Scientific publications editor demographics and statistics in the US
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Scientific publications editor demographics by:
Scientific publications editor gender statistics
67.2% of scientific publications editors are women and 32.8% of scientific publications editors are men.
- Female, 67.2%
- Male, 32.8%
Scientific publications editor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 67.2% |
| Male | 32.8% |
Scientific publications editor gender pay gap
Women earn $1.02 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$65,511
Female income
$66,541
Scientific publications editor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in scientific publications editor positions over time. Currently, 67.2% of scientific publications editors are female.
Scientific publications editor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 35.78% | 64.22% |
| 2011 | 36.72% | 63.28% |
| 2012 | 38.86% | 61.14% |
| 2013 | 38.85% | 61.15% |
| 2014 | 37.70% | 62.30% |
| 2015 | 36.28% | 63.72% |
| 2016 | 37.47% | 62.53% |
| 2017 | 36.97% | 63.03% |
| 2018 | 33.51% | 66.49% |
| 2019 | 36.60% | 63.40% |
| 2020 | 34.35% | 65.65% |
| 2021 | 32.77% | 67.23% |
Scientific publications editor related jobs gender ratio
We compared scientific publications 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% |
| Scientific Publications Editor | 33% | 67% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
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Scientific publications editor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among scientific publications editors is White, which makes up 76.5% of all scientific publications editors. Comparatively, 8.0% of scientific publications editors are Hispanic or Latino and 7.1% of scientific publications editors are Asian.
- White, 76.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.0%
- Asian, 7.1%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- Black or African American, 3.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Scientific publications editor race
| Scientific publications editor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 76.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.0% |
| Asian | 7.1% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| Black or African American | 3.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Scientific publications editor race and ethnicity over time
See how scientific publications editor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Scientific publications editor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.65% | 3.89% | 6.42% | 7.70% |
| 2011 | 81.82% | 3.89% | 5.26% | 7.48% |
| 2012 | 81.33% | 4.05% | 5.53% | 7.18% |
| 2013 | 78.51% | 4.83% | 6.42% | 7.24% |
| 2014 | 79.51% | 3.98% | 6.63% | 7.48% |
| 2015 | 78.16% | 4.42% | 6.62% | 8.22% |
| 2016 | 78.22% | 4.44% | 6.45% | 8.35% |
| 2017 | 78.23% | 4.55% | 6.52% | 7.69% |
| 2018 | 78.28% | 3.95% | 7.07% | 7.87% |
| 2019 | 77.49% | 3.82% | 7.47% | 8.95% |
| 2020 | 75.59% | 3.67% | 6.82% | 8.67% |
| 2021 | 76.54% | 3.53% | 7.13% | 7.97% |
Scientific publications editor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian scientific publications editors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american scientific publications editors have the lowest average salary at $62,075.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $65,410 |
| White | $63,094 |
| Black or African American | $62,075 |
| Asian | $69,184 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $68,077 |
Average scientific publications editor age
See how the average age of scientific publications editors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Scientific publications 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 |
Scientific publications editor age breakdown
The average age of scientific publications editors is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the scientific publications editor population.
Scientific publications editor age breakdown
| Scientific Publications Editor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 15% |
Scientific publications editor educational attainment
The most common degree for scientific publications editors is bachelor's degree, with 62% of scientific publications editors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are doctoral degree degree at 19% and doctoral degree degree at 14%.
- Bachelor's, 62%
- Doctorate, 19%
- Master's, 14%
- Associate, 4%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Scientific publications editors by degree level
| Scientific publications editor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 62% |
| Doctorate | 19% |
| Master's | 14% |
| Associate | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Scientific publications editor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, scientific publications editors with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $84,083 annually. With a Master's degree, scientific publications editors earn a median annual income of $77,230 compared to $68,734 for scientific publications editors with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $77,230 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $68,734 |
| Doctorate Degree | $84,083 |
Scientific publications editor employment statistics
Most scientific publications editors work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where scientific publications editors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where scientific publications editors work.
Scientific publications editor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 32% |
| > 10,000 employees | 21% |
Scientific publications editor jobs by company type
Employees with the scientific publications editor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most scientific publications editors prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Scientific publications editor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 40% |
| Public | 10% |
| Private | 47% |
| Government | 3% |
Scientific publications editor jobs by industry
The most common industries for scientific publications editors are education, media and pharmaceutical.
Scientific publications editor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 32% |
| Media | 14% |
| Pharmaceutical | 11% |
| Non Profits | 11% |
| Health Care | 11% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
Scientific publications editor turnover and employment statistics
Scientific publications editor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for scientific publications editors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Scientific publications editor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Scientific publications 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 scientific publications editor tenure
The average scientific publications editor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 133 scientific publications editors resumes in Zippia's database.
Scientific publications editor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 13% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 21% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 16% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Scientific publications editor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of scientific publications 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Writer/Reporter | 10.10% | 16,366 |
| Broadcaster | 10.34% | 29 |
| Junior Publicist | 12.01% | 11,046 |
| Scientific Publications Editor | 12.38% | - |
| Sign Language Translator | 14.90% | 21,938 |
| Writer/Blogger | 16.36% | 15,929 |
| Disc Jockey | 16.36% | 1,991 |
Similar scientific publications editor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Writer/Reporter | 10.10% | 16,366 |
| Broadcaster | 10.34% | 29 |
| Junior Publicist | 12.01% | 11,046 |
| Sign Language Translator | 14.90% | 21,938 |
| Writer/Blogger | 16.36% | 15,929 |
| Disc Jockey | 16.36% | 1,991 |
Foreign languages spoken by scientific publications editors
The most common foreign language among scientific publications editors is Spanish at 28.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 23.8% and Italian is the third-most popular at 19.0%.
- Spanish, 28.6%
- French, 23.8%
- Italian, 19.0%
- Portuguese, 9.5%
- Swedish, 4.8%
- Other, 14.3%
Scientific publications editor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 28.6% |
| French | 23.8% |
| Italian | 19.0% |
| Portuguese | 9.5% |
| Swedish | 4.8% |
| Other | 14.3% |
