Science editor demographics and statistics in the US
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Science editor gender statistics
59.7% of science editors are women and 40.3% of science editors are men.
- Female, 59.7%
- Male, 40.3%
Science editor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 59.7% |
| Male | 40.3% |
Science editor gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$60,560
Female income
$61,385
Science editor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in science editor positions over time. Currently, 59.7% of science editors are female.
Science editor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 43.60% | 56.40% |
| 2011 | 44.60% | 55.40% |
| 2012 | 46.85% | 53.15% |
| 2013 | 46.85% | 53.15% |
| 2014 | 45.64% | 54.36% |
| 2015 | 44.13% | 55.87% |
| 2016 | 45.39% | 54.61% |
| 2017 | 44.87% | 55.13% |
| 2018 | 41.14% | 58.86% |
| 2019 | 44.47% | 55.53% |
| 2020 | 42.06% | 57.94% |
| 2021 | 40.34% | 59.66% |
Science editor related jobs gender ratio
We compared science 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% |
| Science Editor | 40% | 60% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
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Science editor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among science editors is White, which makes up 76.6% of all science editors. Comparatively, 7.9% of science editors are Hispanic or Latino and 7.1% of science editors 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%
Science editor race
| Science editor 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% |
Science editor race and ethnicity over time
See how science editor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Science editor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.75% | 3.87% | 6.39% | 7.65% |
| 2011 | 81.92% | 3.88% | 5.22% | 7.44% |
| 2012 | 81.43% | 4.03% | 5.50% | 7.14% |
| 2013 | 78.61% | 4.82% | 6.38% | 7.19% |
| 2014 | 79.61% | 3.96% | 6.59% | 7.43% |
| 2015 | 78.27% | 4.41% | 6.58% | 8.17% |
| 2016 | 78.33% | 4.42% | 6.41% | 8.31% |
| 2017 | 78.33% | 4.53% | 6.49% | 7.64% |
| 2018 | 78.39% | 3.93% | 7.04% | 7.82% |
| 2019 | 77.59% | 3.80% | 7.44% | 8.90% |
| 2020 | 75.69% | 3.65% | 6.79% | 8.62% |
| 2021 | 76.65% | 3.51% | 7.09% | 7.93% |
Science editor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian science editors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american science editors have the lowest average salary at $57,799.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $60,479 |
| White | $58,620 |
| Black or African American | $57,799 |
| Asian | $63,491 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $62,610 |
Average science editor age
See how the average age of science editors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Science 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 |
Science editor age breakdown
The average age of science editors is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the science editor population.
Science editor age breakdown
| Science Editor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 15% |
Science editor educational attainment
The most common degree for science editors is bachelor's degree, with 70% of science editors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 16% and master's degree degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 70%
- Master's, 16%
- Doctorate, 12%
- Associate, 1%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Science editors by degree level
| Science editor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 70% |
| Master's | 16% |
| Doctorate | 12% |
| Associate | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Science editor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, science editors with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $75,176 annually. With a Master's degree, science editors earn a median annual income of $69,838 compared to $63,133 for science editors with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $69,838 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $63,133 |
| Doctorate Degree | $75,176 |
Science editor employment statistics
Most science editors work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where science editors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where science editors work.
Science editor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 12% |
Science editor jobs by company type
Employees with the science editor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most science editors prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Science editor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 39% |
| Public | 12% |
| Private | 43% |
| Government | 6% |
Science editor jobs by industry
The most common industries for science editors are education, media and government.
Science editor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 35% |
| Media | 26% |
| Government | 5% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Professional | 3% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Science editor turnover and employment statistics
Science editor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for science editors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Science editor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Science 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 science editor tenure
The average science editor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 269 science editors resumes in Zippia's database.
Science editor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 16% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Science editor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of science 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Beat Reporter | 10.10% | 2,133 |
| Weathercaster | 10.34% | 165 |
| Junior Publicist | 12.01% | 11,046 |
| Science Editor | 12.38% | - |
| Site Interpreter | 14.90% | 11,175 |
| Chief Writer | 16.36% | 22,938 |
| Train Caller | 16.36% | 2,521 |
Similar science editor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Beat Reporter | 10.10% | 2,133 |
| Weathercaster | 10.34% | 165 |
| Junior Publicist | 12.01% | 11,046 |
| Site Interpreter | 14.90% | 11,175 |
| Chief Writer | 16.36% | 22,938 |
| Train Caller | 16.36% | 2,521 |
Foreign languages spoken by science editors
The most common foreign language among science editors is Spanish at 25.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 21.4% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 14.3%.
- Spanish, 25.0%
- French, 21.4%
- Chinese, 14.3%
- Mandarin, 10.7%
- Swedish, 3.6%
- Other, 25.0%
Science editor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 25.0% |
| French | 21.4% |
| Chinese | 14.3% |
| Mandarin | 10.7% |
| Swedish | 3.6% |
| Other | 25.0% |
