Senior managing editor demographics and statistics in the US
Senior managing editor demographics research summary. Zippia estimates senior managing editor demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our senior managing editor estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about senior managing editors after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 10,803 senior managing editors currently employed in the United States.
- 50.3% of all senior managing editors are women, while 49.7% are men.
- The average senior managing editor age is 43 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of senior managing editors is White (76.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (8.6%), Asian (6.5%) and Unknown (4.7%).
- In 2022, women earned 101% of what men earned.
- 12% of all senior managing editors are LGBT.
- Senior managing editors are 70% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to public companies.
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Senior managing editor demographics by:
Senior managing editor gender statistics
50.3% of senior managing editors are women and 49.7% of senior managing editors are men.
- Female, 50.3%
- Male, 49.7%
Senior managing editor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% |
| Male | 49.7% |
Senior managing editor gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$76,083
Female income
$76,681
Senior managing editor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in senior managing editor positions over time. Currently, 50.3% of senior managing editors are female.
Senior managing editor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 53.02% | 46.98% |
| 2011 | 54.03% | 45.97% |
| 2012 | 56.28% | 43.72% |
| 2013 | 56.27% | 43.73% |
| 2014 | 55.07% | 44.93% |
| 2015 | 53.56% | 46.44% |
| 2016 | 54.83% | 45.17% |
| 2017 | 54.30% | 45.70% |
| 2018 | 50.51% | 49.49% |
| 2019 | 53.91% | 46.09% |
| 2020 | 51.46% | 48.54% |
| 2021 | 49.69% | 50.31% |
Senior managing editor related jobs gender ratio
We compared senior managing 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% |
| Senior Managing Editor | 50% | 50% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
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Senior managing editor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among senior managing editors is White, which makes up 76.2% of all senior managing editors. Comparatively, 8.6% of senior managing editors are Hispanic or Latino and 6.5% of senior managing editors are Asian.
- White, 76.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.6%
- Asian, 6.5%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- Black or African American, 3.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Senior managing editor race
| Senior managing editor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 76.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.6% |
| Asian | 6.5% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| Black or African American | 3.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Senior managing editor race and ethnicity over time
See how senior managing editor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Senior managing editor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.34% | 4.11% | 5.78% | 8.33% |
| 2011 | 81.51% | 4.12% | 4.62% | 8.12% |
| 2012 | 81.02% | 4.28% | 4.89% | 7.82% |
| 2013 | 78.20% | 5.06% | 5.78% | 7.87% |
| 2014 | 79.20% | 4.21% | 5.99% | 8.11% |
| 2015 | 77.85% | 4.65% | 5.98% | 8.85% |
| 2016 | 77.91% | 4.67% | 5.81% | 8.99% |
| 2017 | 77.92% | 4.78% | 5.88% | 8.32% |
| 2018 | 77.97% | 4.18% | 6.43% | 8.50% |
| 2019 | 77.18% | 4.05% | 6.83% | 9.58% |
| 2020 | 75.28% | 3.90% | 6.18% | 9.30% |
| 2021 | 76.24% | 3.76% | 6.49% | 8.60% |
Senior managing editor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian senior managing editors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american senior managing editors have the lowest average salary at $74,054.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $76,024 |
| White | $74,661 |
| Black or African American | $74,054 |
| Asian | $78,195 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $77,565 |
Average senior managing editor age
See how the average age of senior managing editors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Senior managing 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 |
Senior managing editor age breakdown
The average age of senior managing editors is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the senior managing editor population.
Senior managing editor age breakdown
| Senior Managing Editor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 15% |
Senior managing editor educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 81%
- Master's, 12%
- Doctorate, 4%
- Associate, 3%
- Other Degrees, 0%
Senior managing editors by degree level
| Senior managing editor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 81% |
| Master's | 12% |
| Doctorate | 4% |
| Associate | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 0% |
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Senior managing editor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, senior managing editors with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $86,236 annually. With a Master's degree, senior managing editors earn a median annual income of $82,634 compared to $77,939 for senior managing editors with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $82,634 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $77,939 |
| Doctorate Degree | $86,236 |
Senior managing editor employment statistics
Most senior managing editors work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where senior managing editors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where senior managing editors work.
Senior managing editor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 19% |
| > 10,000 employees | 17% |
Senior managing editor jobs by company type
Employees with the senior managing editor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most senior managing editors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Senior managing editor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 6% |
| Public | 19% |
| Private | 70% |
| Government | 4% |
Senior managing editor jobs by industry
The most common industries for senior managing editors are media, technology and professional.
Senior managing editor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 31% |
| Technology | 9% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Non Profits | 6% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Education | 5% |
| Government | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Senior managing editor turnover and employment statistics
Senior managing editor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for senior managing editors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Senior managing editor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Senior managing 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 senior managing editor tenure
The average senior managing editor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 352 senior managing editors resumes in Zippia's database.
Senior managing editor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 10% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 21% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 11% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Senior managing editor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of senior managing 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 |
|---|---|---|
| CUB Reporter | 10.10% | 1,777 |
| Sports Announcer | 10.34% | 1,473 |
| Public Relations Consultant | 12.01% | 27,882 |
| Senior Managing Editor | 12.38% | - |
| Conference Interpreter | 14.90% | 3,933 |
| Freelance Blogger | 16.36% | 2,277 |
| Mobile Disc Jockey | 16.36% | 5,576 |
Similar senior managing editor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| CUB Reporter | 10.10% | 1,777 |
| Sports Announcer | 10.34% | 1,473 |
| Public Relations Consultant | 12.01% | 27,882 |
| Conference Interpreter | 14.90% | 3,933 |
| Freelance Blogger | 16.36% | 2,277 |
| Mobile Disc Jockey | 16.36% | 5,576 |
Foreign languages spoken by senior managing editors
The most common foreign language among senior managing editors is Spanish at 60.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 20.0% and Arabic is the third-most popular at 10.0%.
- Spanish, 60.0%
- French, 20.0%
- Arabic, 10.0%
- Nepali, 10.0%
Senior managing editor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 60.0% |
| French | 20.0% |
| Arabic | 10.0% |
| Nepali | 10.0% |
