Camera technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Camera technician gender statistics
17.6% of camera technicians are women and 82.4% of camera technicians are men.
- Male, 82.4%
- Female, 17.6%
Camera technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 82.4% |
| Female | 17.6% |
Camera technician gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$36,276
Female income
$32,528
Camera technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in camera technician positions over time. Currently, 17.6% of camera technicians are female.
Camera technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 83.60% | 16.40% |
| 2011 | 83.54% | 16.46% |
| 2012 | 79.69% | 20.31% |
| 2013 | 83.35% | 16.65% |
| 2014 | 81.59% | 18.41% |
| 2015 | 84.73% | 15.27% |
| 2016 | 78.29% | 21.71% |
| 2017 | 79.61% | 20.39% |
| 2018 | 84.28% | 15.72% |
| 2019 | 85.19% | 14.81% |
| 2020 | 84.43% | 15.57% |
| 2021 | 82.37% | 17.63% |
Camera technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared camera technicians 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 Technician | 82% | 18% |
| Flooring Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Machine Repairman | 100% | 0% |
| Millwright Supervisor | 100% | 0% |
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Camera technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among camera technicians is White, which makes up 68.5% of all camera technicians. Comparatively, 17.6% of camera technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 5.5% of camera technicians are Asian.
- White, 68.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.6%
- Asian, 5.5%
- Black or African American, 5.1%
- Unknown, 2.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Camera technician race
| Camera technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 68.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.6% |
| Asian | 5.5% |
| Black or African American | 5.1% |
| Unknown | 2.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Camera technician race and ethnicity over time
See how camera technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Camera technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.58% | 7.14% | 6.64% | 15.72% |
| 2011 | 71.67% | 6.02% | 5.72% | 14.88% |
| 2012 | 69.71% | 8.35% | 5.99% | 13.74% |
| 2013 | 71.86% | 6.27% | 5.03% | 14.19% |
| 2014 | 69.35% | 6.19% | 6.29% | 16.09% |
| 2015 | 68.84% | 7.49% | 6.37% | 15.19% |
| 2016 | 70.02% | 6.03% | 6.66% | 14.99% |
| 2017 | 66.08% | 6.92% | 5.93% | 19.16% |
| 2018 | 70.55% | 5.56% | 5.37% | 15.90% |
| 2019 | 71.18% | 5.86% | 5.52% | 15.42% |
| 2020 | 67.36% | 5.22% | 4.50% | 14.70% |
| 2021 | 68.54% | 5.07% | 5.46% | 17.61% |
Camera technician wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown camera technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino camera technicians have the lowest average salary at $33,976.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $39,293 |
| White | $34,698 |
| Black or African American | $36,974 |
| Asian | $36,678 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $33,976 |
Average camera technician age
See how the average age of camera technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Camera technician 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 technician age breakdown
The average age of camera technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 65% of the camera technician population.
Camera technician age breakdown
| Camera Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 65% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Camera technician educational attainment
The most common degree for camera technicians is bachelor's degree, with 50% of camera technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 23% and associate degree degree at 18%.
- Bachelor's, 50%
- Associate, 23%
- High School Diploma, 18%
- Master's, 4%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Camera technicians by degree level
| Camera technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 50% |
| Associate | 23% |
| High School Diploma | 18% |
| Master's | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Camera technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, camera technicians with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $51,009 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, camera technicians earn a median annual income of $46,439 compared to $44,543 for camera technicians with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $44,543 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $46,439 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $51,009 |
Camera technician employment statistics
Most camera technicians work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where camera technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where camera technicians work.
Camera technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 28% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 12% |
Camera technician jobs by company type
Employees with the camera technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most camera technicians prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Camera technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 13% |
| Public | 11% |
| Private | 70% |
| Government | 5% |
Camera technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for camera technicians are media, education and manufacturing.
Camera technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 13% |
| Education | 12% |
| Manufacturing | 10% |
| Technology | 9% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Retail | 8% |
| Hospitality | 6% |
| Government | 5% |
| Telecommunication | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
Camera technician turnover and employment statistics
Camera technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for camera technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Camera technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Camera technician 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 technician tenure
The average camera technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 491 camera technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Camera technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 23% |
| 1-2 years | 39% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Camera technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of camera technicians 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Heating Equipment Installer | 1.73% | 30,121 |
| Millwright Supervisor | 2.00% | 2,280 |
| Vault Service Mechanic | 3.52% | 40,813 |
| Hvac Helper | 3.67% | 31,508 |
| Refrigerator Repairman | 3.71% | 250 |
| Reel Cart Operator | 3.93% | 26,644 |
| Camera Technician | 8.86% | - |
Similar camera technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Heating Equipment Installer | 1.73% | 30,121 |
| Millwright Supervisor | 2.00% | 2,280 |
| Vault Service Mechanic | 3.52% | 40,813 |
| Hvac Helper | 3.67% | 31,508 |
| Refrigerator Repairman | 3.71% | 250 |
| Reel Cart Operator | 3.93% | 26,644 |
Foreign languages spoken by camera technicians
The most common foreign language among camera technicians is Spanish at 65.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Italian at 10.0% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 5.0%.
- Spanish, 65.0%
- Italian, 10.0%
- Portuguese, 5.0%
- Romanian, 5.0%
- Japanese, 5.0%
- Other, 10.0%
Camera technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 65.0% |
| Italian | 10.0% |
| Portuguese | 5.0% |
| Romanian | 5.0% |
| Japanese | 5.0% |
| Other | 10.0% |