Story editor demographics and statistics in the US
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Story editor demographics by:
Story editor gender statistics
46.3% of story editors are women and 53.7% of story editors are men.
- Male, 53.7%
- Female, 46.3%
Story editor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 53.7% |
| Female | 46.3% |
Story editor gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$51,736
Female income
$52,352
Story editor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in story editor positions over time. Currently, 46.3% of story editors are female.
Story editor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 56.99% | 43.01% |
| 2011 | 57.98% | 42.02% |
| 2012 | 60.18% | 39.82% |
| 2013 | 60.17% | 39.83% |
| 2014 | 59.00% | 41.00% |
| 2015 | 57.52% | 42.48% |
| 2016 | 58.76% | 41.24% |
| 2017 | 58.25% | 41.75% |
| 2018 | 54.51% | 45.49% |
| 2019 | 57.86% | 42.14% |
| 2020 | 55.45% | 44.55% |
| 2021 | 53.69% | 46.31% |
Story editor related jobs gender ratio
We compared story 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% |
| Story Editor | 54% | 46% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
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Story editor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among story editors is White, which makes up 76.0% of all story editors. Comparatively, 8.2% of story editors are Hispanic or Latino and 7.3% of story editors are Asian.
- White, 76.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.2%
- Asian, 7.3%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- Black or African American, 3.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Story editor race
| Story editor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 76.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.2% |
| Asian | 7.3% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| Black or African American | 3.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Story editor race and ethnicity over time
See how story editor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Story editor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.14% | 3.96% | 6.60% | 7.92% |
| 2011 | 81.31% | 3.97% | 5.44% | 7.70% |
| 2012 | 80.82% | 4.13% | 5.72% | 7.40% |
| 2013 | 78.00% | 4.91% | 6.60% | 7.45% |
| 2014 | 79.00% | 4.06% | 6.81% | 7.69% |
| 2015 | 77.66% | 4.50% | 6.80% | 8.43% |
| 2016 | 77.71% | 4.52% | 6.63% | 8.57% |
| 2017 | 77.72% | 4.63% | 6.70% | 7.91% |
| 2018 | 77.78% | 4.03% | 7.25% | 8.08% |
| 2019 | 76.98% | 3.90% | 7.65% | 9.16% |
| 2020 | 75.08% | 3.75% | 7.00% | 8.89% |
| 2021 | 76.04% | 3.61% | 7.31% | 8.19% |
Story editor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian story editors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american story editors have the lowest average salary at $49,667.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $51,676 |
| White | $50,283 |
| Black or African American | $49,667 |
| Asian | $53,920 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $53,265 |
Average story editor age
See how the average age of story editors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Story 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 |
Story editor age breakdown
The average age of story editors is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the story editor population.
Story editor age breakdown
| Story Editor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 15% |
Story editor educational attainment
The most common degree for story editors is bachelor's degree, with 82% of story editors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 9% and master's degree degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 82%
- Master's, 9%
- Associate, 7%
- Diploma, 1%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Story editors by degree level
| Story editor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 82% |
| Master's | 9% |
| Associate | 7% |
| Diploma | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Story editor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, story editors with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $62,507 annually. With a Master's degree, story editors earn a median annual income of $58,607 compared to $53,654 for story editors with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $58,607 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $53,654 |
| Doctorate Degree | $62,507 |
Story editor employment statistics
Most story editors work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where story editors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where story editors work.
Story editor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 26% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 11% |
Story editor jobs by company type
Employees with the story editor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most story editors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Story editor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 14% |
| Private | 78% |
| Government | 3% |
Story editor jobs by industry
The most common industries for story editors are media, hospitality and professional.
Story editor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 32% |
| Hospitality | 9% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Education | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Manufacturing | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Story editor turnover and employment statistics
Story editor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for story editors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Story editor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Story 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 story editor tenure
The average story editor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 345 story editors resumes in Zippia's database.
Story editor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 27% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Story editor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of story 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sports Writer | 10.10% | 16,981 |
| Disk Jockey | 10.34% | 1,960 |
| Social Media Representative | 12.01% | 42,287 |
| Story Editor | 12.38% | - |
| Paraprofessional Interpreter | 14.90% | 5,279 |
| Advertising Copy Writer | 16.36% | 14,320 |
| Train Announcer | 16.36% | 1,244 |
Similar story editor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Sports Writer | 10.10% | 16,981 |
| Disk Jockey | 10.34% | 1,960 |
| Social Media Representative | 12.01% | 42,287 |
| Paraprofessional Interpreter | 14.90% | 5,279 |
| Advertising Copy Writer | 16.36% | 14,320 |
| Train Announcer | 16.36% | 1,244 |
Foreign languages spoken by story editors
The most common foreign language among story editors is Spanish at 34.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 21.7% and German is the third-most popular at 13.0%.
- Spanish, 34.8%
- French, 21.7%
- German, 13.0%
- Hebrew, 13.0%
- Italian, 13.0%
- Other, 4.5%
Story editor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 34.8% |
| French | 21.7% |
| German | 13.0% |
| Hebrew | 13.0% |
| Italian | 13.0% |
| Other | 4.5% |
