Contract-photographer demographics and statistics in the US
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Contract-photographer demographics by:
Contract-photographer gender statistics
42.3% of contract-photographers are women and 57.7% of contract-photographers are men.
- Male, 57.7%
- Female, 42.3%
Contract-photographer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 57.7% |
| Female | 42.3% |
Contract-photographer gender pay gap
Women earn 86¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$40,571
Female income
$34,692
Contract-photographer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in contract-photographer positions over time. Currently, 42.3% of contract-photographers are female.
Contract-photographer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 56.71% | 43.29% |
| 2011 | 56.66% | 43.34% |
| 2012 | 55.38% | 44.62% |
| 2013 | 53.64% | 46.36% |
| 2014 | 56.47% | 43.53% |
| 2015 | 59.62% | 40.38% |
| 2016 | 60.47% | 39.53% |
| 2017 | 59.82% | 40.18% |
| 2018 | 58.70% | 41.30% |
| 2019 | 54.88% | 45.12% |
| 2020 | 51.37% | 48.63% |
| 2021 | 57.67% | 42.33% |
Contract-photographer related jobs gender ratio
We compared contract-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% |
| Contract-Photographer | 58% | 42% |
| News Cameraman | 95% | 5% |
| Audio Installer | 95% | 5% |
| Broadcast Maintenance Engineer | 98% | 2% |
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Contract-photographer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among contract-photographers is White, which makes up 65.4% of all contract-photographers. Comparatively, 15.4% of contract-photographers are Hispanic or Latino and 7.1% of contract-photographers are Asian.
- White, 65.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.4%
- Asian, 7.1%
- Black or African American, 6.4%
- Unknown, 5.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
Contract-photographer race
| Contract-photographer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.4% |
| Asian | 7.1% |
| Black or African American | 6.4% |
| Unknown | 5.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
Contract-photographer race and ethnicity over time
See how contract-photographer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Contract-photographer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.09% | 6.48% | 4.72% | 13.79% |
| 2011 | 74.66% | 5.81% | 4.41% | 12.29% |
| 2012 | 72.20% | 5.84% | 4.35% | 14.29% |
| 2013 | 72.63% | 5.91% | 4.95% | 13.36% |
| 2014 | 72.85% | 5.67% | 5.17% | 13.02% |
| 2015 | 71.70% | 6.33% | 4.89% | 14.04% |
| 2016 | 72.44% | 4.40% | 5.30% | 14.54% |
| 2017 | 72.47% | 6.23% | 4.48% | 13.95% |
| 2018 | 69.88% | 6.41% | 5.83% | 15.11% |
| 2019 | 71.73% | 5.67% | 5.54% | 13.97% |
| 2020 | 69.90% | 5.11% | 5.50% | 14.31% |
| 2021 | 65.36% | 6.38% | 7.07% | 15.39% |
Contract-photographer wage gap by race
According to our data, white contract-photographers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american contract-photographers have the lowest average salary at $39,252.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $41,179 |
| White | $42,035 |
| Black or African American | $39,252 |
| Asian | $40,563 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $39,884 |
Average contract-photographer age
See how the average age of contract-photographers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Contract-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 |
Contract-photographer age breakdown
The average age of contract-photographers is 40+ years years old, representing 44% of the contract-photographer population.
Contract-photographer age breakdown
| Contract-Photographer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 44% |
| 30-40 years | 33% |
| 20-30 years | 23% |
Contract-photographer educational attainment
The most common degree for contract-photographers is bachelor's degree, with 67% of contract-photographers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 18% and associate degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 67%
- Associate, 18%
- High School Diploma, 6%
- Master's, 3%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Contract-photographers by degree level
| Contract-photographer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 67% |
| Associate | 18% |
| High School Diploma | 6% |
| Master's | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Contract-photographer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, contract-photographers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $43,145 annually. With a Associate degree, contract-photographers earn a median annual income of $37,894 compared to $35,178 for contract-photographers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $35,178 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $43,145 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $37,894 |
Contract-photographer employment statistics
Most contract-photographers work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where contract-photographers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where contract-photographers work.
Contract-photographer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
Contract-photographer jobs by company type
Employees with the contract-photographer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most contract-photographers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Contract-photographer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 10% |
| Public | 16% |
| Private | 71% |
| Government | 2% |
Contract-photographer jobs by industry
The most common industries for contract-photographers are media, retail and professional.
Contract-photographer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 20% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Retail | 9% |
| Education | 9% |
| Start-up | 7% |
| Hospitality | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Contract-photographer turnover and employment statistics
Contract-photographer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for contract-photographers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Contract-photographer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Contract-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 contract-photographer tenure
The average contract-photographer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 664 contract-photographers resumes in Zippia's database.
Contract-photographer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 20% |
| 1-2 years | 20% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 21% |
Contract-photographer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of contract-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 |
|---|---|---|
| Laserist | 5.55% | 534 |
| Motion Picture Cameraman | 7.31% | 300 |
| Contract-Photographer | 11.17% | - |
| Associate Editor | 11.70% | 4,664 |
| Production Designer | 12.14% | 96,682 |
| Interior Design Internship | 17.34% | 88,151 |
| Actress | 23.07% | 2,661 |
Similar contract-photographer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Laserist | 5.55% | 534 |
| Motion Picture Cameraman | 7.31% | 300 |
| Associate Editor | 11.70% | 4,664 |
| Production Designer | 12.14% | 96,682 |
| Interior Design Internship | 17.34% | 88,151 |
| Actress | 23.07% | 2,661 |
Foreign languages spoken by contract-photographers
The most common foreign language among contract-photographers is Spanish at 37.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 10.0% and French is the third-most popular at 10.0%.
- Spanish, 37.5%
- Chinese, 10.0%
- French, 10.0%
- Arabic, 7.5%
- Portuguese, 5.0%
- Other, 30.0%
Contract-photographer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 37.5% |
| Chinese | 10.0% |
| French | 10.0% |
| Arabic | 7.5% |
| Portuguese | 5.0% |
| Other | 30.0% |
