Color corrector demographics and statistics in the US
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Color corrector demographics by:
Color corrector gender statistics
39.7% of color correctors are women and 60.3% of color correctors are men.
- Male, 60.3%
- Female, 39.7%
Color corrector gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 60.3% |
| Female | 39.7% |
Color corrector gender pay gap
Women earn 84¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$41,272
Female income
$34,857
Color corrector gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in color corrector positions over time. Currently, 39.7% of color correctors are female.
Color corrector gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.30% | 34.70% |
| 2011 | 64.90% | 35.10% |
| 2012 | 67.07% | 32.93% |
| 2013 | 63.30% | 36.70% |
| 2014 | 64.61% | 35.39% |
| 2015 | 64.04% | 35.96% |
| 2016 | 63.73% | 36.27% |
| 2017 | 64.37% | 35.63% |
| 2018 | 61.36% | 38.64% |
| 2019 | 65.20% | 34.80% |
| 2020 | 62.30% | 37.70% |
| 2021 | 60.26% | 39.74% |
Color corrector related jobs gender ratio
We compared color correctors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, offset pressman and printing pressman have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Ad Setter | 20% | 80% |
| Folder | 27% | 73% |
| Typographer | 30% | 70% |
| Color Corrector | 60% | 40% |
| 1st Pressman | 97% | 3% |
| Printing Pressman | 97% | 3% |
| Offset Pressman | 98% | 2% |
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Color corrector demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among color correctors is White, which makes up 60.8% of all color correctors. Comparatively, 19.3% of color correctors are Hispanic or Latino and 8.9% of color correctors are Black or African American.
- White, 60.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.3%
- Black or African American, 8.9%
- Asian, 7.0%
- Unknown, 3.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Color corrector race
| Color corrector race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.3% |
| Black or African American | 8.9% |
| Asian | 7.0% |
| Unknown | 3.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Color corrector race and ethnicity over time
See how color corrector racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Color corrector race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.56% | 10.67% | 5.00% | 17.95% |
| 2011 | 63.91% | 10.60% | 4.87% | 18.63% |
| 2012 | 60.75% | 10.64% | 6.51% | 20.15% |
| 2013 | 64.73% | 9.23% | 5.45% | 19.19% |
| 2014 | 64.12% | 9.23% | 6.33% | 18.58% |
| 2015 | 64.95% | 9.24% | 5.91% | 17.82% |
| 2016 | 63.86% | 8.42% | 6.07% | 19.64% |
| 2017 | 62.38% | 9.64% | 6.48% | 19.50% |
| 2018 | 64.63% | 8.47% | 5.36% | 19.30% |
| 2019 | 63.74% | 8.73% | 5.81% | 19.61% |
| 2020 | 65.13% | 9.04% | 4.89% | 17.54% |
| 2021 | 60.83% | 8.94% | 6.96% | 19.32% |
Color corrector wage gap by race
According to our data, asian color correctors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino color correctors have the lowest average salary at $39,581.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $41,005 |
| White | $42,337 |
| Black or African American | $40,335 |
| Asian | $43,206 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $39,581 |
Average color corrector age
See how the average age of color correctors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Color corrector age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 49 | 52 |
| White | 52 | 51 |
| Black or African American | 51 | 52 |
| Asian | 52 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46 | 47 |
Color corrector age breakdown
The average age of color correctors is 40+ years years old, representing 75% of the color corrector population.
Color corrector age breakdown
| Color Corrector Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 75% |
| 30-40 years | 18% |
| 20-30 years | 8% |
Color corrector educational attainment
The most common degree for color correctors is bachelor's degree, with 47% of color correctors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 26% and associate degree degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 47%
- Associate, 26%
- High School Diploma, 12%
- Master's, 7%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Color correctors by degree level
| Color corrector degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 47% |
| Associate | 26% |
| High School Diploma | 12% |
| Master's | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Color corrector wage gap by degree level
According to the data, color correctors with a High School Diploma degree earn more than those without, at $42,622 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, color correctors earn a median annual income of $42,151 compared to $41,766 for color correctors with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $42,622 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $42,151 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $41,766 |
Color corrector employment statistics
Most color correctors work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where color correctors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where color correctors work.
Color corrector jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 15% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 31% |
| > 10,000 employees | 15% |
Color corrector jobs by company type
Employees with the color corrector job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most color correctors prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Color corrector jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 8% |
| Public | 8% |
| Private | 84% |
Color corrector jobs by industry
The most common industries for color correctors are manufacturing, retail and media.
Color corrector industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 24% |
| Retail | 20% |
| Media | 16% |
| Professional | 16% |
| Technology | 12% |
| Education | 8% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
Color corrector turnover and employment statistics
Color corrector unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for color correctors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Color corrector unemployment rate by year
| Year | Color corrector unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 12.31% |
| 2011 | 11.87% |
| 2012 | 8.30% |
| 2013 | 7.97% |
| 2014 | 6.16% |
| 2015 | 4.53% |
| 2016 | 4.02% |
| 2017 | 3.15% |
| 2018 | 2.98% |
| 2019 | 2.78% |
| 2020 | 5.62% |
| 2021 | 6.37% |
Average color corrector tenure
The average color corrector stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 99 color correctors resumes in Zippia's database.
Color corrector tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 35% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Color corrector LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of color correctors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Spreader Operator | 2.37% | 60,297 |
| Numerical Control Operator | 2.83% | 85,068 |
| Quality Assurance Inspector | 3.84% | 74,410 |
| Laundry Attendant | 5.06% | 49,030 |
| Color Corrector | 5.41% | - |
| Chemical Operator | 9.20% | 36,522 |
| Galley Stripper | 20.58% | 18 |
Similar color corrector jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Spreader Operator | 2.37% | 60,297 |
| Numerical Control Operator | 2.83% | 85,068 |
| Quality Assurance Inspector | 3.84% | 74,410 |
| Laundry Attendant | 5.06% | 49,030 |
| Chemical Operator | 9.20% | 36,522 |
| Galley Stripper | 20.58% | 18 |
Foreign languages spoken by color correctors
- German, 50.0%
- French, 50.0%
Color corrector languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| German | 50.0% |
| French | 50.0% |