Cameraman demographics and statistics in the US
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Cameraman gender statistics
5.7% of cameramen are women and 94.3% of cameramen are men.
- Male, 94.3%
- Female, 5.7%
Cameraman gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 94.3% |
| Female | 5.7% |
Cameraman gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$68,514
Female income
$69,233
Cameraman gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in cameraman positions over time. Currently, 5.7% of cameramen are female.
Cameraman gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 96.72% | 3.28% |
| 2011 | 97.00% | 3.00% |
| 2012 | 95.97% | 4.03% |
| 2013 | 95.73% | 4.27% |
| 2014 | 96.44% | 3.56% |
| 2015 | 96.40% | 3.60% |
| 2016 | 94.97% | 5.03% |
| 2017 | 96.11% | 3.89% |
| 2018 | 95.62% | 4.38% |
| 2019 | 94.58% | 5.42% |
| 2020 | 94.55% | 5.45% |
| 2021 | 94.30% | 5.70% |
Cameraman related jobs gender ratio
We compared cameramen 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% |
| Cameraman | 94% | 6% |
| News Cameraman | 95% | 5% |
| Audio Installer | 95% | 5% |
| Broadcast Maintenance Engineer | 98% | 2% |
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Cameraman demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among cameramen is White, which makes up 62.7% of all cameramen. Comparatively, 18.0% of cameramen are Hispanic or Latino and 7.1% of cameramen are Asian.
- White, 62.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.0%
- Asian, 7.1%
- Black or African American, 6.7%
- Unknown, 5.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Cameraman race
| Cameraman race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.0% |
| Asian | 7.1% |
| Black or African American | 6.7% |
| Unknown | 5.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Cameraman race and ethnicity over time
See how cameraman racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Cameraman race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.39% | 7.13% | 4.28% | 12.72% |
| 2011 | 71.23% | 6.38% | 5.18% | 14.79% |
| 2012 | 70.56% | 7.26% | 6.61% | 12.26% |
| 2013 | 68.41% | 6.09% | 7.30% | 15.07% |
| 2014 | 69.80% | 7.09% | 6.60% | 14.12% |
| 2015 | 69.49% | 7.01% | 5.75% | 13.91% |
| 2016 | 68.75% | 7.37% | 5.09% | 16.11% |
| 2017 | 70.48% | 5.77% | 5.96% | 14.40% |
| 2018 | 68.20% | 7.57% | 6.88% | 13.86% |
| 2019 | 64.31% | 6.98% | 9.25% | 15.39% |
| 2020 | 65.28% | 5.83% | 7.50% | 15.94% |
| 2021 | 62.70% | 6.66% | 7.12% | 18.03% |
Cameraman wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown cameramen have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american cameramen have the lowest average salary at $64,188.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $72,488 |
| White | $67,670 |
| Black or African American | $64,188 |
| Asian | $70,504 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $68,008 |
Average cameraman age
See how the average age of cameramen varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Cameraman 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 |
Cameraman age breakdown
The average age of cameramen is 40+ years years old, representing 39% of the cameraman population.
Cameraman age breakdown
| Cameraman Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 39% |
| 30-40 years | 35% |
| 20-30 years | 25% |
Cameraman educational attainment
The most common degree for cameramen is bachelor's degree, with 67% of cameramen earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 17% and associate degree degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 67%
- Associate, 17%
- High School Diploma, 7%
- Master's, 4%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Cameramen by degree level
| Cameraman degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 67% |
| Associate | 17% |
| High School Diploma | 7% |
| Master's | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Cameraman wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | $73,619 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $67,676 |
Cameraman employment statistics
Most cameramen work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where cameramen work
Below, you can see the size of companies where cameramen work.
Cameraman jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 16% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 27% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 19% |
| > 10,000 employees | 8% |
Cameraman jobs by company type
Employees with the cameraman job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most cameramen prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Cameraman jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 27% |
| Public | 7% |
| Private | 62% |
| Government | 3% |
Cameraman jobs by industry
The most common industries for cameramen are education, media and professional.
Cameraman industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 23% |
| Media | 22% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Hospitality | 8% |
| Non Profits | 6% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Internet | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Government | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
Cameraman turnover and employment statistics
Cameraman unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for cameramen between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Cameraman unemployment rate by year
| Year | Cameraman 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 cameraman tenure
The average cameraman stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,863 cameramen resumes in Zippia's database.
Cameraman tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 24% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Cameraman LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of cameramen 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sound Mixer | 5.55% | 1,182 |
| Events Photographer | 8.13% | 7,683 |
| Cameraman | 10.03% | - |
| Photo Editor | 11.70% | 10,068 |
| Assistant Designer | 12.14% | 47,598 |
| Design Specialist | 17.34% | 68,347 |
| Actress | 23.07% | 2,661 |
Similar cameraman jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Sound Mixer | 5.55% | 1,182 |
| Events Photographer | 8.13% | 7,683 |
| Photo Editor | 11.70% | 10,068 |
| Assistant Designer | 12.14% | 47,598 |
| Design Specialist | 17.34% | 68,347 |
| Actress | 23.07% | 2,661 |
Foreign languages spoken by cameramen
The most common foreign language among cameramen is Spanish at 44.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 8.2% and Mandarin is the third-most popular at 7.1%.
- Spanish, 44.7%
- Chinese, 8.2%
- Mandarin, 7.1%
- French, 5.9%
- German, 4.7%
- Other, 29.4%
Cameraman languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 44.7% |
| Chinese | 8.2% |
| Mandarin | 7.1% |
| French | 5.9% |
| German | 4.7% |
| Other | 29.4% |
