Aerial photographer demographics and statistics in the US
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Aerial photographer gender statistics
12.4% of aerial photographers are women and 87.6% of aerial photographers are men.
- Male, 87.6%
- Female, 12.4%
Aerial photographer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 87.6% |
| Female | 12.4% |
Aerial photographer gender pay gap
Women earn 74¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$91,973
Female income
$67,657
Aerial photographer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in aerial photographer positions over time. Currently, 12.4% of aerial photographers are female.
Aerial photographer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 87.20% | 12.80% |
| 2011 | 87.17% | 12.83% |
| 2012 | 86.58% | 13.42% |
| 2013 | 85.74% | 14.26% |
| 2014 | 87.09% | 12.91% |
| 2015 | 88.48% | 11.52% |
| 2016 | 88.83% | 11.17% |
| 2017 | 88.56% | 11.44% |
| 2018 | 88.08% | 11.92% |
| 2019 | 86.34% | 13.66% |
| 2020 | 84.60% | 15.40% |
| 2021 | 87.63% | 12.37% |
Aerial photographer related jobs gender ratio
We compared aerial 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% |
| Aerial Photographer | 88% | 12% |
| News Cameraman | 95% | 5% |
| Audio Installer | 95% | 5% |
| Broadcast Maintenance Engineer | 98% | 2% |
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Aerial photographer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among aerial photographers is White, which makes up 66.0% of all aerial photographers. Comparatively, 15.0% of aerial photographers are Hispanic or Latino and 7.0% of aerial photographers are Asian.
- White, 66.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.0%
- Asian, 7.0%
- Black or African American, 6.3%
- Unknown, 5.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Aerial photographer race
| Aerial photographer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.0% |
| Asian | 7.0% |
| Black or African American | 6.3% |
| Unknown | 5.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Aerial photographer race and ethnicity over time
See how aerial photographer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Aerial photographer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.69% | 6.39% | 4.64% | 13.45% |
| 2011 | 75.26% | 5.71% | 4.32% | 11.94% |
| 2012 | 72.79% | 5.74% | 4.27% | 13.94% |
| 2013 | 73.22% | 5.82% | 4.87% | 13.02% |
| 2014 | 73.45% | 5.57% | 5.09% | 12.67% |
| 2015 | 72.30% | 6.24% | 4.81% | 13.70% |
| 2016 | 73.04% | 4.31% | 5.22% | 14.20% |
| 2017 | 73.07% | 6.14% | 4.39% | 13.61% |
| 2018 | 70.48% | 6.31% | 5.74% | 14.77% |
| 2019 | 72.32% | 5.58% | 5.46% | 13.63% |
| 2020 | 70.50% | 5.01% | 5.42% | 13.97% |
| 2021 | 65.95% | 6.29% | 6.99% | 15.05% |
Aerial photographer wage gap by race
According to our data, white aerial photographers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american aerial photographers have the lowest average salary at $86,199.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $94,695 |
| White | $98,595 |
| Black or African American | $86,199 |
| Asian | $91,937 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $88,944 |
Average aerial photographer age
See how the average age of aerial photographers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Aerial 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 |
Aerial photographer age breakdown
The average age of aerial photographers is 40+ years years old, representing 44% of the aerial photographer population.
Aerial photographer age breakdown
| Aerial Photographer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 44% |
| 30-40 years | 33% |
| 20-30 years | 23% |
Aerial photographer educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 57%
- Associate, 22%
- Master's, 10%
- High School Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Aerial photographers by degree level
| Aerial photographer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 57% |
| Associate | 22% |
| Master's | 10% |
| High School Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Aerial photographer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, aerial photographers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $103,766 annually. With a Associate degree, aerial photographers earn a median annual income of $80,445 compared to $69,527 for aerial photographers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $69,527 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $103,766 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $80,445 |
Aerial photographer employment statistics
Most aerial photographers work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where aerial photographers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where aerial photographers work.
Aerial photographer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 35% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 17% |
| > 10,000 employees | 13% |
Aerial photographer jobs by company type
Employees with the aerial photographer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most aerial photographers prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Aerial photographer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 10% |
| Private | 71% |
| Government | 19% |
Aerial photographer jobs by industry
The most common industries for aerial photographers are professional, government and manufacturing.
Aerial photographer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 22% |
| Government | 17% |
| Manufacturing | 13% |
| Education | 9% |
| Non Profits | 9% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Real Estate | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
Aerial photographer turnover and employment statistics
Aerial photographer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for aerial photographers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Aerial photographer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Aerial 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 aerial photographer tenure
The average aerial photographer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 108 aerial photographers resumes in Zippia's database.
Aerial photographer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 10% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 22% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Aerial photographer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of aerial 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Television Production Technician | 5.55% | 59,029 |
| Senior Video Editor | 7.31% | 5,399 |
| Aerial Photographer | 11.17% | - |
| Photographer/Photo Editor | 11.70% | 11,149 |
| Senior Graphic Designer | 12.14% | 46,310 |
| Interior Designer | 17.34% | 48,020 |
| Cast Member | 23.07% | 79,789 |
Similar aerial photographer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Television Production Technician | 5.55% | 59,029 |
| Senior Video Editor | 7.31% | 5,399 |
| Photographer/Photo Editor | 11.70% | 11,149 |
| Senior Graphic Designer | 12.14% | 46,310 |
| Interior Designer | 17.34% | 48,020 |
| Cast Member | 23.07% | 79,789 |
Foreign languages spoken by aerial photographers
- Spanish, 80.0%
- Navajo, 20.0%
Aerial photographer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 80.0% |
| Navajo | 20.0% |