Sports book writer demographics and statistics in the US
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Sports book writer gender statistics
38.9% of sports book writers are women and 61.1% of sports book writers are men.
- Male, 61.1%
- Female, 38.9%
Sports book writer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 61.1% |
| Female | 38.9% |
Sports book writer gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$30,482
Female income
$29,525
Sports book writer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in sports book writer positions over time. Currently, 38.9% of sports book writers are female.
Sports book writer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.36% | 38.64% |
| 2011 | 60.20% | 39.80% |
| 2012 | 60.27% | 39.73% |
| 2013 | 58.55% | 41.45% |
| 2014 | 63.08% | 36.92% |
| 2015 | 62.22% | 37.78% |
| 2016 | 62.40% | 37.60% |
| 2017 | 58.95% | 41.05% |
| 2018 | 61.50% | 38.50% |
| 2019 | 59.88% | 40.12% |
| 2020 | 63.77% | 36.23% |
| 2021 | 61.11% | 38.89% |
Sports book writer related jobs gender ratio
We compared sports book writers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, pin chaser and ferris wheel operator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Costume Seamstress | 7% | 93% |
| Tanning Salon Attendant | 11% | 89% |
| Fitting Room Attendant | 12% | 88% |
| Sports Book Writer | 61% | 39% |
| Caddie | 93% | 7% |
| Ferris Wheel Operator | 94% | 6% |
| Pin Chaser | 96% | 4% |
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Sports book writer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among sports book writers is White, which makes up 55.1% of all sports book writers. Comparatively, 14.8% of sports book writers are Asian and 14.3% of sports book writers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 55.1%
- Asian, 14.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.3%
- Black or African American, 9.1%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.3%
Sports book writer race
| Sports book writer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 55.1% |
| Asian | 14.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.3% |
| Black or African American | 9.1% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.3% |
Sports book writer race and ethnicity over time
See how sports book writer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Sports book writer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 59.61% | 9.62% | 11.76% | 13.32% |
| 2011 | 55.34% | 9.48% | 13.35% | 13.21% |
| 2012 | 59.41% | 7.73% | 13.87% | 11.66% |
| 2013 | 56.73% | 10.26% | 13.61% | 11.85% |
| 2014 | 58.70% | 8.50% | 11.80% | 12.05% |
| 2015 | 57.23% | 10.38% | 11.30% | 13.38% |
| 2016 | 56.63% | 9.03% | 13.87% | 13.30% |
| 2017 | 55.87% | 8.82% | 15.52% | 12.64% |
| 2018 | 54.92% | 7.66% | 16.96% | 14.01% |
| 2019 | 52.87% | 10.46% | 17.96% | 14.16% |
| 2020 | 54.50% | 9.82% | 12.68% | 15.58% |
| 2021 | 55.08% | 9.07% | 14.84% | 14.30% |
Sports book writer wage gap by race
According to our data, white sports book writers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown sports book writers have the lowest average salary at $30,117.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $30,117 |
| White | $31,077 |
| Black or African American | $30,543 |
| Asian | $30,195 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $30,485 |
Average sports book writer age
See how the average age of sports book writers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Sports book writer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 44 | 45.5 |
| Unknown | 38 | 39 |
| Asian | 48 | 47 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 40 |
| White | 41 | 48 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 37 | 53 |
Sports book writer age breakdown
The average age of sports book writers is 40+ years years old, representing 62% of the sports book writer population.
Sports book writer age breakdown
| Sports Book Writer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 62% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 10% |
Sports book writer educational attainment
The most common degree for sports book writers is bachelor's degree, with 53% of sports book writers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 22% and high school diploma degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 53%
- High School Diploma, 22%
- Associate, 13%
- Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Sports book writers by degree level
| Sports book writer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 53% |
| High School Diploma | 22% |
| Associate | 13% |
| Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Sports book writer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, sports book writers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $31,018 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, sports book writers earn a median annual income of $30,974 compared to $30,362 for sports book writers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $30,362 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $30,974 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $31,018 |
Sports book writer employment statistics
Company size where sports book writers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where sports book writers work.
Sports book writer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 21% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 18% |
| > 10,000 employees | 18% |
Sports book writer turnover and employment statistics
Sports book writer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for sports book writers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Sports book writer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Sports book writer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 10.16% |
| 2011 | 8.83% |
| 2012 | 8.65% |
| 2013 | 7.27% |
| 2014 | 6.11% |
| 2015 | 6.04% |
| 2016 | 5.21% |
| 2017 | 4.00% |
| 2018 | 3.24% |
| 2019 | 3.31% |
| 2020 | 12.31% |
| 2021 | 8.69% |
Average sports book writer tenure
The average sports book writer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 137 sports book writers resumes in Zippia's database.
Sports book writer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 24% |
| 1-2 years | 43% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Sports book writer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of sports book 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sports Book Writer | 6.80% | - |
| Bathhouse Attendant | 8.91% | 44,552 |
| Dog Walker | 10.47% | 5,474 |
| Slot Attendant | 11.36% | 45,107 |
| Residential Advisor | 11.45% | 47,150 |
| Ticket Attendant | 14.79% | 45,071 |
| Funeral Director | 15.24% | 5,746 |
Similar sports book writer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Bathhouse Attendant | 8.91% | 44,552 |
| Dog Walker | 10.47% | 5,474 |
| Slot Attendant | 11.36% | 45,107 |
| Residential Advisor | 11.45% | 47,150 |
| Ticket Attendant | 14.79% | 45,071 |
| Funeral Director | 15.24% | 5,746 |
Foreign languages spoken by sports book writers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Sports book writer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |