Darkroom technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Darkroom technician gender statistics
45.5% of darkroom technicians are women and 54.5% of darkroom technicians are men.
- Male, 54.5%
- Female, 45.5%
Darkroom technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 54.5% |
| Female | 45.5% |
Darkroom technician gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$80,240
Female income
$77,261
Darkroom technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in darkroom technician positions over time. Currently, 45.5% of darkroom technicians are female.
Darkroom technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 52.16% | 47.84% |
| 2011 | 51.67% | 48.33% |
| 2012 | 51.76% | 48.24% |
| 2013 | 52.38% | 47.62% |
| 2014 | 56.46% | 43.54% |
| 2015 | 52.14% | 47.86% |
| 2016 | 52.54% | 47.46% |
| 2017 | 55.26% | 44.74% |
| 2018 | 50.28% | 49.72% |
| 2019 | 55.29% | 44.71% |
| 2020 | 53.51% | 46.49% |
| 2021 | 54.48% | 45.52% |
Darkroom technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared darkroom technicians with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, guitar technician and armorer technician have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Radiographer, Mammographer | 2% | 98% |
| Mammographer | 3% | 97% |
| Lead Mammographer | 3% | 97% |
| Darkroom Technician | 54% | 46% |
| Driver/Technician | 93% | 7% |
| Armorer Technician | 95% | 5% |
| Guitar Technician | 96% | 4% |
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Darkroom technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among darkroom technicians is White, which makes up 60.2% of all darkroom technicians. Comparatively, 14.5% of darkroom technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 10.1% of darkroom technicians are Asian.
- White, 60.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.5%
- Asian, 10.1%
- Black or African American, 8.6%
- Unknown, 5.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Darkroom technician race
| Darkroom technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.5% |
| Asian | 10.1% |
| Black or African American | 8.6% |
| Unknown | 5.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Darkroom technician race and ethnicity over time
See how darkroom technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Darkroom technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.00% | 9.36% | 6.16% | 8.76% |
| 2011 | 71.85% | 10.55% | 5.93% | 9.55% |
| 2012 | 70.15% | 10.26% | 6.54% | 10.33% |
| 2013 | 70.04% | 9.57% | 6.93% | 11.02% |
| 2014 | 69.81% | 9.42% | 7.57% | 10.60% |
| 2015 | 69.23% | 10.93% | 6.73% | 10.81% |
| 2016 | 69.25% | 9.82% | 7.19% | 10.91% |
| 2017 | 68.54% | 9.25% | 6.96% | 12.14% |
| 2018 | 65.57% | 9.89% | 9.62% | 12.27% |
| 2019 | 65.39% | 9.52% | 9.30% | 12.99% |
| 2020 | 62.40% | 8.65% | 9.78% | 13.04% |
| 2021 | 60.23% | 8.65% | 10.11% | 14.49% |
Darkroom technician wage gap by race
According to our data, asian darkroom technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White darkroom technicians have the lowest average salary at $77,136.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $80,538 |
| White | $77,136 |
| Black or African American | $79,293 |
| Asian | $84,528 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $79,886 |
Average darkroom technician age
See how the average age of darkroom technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Darkroom technician age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 31 | 32 |
| Unknown | 31.5 | 36 |
| Asian | 35 | 37.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30 | 35 |
| White | 33 | 39.5 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 30 |
Darkroom technician age breakdown
The average age of darkroom technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 41% of the darkroom technician population.
Darkroom technician age breakdown
| Darkroom Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 41% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 29% |
Darkroom technician educational attainment
The most common degree for darkroom technicians is bachelor's degree, with 42% of darkroom technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 32% and associate degree degree at 18%.
- Bachelor's, 42%
- Associate, 32%
- High School Diploma, 18%
- Master's, 6%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Darkroom technicians by degree level
| Darkroom technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 42% |
| Associate | 32% |
| High School Diploma | 18% |
| Master's | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Darkroom technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, darkroom technicians with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $81,625 annually. With a Master's degree, darkroom technicians earn a median annual income of $81,534 compared to $80,455 for darkroom technicians with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $81,534 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $78,390 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $81,625 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $80,455 |
Darkroom technician employment statistics
Most darkroom technicians work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where darkroom technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where darkroom technicians work.
Darkroom technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 28% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 33% |
| > 10,000 employees | 8% |
Darkroom technician jobs by company type
Employees with the darkroom technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most darkroom technicians prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Darkroom technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 34% |
| Public | 8% |
| Private | 55% |
| Government | 4% |
Darkroom technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for darkroom technicians are education, health care and manufacturing.
Darkroom technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 31% |
| Health Care | 20% |
| Manufacturing | 9% |
| Media | 8% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Government | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Professional | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Darkroom technician turnover and employment statistics
Darkroom technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for darkroom technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Darkroom technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Darkroom technician unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.11% |
| 2011 | 5.06% |
| 2012 | 4.43% |
| 2013 | 3.96% |
| 2014 | 3.13% |
| 2015 | 3.08% |
| 2016 | 2.16% |
| 2017 | 2.36% |
| 2018 | 2.41% |
| 2019 | 2.69% |
| 2020 | 3.30% |
| 2021 | 3.38% |
Average darkroom technician tenure
The average darkroom technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 289 darkroom technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Darkroom technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 16% |
| 1-2 years | 43% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Darkroom technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of darkroom 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Darkroom Technician | 5.02% | - |
| Hygienist | 6.89% | 13,991 |
| Laboratory Support Technician | 8.24% | 131,128 |
| Patient Information Coordinator | 9.29% | 129,576 |
| Optical Assistant | 12.53% | 2,978 |
| Operating Room Technician | 12.80% | 96,065 |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologist | 21.93% | 56,975 |
Similar darkroom technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Hygienist | 6.89% | 13,991 |
| Laboratory Support Technician | 8.24% | 131,128 |
| Patient Information Coordinator | 9.29% | 129,576 |
| Optical Assistant | 12.53% | 2,978 |
| Operating Room Technician | 12.80% | 96,065 |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologist | 21.93% | 56,975 |
Foreign languages spoken by darkroom technicians
The most common foreign language among darkroom technicians is Japanese at 25.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Spanish at 25.0% and French is the third-most popular at 8.3%.
- Japanese, 25.0%
- Spanish, 25.0%
- French, 8.3%
- Russian, 8.3%
- Hindi, 8.3%
- Other, 25.1%
Darkroom technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Japanese | 25.0% |
| Spanish | 25.0% |
| French | 8.3% |
| Russian | 8.3% |
| Hindi | 8.3% |
| Other | 25.1% |