes up 67.0% of all press writers. Comparatively, 13.2% of press writers are Hispanic or Latino and 8.5% of press writers are Asian.
- White, 67.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.2%
- Asian, 8.5%
- Black or African American, 6.6%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Press writer race
| Press writer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.2% |
| Asian | 8.5% |
| Black or African American | 6.6% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Press writer race and ethnicity over time
See how press writer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Press writer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.04% | 7.53% | 5.00% | 11.24% |
| 2011 | 76.44% | 5.69% | 4.71% | 10.09% |
| 2012 | 74.02% | 7.46% | 5.64% | 10.66% |
| 2013 | 73.04% | 7.23% | 5.26% | 12.44% |
| 2014 | 72.47% | 6.67% | 5.60% | 12.09% |
| 2015 | 71.31% | 8.20% | 4.76% | 12.50% |
| 2016 | 74.33% | 4.95% | 5.49% | 10.84% |
| 2017 | 72.04% | 6.19% | 5.48% | 13.22% |
| 2018 | 70.05% | 7.72% | 5.76% | 14.24% |
| 2019 | 70.96% | 5.62% | 7.38% | 12.66% |
| 2020 | 71.60% | 6.73% | 6.20% | 12.30% |
| 2021 | 66.95% | 6.61% | 8.49% | 13.21% |
Press writer wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino press writers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american press writers have the lowest average salary at $52,858.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $57,654 |
| White | $57,775 |
| Black or African American | $52,858 |
| Asian | $60,991 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $62,292 |
Average press writer age
See how the average age of press writers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Press 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 |
Press writer age breakdown
The average age of press writers is 40+ years years old, representing 44% of the press writer population.
Press writer age breakdown
| Press Writer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 44% |
| 30-40 years | 32% |
| 20-30 years | 24% |
Press writer educational attainment
The most common degree for press writers is bachelor's degree, with 73% of press writers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 18% and master's degree degree at 4%.
- Bachelor's, 73%
- Master's, 18%
- Associate, 4%
- Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Press writers by degree level
| Press writer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 73% |
| Master's | 18% |
| Associate | 4% |
| Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Press writer wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $65,884 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $63,294 |
Press writer employment statistics
Most press writers work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where press writers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where press writers work.
Press writer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 11% |
Press writer jobs by company type
Employees with the press writer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most press writers prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Press writer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 31% |
| Public | 9% |
| Private | 53% |
| Government | 6% |
Press writer jobs by industry
The most common industries for press writers are education, media and internet.
Press writer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 26% |
| Media | 18% |
| Internet | 10% |
| Manufacturing | 8% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Government | 5% |
| Start-up | 5% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
Press writer turnover and employment statistics
Press writer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for press writers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Press writer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Press 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 press writer tenure
The average press writer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 124 press writers resumes in Zippia's database.
Press writer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 33% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 8% |
| 8-10 years | 11% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Press writer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of press 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Press Writer | 10.10% | - |
| Sports Broadcaster | 10.34% | 2,040 |
| Strategic Communications Consultant | 12.01% | 29,342 |
| Managing Editor | 12.38% | 16,781 |
| Deaf/Hard Of Hearing Specialist | 14.90% | 1,470 |
| Freelance Journalist | 16.36% | 10,775 |
| Train Caller | 16.36% | 2,521 |
Similar press writer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Sports Broadcaster | 10.34% | 2,040 |
| Strategic Communications Consultant | 12.01% | 29,342 |
| Managing Editor | 12.38% | 16,781 |
| Deaf/Hard Of Hearing Specialist | 14.90% | 1,470 |
| Freelance Journalist | 16.36% | 10,775 |
| Train Caller | 16.36% | 2,521 |
Foreign languages spoken by press writers
The most common foreign language among press writers is Spanish at 43.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 25.0% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 18.8%.
- Spanish, 43.8%
- French, 25.0%
- Portuguese, 18.8%
- German, 6.3%
- Japanese, 6.3%
Press writer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 43.8% |
| French | 25.0% |
| Portuguese | 18.8% |
| German | 6.3% |
| Japanese | 6.3% |