Science writer demographics and statistics in the US
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Science writer gender statistics
62.6% of science writers are women and 37.4% of science writers are men.
- Female, 62.6%
- Male, 37.4%
Science writer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 62.6% |
| Male | 37.4% |
Science writer gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$70,783
Female income
$66,955
Science writer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in science writer positions over time. Currently, 62.6% of science writers are female.
Science writer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 39.06% | 60.94% |
| 2011 | 39.94% | 60.06% |
| 2012 | 36.46% | 63.54% |
| 2013 | 41.02% | 58.98% |
| 2014 | 36.32% | 63.68% |
| 2015 | 39.56% | 60.44% |
| 2016 | 39.84% | 60.16% |
| 2017 | 39.50% | 60.50% |
| 2018 | 35.62% | 64.38% |
| 2019 | 37.74% | 62.26% |
| 2020 | 41.28% | 58.72% |
| 2021 | 37.38% | 62.62% |
Science writer related jobs gender ratio
We compared science 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% |
| Science Writer | 37% | 63% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
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Science writer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among science writers is White, which makes up 71.3% of all science writers. Comparatively, 8.8% of science writers are Asian and 7.9% of science writers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 71.3%
- Asian, 8.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.9%
- Black or African American, 6.7%
- Unknown, 5.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Science writer race
| Science writer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 71.3% |
| Asian | 8.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.9% |
| Black or African American | 6.7% |
| Unknown | 5.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Science writer race and ethnicity over time
See how science writer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Science writer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 77.68% | 7.38% | 6.05% | 5.61% |
| 2011 | 79.23% | 6.33% | 6.66% | 5.39% |
| 2012 | 78.78% | 5.85% | 6.34% | 6.03% |
| 2013 | 80.02% | 6.02% | 5.38% | 6.05% |
| 2014 | 77.37% | 7.19% | 6.01% | 6.95% |
| 2015 | 77.25% | 7.63% | 7.27% | 6.16% |
| 2016 | 79.19% | 5.28% | 7.41% | 6.18% |
| 2017 | 78.08% | 7.28% | 5.88% | 6.79% |
| 2018 | 77.08% | 6.00% | 8.03% | 6.38% |
| 2019 | 78.11% | 5.54% | 7.58% | 5.80% |
| 2020 | 71.59% | 5.08% | 9.50% | 7.29% |
| 2021 | 71.27% | 6.71% | 8.78% | 7.89% |
Science writer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian science writers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino science writers have the lowest average salary at $65,883.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $71,423 |
| White | $68,264 |
| Black or African American | $72,085 |
| Asian | $76,737 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $65,883 |
Average science writer age
See how the average age of science writers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Science 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 |
Science writer age breakdown
The average age of science writers is 40+ years years old, representing 65% of the science writer population.
Science writer age breakdown
| Science Writer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 65% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 10% |
Science writer educational attainment
The most common degree for science writers is bachelor's degree, with 67% of science writers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 19% and master's degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 67%
- Master's, 19%
- Doctorate, 10%
- Associate, 2%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Science writers by degree level
| Science writer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 67% |
| Master's | 19% |
| Doctorate | 10% |
| Associate | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Science writer wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $73,607 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $74,238 |
Science writer employment statistics
Most science writers work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where science writers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where science writers work.
Science writer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 22% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 18% |
Science writer jobs by company type
Employees with the science writer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most science writers prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Science writer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 34% |
| Public | 12% |
| Private | 46% |
| Government | 8% |
Science writer jobs by industry
The most common industries for science writers are education, media and health care.
Science writer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 25% |
| Media | 13% |
| Health Care | 13% |
| Non Profits | 9% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Government | 4% |
| Pharmaceutical | 3% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
Science writer turnover and employment statistics
Science writer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for science writers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Science writer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Science 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 science writer tenure
The average science writer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 485 science writers resumes in Zippia's database.
Science writer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 24% |
| 1-2 years | 23% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Science writer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of science 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Business Reporter | 10.10% | 54,760 |
| Sports Announcer | 10.34% | 1,473 |
| Science Writer | 10.84% | - |
| Public Relations Consultant | 12.01% | 27,882 |
| Site Interpreter | 14.90% | 11,175 |
| Senior Copywriter | 16.36% | 11,349 |
| Mobile Disc Jockey | 16.36% | 5,576 |
Similar science writer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Business Reporter | 10.10% | 54,760 |
| Sports Announcer | 10.34% | 1,473 |
| Public Relations Consultant | 12.01% | 27,882 |
| Site Interpreter | 14.90% | 11,175 |
| Senior Copywriter | 16.36% | 11,349 |
| Mobile Disc Jockey | 16.36% | 5,576 |
Foreign languages spoken by science writers
The most common foreign language among science writers is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 7.9% and Russian is the third-most popular at 7.9%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- French, 7.9%
- Russian, 7.9%
- German, 5.3%
- Hindi, 5.3%
- Other, 23.6%
Science writer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| French | 7.9% |
| Russian | 7.9% |
| German | 5.3% |
| Hindi | 5.3% |
| Other | 23.6% |
