Camera engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Camera engineer gender statistics
18.9% of camera engineers are women and 81.1% of camera engineers are men.
- Male, 81.1%
- Female, 18.9%
Camera engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 81.1% |
| Female | 18.9% |
Camera engineer gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$79,554
Female income
$80,305
Camera engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in camera engineer positions over time. Currently, 18.9% of camera engineers are female.
Camera engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 88.41% | 11.59% |
| 2011 | 89.32% | 10.68% |
| 2012 | 86.05% | 13.95% |
| 2013 | 85.31% | 14.69% |
| 2014 | 87.53% | 12.47% |
| 2015 | 87.39% | 12.61% |
| 2016 | 83.03% | 16.97% |
| 2017 | 86.50% | 13.50% |
| 2018 | 84.99% | 15.01% |
| 2019 | 81.89% | 18.11% |
| 2020 | 81.80% | 18.20% |
| 2021 | 81.08% | 18.92% |
Camera engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared camera engineers 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% |
| Camera Engineer | 81% | 19% |
| News Cameraman | 95% | 5% |
| Audio Installer | 95% | 5% |
| Broadcast Maintenance Engineer | 98% | 2% |
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Camera engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among camera engineers is White, which makes up 70.6% of all camera engineers. Comparatively, 13.3% of camera engineers are Hispanic or Latino and 5.7% of camera engineers are Asian.
- White, 70.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.3%
- Asian, 5.7%
- Black or African American, 5.1%
- Unknown, 5.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Camera engineer race
| Camera engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 70.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.3% |
| Asian | 5.7% |
| Black or African American | 5.1% |
| Unknown | 5.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Camera engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how camera engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Camera engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 81.33% | 5.52% | 2.86% | 8.00% |
| 2011 | 79.18% | 4.78% | 3.75% | 10.07% |
| 2012 | 78.51% | 5.65% | 5.18% | 7.54% |
| 2013 | 76.35% | 4.48% | 5.87% | 10.36% |
| 2014 | 77.74% | 5.49% | 5.17% | 9.40% |
| 2015 | 77.43% | 5.41% | 4.32% | 9.19% |
| 2016 | 76.70% | 5.76% | 3.66% | 11.39% |
| 2017 | 78.43% | 4.17% | 4.53% | 9.68% |
| 2018 | 76.14% | 5.96% | 5.46% | 9.14% |
| 2019 | 72.25% | 5.38% | 7.83% | 10.67% |
| 2020 | 73.22% | 4.22% | 6.08% | 11.23% |
| 2021 | 70.65% | 5.05% | 5.69% | 13.31% |
Camera engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown camera engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american camera engineers have the lowest average salary at $75,020.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $83,695 |
| White | $78,672 |
| Black or African American | $75,020 |
| Asian | $81,631 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $79,025 |
Average camera engineer age
See how the average age of camera engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Camera engineer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 38 | |
| White | 37.5 | 32 |
| Black or African American | 39 | |
| Asian | 36 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 38 |
Camera engineer age breakdown
The average age of camera engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 39% of the camera engineer population.
Camera engineer age breakdown
| Camera Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 39% |
| 30-40 years | 35% |
| 20-30 years | 25% |
Camera engineer educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 73%
- Associate, 14%
- Master's, 9%
- High School Diploma, 5%
Camera engineers by degree level
| Camera engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 73% |
| Associate | 14% |
| Master's | 9% |
| High School Diploma | 5% |
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Camera engineer wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | $84,869 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $78,679 |
Camera engineer employment statistics
Company size where camera engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where camera engineers work.
Camera engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 9% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 13% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 43% |
Camera engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for camera engineers are technology, automotive and media.
Camera engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 23% |
| Technology | 19% |
| Automotive | 13% |
| Media | 13% |
| Telecommunication | 10% |
| Start-up | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Professional | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
Camera engineer turnover and employment statistics
Camera engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for camera engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Camera engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Camera engineer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 15.45% |
| 2011 | 9.44% |
| 2012 | 11.75% |
| 2013 | 9.27% |
| 2014 | 10.07% |
| 2015 | 8.04% |
| 2016 | 9.10% |
| 2017 | 6.18% |
| 2018 | 5.92% |
| 2019 | 8.68% |
| 2020 | 14.35% |
| 2021 | 9.49% |
Average camera engineer tenure
The average camera engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 41 camera engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Camera engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 38% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Camera engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of camera engineers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Media Technician | 5.55% | 38,422 |
| Photography Internship | 8.13% | 52,675 |
| Camera Engineer | 10.03% | - |
| Senior Editor | 11.70% | 12,150 |
| Production Artist | 12.14% | 59,103 |
| Interior Designer | 17.34% | 48,020 |
| Actress | 23.07% | 2,661 |
Similar camera engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Media Technician | 5.55% | 38,422 |
| Photography Internship | 8.13% | 52,675 |
| Senior Editor | 11.70% | 12,150 |
| Production Artist | 12.14% | 59,103 |
| Interior Designer | 17.34% | 48,020 |
| Actress | 23.07% | 2,661 |
Foreign languages spoken by camera engineers
- French, 66.7%
- Korean, 33.3%
Camera engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| French | 66.7% |
| Korean | 33.3% |
