Web content editor demographics and statistics in the US
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Web content editor demographics by:
Web content editor gender statistics
52.8% of web content editors are women and 47.2% of web content editors are men.
- Female, 52.8%
- Male, 47.2%
Web content editor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 52.8% |
| Male | 47.2% |
Web content editor gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$55,795
Female income
$56,194
Web content editor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in web content editor positions over time. Currently, 52.8% of web content editors are female.
Web content editor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 50.56% | 49.44% |
| 2011 | 51.57% | 48.43% |
| 2012 | 53.83% | 46.17% |
| 2013 | 53.83% | 46.17% |
| 2014 | 52.62% | 47.38% |
| 2015 | 51.10% | 48.90% |
| 2016 | 52.37% | 47.63% |
| 2017 | 51.84% | 48.16% |
| 2018 | 48.04% | 51.96% |
| 2019 | 51.44% | 48.56% |
| 2020 | 48.99% | 51.01% |
| 2021 | 47.22% | 52.78% |
Web content editor related jobs gender ratio
We compared web content 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% |
| Web Content Editor | 47% | 53% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
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Web content editor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among web content editors is White, which makes up 77.0% of all web content editors. Comparatively, 7.8% of web content editors are Hispanic or Latino and 7.0% of web content editors are Asian.
- White, 77.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.8%
- Asian, 7.0%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- Black or African American, 3.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Web content editor race
| Web content editor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 77.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.8% |
| Asian | 7.0% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| Black or African American | 3.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Web content editor race and ethnicity over time
See how web content editor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Web content editor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 80.10% | 3.81% | 6.26% | 7.50% |
| 2011 | 82.27% | 3.82% | 5.10% | 7.29% |
| 2012 | 81.78% | 3.98% | 5.37% | 6.99% |
| 2013 | 78.96% | 4.76% | 6.26% | 7.04% |
| 2014 | 79.96% | 3.91% | 6.47% | 7.28% |
| 2015 | 78.62% | 4.35% | 6.46% | 8.02% |
| 2016 | 78.67% | 4.37% | 6.29% | 8.16% |
| 2017 | 78.68% | 4.48% | 6.36% | 7.49% |
| 2018 | 78.74% | 3.88% | 6.91% | 7.67% |
| 2019 | 77.94% | 3.75% | 7.31% | 8.75% |
| 2020 | 76.04% | 3.60% | 6.66% | 8.47% |
| 2021 | 77.00% | 3.46% | 6.96% | 7.78% |
Web content editor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian web content editors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american web content editors have the lowest average salary at $54,439.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $55,756 |
| White | $54,845 |
| Black or African American | $54,439 |
| Asian | $57,203 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $56,783 |
Average web content editor age
See how the average age of web content editors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Web content 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 |
Web content editor age breakdown
The average age of web content editors is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the web content editor population.
Web content editor age breakdown
| Web Content Editor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 15% |
Web content editor educational attainment
The most common degree for web content editors is bachelor's degree, with 77% of web content 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, 77%
- Master's, 11%
- Associate, 8%
- High School Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Web content editors by degree level
| Web content editor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 77% |
| Master's | 11% |
| Associate | 8% |
| High School Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Web content editor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, web content editors with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $62,534 annually. With a Master's degree, web content editors earn a median annual income of $60,152 compared to $57,033 for web content editors with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $60,152 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $57,033 |
| Doctorate Degree | $62,534 |
Web content editor employment statistics
Most web content editors work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where web content editors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where web content editors work.
Web content editor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 19% |
Web content editor jobs by company type
Employees with the web content editor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most web content editors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Web content editor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 18% |
| Public | 29% |
| Private | 50% |
| Government | 3% |
Web content editor jobs by industry
The most common industries for web content editors are education, media and professional.
Web content editor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 14% |
| Media | 12% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Technology | 9% |
| Non Profits | 8% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Internet | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Government | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
Web content editor turnover and employment statistics
Web content editor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for web content editors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Web content editor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Web content 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 web content editor tenure
The average web content editor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,161 web content editors resumes in Zippia's database.
Web content editor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 29% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Web content editor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of web content 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Food Critic | 10.10% | 48,297 |
| Broadcast Meteorologist | 10.34% | 4,767 |
| Communications Coordinator | 12.01% | 39,790 |
| Web Content Editor | 12.38% | - |
| Sign Language Interpreter | 14.90% | 23,371 |
| Contributing Author | 16.36% | 70 |
| Track Announcer | 16.36% | 736 |
Similar web content editor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Food Critic | 10.10% | 48,297 |
| Broadcast Meteorologist | 10.34% | 4,767 |
| Communications Coordinator | 12.01% | 39,790 |
| Sign Language Interpreter | 14.90% | 23,371 |
| Contributing Author | 16.36% | 70 |
| Track Announcer | 16.36% | 736 |
Foreign languages spoken by web content editors
The most common foreign language among web content editors is Spanish at 38.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 17.8% and Japanese is the third-most popular at 4.4%.
- Spanish, 38.9%
- French, 17.8%
- Japanese, 4.4%
- Arabic, 4.4%
- Italian, 4.4%
- Other, 30.1%
Web content editor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 38.9% |
| French | 17.8% |
| Japanese | 4.4% |
| Arabic | 4.4% |
| Italian | 4.4% |
| Other | 30.1% |
