Procedure writer demographics and statistics in the US
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Procedure writer demographics by:
Procedure writer gender statistics
35.3% of procedure writers are women and 64.7% of procedure writers are men.
- Male, 64.7%
- Female, 35.3%
Procedure writer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 64.7% |
| Female | 35.3% |
Procedure writer gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$71,969
Female income
$68,970
Procedure writer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in procedure writer positions over time. Currently, 35.3% of procedure writers are female.
Procedure writer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.33% | 33.67% |
| 2011 | 67.15% | 32.85% |
| 2012 | 63.82% | 36.18% |
| 2013 | 68.13% | 31.87% |
| 2014 | 63.67% | 36.33% |
| 2015 | 66.80% | 33.20% |
| 2016 | 67.06% | 32.94% |
| 2017 | 66.74% | 33.26% |
| 2018 | 62.98% | 37.02% |
| 2019 | 65.07% | 34.93% |
| 2020 | 68.37% | 31.63% |
| 2021 | 64.73% | 35.27% |
Procedure writer related jobs gender ratio
We compared procedure 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% |
| Procedure Writer | 65% | 35% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
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Procedure writer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among procedure writers is White, which makes up 71.4% of all procedure writers. Comparatively, 8.6% of procedure writers are Asian and 7.9% of procedure writers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 71.4%
- Asian, 8.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.9%
- Black or African American, 6.7%
- Unknown, 5.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Procedure writer race
| Procedure writer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 71.4% |
| Asian | 8.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.9% |
| Black or African American | 6.7% |
| Unknown | 5.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Procedure writer race and ethnicity over time
See how procedure writer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Procedure writer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 77.80% | 7.39% | 5.90% | 5.62% |
| 2011 | 79.35% | 6.34% | 6.51% | 5.40% |
| 2012 | 78.90% | 5.86% | 6.20% | 6.04% |
| 2013 | 80.14% | 6.03% | 5.24% | 6.06% |
| 2014 | 77.49% | 7.20% | 5.87% | 6.96% |
| 2015 | 77.37% | 7.64% | 7.13% | 6.17% |
| 2016 | 79.31% | 5.30% | 7.26% | 6.19% |
| 2017 | 78.20% | 7.29% | 5.74% | 6.80% |
| 2018 | 77.20% | 6.01% | 7.88% | 6.39% |
| 2019 | 78.23% | 5.55% | 7.43% | 5.81% |
| 2020 | 71.71% | 5.09% | 9.35% | 7.30% |
| 2021 | 71.39% | 6.72% | 8.64% | 7.90% |
Procedure writer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian procedure writers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino procedure writers have the lowest average salary at $68,124.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $72,466 |
| White | $70,000 |
| Black or African American | $72,980 |
| Asian | $76,557 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $68,124 |
Average procedure writer age
See how the average age of procedure writers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Procedure writer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 45 | |
| White | 48 | 44.5 |
| Black or African American | 32 | |
| Asian | 50 | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 | 34.5 |
Procedure writer age breakdown
The average age of procedure writers is 40+ years years old, representing 65% of the procedure writer population.
Procedure writer age breakdown
| Procedure Writer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 65% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 10% |
Procedure writer educational attainment
The most common degree for procedure writers is bachelor's degree, with 64% of procedure writers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 17% and associate degree degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 64%
- Associate, 17%
- Master's, 12%
- High School Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Procedure writers by degree level
| Procedure writer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 64% |
| Associate | 17% |
| Master's | 12% |
| High School Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Procedure writer wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $74,156 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $74,642 |
Procedure writer employment statistics
Most procedure writers work for a private in the finance industry.
Company size where procedure writers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where procedure writers work.
Procedure writer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 36% |
Procedure writer jobs by company type
Employees with the procedure writer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most procedure writers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Procedure writer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 42% |
| Private | 53% |
| Government | 2% |
Procedure writer jobs by industry
The most common industries for procedure writers are finance, professional and technology.
Procedure writer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 19% |
| Finance | 12% |
| Professional | 12% |
| Technology | 10% |
| Utilities | 9% |
| Energy | 9% |
| Manufacturing | 8% |
| Media | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Procedure writer turnover and employment statistics
Procedure writer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for procedure writers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Procedure writer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Procedure writer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 9.51% |
| 2011 | 8.24% |
| 2012 | 7.83% |
| 2013 | 6.26% |
| 2014 | 4.75% |
| 2015 | 4.38% |
| 2016 | 4.41% |
| 2017 | 4.58% |
| 2018 | 5.16% |
| 2019 | 4.19% |
| 2020 | 5.41% |
| 2021 | 4.60% |
Average procedure writer tenure
The average procedure writer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 906 procedure writers resumes in Zippia's database.
Procedure writer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 36% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Procedure writer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of procedure 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Writer And Photographer | 10.10% | 12,851 |
| News Broadcaster | 10.34% | 1,574 |
| Procedure Writer | 10.84% | - |
| Media Specialist | 12.01% | 39,401 |
| Diplomatic Interpreter/Translator | 14.90% | 3,758 |
| Humorist | 16.36% | 5 |
| Disc Jockey | 16.36% | 1,991 |
Similar procedure writer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Writer And Photographer | 10.10% | 12,851 |
| News Broadcaster | 10.34% | 1,574 |
| Media Specialist | 12.01% | 39,401 |
| Diplomatic Interpreter/Translator | 14.90% | 3,758 |
| Humorist | 16.36% | 5 |
| Disc Jockey | 16.36% | 1,991 |
Foreign languages spoken by procedure writers
The most common foreign language among procedure writers is Spanish at 32.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 12.0% and German is the third-most popular at 8.0%.
- Spanish, 32.0%
- Chinese, 12.0%
- German, 8.0%
- Mandarin, 8.0%
- Korean, 8.0%
- Other, 32.0%
Procedure writer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 32.0% |
| Chinese | 12.0% |
| German | 8.0% |
| Mandarin | 8.0% |
| Korean | 8.0% |
| Other | 32.0% |
