Script editor demographics and statistics in the US
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Script editor gender statistics
53.1% of script editors are women and 46.9% of script editors are men.
- Female, 53.1%
- Male, 46.9%
Script editor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 53.1% |
| Male | 46.9% |
Script editor gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$52,845
Female income
$53,514
Script editor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in script editor positions over time. Currently, 53.1% of script editors are female.
Script editor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 50.19% | 49.81% |
| 2011 | 51.20% | 48.80% |
| 2012 | 53.47% | 46.53% |
| 2013 | 53.46% | 46.54% |
| 2014 | 52.25% | 47.75% |
| 2015 | 50.73% | 49.27% |
| 2016 | 52.00% | 48.00% |
| 2017 | 51.48% | 48.52% |
| 2018 | 47.68% | 52.32% |
| 2019 | 51.08% | 48.92% |
| 2020 | 48.62% | 51.38% |
| 2021 | 46.85% | 53.15% |
Script editor related jobs gender ratio
We compared script 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% |
| Script Editor | 47% | 53% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
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Script editor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among script editors is White, which makes up 76.6% of all script editors. Comparatively, 7.9% of script editors are Hispanic or Latino and 7.1% of script 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%
Script editor race
| Script 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% |
Script editor race and ethnicity over time
See how script editor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Script editor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.72% | 3.87% | 6.40% | 7.67% |
| 2011 | 81.89% | 3.88% | 5.23% | 7.45% |
| 2012 | 81.40% | 4.04% | 5.51% | 7.15% |
| 2013 | 78.57% | 4.82% | 6.40% | 7.21% |
| 2014 | 79.58% | 3.97% | 6.61% | 7.45% |
| 2015 | 78.23% | 4.41% | 6.59% | 8.19% |
| 2016 | 78.29% | 4.43% | 6.42% | 8.33% |
| 2017 | 78.30% | 4.54% | 6.50% | 7.66% |
| 2018 | 78.35% | 3.94% | 7.05% | 7.84% |
| 2019 | 77.56% | 3.81% | 7.45% | 8.92% |
| 2020 | 75.66% | 3.66% | 6.80% | 8.64% |
| 2021 | 76.61% | 3.52% | 7.10% | 7.94% |
Script editor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian script editors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american script editors have the lowest average salary at $50,601.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $52,779 |
| White | $51,268 |
| Black or African American | $50,601 |
| Asian | $55,220 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $54,506 |
Average script editor age
See how the average age of script editors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Script 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 |
Script editor age breakdown
The average age of script editors is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the script editor population.
Script editor age breakdown
| Script Editor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 15% |
Script editor educational attainment
The most common degree for script editors is bachelor's degree, with 71% of script editors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 10% and master's degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 71%
- Master's, 10%
- Diploma, 8%
- Associate, 7%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Script editors by degree level
| Script editor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 71% |
| Master's | 10% |
| Diploma | 8% |
| Associate | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Script editor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, script editors with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $64,614 annually. With a Master's degree, script editors earn a median annual income of $60,337 compared to $54,930 for script editors with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $60,337 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $54,930 |
| Doctorate Degree | $64,614 |
Script editor employment statistics
Most script editors work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where script editors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where script editors work.
Script editor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 20% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 12% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 15% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 15% |
Script editor jobs by company type
Employees with the script editor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most script editors prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Script editor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 16% |
| Public | 16% |
| Private | 63% |
| Government | 5% |
Script editor jobs by industry
The most common industries for script editors are media, technology and education.
Script editor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 19% |
| Technology | 17% |
| Education | 14% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Government | 5% |
| Automotive | 5% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
Script editor turnover and employment statistics
Script editor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for script editors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Script editor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Script 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 script editor tenure
The average script editor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 177 script editors resumes in Zippia's database.
Script editor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 30% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Script editor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of script 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 |
|---|---|---|
| News Analyst | 10.10% | 2,669 |
| Morning Show Host | 10.34% | 10,174 |
| Streaming Media Specialist | 12.01% | 15,083 |
| Script Editor | 12.38% | - |
| Russian Language Interpreter And Translator | 14.90% | 23,144 |
| Marketing Communications Writer | 16.36% | 99,978 |
| Ringmaster | 16.36% | 66 |
Similar script editor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| News Analyst | 10.10% | 2,669 |
| Morning Show Host | 10.34% | 10,174 |
| Streaming Media Specialist | 12.01% | 15,083 |
| Russian Language Interpreter And Translator | 14.90% | 23,144 |
| Marketing Communications Writer | 16.36% | 99,978 |
| Ringmaster | 16.36% | 66 |
Foreign languages spoken by script editors
The most common foreign language among script editors is Spanish at 38.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 19.0% and Mandarin is the third-most popular at 14.3%.
- Spanish, 38.1%
- French, 19.0%
- Mandarin, 14.3%
- Swedish, 4.8%
- Portuguese, 4.8%
- Other, 19.0%
Script editor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 38.1% |
| French | 19.0% |
| Mandarin | 14.3% |
| Swedish | 4.8% |
| Portuguese | 4.8% |
| Other | 19.0% |