Story writer demographics and statistics in the US
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Story writer gender statistics
45.2% of story writers are women and 54.8% of story writers are men.
- Male, 54.8%
- Female, 45.2%
Story writer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 54.8% |
| Female | 45.2% |
Story writer gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$62,284
Female income
$59,294
Story writer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in story writer positions over time. Currently, 45.2% of story writers are female.
Story writer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 53.01% | 46.99% |
| 2011 | 54.27% | 45.73% |
| 2012 | 54.82% | 45.18% |
| 2013 | 56.78% | 43.22% |
| 2014 | 56.25% | 43.75% |
| 2015 | 53.71% | 46.29% |
| 2016 | 50.61% | 49.39% |
| 2017 | 51.41% | 48.59% |
| 2018 | 54.90% | 45.10% |
| 2019 | 50.90% | 49.10% |
| 2020 | 53.04% | 46.96% |
| 2021 | 54.84% | 45.16% |
Story writer related jobs gender ratio
We compared story 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% |
| Story Writer | 55% | 45% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
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Story writer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among story writers is White, which makes up 75.7% of all story writers. Comparatively, 7.7% of story writers are Hispanic or Latino and 6.0% of story writers are Black or African American.
- White, 75.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.7%
- Black or African American, 6.0%
- Unknown, 5.4%
- Asian, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Story writer race
| Story writer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 75.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.7% |
| Black or African American | 6.0% |
| Unknown | 5.4% |
| Asian | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Story writer race and ethnicity over time
See how story writer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Story writer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 83.17% | 5.10% | 4.23% | 4.70% |
| 2011 | 83.31% | 5.31% | 3.61% | 5.46% |
| 2012 | 81.24% | 5.85% | 4.38% | 5.80% |
| 2013 | 81.29% | 5.15% | 4.02% | 6.33% |
| 2014 | 80.04% | 5.94% | 4.04% | 6.74% |
| 2015 | 80.84% | 5.25% | 4.47% | 6.70% |
| 2016 | 80.91% | 5.66% | 4.31% | 6.34% |
| 2017 | 81.98% | 5.29% | 4.51% | 5.57% |
| 2018 | 80.62% | 4.92% | 4.20% | 7.15% |
| 2019 | 79.53% | 5.87% | 4.03% | 7.21% |
| 2020 | 76.54% | 5.89% | 4.38% | 7.61% |
| 2021 | 75.69% | 5.97% | 4.95% | 7.67% |
Story writer wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown story writers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian story writers have the lowest average salary at $60,685.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $63,510 |
| White | $62,744 |
| Black or African American | $62,825 |
| Asian | $60,685 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $61,697 |
Average story writer age
See how the average age of story writers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Story writer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 34.5 | 36 |
| White | 44 | 41 |
| Black or African American | 38.5 | 41 |
| Asian | 34 | 35 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30.5 | 34 |
Story writer age breakdown
The average age of story writers is 40+ years years old, representing 52% of the story writer population.
Story writer age breakdown
| Story Writer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 52% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Story writer educational attainment
The most common degree for story writers is bachelor's degree, with 72% of story writers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 13% and master's degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 72%
- Master's, 13%
- Associate, 6%
- High School Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Story writers by degree level
| Story writer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 72% |
| Master's | 13% |
| Associate | 6% |
| High School Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Story writer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, story writers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $71,192 annually. With a Master's degree, story writers earn a median annual income of $67,096 compared to $66,943 for story writers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $67,096 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $66,943 |
| Doctorate Degree | $71,192 |
Story writer employment statistics
Most story writers work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where story writers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where story writers work.
Story writer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 19% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 9% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 12% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 35% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
Story writer jobs by company type
Employees with the story writer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most story writers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Story writer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 8% |
| Public | 24% |
| Private | 65% |
| Government | 3% |
Story writer jobs by industry
The most common industries for story writers are media, professional and technology.
Story writer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 37% |
| Professional | 12% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Internet | 6% |
| Education | 6% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
Story writer turnover and employment statistics
Story writer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for story writers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Story writer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Story writer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.42% |
| 2011 | 6.99% |
| 2012 | 6.73% |
| 2013 | 6.55% |
| 2014 | 7.00% |
| 2015 | 5.19% |
| 2016 | 5.17% |
| 2017 | 5.38% |
| 2018 | 5.51% |
| 2019 | 5.71% |
| 2020 | 6.81% |
| 2021 | 7.01% |
Average story writer tenure
The average story writer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 136 story writers resumes in Zippia's database.
Story writer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 27% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 8% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 15% |
Story writer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of story 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 |
|---|---|---|
| News Correspondent | 10.10% | 1,641 |
| Radio Disk Jockey | 10.34% | 4,111 |
| Color Specialist | 12.01% | 45,439 |
| Web Content Editor | 12.38% | 25,158 |
| Cryptologic Linguist | 14.90% | 696 |
| Story Writer | 16.36% | - |
| Emcee | 16.36% | 58 |
Similar story writer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| News Correspondent | 10.10% | 1,641 |
| Radio Disk Jockey | 10.34% | 4,111 |
| Color Specialist | 12.01% | 45,439 |
| Web Content Editor | 12.38% | 25,158 |
| Cryptologic Linguist | 14.90% | 696 |
| Emcee | 16.36% | 58 |
Foreign languages spoken by story writers
The most common foreign language among story writers is Spanish at 40.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 6.7% and Bulgarian is the third-most popular at 6.7%.
- Spanish, 40.0%
- Portuguese, 6.7%
- Bulgarian, 6.7%
- German, 6.7%
- Hebrew, 6.7%
- Other, 33.2%
Story writer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 40.0% |
| Portuguese | 6.7% |
| Bulgarian | 6.7% |
| German | 6.7% |
| Hebrew | 6.7% |
| Other | 33.2% |