Technical editor demographics and statistics in the US
Technical editor demographics research summary. Zippia estimates technical editor demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our technical 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 technical editors after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 17,729 technical editors currently employed in the United States.
- 57.4% of all technical editors are women, while 42.6% are men.
- The average technical editor age is 43 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of technical editors is White (76.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (8.2%), Asian (7.3%) and Unknown (4.6%).
- Technical editors are most in-demand in New York, NY.
- The technology industry is the highest-paying for technical editors.
- 12% of all technical editors are LGBT.
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Technical editor demographics by:
Technical editor gender statistics
57.4% of technical editors are women and 42.6% of technical editors are men.
- Female, 57.4%
- Male, 42.6%
Technical editor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 57.4% |
| Male | 42.6% |
Technical editor gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$60,938
Female income
$61,326
Technical editor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in technical editor positions over time. Currently, 57.4% of technical editors are female.
Technical editor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 45.91% | 54.09% |
| 2011 | 46.91% | 53.09% |
| 2012 | 49.18% | 50.82% |
| 2013 | 49.18% | 50.82% |
| 2014 | 47.96% | 52.04% |
| 2015 | 46.44% | 53.56% |
| 2016 | 47.71% | 52.29% |
| 2017 | 47.19% | 52.81% |
| 2018 | 43.42% | 56.58% |
| 2019 | 46.79% | 53.21% |
| 2020 | 44.35% | 55.65% |
| 2021 | 42.61% | 57.39% |
Technical editor related jobs gender ratio
We compared technical 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% |
| Technical Editor | 43% | 57% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
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Technical editor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among technical editors is White, which makes up 76.1% of all technical editors. Comparatively, 8.2% of technical editors are Hispanic or Latino and 7.3% of technical editors are Asian.
- White, 76.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.2%
- Asian, 7.3%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- Black or African American, 3.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Technical editor race
| Technical editor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 76.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.2% |
| Asian | 7.3% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| Black or African American | 3.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Technical editor race and ethnicity over time
See how technical editor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Technical editor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.16% | 3.96% | 6.60% | 7.91% |
| 2011 | 81.33% | 3.97% | 5.43% | 7.69% |
| 2012 | 80.84% | 4.13% | 5.71% | 7.39% |
| 2013 | 78.02% | 4.91% | 6.59% | 7.44% |
| 2014 | 79.02% | 4.05% | 6.80% | 7.68% |
| 2015 | 77.68% | 4.50% | 6.79% | 8.43% |
| 2016 | 77.74% | 4.52% | 6.62% | 8.56% |
| 2017 | 77.74% | 4.63% | 6.70% | 7.90% |
| 2018 | 77.80% | 4.03% | 7.25% | 8.07% |
| 2019 | 77.00% | 3.89% | 7.65% | 9.16% |
| 2020 | 75.10% | 3.74% | 7.00% | 8.88% |
| 2021 | 76.06% | 3.60% | 7.30% | 8.18% |
Technical editor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian technical editors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american technical editors have the lowest average salary at $59,619.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $60,900 |
| White | $60,014 |
| Black or African American | $59,619 |
| Asian | $62,305 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $61,898 |
Average technical editor age
See how the average age of technical editors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Technical 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 |
Technical editor age breakdown
The average age of technical editors is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the technical editor population.
Technical editor age breakdown
| Technical Editor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 15% |
Technical editor educational attainment
The most common degree for technical editors is bachelor's degree, with 76% of technical editors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 11% and master's degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 76%
- Master's, 11%
- Associate, 8%
- Doctorate, 2%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Technical editors by degree level
| Technical editor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 76% |
| Master's | 11% |
| Associate | 8% |
| Doctorate | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Technical editor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, technical editors with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $67,446 annually. With a Master's degree, technical editors earn a median annual income of $65,155 compared to $62,140 for technical editors with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $65,155 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $62,140 |
| Doctorate Degree | $67,446 |
Technical editor employment statistics
Most technical editors work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where technical editors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where technical editors work.
Technical editor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 32% |
Technical editor jobs by company type
Employees with the technical editor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most technical editors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Technical editor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 8% |
| Public | 36% |
| Private | 50% |
| Government | 6% |
Technical editor jobs by industry
The most common industries for technical editors are technology, professional and media.
Technical editor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 25% |
| Professional | 14% |
| Fortune 500 | 13% |
| Media | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Education | 6% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Government | 4% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Technical editor turnover and employment statistics
Technical editor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for technical editors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Technical editor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Technical 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 technical editor tenure
The average technical editor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 3,216 technical editors resumes in Zippia's database.
Technical editor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 26% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Technical editor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of technical 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Television News Photographer | 10.10% | 2,871 |
| Program Host | 10.34% | 66,842 |
| International Relations Teacher | 12.01% | 64,489 |
| Technical Editor | 12.38% | - |
| Bilingual Interpreter | 14.90% | 5,338 |
| Creative Writer | 16.36% | 19,129 |
| Train Announcer | 16.36% | 1,244 |
Similar technical editor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Television News Photographer | 10.10% | 2,871 |
| Program Host | 10.34% | 66,842 |
| International Relations Teacher | 12.01% | 64,489 |
| Bilingual Interpreter | 14.90% | 5,338 |
| Creative Writer | 16.36% | 19,129 |
| Train Announcer | 16.36% | 1,244 |
Foreign languages spoken by technical editors
The most common foreign language among technical editors is Spanish at 33.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 20.0% and German is the third-most popular at 8.8%.
- Spanish, 33.5%
- French, 20.0%
- German, 8.8%
- Italian, 5.3%
- Japanese, 4.7%
- Other, 27.7%
Technical editor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 33.5% |
| French | 20.0% |
| German | 8.8% |
| Italian | 5.3% |
| Japanese | 4.7% |
| Other | 27.7% |
