Writer/reporter demographics and statistics in the US
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Writer/reporter demographics by:
Writer/reporter gender statistics
55.5% of writer/reporters are women and 44.5% of writer/reporters are men.
- Female, 55.5%
- Male, 44.5%
Writer/reporter gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 55.5% |
| Male | 44.5% |
Writer/reporter gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$54,988
Female income
$53,797
Writer/reporter gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in writer/reporter positions over time. Currently, 55.5% of writer/reporters are female.
Writer/reporter gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 46.12% | 53.88% |
| 2011 | 45.68% | 54.32% |
| 2012 | 45.65% | 54.35% |
| 2013 | 48.68% | 51.32% |
| 2014 | 51.24% | 48.76% |
| 2015 | 45.29% | 54.71% |
| 2016 | 47.24% | 52.76% |
| 2017 | 44.04% | 55.96% |
| 2018 | 48.66% | 51.34% |
| 2019 | 45.12% | 54.88% |
| 2020 | 49.12% | 50.88% |
| 2021 | 44.48% | 55.52% |
Writer/reporter related jobs gender ratio
We compared writer/reporters 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% |
| Writer/Reporter | 44% | 56% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
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Writer/reporter demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among writer/reporters is White, which makes up 66.8% of all writer/reporters. Comparatively, 12.6% of writer/reporters are Hispanic or Latino and 9.7% of writer/reporters are Asian.
- White, 66.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.6%
- Asian, 9.7%
- Black or African American, 6.4%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
Writer/reporter race
| Writer/reporter race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.6% |
| Asian | 9.7% |
| Black or African American | 6.4% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
Writer/reporter race and ethnicity over time
See how writer/reporter racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Writer/reporter race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.84% | 7.28% | 6.16% | 10.60% |
| 2011 | 76.24% | 5.43% | 5.87% | 9.45% |
| 2012 | 73.82% | 7.20% | 6.80% | 10.02% |
| 2013 | 72.84% | 6.98% | 6.42% | 11.80% |
| 2014 | 72.27% | 6.41% | 6.76% | 11.45% |
| 2015 | 71.11% | 7.95% | 5.92% | 11.86% |
| 2016 | 74.13% | 4.69% | 6.65% | 10.20% |
| 2017 | 71.84% | 5.93% | 6.64% | 12.58% |
| 2018 | 69.85% | 7.46% | 6.92% | 13.60% |
| 2019 | 70.76% | 5.37% | 8.55% | 12.02% |
| 2020 | 71.40% | 6.47% | 7.36% | 11.66% |
| 2021 | 66.75% | 6.36% | 9.65% | 12.57% |
Writer/reporter wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino writer/reporters have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american writer/reporters have the lowest average salary at $49,825.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $54,442 |
| White | $54,559 |
| Black or African American | $49,825 |
| Asian | $57,658 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $58,913 |
Average writer/reporter age
See how the average age of writer/reporters varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Writer/reporter age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 50 | 36 |
| White | 39 | 38 |
| Black or African American | 29 | 27.5 |
| Asian | 38 | 33 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 | 36 |
Writer/reporter age breakdown
The average age of writer/reporters is 40+ years years old, representing 44% of the writer/reporter population.
Writer/reporter age breakdown
| Writer/Reporter Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 44% |
| 30-40 years | 32% |
| 20-30 years | 24% |
Writer/reporter educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 80%
- Master's, 9%
- Associate, 6%
- High School Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Writer/reporters by degree level
| Writer/reporter degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 80% |
| Master's | 9% |
| Associate | 6% |
| High School Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Writer/reporter wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $62,382 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $59,881 |
Writer/reporter employment statistics
Most writer/reporters work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where writer/reporters work
Below, you can see the size of companies where writer/reporters work.
Writer/reporter jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 11% |
Writer/reporter jobs by company type
Employees with the writer/reporter job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most writer/reporters prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Writer/reporter jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 13% |
| Public | 12% |
| Private | 69% |
| Government | 6% |
Writer/reporter jobs by industry
The most common industries for writer/reporters are media, education and technology.
Writer/reporter industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 43% |
| Education | 9% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Government | 5% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
Writer/reporter turnover and employment statistics
Writer/reporter unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for writer/reporters between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Writer/reporter unemployment rate by year
| Year | Writer/reporter unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.18% |
| 2011 | 5.45% |
| 2012 | 5.99% |
| 2013 | 3.17% |
| 2014 | 4.18% |
| 2015 | 4.87% |
| 2016 | 2.80% |
| 2017 | 2.13% |
| 2018 | 2.79% |
| 2019 | 4.35% |
| 2020 | 5.70% |
| 2021 | 3.87% |
Average writer/reporter tenure
The average writer/reporter stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,782 writer/reporters resumes in Zippia's database.
Writer/reporter tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 29% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Writer/reporter LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of writer/reporters 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Writer/Reporter | 10.10% | - |
| On-Air Host | 10.34% | 10,674 |
| Community Relations Coordinator | 12.01% | 46,318 |
| Slot Editor | 12.38% | 4,908 |
| Freelance Interpreter/Translator | 14.90% | 4,205 |
| Short Story Writer | 16.36% | 10,337 |
| Public Address Announcer | 16.36% | 9,474 |
Similar writer/reporter jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| On-Air Host | 10.34% | 10,674 |
| Community Relations Coordinator | 12.01% | 46,318 |
| Slot Editor | 12.38% | 4,908 |
| Freelance Interpreter/Translator | 14.90% | 4,205 |
| Short Story Writer | 16.36% | 10,337 |
| Public Address Announcer | 16.36% | 9,474 |
Foreign languages spoken by writer/reporters
The most common foreign language among writer/reporters is Spanish at 50.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 15.8% and Italian is the third-most popular at 6.0%.
- Spanish, 50.4%
- French, 15.8%
- Italian, 6.0%
- Chinese, 5.3%
- Portuguese, 3.8%
- Other, 18.7%
Writer/reporter languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.4% |
| French | 15.8% |
| Italian | 6.0% |
| Chinese | 5.3% |
| Portuguese | 3.8% |
| Other | 18.7% |
