News Writer demographics and statistics in the US
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News Writer gender statistics
54.9% of news writers are women and 45.1% of news writers are men.
- Female, 54.9%
- Male, 45.1%
News Writer gender ratio
Gender  | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 54.9% |
| Male | 45.1% |
News Writer gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male Income
$43,000
Female Income
$42,187
News Writer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in news writer positions over time. Currently, 54.9% of news writers are female.
News Writer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 46.74% | 53.26% |
| 2011 | 46.30% | 53.70% |
| 2012 | 46.27% | 53.73% |
| 2013 | 49.31% | 50.69% |
| 2014 | 51.86% | 48.14% |
| 2015 | 45.91% | 54.09% |
| 2016 | 47.86% | 52.14% |
| 2017 | 44.65% | 55.35% |
| 2018 | 49.28% | 50.72% |
| 2019 | 45.73% | 54.27% |
| 2020 | 49.74% | 50.26% |
| 2021 | 45.10% | 54.90% |
News Writer related jobs gender ratio
We compared news 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% |
| News Writer | 45% | 55% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
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News Writer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among news writers is White, which makes up 67.3% of all news writers. Comparatively, 12.3% of news writers are Hispanic or Latino and 9.5% of news writers are Asian.
- White, 67.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.3%
- Asian, 9.5%
- Black or African American, 6.2%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
News Writer Race
| News Writer Race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.3% |
| Asian | 9.5% |
| Black or African American | 6.2% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
News Writer race and ethnicity over time
See how news writer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
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- Asian
- Hispanic or Latino
- Black or African American
News Writer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.40% | 7.16% | 6.04% | 10.31% |
| 2011 | 76.81% | 5.32% | 5.74% | 9.16% |
| 2012 | 74.38% | 7.08% | 6.67% | 9.73% |
| 2013 | 73.40% | 6.86% | 6.29% | 11.51% |
| 2014 | 72.83% | 6.29% | 6.64% | 11.16% |
| 2015 | 71.68% | 7.83% | 5.79% | 11.57% |
| 2016 | 74.69% | 4.57% | 6.52% | 9.91% |
| 2017 | 72.40% | 5.82% | 6.51% | 12.29% |
| 2018 | 70.41% | 7.34% | 6.79% | 13.31% |
| 2019 | 71.32% | 5.25% | 8.42% | 11.73% |
| 2020 | 71.96% | 6.36% | 7.23% | 11.37% |
| 2021 | 67.32% | 6.24% | 9.53% | 12.28% |
News Writer wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino news writers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american news writers have the lowest average salary at $39,455.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $42,627 |
| White | $42,707 |
| Black or African American | $39,455 |
| Asian | $44,817 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $45,667 |
News Writer JOBS
Average news writer age
See how the average age of news writers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
News Writer 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 |
News Writer age breakdown
The average age of news writers is 40+ years years old, representing 44% of the news writer population.
News Writer age breakdown
| News Writer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 44% |
| 30-40 years | 32% |
| 20-30 years | 24% |
News Writer educational attainment
The most common degree for news writers is bachelor's degree, with 81% of news writers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 9% and master's degree degree at 5%.
- Bachelor's, 81%
- Master's, 9%
- Associate, 5%
- High School Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 3%
News Writers by degree level
| News Writer Degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 81% |
| Master's | 9% |
| Associate | 5% |
| High School Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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News Writer wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $48,004 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $46,320 |
News Writer employment statistics
Most news writers work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where news writers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where news writers work.
News Writer jobs by employer size
| Company Size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 28% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 15% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 10% |
News Writer jobs by company type
Employees with the news writer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most news writers prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
News Writer jobs by sector
| Company Type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 19% |
| Public | 10% |
| Private | 66% |
| Government | 5% |
News Writer jobs by industry
The most common industries for news writers are media, education and government.
News Writer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 51% |
| Education | 16% |
| Government | 4% |
| Professional | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
News Writer turnover and employment statistics
News Writer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for news writers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
- Unemployment rate
News Writer unemployment rate by year
| Year | News Writer 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 news writer tenure
The average news writer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,964 news writers resumes in Zippia's database.
News Writer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 33% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
News Writer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of news 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 |
|---|---|---|
| News Writer | 10.10% | - |
| Anchor/Producer | 10.34% | 10,037 |
| Media Relations Assistant | 12.01% | 23,773 |
| Science Editor | 12.38% | 9,103 |
| Language Translator | 14.90% | 21,450 |
| Freelance Copywriter | 16.36% | 2,981 |
| Public Address Announcer | 16.36% | 9,474 |
Similar news writer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|
| Anchor/Producer | 10.34% | 10,037 |
| Media Relations Assistant | 12.01% | 23,773 |
| Science Editor | 12.38% | 9,103 |
| Language Translator | 14.90% | 21,450 |
| Freelance Copywriter | 16.36% | 2,981 |
| Public Address Announcer | 16.36% | 9,474 |
Foreign languages spoken by news writers
The most common foreign language among news writers is Spanish at 48.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 12.0% and Arabic is the third-most popular at 7.2%.
- Spanish, 48.2%
- French, 12.0%
- Arabic, 7.2%
- German, 4.8%
- Japanese, 3.6%
- Other, 24.2%
News Writer languages spoken
| Foreign Language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 48.2% |
| French | 12.0% |
| Arabic | 7.2% |
| German | 4.8% |
| Japanese | 3.6% |
| Other | 24.2% |