Writing consultant demographics and statistics in the US
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Writing consultant gender statistics
66.9% of writing consultants are women and 33.1% of writing consultants are men.
- Female, 66.9%
- Male, 33.1%
Writing consultant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 66.9% |
| Male | 33.1% |
Writing consultant gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$33,267
Female income
$31,574
Writing consultant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in writing consultant positions over time. Currently, 66.9% of writing consultants are female.
Writing consultant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 34.67% | 65.33% |
| 2011 | 35.51% | 64.49% |
| 2012 | 32.22% | 67.78% |
| 2013 | 36.55% | 63.45% |
| 2014 | 32.08% | 67.92% |
| 2015 | 35.15% | 64.85% |
| 2016 | 35.42% | 64.58% |
| 2017 | 35.09% | 64.91% |
| 2018 | 31.43% | 68.57% |
| 2019 | 33.42% | 66.58% |
| 2020 | 36.80% | 63.20% |
| 2021 | 33.08% | 66.92% |
Writing consultant related jobs gender ratio
We compared writing consultants 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% |
| Writing Consultant | 33% | 67% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
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Writing consultant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among writing consultants is White, which makes up 71.2% of all writing consultants. Comparatively, 8.8% of writing consultants are Asian and 7.9% of writing consultants are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 71.2%
- Asian, 8.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.9%
- Black or African American, 6.7%
- Unknown, 5.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Writing consultant race
| Writing consultant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 71.2% |
| Asian | 8.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.9% |
| Black or African American | 6.7% |
| Unknown | 5.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Writing consultant race and ethnicity over time
See how writing consultant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Writing consultant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 77.64% | 7.39% | 6.06% | 5.63% |
| 2011 | 79.19% | 6.34% | 6.67% | 5.41% |
| 2012 | 78.73% | 5.87% | 6.35% | 6.04% |
| 2013 | 79.98% | 6.04% | 5.40% | 6.07% |
| 2014 | 77.32% | 7.20% | 6.02% | 6.96% |
| 2015 | 77.21% | 7.65% | 7.28% | 6.18% |
| 2016 | 79.15% | 5.30% | 7.42% | 6.19% |
| 2017 | 78.03% | 7.29% | 5.89% | 6.80% |
| 2018 | 77.03% | 6.02% | 8.04% | 6.39% |
| 2019 | 78.06% | 5.56% | 7.59% | 5.81% |
| 2020 | 71.55% | 5.09% | 9.51% | 7.30% |
| 2021 | 71.23% | 6.73% | 8.79% | 7.91% |
Writing consultant wage gap by race
According to our data, asian writing consultants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino writing consultants have the lowest average salary at $31,099.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $33,550 |
| White | $32,154 |
| Black or African American | $33,842 |
| Asian | $35,890 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $31,099 |
Average writing consultant age
See how the average age of writing consultants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Writing consultant age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 45 | |
| White | 48 | 44.5 |
| Black or African American | 32 | |
| Asian | 50 | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 | 34.5 |
Writing consultant age breakdown
The average age of writing consultants is 40+ years years old, representing 65% of the writing consultant population.
Writing consultant age breakdown
| Writing Consultant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 65% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 10% |
Writing consultant educational attainment
The most common degree for writing consultants is bachelor's degree, with 76% of writing consultants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 14% and master's degree degree at 5%.
- Bachelor's, 76%
- Master's, 14%
- Associate, 5%
- High School Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Writing consultants by degree level
| Writing consultant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 76% |
| Master's | 14% |
| Associate | 5% |
| High School Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Writing consultant wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $34,513 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $34,791 |
Writing consultant employment statistics
Most writing consultants work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where writing consultants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where writing consultants work.
Writing consultant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 2% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 9% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 21% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 42% |
| > 10,000 employees | 7% |
Writing consultant jobs by company type
Employees with the writing consultant job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most writing consultants prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Writing consultant jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 88% |
| Public | 3% |
| Private | 8% |
| Government | 1% |
Writing consultant jobs by industry
The most common industries for writing consultants are education, manufacturing and health care.
Writing consultant industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 83% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Government | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Professional | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
Writing consultant turnover and employment statistics
Writing consultant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for writing consultants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Writing consultant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Writing consultant unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 9.51% |
| 2011 | 8.24% |
| 2012 | 7.83% |
| 2013 | 6.26% |
| 2014 | 4.75% |
| 2015 | 4.38% |
| 2016 | 4.41% |
| 2017 | 4.58% |
| 2018 | 5.16% |
| 2019 | 4.19% |
| 2020 | 5.41% |
| 2021 | 4.60% |
Average writing consultant tenure
The average writing consultant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 3,359 writing consultants resumes in Zippia's database.
Writing consultant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 24% |
| 1-2 years | 42% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Writing consultant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of writing consultants 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sports Reporter | 10.10% | 4,296 |
| Staff Announcer | 10.34% | 68,308 |
| Writing Consultant | 10.84% | - |
| Wardrobe Specialist | 12.01% | 33,146 |
| Interpretive Program Coordinator | 14.90% | 75,160 |
| Screen Writer | 16.36% | 10,928 |
| Disc Jockey | 16.36% | 1,991 |
Similar writing consultant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Sports Reporter | 10.10% | 4,296 |
| Staff Announcer | 10.34% | 68,308 |
| Wardrobe Specialist | 12.01% | 33,146 |
| Interpretive Program Coordinator | 14.90% | 75,160 |
| Screen Writer | 16.36% | 10,928 |
| Disc Jockey | 16.36% | 1,991 |
Foreign languages spoken by writing consultants
The most common foreign language among writing consultants is Spanish at 46.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 20.1% and German is the third-most popular at 6.6%.
- Spanish, 46.0%
- French, 20.1%
- German, 6.6%
- Italian, 4.0%
- Japanese, 4.0%
- Other, 19.3%
Writing consultant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 46.0% |
| French | 20.1% |
| German | 6.6% |
| Italian | 4.0% |
| Japanese | 4.0% |
| Other | 19.3% |
