Sports editor demographics and statistics in the US
Sports editor demographics research summary. Zippia estimates sports editor demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our sports 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 sports editors after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 6,255 sports editors currently employed in the United States.
- 14.8% of all sports editors are women, while 85.2% are men.
- The average sports editor age is 43 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of sports editors is White (76.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (8.7%), Asian (6.1%) and Unknown (4.7%).
- In 2022, women earned 101% of what men earned.
- 12% of all sports editors are LGBT.
- Sports editors are 64% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to education companies.
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Sports editor gender statistics
14.8% of sports editors are women and 85.2% of sports editors are men.
- Male, 85.2%
- Female, 14.8%
Sports editor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 85.2% |
| Female | 14.8% |
Sports editor gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$49,974
Female income
$50,483
Sports editor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in sports editor positions over time. Currently, 14.8% of sports editors are female.
Sports editor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 86.79% | 13.21% |
| 2011 | 87.24% | 12.76% |
| 2012 | 88.22% | 11.78% |
| 2013 | 88.22% | 11.78% |
| 2014 | 87.71% | 12.29% |
| 2015 | 87.03% | 12.97% |
| 2016 | 87.60% | 12.40% |
| 2017 | 87.37% | 12.63% |
| 2018 | 85.59% | 14.41% |
| 2019 | 87.19% | 12.81% |
| 2020 | 86.05% | 13.95% |
| 2021 | 85.18% | 14.82% |
Sports editor related jobs gender ratio
We compared sports 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% |
| Sports Editor | 85% | 15% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
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Sports editor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among sports editors is White, which makes up 76.5% of all sports editors. Comparatively, 8.7% of sports editors are Hispanic or Latino and 6.1% of sports editors are Asian.
- White, 76.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.7%
- Asian, 6.1%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- Black or African American, 3.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Sports editor race
| Sports editor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 76.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.7% |
| Asian | 6.1% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| Black or African American | 3.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Sports editor race and ethnicity over time
See how sports editor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Sports editor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.58% | 4.16% | 5.36% | 8.46% |
| 2011 | 81.75% | 4.17% | 4.19% | 8.24% |
| 2012 | 81.26% | 4.33% | 4.47% | 7.94% |
| 2013 | 78.44% | 5.11% | 5.36% | 7.99% |
| 2014 | 79.44% | 4.25% | 5.57% | 8.23% |
| 2015 | 78.10% | 4.70% | 5.55% | 8.97% |
| 2016 | 78.15% | 4.71% | 5.38% | 9.11% |
| 2017 | 78.16% | 4.82% | 5.46% | 8.44% |
| 2018 | 78.22% | 4.22% | 6.01% | 8.62% |
| 2019 | 77.42% | 4.09% | 6.41% | 9.70% |
| 2020 | 75.52% | 3.94% | 5.76% | 9.42% |
| 2021 | 76.48% | 3.80% | 6.06% | 8.73% |
Sports editor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian sports editors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american sports editors have the lowest average salary at $48,258.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $49,924 |
| White | $48,770 |
| Black or African American | $48,258 |
| Asian | $51,775 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $51,236 |
Average sports editor age
See how the average age of sports editors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Sports 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 |
Sports editor age breakdown
The average age of sports editors is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the sports editor population.
Sports editor age breakdown
| Sports Editor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 15% |
Sports editor educational attainment
The most common degree for sports editors is bachelor's degree, with 85% of sports editors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 7% and associate degree degree at 4%.
- Bachelor's, 85%
- Associate, 7%
- Master's, 4%
- High School Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Sports editors by degree level
| Sports editor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 85% |
| Associate | 7% |
| Master's | 4% |
| High School Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Sports editor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, sports editors with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $58,757 annually. With a Master's degree, sports editors earn a median annual income of $55,604 compared to $51,556 for sports editors with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $55,604 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $51,556 |
| Doctorate Degree | $58,757 |
Sports editor employment statistics
Most sports editors work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where sports editors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where sports editors work.
Sports editor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 22% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 6% |
Sports editor jobs by company type
Employees with the sports editor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most sports editors prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Sports editor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 16% |
| Public | 10% |
| Private | 64% |
| Government | 10% |
Sports editor jobs by industry
The most common industries for sports editors are media, education and government.
Sports editor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 40% |
| Education | 14% |
| Government | 9% |
| Manufacturing | 8% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Professional | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
Sports editor turnover and employment statistics
Sports editor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for sports editors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Sports editor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Sports 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 sports editor tenure
The average sports editor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 4,429 sports editors resumes in Zippia's database.
Sports editor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 22% |
| 1-2 years | 42% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Sports editor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of sports 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Market News Reporter | 10.10% | 11,979 |
| Talk Show Host | 10.34% | 10,048 |
| Public Affairs Internship | 12.01% | 57,898 |
| Sports Editor | 12.38% | - |
| Interpreter And Translator | 14.90% | 3,787 |
| Program Writer | 16.36% | 67,545 |
| Disc Jockey | 16.36% | 1,991 |
Similar sports editor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Market News Reporter | 10.10% | 11,979 |
| Talk Show Host | 10.34% | 10,048 |
| Public Affairs Internship | 12.01% | 57,898 |
| Interpreter And Translator | 14.90% | 3,787 |
| Program Writer | 16.36% | 67,545 |
| Disc Jockey | 16.36% | 1,991 |
Foreign languages spoken by sports editors
The most common foreign language among sports editors is Spanish at 61.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 5.7% and French is the third-most popular at 4.9%.
- Spanish, 61.0%
- German, 5.7%
- French, 4.9%
- Chinese, 3.3%
- Portuguese, 2.4%
- Other, 22.7%
Sports editor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 61.0% |
| German | 5.7% |
| French | 4.9% |
| Chinese | 3.3% |
| Portuguese | 2.4% |
| Other | 22.7% |
