Production editor demographics and statistics in the US
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Production editor gender statistics
58.4% of production editors are women and 41.6% of production editors are men.
- Female, 58.4%
- Male, 41.6%
Production editor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 58.4% |
| Male | 41.6% |
Production editor gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$52,620
Female income
$52,946
Production editor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in production editor positions over time. Currently, 58.4% of production editors are female.
Production editor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 44.91% | 55.09% |
| 2011 | 45.91% | 54.09% |
| 2012 | 48.18% | 51.82% |
| 2013 | 48.17% | 51.83% |
| 2014 | 46.96% | 53.04% |
| 2015 | 45.44% | 54.56% |
| 2016 | 46.71% | 53.29% |
| 2017 | 46.18% | 53.82% |
| 2018 | 42.43% | 57.57% |
| 2019 | 45.79% | 54.21% |
| 2020 | 43.36% | 56.64% |
| 2021 | 41.63% | 58.37% |
Production editor related jobs gender ratio
We compared production 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% |
| Production Editor | 42% | 58% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
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Production editor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among production editors is White, which makes up 76.2% of all production editors. Comparatively, 8.1% of production editors are Hispanic or Latino and 7.2% of production editors are Asian.
- White, 76.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.1%
- Asian, 7.2%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- Black or African American, 3.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Production editor race
| Production editor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 76.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.1% |
| Asian | 7.2% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| Black or African American | 3.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Production editor race and ethnicity over time
See how production editor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Production editor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.35% | 3.93% | 6.53% | 7.83% |
| 2011 | 81.52% | 3.94% | 5.36% | 7.61% |
| 2012 | 81.03% | 4.10% | 5.64% | 7.31% |
| 2013 | 78.20% | 4.88% | 6.53% | 7.37% |
| 2014 | 79.20% | 4.03% | 6.74% | 7.61% |
| 2015 | 77.86% | 4.47% | 6.73% | 8.35% |
| 2016 | 77.92% | 4.49% | 6.56% | 8.49% |
| 2017 | 77.92% | 4.60% | 6.63% | 7.82% |
| 2018 | 77.98% | 4.00% | 7.18% | 8.00% |
| 2019 | 77.18% | 3.86% | 7.58% | 9.08% |
| 2020 | 75.29% | 3.71% | 6.93% | 8.80% |
| 2021 | 76.24% | 3.58% | 7.23% | 8.10% |
Production editor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian production editors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american production editors have the lowest average salary at $51,508.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $52,588 |
| White | $51,841 |
| Black or African American | $51,508 |
| Asian | $53,770 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $53,427 |
Average production editor age
See how the average age of production editors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Production 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 |
Production editor age breakdown
The average age of production editors is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the production editor population.
Production editor age breakdown
| Production Editor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 15% |
Production editor educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 82%
- Master's, 9%
- Associate, 6%
- High School Diploma, 1%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Production editors by degree level
| Production editor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 82% |
| Master's | 9% |
| Associate | 6% |
| High School Diploma | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Production editor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, production editors with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $58,092 annually. With a Master's degree, production editors earn a median annual income of $56,167 compared to $53,631 for production editors with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $56,167 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $53,631 |
| Doctorate Degree | $58,092 |
Production editor employment statistics
Most production editors work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where production editors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where production editors work.
Production editor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 10% |
Production editor jobs by company type
Employees with the production editor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most production editors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Production editor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 14% |
| Public | 16% |
| Private | 66% |
| Government | 3% |
Production editor jobs by industry
The most common industries for production editors are media, education and professional.
Production editor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 39% |
| Education | 12% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Non Profits | 7% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Production editor turnover and employment statistics
Production editor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for production editors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Production editor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Production 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 production editor tenure
The average production editor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 2,631 production editors resumes in Zippia's database.
Production editor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 15% |
| 1-2 years | 39% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Production editor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of production 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Market News Reporter | 10.10% | 11,979 |
| Program Host | 10.34% | 66,842 |
| Strategic Communications Consultant | 12.01% | 29,342 |
| Production Editor | 12.38% | - |
| Interpretive Program Coordinator | 14.90% | 75,160 |
| Marketing Communications Writer | 16.36% | 99,978 |
| Ringmaster | 16.36% | 66 |
Similar production editor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Market News Reporter | 10.10% | 11,979 |
| Program Host | 10.34% | 66,842 |
| Strategic Communications Consultant | 12.01% | 29,342 |
| Interpretive Program Coordinator | 14.90% | 75,160 |
| Marketing Communications Writer | 16.36% | 99,978 |
| Ringmaster | 16.36% | 66 |
Foreign languages spoken by production editors
The most common foreign language among production editors is Spanish at 34.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 19.9% and German is the third-most popular at 9.3%.
- Spanish, 34.8%
- French, 19.9%
- German, 9.3%
- Italian, 6.8%
- Chinese, 6.2%
- Other, 23.0%
Production editor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 34.8% |
| French | 19.9% |
| German | 9.3% |
| Italian | 6.8% |
| Chinese | 6.2% |
| Other | 23.0% |
