Senior technical editor demographics and statistics in the US
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Senior technical editor gender statistics
55.2% of senior technical editors are women and 44.8% of senior technical editors are men.
- Female, 55.2%
- Male, 44.8%
Senior technical editor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 55.2% |
| Male | 44.8% |
Senior technical editor gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$59,504
Female income
$59,937
Senior technical editor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in senior technical editor positions over time. Currently, 55.2% of senior technical editors are female.
Senior technical editor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 48.14% | 51.86% |
| 2011 | 49.15% | 50.85% |
| 2012 | 51.43% | 48.57% |
| 2013 | 51.42% | 48.58% |
| 2014 | 50.21% | 49.79% |
| 2015 | 48.68% | 51.32% |
| 2016 | 49.96% | 50.04% |
| 2017 | 49.43% | 50.57% |
| 2018 | 45.64% | 54.36% |
| 2019 | 49.03% | 50.97% |
| 2020 | 46.58% | 53.42% |
| 2021 | 44.82% | 55.18% |
Senior technical editor related jobs gender ratio
We compared senior technical 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 Technical Editor | 45% | 55% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
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Senior technical editor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among senior technical editors is White, which makes up 76.8% of all senior technical editors. Comparatively, 7.9% of senior technical editors are Hispanic or Latino and 7.0% of senior technical editors are Asian.
- White, 76.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.9%
- Asian, 7.0%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- Black or African American, 3.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Senior technical editor race
| Senior technical editor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 76.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.9% |
| Asian | 7.0% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| Black or African American | 3.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Senior technical editor race and ethnicity over time
See how senior technical editor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Senior technical editor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.90% | 3.85% | 6.33% | 7.59% |
| 2011 | 82.06% | 3.86% | 5.17% | 7.38% |
| 2012 | 81.57% | 4.01% | 5.45% | 7.08% |
| 2013 | 78.75% | 4.79% | 6.33% | 7.13% |
| 2014 | 79.75% | 3.94% | 6.54% | 7.37% |
| 2015 | 78.41% | 4.39% | 6.53% | 8.11% |
| 2016 | 78.47% | 4.40% | 6.36% | 8.25% |
| 2017 | 78.47% | 4.51% | 6.43% | 7.58% |
| 2018 | 78.53% | 3.91% | 6.99% | 7.76% |
| 2019 | 77.73% | 3.78% | 7.39% | 8.84% |
| 2020 | 75.83% | 3.63% | 6.74% | 8.56% |
| 2021 | 76.79% | 3.49% | 7.04% | 7.86% |
Senior technical editor wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $59,461 |
| White | $58,472 |
| Black or African American | $58,032 |
| Asian | $61,033 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $60,577 |
Average senior technical editor age
See how the average age of senior technical editors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Senior technical 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 technical editor age breakdown
The average age of senior technical editors is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the senior technical editor population.
Senior technical editor age breakdown
| Senior Technical Editor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 15% |
Senior technical editor educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 74%
- Master's, 16%
- Associate, 6%
- Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Senior technical editors by degree level
| Senior technical editor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 74% |
| Master's | 16% |
| Associate | 6% |
| Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Senior technical editor wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $64,237 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $60,848 |
| Doctorate Degree | $66,828 |
Senior technical editor employment statistics
Most senior technical editors work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where senior technical editors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where senior technical editors work.
Senior technical editor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 16% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 34% |
Senior technical editor jobs by company type
Employees with the senior technical editor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most senior technical editors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Senior technical editor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 38% |
| Private | 54% |
| Government | 5% |
Senior technical editor jobs by industry
The most common industries for senior technical editors are technology, professional and media.
Senior technical editor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 27% |
| Fortune 500 | 15% |
| Professional | 12% |
| Media | 11% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Telecommunication | 5% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Government | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Education | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Senior technical editor turnover and employment statistics
Senior technical editor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for senior technical editors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Senior technical editor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Senior technical 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 technical editor tenure
The average senior technical editor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 452 senior technical editors resumes in Zippia's database.
Senior technical editor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 14% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 15% |
Senior technical editor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of senior technical 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Newspaper Reporter | 10.10% | 2,329 |
| Voice Over Announcer | 10.34% | 203 |
| Sponsorship Coordinator | 12.01% | 27,068 |
| Senior Technical Editor | 12.38% | - |
| Freelance Translator | 14.90% | 1,162 |
| Contributing Author | 16.36% | 70 |
| Disc Jockey | 16.36% | 1,991 |
Similar senior technical editor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Newspaper Reporter | 10.10% | 2,329 |
| Voice Over Announcer | 10.34% | 203 |
| Sponsorship Coordinator | 12.01% | 27,068 |
| Freelance Translator | 14.90% | 1,162 |
| Contributing Author | 16.36% | 70 |
| Disc Jockey | 16.36% | 1,991 |
Foreign languages spoken by senior technical editors
The most common foreign language among senior technical editors is Spanish at 20.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 20.0% and Russian is the third-most popular at 10.0%.
- Spanish, 20.0%
- French, 20.0%
- Russian, 10.0%
- Arabic, 10.0%
- Hungarian, 5.0%
- Other, 35.0%
Senior technical editor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 20.0% |
| French | 20.0% |
| Russian | 10.0% |
| Arabic | 10.0% |
| Hungarian | 5.0% |
| Other | 35.0% |
