Camera assistant demographics and statistics in the US
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Camera assistant gender statistics
24.7% of camera assistants are women and 75.3% of camera assistants are men.
- Male, 75.3%
- Female, 24.7%
Camera assistant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 75.3% |
| Female | 24.7% |
Camera assistant gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$65,740
Female income
$59,717
Camera assistant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in camera assistant positions over time. Currently, 24.7% of camera assistants are female.
Camera assistant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.91% | 23.09% |
| 2011 | 76.83% | 23.17% |
| 2012 | 71.93% | 28.07% |
| 2013 | 76.58% | 23.42% |
| 2014 | 74.32% | 25.68% |
| 2015 | 78.37% | 21.63% |
| 2016 | 70.20% | 29.80% |
| 2017 | 71.84% | 28.16% |
| 2018 | 77.79% | 22.21% |
| 2019 | 78.98% | 21.02% |
| 2020 | 77.98% | 22.02% |
| 2021 | 75.31% | 24.69% |
Camera assistant related jobs gender ratio
We compared camera assistants with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, millwright supervisor and machine repairman have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Mender | 16% | 84% |
| Hydraulic Press Servicer | 22% | 78% |
| Assigner | 34% | 66% |
| Camera Assistant | 75% | 25% |
| Flooring Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Machine Repairman | 100% | 0% |
| Millwright Supervisor | 100% | 0% |
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Camera assistant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among camera assistants is White, which makes up 68.4% of all camera assistants. Comparatively, 16.5% of camera assistants are Hispanic or Latino and 7.0% of camera assistants are Asian.
- White, 68.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.5%
- Asian, 7.0%
- Black or African American, 4.8%
- Unknown, 2.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Camera assistant race
| Camera assistant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 68.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.5% |
| Asian | 7.0% |
| Black or African American | 4.8% |
| Unknown | 2.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Camera assistant race and ethnicity over time
See how camera assistant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Camera assistant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.42% | 6.89% | 8.18% | 14.62% |
| 2011 | 71.51% | 5.77% | 7.27% | 13.78% |
| 2012 | 69.55% | 8.09% | 7.54% | 12.64% |
| 2013 | 71.70% | 6.02% | 6.57% | 13.09% |
| 2014 | 69.19% | 5.94% | 7.83% | 14.99% |
| 2015 | 68.68% | 7.24% | 7.91% | 14.09% |
| 2016 | 69.86% | 5.78% | 8.20% | 13.89% |
| 2017 | 65.92% | 6.66% | 7.47% | 18.06% |
| 2018 | 70.39% | 5.31% | 6.92% | 14.80% |
| 2019 | 71.02% | 5.61% | 7.07% | 14.33% |
| 2020 | 67.20% | 4.97% | 6.05% | 13.60% |
| 2021 | 68.38% | 4.82% | 7.00% | 16.51% |
Camera assistant wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown camera assistants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino camera assistants have the lowest average salary at $62,054.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $70,534 |
| White | $63,214 |
| Black or African American | $66,854 |
| Asian | $66,381 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $62,054 |
Average camera assistant age
See how the average age of camera assistants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Camera assistant age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 45 | 51 |
| Black or African American | 48 | |
| Asian | 47 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44 |
Camera assistant age breakdown
The average age of camera assistants is 40+ years years old, representing 65% of the camera assistant population.
Camera assistant age breakdown
| Camera Assistant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 65% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Camera assistant educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 74%
- Associate, 14%
- Master's, 5%
- High School Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Camera assistants by degree level
| Camera assistant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 74% |
| Associate | 14% |
| Master's | 5% |
| High School Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Camera assistant wage gap by degree level
According to the data, camera assistants with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $88,767 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, camera assistants earn a median annual income of $81,721 compared to $78,774 for camera assistants with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $78,774 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $81,721 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $88,767 |
Camera assistant employment statistics
Most camera assistants work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where camera assistants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where camera assistants work.
Camera assistant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 30% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 12% |
Camera assistant jobs by company type
Employees with the camera assistant job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most camera assistants prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Camera assistant jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 8% |
| Public | 15% |
| Private | 73% |
| Government | 3% |
Camera assistant jobs by industry
The most common industries for camera assistants are media, professional and retail.
Camera assistant industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 26% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Education | 8% |
| Retail | 8% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Hospitality | 6% |
| Start-up | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Government | 3% |
| Agriculture | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Energy | 1% |
Camera assistant turnover and employment statistics
Camera assistant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for camera assistants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Camera assistant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Camera assistant unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.08% |
| 2011 | 5.79% |
| 2012 | 5.24% |
| 2013 | 4.02% |
| 2014 | 3.03% |
| 2015 | 2.38% |
| 2016 | 2.67% |
| 2017 | 1.38% |
| 2018 | 2.25% |
| 2019 | 0.79% |
| 2020 | 2.50% |
| 2021 | 3.86% |
Average camera assistant tenure
The average camera assistant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,957 camera assistants resumes in Zippia's database.
Camera assistant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 46% |
| 1-2 years | 21% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Camera assistant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of camera assistants 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Heat Pump Installer | 1.73% | 15,435 |
| Construction Millwright | 2.00% | 28,127 |
| Key Maker | 3.52% | 16,263 |
| Pump Servicer Helper | 3.67% | 15,597 |
| Gas Appliance Mechanic | 3.71% | 36,841 |
| Cable Splicing Technician | 3.93% | 31,155 |
| Camera Assistant | 8.86% | - |
Similar camera assistant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Heat Pump Installer | 1.73% | 15,435 |
| Construction Millwright | 2.00% | 28,127 |
| Key Maker | 3.52% | 16,263 |
| Pump Servicer Helper | 3.67% | 15,597 |
| Gas Appliance Mechanic | 3.71% | 36,841 |
| Cable Splicing Technician | 3.93% | 31,155 |
Foreign languages spoken by camera assistants
The most common foreign language among camera assistants is Spanish at 46.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 19.5% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 6.8%.
- Spanish, 46.6%
- French, 19.5%
- Chinese, 6.8%
- Mandarin, 5.9%
- German, 5.1%
- Other, 16.1%
Camera assistant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 46.6% |
| French | 19.5% |
| Chinese | 6.8% |
| Mandarin | 5.9% |
| German | 5.1% |
| Other | 16.1% |
