Digital imaging technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Digital imaging technician gender statistics
33.0% of digital imaging technicians are women and 67.0% of digital imaging technicians are men.
- Male, 67.0%
- Female, 33.0%
Digital imaging technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 67.0% |
| Female | 33.0% |
Digital imaging technician gender pay gap
Women earn 82¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$51,895
Female income
$42,501
Digital imaging technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in digital imaging technician positions over time. Currently, 33.0% of digital imaging technicians are female.
Digital imaging technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 38.86% | 61.14% |
| 2011 | 39.37% | 60.63% |
| 2012 | 42.54% | 57.46% |
| 2013 | 43.74% | 56.26% |
| 2014 | 46.89% | 53.11% |
| 2015 | 46.76% | 53.24% |
| 2016 | 48.49% | 51.51% |
| 2017 | 52.98% | 47.02% |
| 2018 | 56.07% | 43.93% |
| 2019 | 59.23% | 40.77% |
| 2020 | 53.29% | 46.71% |
| 2021 | 66.95% | 33.05% |
Digital imaging technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared digital imaging technicians with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, corrugator and stone cutter have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Examiner | 7% | 93% |
| Cake Decorator | 9% | 91% |
| Garment Inspector | 10% | 90% |
| Digital Imaging Technician | 67% | 33% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Digital imaging technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among digital imaging technicians is White, which makes up 57.3% of all digital imaging technicians. Comparatively, 15.7% of digital imaging technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 14.3% of digital imaging technicians are Asian.
- White, 57.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.7%
- Asian, 14.3%
- Black or African American, 7.0%
- Unknown, 5.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Digital imaging technician race
| Digital imaging technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 57.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.7% |
| Asian | 14.3% |
| Black or African American | 7.0% |
| Unknown | 5.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Digital imaging technician race and ethnicity over time
See how digital imaging technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Digital imaging technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.47% | 12.70% | 2.64% | 14.74% |
| 2011 | 64.21% | 12.94% | 5.09% | 15.47% |
| 2012 | 63.49% | 10.47% | 5.63% | 16.88% |
| 2013 | 64.78% | 15.15% | 3.78% | 12.19% |
| 2014 | 60.85% | 11.22% | 8.54% | 16.79% |
| 2015 | 64.84% | 10.72% | 4.00% | 16.45% |
| 2016 | 60.91% | 11.93% | 6.93% | 16.23% |
| 2017 | 62.16% | 10.45% | 10.95% | 15.04% |
| 2018 | 61.55% | 9.60% | 11.13% | 15.74% |
| 2019 | 55.18% | 11.19% | 8.82% | 19.36% |
| 2020 | 62.31% | 7.21% | 8.69% | 16.21% |
| 2021 | 57.26% | 7.00% | 14.31% | 15.74% |
Digital imaging technician wage gap by race
According to our data, asian digital imaging technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american digital imaging technicians have the lowest average salary at $46,947.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $54,544 |
| White | $51,016 |
| Black or African American | $46,947 |
| Asian | $56,480 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $51,011 |
Average digital imaging technician age
See how the average age of digital imaging technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Digital imaging technician age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 41 | 45.5 |
| Asian | 34 | 35 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44 |
Digital imaging technician age breakdown
The average age of digital imaging technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 50% of the digital imaging technician population.
Digital imaging technician age breakdown
| Digital Imaging Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 50% |
| 30-40 years | 33% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Digital imaging technician educational attainment
The most common degree for digital imaging technicians is bachelor's degree, with 61% of digital imaging technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 25% and associate degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 61%
- Associate, 25%
- High School Diploma, 6%
- Master's, 4%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Digital imaging technicians by degree level
| Digital imaging technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 61% |
| Associate | 25% |
| High School Diploma | 6% |
| Master's | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Digital imaging technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, digital imaging technicians with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $63,078 annually. With a Associate degree, digital imaging technicians earn a median annual income of $44,070 compared to $41,663 for digital imaging technicians with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $41,663 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $63,078 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $44,070 |
Digital imaging technician employment statistics
Most digital imaging technicians work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where digital imaging technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where digital imaging technicians work.
Digital imaging technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 30% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 16% |
Digital imaging technician jobs by company type
Employees with the digital imaging technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most digital imaging technicians prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Digital imaging technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 12% |
| Public | 15% |
| Private | 68% |
| Government | 4% |
Digital imaging technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for digital imaging technicians are media, education and manufacturing.
Digital imaging technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 15% |
| Education | 12% |
| Manufacturing | 10% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Technology | 10% |
| Retail | 9% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Government | 4% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Digital imaging technician turnover and employment statistics
Digital imaging technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for digital imaging technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Digital imaging technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Digital imaging technician unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 9.34% |
| 2011 | 9.54% |
| 2012 | 11.19% |
| 2013 | 6.31% |
| 2014 | 7.44% |
| 2015 | 9.61% |
| 2016 | 6.79% |
| 2017 | 3.35% |
| 2018 | 6.37% |
| 2019 | 5.95% |
| 2020 | 8.21% |
| 2021 | 4.73% |
Average digital imaging technician tenure
The average digital imaging technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 585 digital imaging technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Digital imaging technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 29% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Digital imaging technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of digital imaging 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Floor Inspector | 4.47% | 32,805 |
| Corker | 4.75% | 274 |
| Dental Laboratory Technician | 5.24% | 60,024 |
| Corrugator | 7.84% | 8,092 |
| Stock Preparation Operator | 8.41% | 50,457 |
| Recovery Operator Helper | 8.89% | 40,514 |
| Digital Imaging Technician | 15.21% | - |
Similar digital imaging technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Floor Inspector | 4.47% | 32,805 |
| Corker | 4.75% | 274 |
| Dental Laboratory Technician | 5.24% | 60,024 |
| Corrugator | 7.84% | 8,092 |
| Stock Preparation Operator | 8.41% | 50,457 |
| Recovery Operator Helper | 8.89% | 40,514 |
Foreign languages spoken by digital imaging technicians
The most common foreign language among digital imaging technicians is Spanish at 65.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 5.0% and German is the third-most popular at 5.0%.
- Spanish, 65.0%
- Portuguese, 5.0%
- German, 5.0%
- Japanese, 5.0%
- French, 5.0%
- Other, 15.0%
Digital imaging technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 65.0% |
| Portuguese | 5.0% |
| German | 5.0% |
| Japanese | 5.0% |
| French | 5.0% |
| Other | 15.0% |