Publication editor demographics and statistics in the US
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Publication editor gender statistics
62.4% of publication editors are women and 37.6% of publication editors are men.
- Female, 62.4%
- Male, 37.6%
Publication editor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 62.4% |
| Male | 37.6% |
Publication editor gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$58,040
Female income
$58,434
Publication editor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in publication editor positions over time. Currently, 62.4% of publication editors are female.
Publication editor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 40.75% | 59.25% |
| 2011 | 41.73% | 58.27% |
| 2012 | 43.96% | 56.04% |
| 2013 | 43.95% | 56.05% |
| 2014 | 42.76% | 57.24% |
| 2015 | 41.27% | 58.73% |
| 2016 | 42.51% | 57.49% |
| 2017 | 42.00% | 58.00% |
| 2018 | 38.34% | 61.66% |
| 2019 | 41.61% | 58.39% |
| 2020 | 39.24% | 60.76% |
| 2021 | 37.57% | 62.43% |
Publication editor related jobs gender ratio
We compared publication 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% |
| Publication Editor | 38% | 62% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
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Publication editor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among publication editors is White, which makes up 76.4% of all publication editors. Comparatively, 8.0% of publication editors are Hispanic or Latino and 7.2% of publication editors are Asian.
- White, 76.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.0%
- Asian, 7.2%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- Black or African American, 3.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Publication editor race
| Publication editor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 76.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.0% |
| Asian | 7.2% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| Black or African American | 3.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Publication editor race and ethnicity over time
See how publication editor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Publication editor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.52% | 3.91% | 6.47% | 7.76% |
| 2011 | 81.69% | 3.92% | 5.30% | 7.54% |
| 2012 | 81.20% | 4.07% | 5.58% | 7.24% |
| 2013 | 78.37% | 4.85% | 6.47% | 7.29% |
| 2014 | 79.37% | 4.00% | 6.68% | 7.53% |
| 2015 | 78.03% | 4.44% | 6.67% | 8.27% |
| 2016 | 78.09% | 4.46% | 6.49% | 8.41% |
| 2017 | 78.10% | 4.57% | 6.57% | 7.74% |
| 2018 | 78.15% | 3.97% | 7.12% | 7.92% |
| 2019 | 77.35% | 3.84% | 7.52% | 9.00% |
| 2020 | 75.46% | 3.69% | 6.87% | 8.72% |
| 2021 | 76.41% | 3.55% | 7.17% | 8.03% |
Publication editor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian publication editors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american publication editors have the lowest average salary at $56,703.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $58,002 |
| White | $57,104 |
| Black or African American | $56,703 |
| Asian | $59,427 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $59,013 |
Average publication editor age
See how the average age of publication editors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Publication 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 |
Publication editor age breakdown
The average age of publication editors is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the publication editor population.
Publication editor age breakdown
| Publication Editor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 15% |
Publication editor educational attainment
The most common degree for publication editors is bachelor's degree, with 81% of publication editors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 11% and master's degree degree at 4%.
- Bachelor's, 81%
- Master's, 11%
- Associate, 4%
- Doctorate, 3%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Publication editors by degree level
| Publication editor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 81% |
| Master's | 11% |
| Associate | 4% |
| Doctorate | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Publication editor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, publication editors with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $64,658 annually. With a Master's degree, publication editors earn a median annual income of $62,323 compared to $59,259 for publication editors with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $62,323 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $59,259 |
| Doctorate Degree | $64,658 |
Publication editor employment statistics
Most publication editors work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where publication editors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where publication editors work.
Publication editor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 19% |
Publication editor jobs by company type
Employees with the publication editor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most publication editors prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Publication editor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 26% |
| Public | 19% |
| Private | 47% |
| Government | 8% |
Publication editor jobs by industry
The most common industries for publication editors are education, media and non profits.
Publication editor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 19% |
| Media | 16% |
| Health Care | 8% |
| Non Profits | 8% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Government | 6% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Publication editor turnover and employment statistics
Publication editor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for publication editors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Publication editor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Publication 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 publication editor tenure
The average publication editor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 800 publication editors resumes in Zippia's database.
Publication editor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 14% |
| 1-2 years | 38% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Publication editor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of publication 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Press Writer | 10.10% | 13,915 |
| Sports Broadcaster | 10.34% | 2,040 |
| Media Relations Assistant | 12.01% | 23,773 |
| Publication Editor | 12.38% | - |
| Conference Interpreter | 14.90% | 3,933 |
| Contributing Author | 16.36% | 70 |
| Emcee | 16.36% | 58 |
Similar publication editor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Press Writer | 10.10% | 13,915 |
| Sports Broadcaster | 10.34% | 2,040 |
| Media Relations Assistant | 12.01% | 23,773 |
| Conference Interpreter | 14.90% | 3,933 |
| Contributing Author | 16.36% | 70 |
| Emcee | 16.36% | 58 |
Foreign languages spoken by publication editors
The most common foreign language among publication editors is Spanish at 38.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 19.3% and Japanese is the third-most popular at 7.2%.
- Spanish, 38.6%
- French, 19.3%
- Japanese, 7.2%
- Italian, 7.2%
- Chinese, 3.6%
- Other, 24.1%
Publication editor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 38.6% |
| French | 19.3% |
| Japanese | 7.2% |
| Italian | 7.2% |
| Chinese | 3.6% |
| Other | 24.1% |
