Publishing associate demographics and statistics in the US
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Publishing associate gender statistics
48.1% of publishing associates are women and 51.9% of publishing associates are men.
- Male, 51.9%
- Female, 48.1%
Publishing associate gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 51.9% |
| Female | 48.1% |
Publishing associate gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$63,183
Female income
$60,676
Publishing associate gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in publishing associate positions over time. Currently, 48.1% of publishing associates are female.
Publishing associate gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 48.16% | 51.84% |
| 2011 | 46.91% | 53.09% |
| 2012 | 47.38% | 52.62% |
| 2013 | 49.36% | 50.64% |
| 2014 | 51.84% | 48.16% |
| 2015 | 47.99% | 52.01% |
| 2016 | 48.63% | 51.37% |
| 2017 | 49.88% | 50.12% |
| 2018 | 46.14% | 53.86% |
| 2019 | 46.76% | 53.24% |
| 2020 | 46.86% | 53.14% |
| 2021 | 51.93% | 48.07% |
Publishing associate related jobs gender ratio
We compared publishing associates with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, proprietary trader and floor trader have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Insurance Follow Up Representative | 11% | 89% |
| Insurance Verification Specialist | 11% | 89% |
| Commercial Lines Account Manager | 13% | 87% |
| Publishing Associate | 52% | 48% |
| Futures Trader | 94% | 6% |
| Floor Trader | 95% | 5% |
| Proprietary Trader | 96% | 4% |
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Publishing associate demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among publishing associates is White, which makes up 71.7% of all publishing associates. Comparatively, 13.2% of publishing associates are Hispanic or Latino and 6.0% of publishing associates are Black or African American.
- White, 71.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.2%
- Black or African American, 6.0%
- Asian, 4.6%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Publishing associate race
| Publishing associate race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 71.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.2% |
| Black or African American | 6.0% |
| Asian | 4.6% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Publishing associate race and ethnicity over time
See how publishing associate racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Publishing associate race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.69% | 7.52% | 4.17% | 12.11% |
| 2011 | 74.15% | 9.54% | 3.43% | 11.24% |
| 2012 | 73.10% | 8.57% | 4.20% | 11.99% |
| 2013 | 71.68% | 9.83% | 3.56% | 12.50% |
| 2014 | 71.16% | 8.95% | 4.01% | 13.83% |
| 2015 | 75.29% | 8.00% | 3.98% | 10.67% |
| 2016 | 71.13% | 8.29% | 4.86% | 13.09% |
| 2017 | 72.71% | 8.91% | 3.89% | 13.30% |
| 2018 | 73.19% | 6.49% | 5.05% | 13.44% |
| 2019 | 74.61% | 6.77% | 4.12% | 12.15% |
| 2020 | 70.98% | 7.17% | 4.91% | 12.33% |
| 2021 | 71.67% | 6.03% | 4.59% | 13.21% |
Publishing associate wage gap by race
According to our data, asian publishing associates have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american publishing associates have the lowest average salary at $55,560.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $66,896 |
| White | $63,906 |
| Black or African American | $55,560 |
| Asian | $66,927 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $63,342 |
Average publishing associate age
See how the average age of publishing associates varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Publishing associate age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 36.5 | 45 |
| White | 44 | 44 |
| Black or African American | 47.5 | 39.5 |
| Asian | 42 | 36 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 | 34 |
Publishing associate age breakdown
The average age of publishing associates is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the publishing associate population.
Publishing associate age breakdown
| Publishing Associate Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Publishing associate educational attainment
The most common degree for publishing associates is bachelor's degree, with 81% of publishing associates earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 8% and master's degree degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 81%
- Master's, 8%
- Associate, 7%
- High School Diploma, 1%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Publishing associates by degree level
| Publishing associate degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 81% |
| Master's | 8% |
| Associate | 7% |
| High School Diploma | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Publishing associate wage gap by degree level
According to the data, publishing associates with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $67,677 annually. With a High School Diploma degree, publishing associates earn a median annual income of $56,918 compared to $56,332 for publishing associates with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $56,918 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $67,677 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $56,332 |
Publishing associate employment statistics
Most publishing associates work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where publishing associates work
Below, you can see the size of companies where publishing associates work.
Publishing associate jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 13% |
Publishing associate jobs by company type
Employees with the publishing associate job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most publishing associates prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Publishing associate jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 20% |
| Private | 74% |
| Government | 2% |
Publishing associate jobs by industry
The most common industries for publishing associates are media, professional and manufacturing.
Publishing associate industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 36% |
| Professional | 12% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Pharmaceutical | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Government | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Publishing associate turnover and employment statistics
Publishing associate unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for publishing associates between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Publishing associate unemployment rate by year
| Year | Publishing associate unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 10.75% |
| 2011 | 9.07% |
| 2012 | 9.13% |
| 2013 | 8.77% |
| 2014 | 7.24% |
| 2015 | 5.24% |
| 2016 | 4.09% |
| 2017 | 3.99% |
| 2018 | 4.06% |
| 2019 | 3.75% |
| 2020 | 7.25% |
| 2021 | 7.44% |
Average publishing associate tenure
The average publishing associate stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 875 publishing associates resumes in Zippia's database.
Publishing associate tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 15% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Publishing associate LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of publishing associates 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Account Executive Lead | 5.13% | 121,821 |
| Day Trader | 5.67% | 3,812 |
| Insurance Agent/Office Manager | 6.79% | 89,311 |
| Publishing Associate | 9.53% | - |
| Commissary Agent | 17.39% | 26,445 |
Similar publishing associate jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Account Executive Lead | 5.13% | 121,821 |
| Day Trader | 5.67% | 3,812 |
| Insurance Agent/Office Manager | 6.79% | 89,311 |
| Commissary Agent | 17.39% | 26,445 |
Foreign languages spoken by publishing associates
The most common foreign language among publishing associates is Spanish at 45.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 9.5% and German is the third-most popular at 7.1%.
- Spanish, 45.2%
- French, 9.5%
- German, 7.1%
- Mandarin, 7.1%
- Italian, 7.1%
- Other, 24.0%
Publishing associate languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 45.2% |
| French | 9.5% |
| German | 7.1% |
| Mandarin | 7.1% |
| Italian | 7.1% |
| Other | 24.0% |
