Advertising photographer demographics and statistics in the US
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Advertising photographer gender statistics
24.1% of advertising photographers are women and 75.9% of advertising photographers are men.
- Male, 75.9%
- Female, 24.1%
Advertising photographer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 75.9% |
| Female | 24.1% |
Advertising photographer gender pay gap
Women earn 74¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$86,144
Female income
$63,334
Advertising photographer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in advertising photographer positions over time. Currently, 24.1% of advertising photographers are female.
Advertising photographer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.19% | 24.81% |
| 2011 | 75.15% | 24.85% |
| 2012 | 74.17% | 25.83% |
| 2013 | 72.80% | 27.20% |
| 2014 | 75.00% | 25.00% |
| 2015 | 77.35% | 22.65% |
| 2016 | 77.96% | 22.04% |
| 2017 | 77.50% | 22.50% |
| 2018 | 76.68% | 23.32% |
| 2019 | 73.77% | 26.23% |
| 2020 | 70.96% | 29.04% |
| 2021 | 75.91% | 24.09% |
Advertising photographer related jobs gender ratio
We compared advertising photographers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, broadcast maintenance engineer and audio installer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Photographer Helper | 18% | 82% |
| Studio Associate | 23% | 77% |
| Photography Internship | 30% | 70% |
| Advertising Photographer | 76% | 24% |
| News Cameraman | 95% | 5% |
| Audio Installer | 95% | 5% |
| Broadcast Maintenance Engineer | 98% | 2% |
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Advertising photographer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among advertising photographers is White, which makes up 65.4% of all advertising photographers. Comparatively, 15.3% of advertising photographers are Hispanic or Latino and 7.0% of advertising photographers are Asian.
- White, 65.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.3%
- Asian, 7.0%
- Black or African American, 6.4%
- Unknown, 5.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Advertising photographer race
| Advertising photographer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.3% |
| Asian | 7.0% |
| Black or African American | 6.4% |
| Unknown | 5.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Advertising photographer race and ethnicity over time
See how advertising photographer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Advertising photographer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.18% | 6.45% | 4.61% | 13.69% |
| 2011 | 74.75% | 5.78% | 4.30% | 12.19% |
| 2012 | 72.28% | 5.81% | 4.24% | 14.19% |
| 2013 | 72.71% | 5.88% | 4.85% | 13.27% |
| 2014 | 72.93% | 5.64% | 5.07% | 12.92% |
| 2015 | 71.79% | 6.31% | 4.78% | 13.94% |
| 2016 | 72.52% | 4.37% | 5.20% | 14.45% |
| 2017 | 72.55% | 6.21% | 4.37% | 13.85% |
| 2018 | 69.96% | 6.38% | 5.72% | 15.02% |
| 2019 | 71.81% | 5.64% | 5.44% | 13.87% |
| 2020 | 69.98% | 5.08% | 5.39% | 14.21% |
| 2021 | 65.44% | 6.36% | 6.97% | 15.29% |
Advertising photographer wage gap by race
According to our data, white advertising photographers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american advertising photographers have the lowest average salary at $80,727.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $88,698 |
| White | $92,358 |
| Black or African American | $80,727 |
| Asian | $86,110 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $83,302 |
Average advertising photographer age
See how the average age of advertising photographers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Advertising photographer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 34 | 30 |
| White | 43 | 34 |
| Black or African American | 33 | |
| Asian | 35 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 | 33 |
Advertising photographer age breakdown
The average age of advertising photographers is 40+ years years old, representing 44% of the advertising photographer population.
Advertising photographer age breakdown
| Advertising Photographer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 44% |
| 30-40 years | 33% |
| 20-30 years | 23% |
Advertising photographer educational attainment
The most common degree for advertising photographers is bachelor's degree, with 71% of advertising photographers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 18% and associate degree degree at 5%.
- Bachelor's, 71%
- Associate, 18%
- Master's, 5%
- High School Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Advertising photographers by degree level
| Advertising photographer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 71% |
| Associate | 18% |
| Master's | 5% |
| High School Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Advertising photographer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, advertising photographers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $97,210 annually. With a Associate degree, advertising photographers earn a median annual income of $75,329 compared to $65,088 for advertising photographers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $65,088 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $97,210 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $75,329 |
Advertising photographer employment statistics
Most advertising photographers work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where advertising photographers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where advertising photographers work.
Advertising photographer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 34% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 14% |
| > 10,000 employees | 16% |
Advertising photographer jobs by company type
Employees with the advertising photographer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most advertising photographers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Advertising photographer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 12% |
| Private | 81% |
| Government | 7% |
Advertising photographer jobs by industry
The most common industries for advertising photographers are media, retail and manufacturing.
Advertising photographer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 27% |
| Retail | 11% |
| Manufacturing | 11% |
| Government | 7% |
| Automotive | 7% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Construction | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Real Estate | 5% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
Advertising photographer turnover and employment statistics
Advertising photographer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for advertising photographers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Advertising photographer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Advertising photographer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 12.20% |
| 2011 | 12.90% |
| 2012 | 10.02% |
| 2013 | 11.78% |
| 2014 | 8.02% |
| 2015 | 8.68% |
| 2016 | 6.42% |
| 2017 | 6.80% |
| 2018 | 6.68% |
| 2019 | 4.40% |
| 2020 | 12.28% |
| 2021 | 13.40% |
Average advertising photographer tenure
The average advertising photographer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 157 advertising photographers resumes in Zippia's database.
Advertising photographer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 11% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 28% |
Advertising photographer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of advertising photographers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Videographer | 5.55% | 1,267 |
| Floor Director | 7.31% | 20,804 |
| Advertising Photographer | 11.17% | - |
| Production Editor | 11.70% | 62,877 |
| Senior Graphic Designer | 12.14% | 46,310 |
| Design Specialist | 17.34% | 68,347 |
| Actor | 23.07% | 218 |
Similar advertising photographer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Videographer | 5.55% | 1,267 |
| Floor Director | 7.31% | 20,804 |
| Production Editor | 11.70% | 62,877 |
| Senior Graphic Designer | 12.14% | 46,310 |
| Design Specialist | 17.34% | 68,347 |
| Actor | 23.07% | 218 |
Foreign languages spoken by advertising photographers
- Spanish, 75.0%
- German, 25.0%
Advertising photographer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 75.0% |
| German | 25.0% |