Print journalist demographics and statistics in the US
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Print journalist gender statistics
38.5% of print journalists are women and 61.5% of print journalists are men.
- Male, 61.5%
- Female, 38.5%
Print journalist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 61.5% |
| Female | 38.5% |
Print journalist gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$88,946
Female income
$86,516
Print journalist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in print journalist positions over time. Currently, 38.5% of print journalists are female.
Print journalist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.09% | 36.91% |
| 2011 | 62.68% | 37.32% |
| 2012 | 62.65% | 37.35% |
| 2013 | 65.45% | 34.55% |
| 2014 | 67.73% | 32.27% |
| 2015 | 62.31% | 37.69% |
| 2016 | 64.14% | 35.86% |
| 2017 | 61.11% | 38.89% |
| 2018 | 65.43% | 34.57% |
| 2019 | 62.14% | 37.86% |
| 2020 | 65.84% | 34.16% |
| 2021 | 61.54% | 38.46% |
Print journalist related jobs gender ratio
We compared print journalists 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% |
| Print Journalist | 62% | 38% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
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Print journalist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among print journalists is White, which makes up 66.6% of all print journalists. Comparatively, 12.6% of print journalists are Hispanic or Latino and 9.7% of print journalists are Asian.
- White, 66.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.6%
- Asian, 9.7%
- Black or African American, 6.4%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Print journalist race
| Print journalist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.6% |
| Asian | 9.7% |
| Black or African American | 6.4% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Print journalist race and ethnicity over time
See how print journalist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Print journalist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.71% | 7.30% | 6.19% | 10.67% |
| 2011 | 76.12% | 5.46% | 5.90% | 9.51% |
| 2012 | 73.69% | 7.23% | 6.83% | 10.08% |
| 2013 | 72.71% | 7.00% | 6.45% | 11.87% |
| 2014 | 72.14% | 6.44% | 6.79% | 11.52% |
| 2015 | 70.99% | 7.97% | 5.95% | 11.92% |
| 2016 | 74.00% | 4.71% | 6.68% | 10.27% |
| 2017 | 71.71% | 5.96% | 6.67% | 12.65% |
| 2018 | 69.72% | 7.49% | 6.94% | 13.67% |
| 2019 | 70.63% | 5.39% | 8.57% | 12.09% |
| 2020 | 71.27% | 6.50% | 7.39% | 11.73% |
| 2021 | 66.63% | 6.38% | 9.68% | 12.63% |
Print journalist wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino print journalists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american print journalists have the lowest average salary at $78,509.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $87,830 |
| White | $88,068 |
| Black or African American | $78,509 |
| Asian | $94,450 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $97,061 |
Average print journalist age
See how the average age of print journalists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Print journalist 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 |
Print journalist age breakdown
The average age of print journalists is 40+ years years old, representing 44% of the print journalist population.
Print journalist age breakdown
| Print Journalist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 44% |
| 30-40 years | 32% |
| 20-30 years | 24% |
Print journalist educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 73%
- High School Diploma, 10%
- Master's, 7%
- Associate, 7%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Print journalists by degree level
| Print journalist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 73% |
| High School Diploma | 10% |
| Master's | 7% |
| Associate | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Print journalist wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $104,353 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $99,084 |
Print journalist employment statistics
Company size where print journalists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where print journalists work.
Print journalist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 33% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 17% |
Print journalist jobs by company type
Employees with the print journalist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most print journalists prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Print journalist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 11% |
| Public | 17% |
| Private | 56% |
| Government | 17% |
Print journalist turnover and employment statistics
Print journalist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for print journalists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Print journalist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Print journalist 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 print journalist tenure
The average print journalist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 72 print journalists resumes in Zippia's database.
Print journalist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 18% |
| 1-2 years | 23% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 14% |
| 11+ years | 15% |
Print journalist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of print journalists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Print Journalist | 10.10% | - |
| On-Air Host | 10.34% | 10,674 |
| Media Consultant | 12.01% | 28,768 |
| Image Editor | 12.38% | 4,595 |
| Translator | 14.90% | 1,206 |
| Television Script Writer | 16.36% | 10,237 |
| Train Announcer | 16.36% | 1,244 |
Similar print journalist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| On-Air Host | 10.34% | 10,674 |
| Media Consultant | 12.01% | 28,768 |
| Image Editor | 12.38% | 4,595 |
| Translator | 14.90% | 1,206 |
| Television Script Writer | 16.36% | 10,237 |
| Train Announcer | 16.36% | 1,244 |
Foreign languages spoken by print journalists
The most common foreign language among print journalists is Spanish at 40.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 20.0% and Russian is the third-most popular at 10.0%.
- Spanish, 40.0%
- French, 20.0%
- Russian, 10.0%
- Carrier, 10.0%
- Urdu, 10.0%
- Other, 10.0%
Print journalist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 40.0% |
| French | 20.0% |
| Russian | 10.0% |
| Carrier | 10.0% |
| Urdu | 10.0% |
| Other | 10.0% |