Publishing editor demographics and statistics in the US
Publishing editor demographics research summary. Zippia estimates publishing editor demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our publishing editor estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about publishing editors after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 27,097 publishing editors currently employed in the United States.
- 47.4% of all publishing editors are women, while 52.6% are men.
- The average publishing editor age is 43 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of publishing editors is White (77.0%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (7.8%), Asian (6.9%) and Unknown (4.5%).
- In 2022, women earned 101% of what men earned.
- 12% of all publishing editors are LGBT.
- Publishing editors are 64% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to public companies.
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Publishing editor gender statistics
47.4% of publishing editors are women and 52.6% of publishing editors are men.
- Male, 52.6%
- Female, 47.4%
Publishing editor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 52.6% |
| Female | 47.4% |
Publishing editor gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$60,580
Female income
$61,063
Publishing editor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in publishing editor positions over time. Currently, 47.4% of publishing editors are female.
Publishing editor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 55.90% | 44.10% |
| 2011 | 56.90% | 43.10% |
| 2012 | 59.12% | 40.88% |
| 2013 | 59.11% | 40.89% |
| 2014 | 57.93% | 42.07% |
| 2015 | 56.44% | 43.56% |
| 2016 | 57.68% | 42.32% |
| 2017 | 57.17% | 42.83% |
| 2018 | 53.41% | 46.59% |
| 2019 | 56.78% | 43.22% |
| 2020 | 54.35% | 45.65% |
| 2021 | 52.59% | 47.41% |
Publishing editor related jobs gender ratio
We compared publishing 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% |
| Publishing Editor | 53% | 47% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
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Publishing editor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among publishing editors is White, which makes up 77.0% of all publishing editors. Comparatively, 7.8% of publishing editors are Hispanic or Latino and 6.9% of publishing editors are Asian.
- White, 77.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.8%
- Asian, 6.9%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- Black or African American, 3.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Publishing editor race
| Publishing editor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 77.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.8% |
| Asian | 6.9% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| Black or African American | 3.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Publishing editor race and ethnicity over time
See how publishing editor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Publishing editor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 80.15% | 3.81% | 6.23% | 7.50% |
| 2011 | 82.32% | 3.82% | 5.06% | 7.28% |
| 2012 | 81.83% | 3.98% | 5.34% | 6.98% |
| 2013 | 79.00% | 4.76% | 6.22% | 7.04% |
| 2014 | 80.00% | 3.91% | 6.43% | 7.28% |
| 2015 | 78.66% | 4.35% | 6.42% | 8.02% |
| 2016 | 78.72% | 4.37% | 6.25% | 8.16% |
| 2017 | 78.72% | 4.48% | 6.32% | 7.49% |
| 2018 | 78.78% | 3.88% | 6.88% | 7.67% |
| 2019 | 77.98% | 3.74% | 7.28% | 8.75% |
| 2020 | 76.08% | 3.59% | 6.63% | 8.47% |
| 2021 | 77.04% | 3.46% | 6.93% | 7.77% |
Publishing editor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian publishing editors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american publishing editors have the lowest average salary at $58,944.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $60,533 |
| White | $59,434 |
| Black or African American | $58,944 |
| Asian | $62,284 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $61,776 |
Average publishing editor age
See how the average age of publishing editors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Publishing 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 |
Publishing editor age breakdown
The average age of publishing editors is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the publishing editor population.
Publishing editor age breakdown
| Publishing Editor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 15% |
Publishing editor educational attainment
The most common degree for publishing editors is bachelor's degree, with 73% of publishing editors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 12% and master's degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 73%
- Master's, 12%
- Associate, 9%
- High School Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Publishing editors by degree level
| Publishing editor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 73% |
| Master's | 12% |
| Associate | 9% |
| High School Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Publishing editor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, publishing editors with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $68,776 annually. With a Master's degree, publishing editors earn a median annual income of $65,867 compared to $62,078 for publishing editors with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $65,867 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $62,078 |
| Doctorate Degree | $68,776 |
Publishing editor employment statistics
Most publishing editors work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where publishing editors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where publishing editors work.
Publishing editor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 22% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 19% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
Publishing editor jobs by company type
Employees with the publishing editor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most publishing editors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Publishing editor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 10% |
| Public | 15% |
| Private | 64% |
| Government | 11% |
Publishing editor jobs by industry
The most common industries for publishing editors are media, government and technology.
Publishing editor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 24% |
| Government | 8% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Education | 8% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Publishing editor turnover and employment statistics
Publishing editor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for publishing editors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Publishing editor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Publishing 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 publishing editor tenure
The average publishing editor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,873 publishing editors resumes in Zippia's database.
Publishing editor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 7% |
| 1-2 years | 25% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 23% |
Publishing editor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of publishing 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Courtroom Reporter | 10.10% | 1,782 |
| Broadcast Meteorologist | 10.34% | 4,767 |
| Corporate Communications Specialist | 12.01% | 29,613 |
| Publishing Editor | 12.38% | - |
| Bilingual Interpreter | 14.90% | 5,338 |
| Film Writer | 16.36% | 10,245 |
| Disc Jockey | 16.36% | 1,991 |
Similar publishing editor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Courtroom Reporter | 10.10% | 1,782 |
| Broadcast Meteorologist | 10.34% | 4,767 |
| Corporate Communications Specialist | 12.01% | 29,613 |
| Bilingual Interpreter | 14.90% | 5,338 |
| Film Writer | 16.36% | 10,245 |
| Disc Jockey | 16.36% | 1,991 |
Foreign languages spoken by publishing editors
The most common foreign language among publishing editors is Spanish at 43.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 15.1% and German is the third-most popular at 6.6%.
- Spanish, 43.4%
- French, 15.1%
- German, 6.6%
- Italian, 5.7%
- Chinese, 4.7%
- Other, 24.5%
Publishing editor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 43.4% |
| French | 15.1% |
| German | 6.6% |
| Italian | 5.7% |
| Chinese | 4.7% |
| Other | 24.5% |
