Research writer demographics and statistics in the US
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Research writer gender statistics
58.6% of research writers are women and 41.4% of research writers are men.
- Female, 58.6%
- Male, 41.4%
Research writer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 58.6% |
| Male | 41.4% |
Research writer gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$51,872
Female income
$49,112
Research writer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in research writer positions over time. Currently, 58.6% of research writers are female.
Research writer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 43.16% | 56.84% |
| 2011 | 44.06% | 55.94% |
| 2012 | 40.47% | 59.53% |
| 2013 | 45.17% | 54.83% |
| 2014 | 40.32% | 59.68% |
| 2015 | 43.67% | 56.33% |
| 2016 | 43.96% | 56.04% |
| 2017 | 43.61% | 56.39% |
| 2018 | 39.60% | 60.40% |
| 2019 | 41.79% | 58.21% |
| 2020 | 45.44% | 54.56% |
| 2021 | 41.42% | 58.58% |
Research writer related jobs gender ratio
We compared research 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% |
| Research Writer | 41% | 59% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
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Research writer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among research writers is White, which makes up 72.0% of all research writers. Comparatively, 8.6% of research writers are Asian and 7.6% of research writers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 72.0%
- Asian, 8.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.6%
- Black or African American, 6.4%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Research writer race
| Research writer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 72.0% |
| Asian | 8.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.6% |
| Black or African American | 6.4% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Research writer race and ethnicity over time
See how research writer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Research writer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 78.44% | 7.11% | 5.85% | 5.36% |
| 2011 | 79.99% | 6.06% | 6.46% | 5.14% |
| 2012 | 79.53% | 5.59% | 6.14% | 5.78% |
| 2013 | 80.78% | 5.76% | 5.18% | 5.80% |
| 2014 | 78.12% | 6.92% | 5.81% | 6.70% |
| 2015 | 78.01% | 7.37% | 7.07% | 5.91% |
| 2016 | 79.94% | 5.02% | 7.21% | 5.93% |
| 2017 | 78.83% | 7.01% | 5.68% | 6.54% |
| 2018 | 77.83% | 5.74% | 7.83% | 6.13% |
| 2019 | 78.86% | 5.28% | 7.38% | 5.55% |
| 2020 | 72.35% | 4.81% | 9.30% | 7.04% |
| 2021 | 72.03% | 6.45% | 8.58% | 7.64% |
Research writer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian research writers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino research writers have the lowest average salary at $48,339.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $52,332 |
| White | $50,056 |
| Black or African American | $52,810 |
| Asian | $56,158 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $48,339 |
Average research writer age
See how the average age of research writers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Research writer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 45 | |
| White | 48 | 44.5 |
| Black or African American | 32 | |
| Asian | 50 | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 | 34.5 |
Research writer age breakdown
The average age of research writers is 40+ years years old, representing 65% of the research writer population.
Research writer age breakdown
| Research Writer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 65% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 10% |
Research writer educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 71%
- Master's, 18%
- Doctorate, 5%
- Associate, 4%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Research writers by degree level
| Research writer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 71% |
| Master's | 18% |
| Doctorate | 5% |
| Associate | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Research writer wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $53,905 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $54,360 |
Research writer employment statistics
Most research writers work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where research writers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where research writers work.
Research writer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 16% |
Research writer jobs by company type
Employees with the research writer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most research writers prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Research writer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 32% |
| Public | 12% |
| Private | 50% |
| Government | 5% |
Research writer jobs by industry
The most common industries for research writers are education, media and non profits.
Research writer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 27% |
| Media | 16% |
| Non Profits | 9% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Technology | 9% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Government | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Research writer turnover and employment statistics
Research writer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for research writers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Research writer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Research writer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 9.51% |
| 2011 | 8.24% |
| 2012 | 7.83% |
| 2013 | 6.26% |
| 2014 | 4.75% |
| 2015 | 4.38% |
| 2016 | 4.41% |
| 2017 | 4.58% |
| 2018 | 5.16% |
| 2019 | 4.19% |
| 2020 | 5.41% |
| 2021 | 4.60% |
Average research writer tenure
The average research writer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,849 research writers resumes in Zippia's database.
Research writer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 29% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Research writer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of research 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sports Analyst | 10.10% | 1,909 |
| Deejay | 10.34% | 53 |
| Research Writer | 10.84% | - |
| Media Relations Assistant | 12.01% | 23,773 |
| Freelance Interpreter/Translator | 14.90% | 4,205 |
| Advertising Copy Writer | 16.36% | 14,320 |
| Track Announcer | 16.36% | 736 |
Similar research writer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Sports Analyst | 10.10% | 1,909 |
| Deejay | 10.34% | 53 |
| Media Relations Assistant | 12.01% | 23,773 |
| Freelance Interpreter/Translator | 14.90% | 4,205 |
| Advertising Copy Writer | 16.36% | 14,320 |
| Track Announcer | 16.36% | 736 |
Foreign languages spoken by research writers
The most common foreign language among research writers is Spanish at 32.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 23.2% and German is the third-most popular at 9.1%.
- Spanish, 32.7%
- French, 23.2%
- German, 9.1%
- Italian, 8.2%
- Russian, 4.1%
- Other, 22.7%
Research writer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 32.7% |
| French | 23.2% |
| German | 9.1% |
| Italian | 8.2% |
| Russian | 4.1% |
| Other | 22.7% |
