Speech writer demographics and statistics in the US
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Speech writer gender statistics
36.6% of speech writers are women and 63.4% of speech writers are men.
- Male, 63.4%
- Female, 36.6%
Speech writer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 63.4% |
| Female | 36.6% |
Speech writer gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$61,491
Female income
$58,923
Speech writer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in speech writer positions over time. Currently, 36.6% of speech writers are female.
Speech writer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.53% | 34.47% |
| 2011 | 68.50% | 31.50% |
| 2012 | 66.37% | 33.63% |
| 2013 | 70.53% | 29.47% |
| 2014 | 66.61% | 33.39% |
| 2015 | 63.63% | 36.37% |
| 2016 | 64.13% | 35.87% |
| 2017 | 68.43% | 31.57% |
| 2018 | 65.95% | 34.05% |
| 2019 | 66.56% | 33.44% |
| 2020 | 65.26% | 34.74% |
| 2021 | 63.38% | 36.62% |
Speech writer related jobs gender ratio
We compared speech 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% |
| Speech Writer | 63% | 37% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
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Speech writer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among speech writers is White, which makes up 66.3% of all speech writers. Comparatively, 12.2% of speech writers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.4% of speech writers are Black or African American.
- White, 66.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.2%
- Black or African American, 10.4%
- Asian, 5.4%
- Unknown, 5.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Speech writer race
| Speech writer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.2% |
| Black or African American | 10.4% |
| Asian | 5.4% |
| Unknown | 5.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Speech writer race and ethnicity over time
See how speech writer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Speech writer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.47% | 9.77% | 4.34% | 9.34% |
| 2011 | 73.71% | 9.93% | 4.45% | 9.10% |
| 2012 | 73.74% | 9.32% | 3.97% | 9.65% |
| 2013 | 72.53% | 10.54% | 4.44% | 9.61% |
| 2014 | 73.04% | 10.50% | 3.49% | 9.84% |
| 2015 | 72.11% | 9.46% | 5.44% | 10.61% |
| 2016 | 71.48% | 9.76% | 5.24% | 10.14% |
| 2017 | 73.10% | 9.85% | 4.17% | 10.67% |
| 2018 | 70.73% | 8.85% | 5.18% | 11.43% |
| 2019 | 72.47% | 9.01% | 4.66% | 10.82% |
| 2020 | 66.96% | 9.85% | 4.61% | 14.74% |
| 2021 | 66.31% | 10.39% | 5.35% | 12.25% |
Speech writer wage gap by race
According to our data, white speech writers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino speech writers have the lowest average salary at $59,306.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $63,735 |
| White | $64,101 |
| Black or African American | $59,372 |
| Asian | $61,113 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $59,306 |
Average speech writer age
See how the average age of speech writers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Speech writer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 47 | 35.5 |
| White | 43 | 40 |
| Black or African American | 49.5 | 45 |
| Asian | 36 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 | 36 |
Speech writer age breakdown
The average age of speech writers is 40+ years years old, representing 53% of the speech writer population.
Speech writer age breakdown
| Speech Writer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 53% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Speech writer educational attainment
The most common degree for speech writers is bachelor's degree, with 74% of speech 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 3%.
- Bachelor's, 74%
- Master's, 19%
- Doctorate, 3%
- Associate, 1%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Speech writers by degree level
| Speech writer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 74% |
| Master's | 19% |
| Doctorate | 3% |
| Associate | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Speech writer wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $66,653 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $62,482 |
Speech writer employment statistics
Most speech writers work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where speech writers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where speech writers work.
Speech writer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 1% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 30% |
| > 10,000 employees | 36% |
Speech writer jobs by company type
Employees with the speech writer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most speech writers prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Speech writer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 14% |
| Public | 25% |
| Private | 31% |
| Government | 30% |
Speech writer jobs by industry
The most common industries for speech writers are government, education and finance.
Speech writer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 21% |
| Fortune 500 | 14% |
| Education | 11% |
| Finance | 9% |
| Non Profits | 8% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Media | 5% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Speech writer turnover and employment statistics
Speech writer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for speech writers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Speech writer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Speech writer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.84% |
| 2011 | 5.89% |
| 2012 | 4.61% |
| 2013 | 4.57% |
| 2014 | 3.98% |
| 2015 | 3.27% |
| 2016 | 2.78% |
| 2017 | 2.36% |
| 2018 | 2.01% |
| 2019 | 3.01% |
| 2020 | 3.59% |
| 2021 | 3.67% |
Average speech writer tenure
The average speech writer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 379 speech writers resumes in Zippia's database.
Speech writer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 18% |
| 1-2 years | 39% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Speech writer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of speech 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Weather Anchor | 10.10% | 959 |
| Disk Jockey | 10.34% | 1,960 |
| Speech Writer | 12.01% | - |
| Web Editor | 12.38% | 22,697 |
| Deaf/Hard Of Hearing Specialist | 14.90% | 1,470 |
| Advertising Copy Writer | 16.36% | 14,320 |
| Ringmaster | 16.36% | 66 |
Similar speech writer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Weather Anchor | 10.10% | 959 |
| Disk Jockey | 10.34% | 1,960 |
| Web Editor | 12.38% | 22,697 |
| Deaf/Hard Of Hearing Specialist | 14.90% | 1,470 |
| Advertising Copy Writer | 16.36% | 14,320 |
| Ringmaster | 16.36% | 66 |
Foreign languages spoken by speech writers
The most common foreign language among speech writers is Spanish at 36.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 24.2% and German is the third-most popular at 9.1%.
- Spanish, 36.4%
- French, 24.2%
- German, 9.1%
- Korean, 9.1%
- Japanese, 6.1%
- Other, 15.1%
Speech writer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 36.4% |
| French | 24.2% |
| German | 9.1% |
| Korean | 9.1% |
| Japanese | 6.1% |
| Other | 15.1% |