Staff editor demographics and statistics in the US
Staff editor demographics research summary. Zippia estimates staff editor demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our staff 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 staff editors after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 22,220 staff editors currently employed in the United States.
- 49.8% of all staff editors are women, while 50.2% are men.
- The average staff editor age is 43 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of staff editors is White (76.8%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (7.9%), Asian (7.0%) and Unknown (4.6%).
- In 2022, women earned 101% of what men earned.
- 12% of all staff editors are LGBT.
- Staff editors are 52% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to education companies.
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Staff editor demographics by:
Staff editor gender statistics
49.8% of staff editors are women and 50.2% of staff editors are men.
- Male, 50.2%
- Female, 49.8%
Staff editor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 50.2% |
| Female | 49.8% |
Staff editor gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$108,822
Female income
$109,832
Staff editor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in staff editor positions over time. Currently, 49.8% of staff editors are female.
Staff editor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 53.56% | 46.44% |
| 2011 | 54.57% | 45.43% |
| 2012 | 56.81% | 43.19% |
| 2013 | 56.80% | 43.20% |
| 2014 | 55.61% | 44.39% |
| 2015 | 54.10% | 45.90% |
| 2016 | 55.36% | 44.64% |
| 2017 | 54.84% | 45.16% |
| 2018 | 51.05% | 48.95% |
| 2019 | 54.44% | 45.56% |
| 2020 | 52.00% | 48.00% |
| 2021 | 50.22% | 49.78% |
Staff editor related jobs gender ratio
We compared staff 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% |
| Staff Editor | 50% | 50% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
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Staff editor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among staff editors is White, which makes up 76.8% of all staff editors. Comparatively, 7.9% of staff editors are Hispanic or Latino and 7.0% of staff 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%
Staff editor race
| Staff 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% |
Staff editor race and ethnicity over time
See how staff editor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Staff editor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.92% | 3.84% | 6.33% | 7.58% |
| 2011 | 82.09% | 3.85% | 5.16% | 7.37% |
| 2012 | 81.60% | 4.01% | 5.44% | 7.07% |
| 2013 | 78.77% | 4.79% | 6.33% | 7.12% |
| 2014 | 79.78% | 3.94% | 6.53% | 7.36% |
| 2015 | 78.43% | 4.38% | 6.52% | 8.10% |
| 2016 | 78.49% | 4.40% | 6.35% | 8.24% |
| 2017 | 78.50% | 4.51% | 6.43% | 7.57% |
| 2018 | 78.55% | 3.91% | 6.98% | 7.75% |
| 2019 | 77.76% | 3.77% | 7.38% | 8.83% |
| 2020 | 75.86% | 3.62% | 6.73% | 8.55% |
| 2021 | 76.81% | 3.49% | 7.03% | 7.85% |
Staff editor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian staff editors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american staff editors have the lowest average salary at $105,411.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $108,724 |
| White | $106,430 |
| Black or African American | $105,411 |
| Asian | $112,391 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $111,324 |
Average staff editor age
See how the average age of staff editors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Staff 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 |
Staff editor age breakdown
The average age of staff editors is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the staff editor population.
Staff editor age breakdown
| Staff Editor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 15% |
Staff editor educational attainment
The most common degree for staff editors is bachelor's degree, with 82% of staff editors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 8% and master's degree degree at 5%.
- Bachelor's, 82%
- Master's, 8%
- Associate, 5%
- Doctorate, 2%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Staff editors by degree level
| Staff editor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 82% |
| Master's | 8% |
| Associate | 5% |
| Doctorate | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Staff editor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, staff editors with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $126,130 annually. With a Master's degree, staff editors earn a median annual income of $119,945 compared to $111,957 for staff editors with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $119,945 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $111,957 |
| Doctorate Degree | $126,130 |
Staff editor employment statistics
Most staff editors work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where staff editors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where staff editors work.
Staff editor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 11% |
Staff editor jobs by company type
Employees with the staff editor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most staff editors prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Staff editor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 33% |
| Public | 12% |
| Private | 52% |
| Government | 3% |
Staff editor jobs by industry
The most common industries for staff editors are education, media and non profits.
Staff editor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 28% |
| Media | 25% |
| Non Profits | 7% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Staff editor turnover and employment statistics
Staff editor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for staff editors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Staff editor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Staff 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 staff editor tenure
The average staff editor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 755 staff editors resumes in Zippia's database.
Staff editor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 22% |
| 1-2 years | 39% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Staff editor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of staff 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Investigative Reporter | 10.10% | 10,813 |
| News Broadcaster | 10.34% | 1,574 |
| Writing Internship | 12.01% | 48,547 |
| Staff Editor | 12.38% | - |
| Interpreter And Translator | 14.90% | 3,787 |
| Senior Copywriter | 16.36% | 11,349 |
| Disc Jockey | 16.36% | 1,991 |
Similar staff editor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Investigative Reporter | 10.10% | 10,813 |
| News Broadcaster | 10.34% | 1,574 |
| Writing Internship | 12.01% | 48,547 |
| Interpreter And Translator | 14.90% | 3,787 |
| Senior Copywriter | 16.36% | 11,349 |
| Disc Jockey | 16.36% | 1,991 |
Foreign languages spoken by staff editors
The most common foreign language among staff editors is Spanish at 23.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 17.4% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 8.7%.
- Spanish, 23.2%
- French, 17.4%
- Chinese, 8.7%
- Japanese, 7.2%
- Mandarin, 7.2%
- Other, 36.3%
Staff editor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 23.2% |
| French | 17.4% |
| Chinese | 8.7% |
| Japanese | 7.2% |
| Mandarin | 7.2% |
| Other | 36.3% |
