Publisher demographics and statistics in the US
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Publisher demographics by:
Publisher gender statistics
44.3% of publishers are women and 55.7% of publishers are men.
- Male, 55.7%
- Female, 44.3%
Publisher gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 55.7% |
| Female | 44.3% |
Publisher gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$69,736
Female income
$70,632
Publisher gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in publisher positions over time. Currently, 44.3% of publishers are female.
Publisher gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 58.94% | 41.06% |
| 2011 | 59.91% | 40.09% |
| 2012 | 62.08% | 37.92% |
| 2013 | 62.07% | 37.93% |
| 2014 | 60.92% | 39.08% |
| 2015 | 59.46% | 40.54% |
| 2016 | 60.68% | 39.32% |
| 2017 | 60.18% | 39.82% |
| 2018 | 56.48% | 43.52% |
| 2019 | 59.79% | 40.21% |
| 2020 | 57.41% | 42.59% |
| 2021 | 55.67% | 44.33% |
Publisher related jobs gender ratio
We compared publishers 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% |
| Publisher | 56% | 44% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
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Publisher demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among publishers is White, which makes up 76.6% of all publishers. Comparatively, 7.9% of publishers are Hispanic or Latino and 7.1% of publishers are Asian.
- White, 76.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.9%
- Asian, 7.1%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- Black or African American, 3.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Publisher race
| Publisher race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 76.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.9% |
| Asian | 7.1% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| Black or African American | 3.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Publisher race and ethnicity over time
See how publisher racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Publisher race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.73% | 3.87% | 6.39% | 7.67% |
| 2011 | 81.90% | 3.88% | 5.23% | 7.45% |
| 2012 | 81.41% | 4.04% | 5.51% | 7.15% |
| 2013 | 78.58% | 4.82% | 6.39% | 7.20% |
| 2014 | 79.59% | 3.97% | 6.60% | 7.44% |
| 2015 | 78.24% | 4.41% | 6.59% | 8.18% |
| 2016 | 78.30% | 4.43% | 6.42% | 8.32% |
| 2017 | 78.31% | 4.54% | 6.49% | 7.65% |
| 2018 | 78.36% | 3.94% | 7.05% | 7.83% |
| 2019 | 77.56% | 3.80% | 7.45% | 8.91% |
| 2020 | 75.67% | 3.65% | 6.79% | 8.63% |
| 2021 | 76.62% | 3.52% | 7.10% | 7.94% |
Publisher wage gap by race
According to our data, asian publishers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american publishers have the lowest average salary at $66,733.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $69,649 |
| White | $67,626 |
| Black or African American | $66,733 |
| Asian | $72,917 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $71,962 |
Average publisher age
See how the average age of publishers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Publisher 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 |
Publisher age breakdown
The average age of publishers is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the publisher population.
Publisher age breakdown
| Publisher Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 15% |
Publisher educational attainment
The most common degree for publishers is bachelor's degree, with 72% of publishers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 10% and master's degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 72%
- Master's, 10%
- Associate, 10%
- High School Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Publishers by degree level
| Publisher degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 72% |
| Master's | 10% |
| Associate | 10% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Publisher wage gap by degree level
According to the data, publishers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $85,519 annually. With a Master's degree, publishers earn a median annual income of $79,778 compared to $72,529 for publishers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $79,778 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $72,529 |
| Doctorate Degree | $85,519 |
Publisher employment statistics
Most publishers work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where publishers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where publishers work.
Publisher jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 14% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 32% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 14% |
| > 10,000 employees | 11% |
Publisher jobs by company type
Employees with the publisher job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most publishers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Publisher jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 16% |
| Private | 78% |
| Government | 4% |
Publisher jobs by industry
The most common industries for publishers are media, professional and technology.
Publisher industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 36% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Start-up | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
Publisher turnover and employment statistics
Publisher unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for publishers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Publisher unemployment rate by year
| Year | Publisher 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 publisher tenure
The average publisher stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 2,461 publishers resumes in Zippia's database.
Publisher tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 13% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 16% |
Publisher LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of publishers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sports Writer | 10.10% | 16,981 |
| Show Host | 10.34% | 10,112 |
| Digital Media Planner | 12.01% | 39,005 |
| Publisher | 12.38% | - |
| Educational Interpreter | 14.90% | 5,541 |
| Web Writer | 16.36% | 22,622 |
| Public Address Announcer | 16.36% | 9,474 |
Similar publisher jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Sports Writer | 10.10% | 16,981 |
| Show Host | 10.34% | 10,112 |
| Digital Media Planner | 12.01% | 39,005 |
| Educational Interpreter | 14.90% | 5,541 |
| Web Writer | 16.36% | 22,622 |
| Public Address Announcer | 16.36% | 9,474 |
Foreign languages spoken by publishers
The most common foreign language among publishers is Spanish at 54.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 17.0% and Italian is the third-most popular at 5.7%.
- Spanish, 54.5%
- French, 17.0%
- Italian, 5.7%
- Portuguese, 3.4%
- German, 3.4%
- Other, 16.0%
Publisher languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 54.5% |
| French | 17.0% |
| Italian | 5.7% |
| Portuguese | 3.4% |
| German | 3.4% |
| Other | 16.0% |
