Chief photographer demographics and statistics in the US
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Chief photographer gender statistics
20.3% of chief photographers are women and 79.7% of chief photographers are men.
- Male, 79.7%
- Female, 20.3%
Chief photographer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 79.7% |
| Female | 20.3% |
Chief photographer gender pay gap
Women earn 88¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$40,337
Female income
$35,391
Chief photographer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in chief photographer positions over time. Currently, 20.3% of chief photographers are female.
Chief photographer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.04% | 20.96% |
| 2011 | 79.00% | 21.00% |
| 2012 | 78.13% | 21.87% |
| 2013 | 76.91% | 23.09% |
| 2014 | 78.88% | 21.12% |
| 2015 | 80.95% | 19.05% |
| 2016 | 81.49% | 18.51% |
| 2017 | 81.08% | 18.92% |
| 2018 | 80.36% | 19.64% |
| 2019 | 77.78% | 22.22% |
| 2020 | 75.25% | 24.75% |
| 2021 | 79.68% | 20.32% |
Chief photographer related jobs gender ratio
We compared chief 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% |
| Chief Photographer | 80% | 20% |
| News Cameraman | 95% | 5% |
| Audio Installer | 95% | 5% |
| Broadcast Maintenance Engineer | 98% | 2% |
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Chief photographer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among chief photographers is White, which makes up 66.0% of all chief photographers. Comparatively, 15.0% of chief photographers are Hispanic or Latino and 7.0% of chief 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%
Chief photographer race
| Chief 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% |
Chief photographer race and ethnicity over time
See how chief photographer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Chief photographer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.70% | 6.38% | 4.63% | 13.41% |
| 2011 | 75.27% | 5.70% | 4.32% | 11.91% |
| 2012 | 72.81% | 5.73% | 4.26% | 13.91% |
| 2013 | 73.24% | 5.81% | 4.86% | 12.99% |
| 2014 | 73.46% | 5.56% | 5.09% | 12.64% |
| 2015 | 72.31% | 6.23% | 4.80% | 13.66% |
| 2016 | 73.05% | 4.30% | 5.21% | 14.17% |
| 2017 | 73.08% | 6.13% | 4.39% | 13.57% |
| 2018 | 70.49% | 6.30% | 5.74% | 14.74% |
| 2019 | 72.34% | 5.57% | 5.45% | 13.60% |
| 2020 | 70.51% | 5.00% | 5.41% | 13.93% |
| 2021 | 65.97% | 6.28% | 6.98% | 15.02% |
Chief photographer wage gap by race
According to our data, white chief photographers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american chief photographers have the lowest average salary at $39,238.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $40,841 |
| White | $41,550 |
| Black or African American | $39,238 |
| Asian | $40,330 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $39,765 |
Average chief photographer age
See how the average age of chief photographers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Chief 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 |
Chief photographer age breakdown
The average age of chief photographers is 40+ years years old, representing 44% of the chief photographer population.
Chief photographer age breakdown
| Chief Photographer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 44% |
| 30-40 years | 33% |
| 20-30 years | 23% |
Chief photographer educational attainment
The most common degree for chief photographers is bachelor's degree, with 73% of chief photographers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 16% and associate degree degree at 4%.
- Bachelor's, 73%
- Associate, 16%
- Master's, 4%
- High School Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Chief photographers by degree level
| Chief photographer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 73% |
| Associate | 16% |
| Master's | 4% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Chief photographer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, chief photographers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $42,464 annually. With a Associate degree, chief photographers earn a median annual income of $38,100 compared to $35,804 for chief photographers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $35,804 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $42,464 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $38,100 |
Chief photographer employment statistics
Most chief photographers work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where chief photographers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where chief photographers work.
Chief photographer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 26% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 28% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 12% |
Chief photographer jobs by company type
Employees with the chief photographer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most chief photographers prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Chief photographer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 16% |
| Public | 10% |
| Private | 68% |
| Government | 6% |
Chief photographer jobs by industry
The most common industries for chief photographers are media, education and manufacturing.
Chief photographer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 44% |
| Education | 16% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Government | 6% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Chief photographer turnover and employment statistics
Chief photographer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for chief photographers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Chief photographer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Chief 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 chief photographer tenure
The average chief photographer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 584 chief photographers resumes in Zippia's database.
Chief photographer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 11% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 18% |
Chief photographer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of chief 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mix Technician | 5.55% | 29,317 |
| Film Cutter | 7.31% | 4,556 |
| Chief Photographer | 11.17% | - |
| Editor, Freelance | 11.70% | 8,608 |
| Interactive Designer | 12.14% | 48,136 |
| Interior Design Internship | 17.34% | 88,151 |
| Actor | 23.07% | 218 |
Similar chief photographer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Mix Technician | 5.55% | 29,317 |
| Film Cutter | 7.31% | 4,556 |
| Editor, Freelance | 11.70% | 8,608 |
| Interactive Designer | 12.14% | 48,136 |
| Interior Design Internship | 17.34% | 88,151 |
| Actor | 23.07% | 218 |
Foreign languages spoken by chief photographers
The most common foreign language among chief photographers is Spanish at 57.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 14.3% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 9.5%.
- Spanish, 57.1%
- French, 14.3%
- Portuguese, 9.5%
- Japanese, 4.8%
- Cantonese, 4.8%
- Other, 9.5%
Chief photographer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 57.1% |
| French | 14.3% |
| Portuguese | 9.5% |
| Japanese | 4.8% |
| Cantonese | 4.8% |
| Other | 9.5% |
