Web editor demographics and statistics in the US
Web editor demographics research summary. Zippia estimates web editor demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our web 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 web editors after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 3,716 web editors currently employed in the United States.
- 54.5% of all web editors are women, while 45.5% are men.
- The average web editor age is 43 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of web editors is White (76.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (7.9%), Asian (7.1%) and Unknown (4.6%).
- Web editors are most in-demand in Detroit, MI.
- The finance industry is the highest-paying for web editors.
- Washington, DC pays an annual average wage of $66,979, the highest in the US.
- In 2022, women web editors earned 101% of what men earned.
- 12% of all web editors are LGBT.
- New York is the best state for web editors to live.
- Web editors are 59% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to education companies.
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Web editor demographics by:
Web editor gender statistics
54.5% of web editors are women and 45.5% of web editors are men.
- Female, 54.5%
- Male, 45.5%
Web editor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 54.5% |
| Male | 45.5% |
Web editor gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$56,186
Female income
$56,617
Web editor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in web editor positions over time. Currently, 54.5% of web editors are female.
Web editor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 48.85% | 51.15% |
| 2011 | 49.87% | 50.13% |
| 2012 | 52.14% | 47.86% |
| 2013 | 52.13% | 47.87% |
| 2014 | 50.92% | 49.08% |
| 2015 | 49.40% | 50.60% |
| 2016 | 50.67% | 49.33% |
| 2017 | 50.14% | 49.86% |
| 2018 | 46.35% | 53.65% |
| 2019 | 49.74% | 50.26% |
| 2020 | 47.29% | 52.71% |
| 2021 | 45.52% | 54.48% |
Web editor related jobs gender ratio
We compared web 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 Editor | 46% | 54% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
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Web editor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among web editors is White, which makes up 76.7% of all web editors. Comparatively, 7.9% of web editors are Hispanic or Latino and 7.1% of web editors are Asian.
- White, 76.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.9%
- Asian, 7.1%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- Black or African American, 3.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Web editor race
| Web editor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 76.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.9% |
| Asian | 7.1% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| Black or African American | 3.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Web editor race and ethnicity over time
See how web editor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Web editor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.80% | 3.86% | 6.37% | 7.63% |
| 2011 | 81.97% | 3.87% | 5.20% | 7.42% |
| 2012 | 81.48% | 4.03% | 5.48% | 7.12% |
| 2013 | 78.66% | 4.81% | 6.37% | 7.17% |
| 2014 | 79.66% | 3.96% | 6.58% | 7.41% |
| 2015 | 78.32% | 4.40% | 6.56% | 8.15% |
| 2016 | 78.38% | 4.42% | 6.39% | 8.29% |
| 2017 | 78.38% | 4.53% | 6.47% | 7.62% |
| 2018 | 78.44% | 3.93% | 7.02% | 7.80% |
| 2019 | 77.64% | 3.79% | 7.42% | 8.88% |
| 2020 | 75.74% | 3.64% | 6.77% | 8.60% |
| 2021 | 76.70% | 3.50% | 7.07% | 7.90% |
Web editor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian web editors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american web editors have the lowest average salary at $54,723.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $56,144 |
| White | $55,161 |
| Black or African American | $54,723 |
| Asian | $57,708 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $57,254 |
Average web editor age
See how the average age of web editors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Web 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 editor age breakdown
The average age of web editors is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the web editor population.
Web editor age breakdown
| Web Editor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 15% |
Web editor educational attainment
The most common degree for web editors is bachelor's degree, with 78% of web editors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 10% and master's degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 78%
- Master's, 10%
- Associate, 8%
- High School Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Web editors by degree level
| Web editor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 78% |
| Master's | 10% |
| Associate | 8% |
| High School Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Web editor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, web editors with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $63,493 annually. With a Master's degree, web editors earn a median annual income of $60,903 compared to $57,523 for web editors with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $60,903 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $57,523 |
| Doctorate Degree | $63,493 |
Web editor employment statistics
Most web editors work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where web editors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where web editors work.
Web editor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 16% |
Web editor jobs by company type
Employees with the web editor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most web editors prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Web editor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 19% |
| Public | 19% |
| Private | 59% |
| Government | 2% |
Web editor jobs by industry
The most common industries for web editors are media, education and technology.
Web editor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 27% |
| Education | 17% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Internet | 4% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Web editor turnover and employment statistics
Web editor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for web editors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Web editor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Web 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 editor tenure
The average web editor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 3,143 web editors resumes in Zippia's database.
Web editor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 29% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Web editor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of web 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Newscaster | 10.10% | 304 |
| On-Air Personality | 10.34% | 1,507 |
| Campaign Coordinator | 12.01% | 24,801 |
| Web Editor | 12.38% | - |
| Deaf Interpreter | 14.90% | 3,676 |
| Greeting Card Writer | 16.36% | 10,264 |
| Disc Jockey | 16.36% | 1,991 |
Similar web editor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Newscaster | 10.10% | 304 |
| On-Air Personality | 10.34% | 1,507 |
| Campaign Coordinator | 12.01% | 24,801 |
| Deaf Interpreter | 14.90% | 3,676 |
| Greeting Card Writer | 16.36% | 10,264 |
| Disc Jockey | 16.36% | 1,991 |
Foreign languages spoken by web editors
The most common foreign language among web editors is Spanish at 36.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 15.0% and Mandarin is the third-most popular at 8.3%.
- Spanish, 36.0%
- French, 15.0%
- Mandarin, 8.3%
- Chinese, 7.5%
- German, 7.1%
- Other, 26.1%
Web editor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 36.0% |
| French | 15.0% |
| Mandarin | 8.3% |
| Chinese | 7.5% |
| German | 7.1% |
| Other | 26.1% |
