Digital imager demographics and statistics in the US
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Digital imager gender statistics
34.8% of digital imagers are women and 65.2% of digital imagers are men.
- Male, 65.2%
- Female, 34.8%
Digital imager gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 65.2% |
| Female | 34.8% |
Digital imager gender pay gap
Women earn 89¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$53,683
Female income
$47,512
Digital imager gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in digital imager positions over time. Currently, 34.8% of digital imagers are female.
Digital imager gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 59.58% | 40.42% |
| 2011 | 59.71% | 40.29% |
| 2012 | 60.94% | 39.06% |
| 2013 | 60.36% | 39.64% |
| 2014 | 61.42% | 38.58% |
| 2015 | 60.11% | 39.89% |
| 2016 | 61.88% | 38.12% |
| 2017 | 61.13% | 38.87% |
| 2018 | 61.51% | 38.49% |
| 2019 | 62.16% | 37.84% |
| 2020 | 61.88% | 38.12% |
| 2021 | 65.16% | 34.84% |
Digital imager related jobs gender ratio
We compared digital imagers 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% |
| Digital Imager | 65% | 35% |
| Driver/Technician | 93% | 7% |
| Armorer Technician | 95% | 5% |
| Guitar Technician | 96% | 4% |
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Digital imager demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among digital imagers is White, which makes up 73.8% of all digital imagers. Comparatively, 10.2% of digital imagers are Hispanic or Latino and 6.0% of digital imagers are Asian.
- White, 73.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.2%
- Asian, 6.0%
- Black or African American, 5.4%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Digital imager race
| Digital imager race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 73.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.2% |
| Asian | 6.0% |
| Black or African American | 5.4% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Digital imager race and ethnicity over time
See how digital imager racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Digital imager race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.35% | 5.47% | 4.97% | 7.96% |
| 2011 | 80.60% | 6.60% | 4.10% | 6.83% |
| 2012 | 79.84% | 6.43% | 4.42% | 7.44% |
| 2013 | 77.40% | 7.29% | 4.48% | 8.95% |
| 2014 | 79.52% | 5.77% | 4.37% | 8.35% |
| 2015 | 77.76% | 5.80% | 6.03% | 8.36% |
| 2016 | 77.95% | 5.42% | 6.08% | 8.58% |
| 2017 | 76.69% | 5.72% | 6.02% | 9.53% |
| 2018 | 78.64% | 5.33% | 4.90% | 8.91% |
| 2019 | 79.09% | 5.33% | 5.22% | 8.76% |
| 2020 | 76.76% | 4.48% | 5.43% | 8.71% |
| 2021 | 73.75% | 5.39% | 6.05% | 10.19% |
Digital imager wage gap by race
According to our data, asian digital imagers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american digital imagers have the lowest average salary at $50,667.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $52,240 |
| White | $52,853 |
| Black or African American | $50,667 |
| Asian | $59,527 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $53,540 |
Average digital imager age
See how the average age of digital imagers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Digital imager age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 39 | 44.5 |
| White | 44 | 44 |
| Black or African American | 45.5 | 44 |
| Asian | 41 | 35 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 | 37 |
Digital imager age breakdown
The average age of digital imagers is 40+ years years old, representing 60% of the digital imager population.
Digital imager age breakdown
| Digital Imager Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 60% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Digital imager educational attainment
The most common degree for digital imagers is bachelor's degree, with 59% of digital imagers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 20% and associate degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 59%
- Associate, 20%
- High School Diploma, 10%
- Master's, 6%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Digital imagers by degree level
| Digital imager degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 59% |
| Associate | 20% |
| High School Diploma | 10% |
| Master's | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Digital imager wage gap by degree level
According to the data, digital imagers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $58,582 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, digital imagers earn a median annual income of $55,128 compared to $50,276 for digital imagers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $58,582 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $55,128 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $50,276 |
Digital imager employment statistics
Most digital imagers work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where digital imagers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where digital imagers work.
Digital imager jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 18% |
Digital imager jobs by company type
Employees with the digital imager job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most digital imagers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Digital imager jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 16% |
| Public | 23% |
| Private | 61% |
Digital imager jobs by industry
The most common industries for digital imagers are education, media and professional.
Digital imager industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 15% |
| Media | 13% |
| Professional | 13% |
| Manufacturing | 13% |
| Retail | 11% |
| Health Care | 7% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
Digital imager turnover and employment statistics
Digital imager unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for digital imagers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Digital imager unemployment rate by year
| Year | Digital imager unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.51% |
| 2011 | 2.80% |
| 2012 | 3.25% |
| 2013 | 2.92% |
| 2014 | 1.78% |
| 2015 | 1.54% |
| 2016 | 1.51% |
| 2017 | 1.26% |
| 2018 | 1.41% |
| 2019 | 1.30% |
| 2020 | 1.75% |
| 2021 | 1.94% |
Average digital imager tenure
The average digital imager stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 171 digital imagers resumes in Zippia's database.
Digital imager tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 40% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Digital imager LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of digital imagers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed Pharmacist Technician | 5.02% | 83,479 |
| Digital Imager | 7.78% | - |
| Phlebotomy Technician | 8.24% | 107,110 |
| Release Of Information Specialist | 9.29% | 68,103 |
| Bench Optician | 12.53% | 4,723 |
| Operating Room Technician | 12.80% | 96,065 |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologist | 21.93% | 56,975 |
Similar digital imager jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed Pharmacist Technician | 5.02% | 83,479 |
| Phlebotomy Technician | 8.24% | 107,110 |
| Release Of Information Specialist | 9.29% | 68,103 |
| Bench Optician | 12.53% | 4,723 |
| Operating Room Technician | 12.80% | 96,065 |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologist | 21.93% | 56,975 |
Foreign languages spoken by digital imagers
The most common foreign language among digital imagers is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Japanese at 14.3% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 7.1%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- Japanese, 14.3%
- Chinese, 7.1%
- German, 7.1%
- French, 7.1%
- Other, 14.4%
Digital imager languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| Japanese | 14.3% |
| Chinese | 7.1% |
| German | 7.1% |
| French | 7.1% |
| Other | 14.4% |