Program writer demographics and statistics in the US
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Program writer gender statistics
42.3% of program writers are women and 57.7% of program writers are men.
- Male, 57.7%
- Female, 42.3%
Program writer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 57.7% |
| Female | 42.3% |
Program writer gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$76,940
Female income
$73,693
Program writer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in program writer positions over time. Currently, 42.3% of program writers are female.
Program writer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 55.95% | 44.05% |
| 2011 | 57.18% | 42.82% |
| 2012 | 57.72% | 42.28% |
| 2013 | 59.65% | 40.35% |
| 2014 | 59.14% | 40.86% |
| 2015 | 56.63% | 43.37% |
| 2016 | 53.56% | 46.44% |
| 2017 | 54.35% | 45.65% |
| 2018 | 57.80% | 42.20% |
| 2019 | 53.85% | 46.15% |
| 2020 | 55.97% | 44.03% |
| 2021 | 57.75% | 42.25% |
Program writer related jobs gender ratio
We compared program 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% |
| Program Writer | 58% | 42% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
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Program writer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among program writers is White, which makes up 75.6% of all program writers. Comparatively, 7.6% of program writers are Hispanic or Latino and 5.9% of program writers are Black or African American.
- White, 75.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.6%
- Black or African American, 5.9%
- Unknown, 5.6%
- Asian, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Program writer race
| Program writer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 75.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.6% |
| Black or African American | 5.9% |
| Unknown | 5.6% |
| Asian | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Program writer race and ethnicity over time
See how program writer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Program writer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 83.13% | 5.04% | 4.19% | 4.63% |
| 2011 | 83.27% | 5.25% | 3.57% | 5.39% |
| 2012 | 81.21% | 5.79% | 4.35% | 5.72% |
| 2013 | 81.25% | 5.08% | 3.99% | 6.25% |
| 2014 | 80.00% | 5.88% | 4.01% | 6.67% |
| 2015 | 80.81% | 5.19% | 4.43% | 6.63% |
| 2016 | 80.87% | 5.60% | 4.27% | 6.26% |
| 2017 | 81.94% | 5.23% | 4.48% | 5.50% |
| 2018 | 80.59% | 4.85% | 4.17% | 7.07% |
| 2019 | 79.49% | 5.81% | 4.00% | 7.13% |
| 2020 | 76.51% | 5.82% | 4.35% | 7.53% |
| 2021 | 75.65% | 5.91% | 4.91% | 7.59% |
Program writer wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown program writers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian program writers have the lowest average salary at $75,206.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $78,266 |
| White | $77,438 |
| Black or African American | $77,525 |
| Asian | $75,206 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $76,304 |
Average program writer age
See how the average age of program writers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Program writer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 34.5 | 36 |
| White | 44 | 41 |
| Black or African American | 38.5 | 41 |
| Asian | 34 | 35 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30.5 | 34 |
Program writer age breakdown
The average age of program writers is 40+ years years old, representing 52% of the program writer population.
Program writer age breakdown
| Program Writer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 52% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Program writer educational attainment
The most common degree for program writers is bachelor's degree, with 72% of program writers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 17% and master's degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 72%
- Master's, 17%
- Associate, 9%
- Doctorate, 2%
Program writers by degree level
| Program writer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 72% |
| Master's | 17% |
| Associate | 9% |
| Doctorate | 2% |
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Program writer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, program writers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $86,505 annually. With a Master's degree, program writers earn a median annual income of $82,127 compared to $81,962 for program writers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $82,127 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $81,962 |
| Doctorate Degree | $86,505 |
Program writer employment statistics
Most program writers work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where program writers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where program writers work.
Program writer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 24% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 18% |
| > 10,000 employees | 20% |
Program writer jobs by company type
Employees with the program writer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most program writers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Program writer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 18% |
| Public | 23% |
| Private | 45% |
| Government | 14% |
Program writer jobs by industry
The most common industries for program writers are media, education and technology.
Program writer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 14% |
| Fortune 500 | 12% |
| Education | 12% |
| Technology | 12% |
| Finance | 9% |
| Government | 9% |
| Non Profits | 9% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Professional | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
Program writer turnover and employment statistics
Program writer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for program writers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Program writer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Program writer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.42% |
| 2011 | 6.99% |
| 2012 | 6.73% |
| 2013 | 6.55% |
| 2014 | 7.00% |
| 2015 | 5.19% |
| 2016 | 5.17% |
| 2017 | 5.38% |
| 2018 | 5.51% |
| 2019 | 5.71% |
| 2020 | 6.81% |
| 2021 | 7.01% |
Average program writer tenure
The average program writer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 181 program writers resumes in Zippia's database.
Program writer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 30% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Program writer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of program 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Newspaper Columnist | 10.10% | 69 |
| Commercial Announcer | 10.34% | 26,517 |
| Content Coordinator | 12.01% | 24,617 |
| Assistant News Director | 12.38% | 6,222 |
| Staff Interpreter | 14.90% | 71,800 |
| Program Writer | 16.36% | - |
| Mobile Disc Jockey | 16.36% | 5,576 |
Similar program writer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Newspaper Columnist | 10.10% | 69 |
| Commercial Announcer | 10.34% | 26,517 |
| Content Coordinator | 12.01% | 24,617 |
| Assistant News Director | 12.38% | 6,222 |
| Staff Interpreter | 14.90% | 71,800 |
| Mobile Disc Jockey | 16.36% | 5,576 |
Foreign languages spoken by program writers
The most common foreign language among program writers is Spanish at 30.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Japanese at 15.4% and French is the third-most popular at 15.4%.
- Spanish, 30.8%
- Japanese, 15.4%
- French, 15.4%
- Ukrainian, 7.7%
- German, 7.7%
- Other, 23.0%
Program writer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 30.8% |
| Japanese | 15.4% |
| French | 15.4% |
| Ukrainian | 7.7% |
| German | 7.7% |
| Other | 23.0% |