Web writer demographics and statistics in the US
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Web writer gender statistics
56.0% of web writers are women and 44.0% of web writers are men.
- Female, 56.0%
- Male, 44.0%
Web writer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 56.0% |
| Male | 44.0% |
Web writer gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$53,652
Female income
$52,017
Web writer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in web writer positions over time. Currently, 56.0% of web writers are female.
Web writer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 42.22% | 57.78% |
| 2011 | 43.46% | 56.54% |
| 2012 | 44.00% | 56.00% |
| 2013 | 45.97% | 54.03% |
| 2014 | 45.44% | 54.56% |
| 2015 | 42.91% | 57.09% |
| 2016 | 39.89% | 60.11% |
| 2017 | 40.66% | 59.34% |
| 2018 | 44.08% | 55.92% |
| 2019 | 40.17% | 59.83% |
| 2020 | 42.25% | 57.75% |
| 2021 | 44.02% | 55.98% |
Web writer related jobs gender ratio
We compared web 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% |
| Web Writer | 44% | 56% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
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Web writer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among web writers is White, which makes up 75.0% of all web writers. Comparatively, 7.9% of web writers are Hispanic or Latino and 6.1% of web writers are Black or African American.
- White, 75.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.9%
- Black or African American, 6.1%
- Unknown, 5.6%
- Asian, 5.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Web writer race
| Web writer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 75.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.9% |
| Black or African American | 6.1% |
| Unknown | 5.6% |
| Asian | 5.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Web writer race and ethnicity over time
See how web writer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Web writer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 82.46% | 5.26% | 4.31% | 4.90% |
| 2011 | 82.60% | 5.47% | 3.69% | 5.66% |
| 2012 | 80.53% | 6.01% | 4.47% | 5.99% |
| 2013 | 80.58% | 5.31% | 4.11% | 6.52% |
| 2014 | 79.33% | 6.10% | 4.13% | 6.94% |
| 2015 | 80.13% | 5.41% | 4.55% | 6.90% |
| 2016 | 80.20% | 5.82% | 4.39% | 6.53% |
| 2017 | 81.27% | 5.45% | 4.60% | 5.77% |
| 2018 | 79.91% | 5.07% | 4.28% | 7.34% |
| 2019 | 78.82% | 6.03% | 4.12% | 7.40% |
| 2020 | 75.83% | 6.05% | 4.46% | 7.80% |
| 2021 | 74.97% | 6.13% | 5.03% | 7.86% |
Web writer wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown web writers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian web writers have the lowest average salary at $52,508.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $54,541 |
| White | $53,845 |
| Black or African American | $53,970 |
| Asian | $52,508 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $53,420 |
Average web writer age
See how the average age of web writers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Web 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 |
Web writer age breakdown
The average age of web writers is 40+ years years old, representing 52% of the web writer population.
Web writer age breakdown
| Web Writer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 52% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Web writer educational attainment
The most common degree for web writers is bachelor's degree, with 81% of web writers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 11% and master's degree degree at 4%.
- Bachelor's, 81%
- Master's, 11%
- Associate, 4%
- High School Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Web writers by degree level
| Web writer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 81% |
| Master's | 11% |
| Associate | 4% |
| High School Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Web writer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, web writers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $59,403 annually. With a Master's degree, web writers earn a median annual income of $56,608 compared to $56,466 for web writers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $56,608 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $56,466 |
| Doctorate Degree | $59,403 |
Web writer employment statistics
Most web writers work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where web writers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where web writers work.
Web writer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 21% |
Web writer jobs by company type
Employees with the web writer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most web writers prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Web writer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 21% |
| Public | 21% |
| Private | 54% |
| Government | 4% |
Web writer jobs by industry
The most common industries for web writers are media, education and professional.
Web writer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 16% |
| Education | 16% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Health Care | 8% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Finance | 6% |
| Non Profits | 6% |
| Internet | 5% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Web writer turnover and employment statistics
Web writer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for web writers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Web writer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Web 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 web writer tenure
The average web writer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 620 web writers resumes in Zippia's database.
Web writer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 26% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Web writer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of web 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Newspaper Correspondent | 10.10% | 140 |
| Weathercaster | 10.34% | 165 |
| Contestant Coordinator | 12.01% | 18,317 |
| Lead Editor | 12.38% | 7,295 |
| Sign Language Translator | 14.90% | 21,938 |
| Web Writer | 16.36% | - |
| Ringmaster | 16.36% | 66 |
Similar web writer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Newspaper Correspondent | 10.10% | 140 |
| Weathercaster | 10.34% | 165 |
| Contestant Coordinator | 12.01% | 18,317 |
| Lead Editor | 12.38% | 7,295 |
| Sign Language Translator | 14.90% | 21,938 |
| Ringmaster | 16.36% | 66 |
Foreign languages spoken by web writers
The most common foreign language among web writers is Spanish at 42.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 15.8% and Italian is the third-most popular at 7.9%.
- Spanish, 42.1%
- French, 15.8%
- Italian, 7.9%
- Portuguese, 5.3%
- Chinese, 5.3%
- Other, 23.6%
Web writer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 42.1% |
| French | 15.8% |
| Italian | 7.9% |
| Portuguese | 5.3% |
| Chinese | 5.3% |
| Other | 23.6% |
