Fashion photographer demographics and statistics in the US
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Fashion photographer demographics by:
Fashion photographer gender statistics
51.1% of fashion photographers are women and 48.9% of fashion photographers are men.
- Female, 51.1%
- Male, 48.9%
Fashion photographer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 51.1% |
| Male | 48.9% |
Fashion photographer gender pay gap
Women earn 70¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$120,325
Female income
$83,818
Fashion photographer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in fashion photographer positions over time. Currently, 51.1% of fashion photographers are female.
Fashion photographer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 47.89% | 52.11% |
| 2011 | 47.84% | 52.16% |
| 2012 | 46.54% | 53.46% |
| 2013 | 44.80% | 55.20% |
| 2014 | 47.64% | 52.36% |
| 2015 | 50.88% | 49.12% |
| 2016 | 51.76% | 48.24% |
| 2017 | 51.09% | 48.91% |
| 2018 | 49.93% | 50.07% |
| 2019 | 46.04% | 53.96% |
| 2020 | 42.56% | 57.44% |
| 2021 | 48.87% | 51.13% |
Fashion photographer related jobs gender ratio
We compared fashion 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% |
| Fashion Photographer | 49% | 51% |
| News Cameraman | 95% | 5% |
| Audio Installer | 95% | 5% |
| Broadcast Maintenance Engineer | 98% | 2% |
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Fashion photographer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among fashion photographers is White, which makes up 65.0% of all fashion photographers. Comparatively, 15.5% of fashion photographers are Hispanic or Latino and 7.1% of fashion photographers are Asian.
- White, 65.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.5%
- Asian, 7.1%
- Black or African American, 6.4%
- Unknown, 5.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Fashion photographer race
| Fashion photographer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.5% |
| Asian | 7.1% |
| Black or African American | 6.4% |
| Unknown | 5.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Fashion photographer race and ethnicity over time
See how fashion photographer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Fashion photographer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.78% | 6.51% | 4.75% | 13.91% |
| 2011 | 74.35% | 5.84% | 4.43% | 12.41% |
| 2012 | 71.89% | 5.87% | 4.38% | 14.41% |
| 2013 | 72.32% | 5.94% | 4.98% | 13.49% |
| 2014 | 72.54% | 5.70% | 5.20% | 13.14% |
| 2015 | 71.39% | 6.37% | 4.92% | 14.16% |
| 2016 | 72.13% | 4.43% | 5.33% | 14.67% |
| 2017 | 72.16% | 6.27% | 4.50% | 14.07% |
| 2018 | 69.57% | 6.44% | 5.85% | 15.24% |
| 2019 | 71.42% | 5.70% | 5.57% | 14.10% |
| 2020 | 69.59% | 5.14% | 5.53% | 14.43% |
| 2021 | 65.05% | 6.42% | 7.10% | 15.52% |
Fashion photographer wage gap by race
According to our data, white fashion photographers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american fashion photographers have the lowest average salary at $111,482.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $124,530 |
| White | $130,591 |
| Black or African American | $111,482 |
| Asian | $120,271 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $115,673 |
Average fashion photographer age
See how the average age of fashion photographers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Fashion 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 |
Fashion photographer age breakdown
The average age of fashion photographers is 40+ years years old, representing 44% of the fashion photographer population.
Fashion photographer age breakdown
| Fashion Photographer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 44% |
| 30-40 years | 33% |
| 20-30 years | 23% |
Fashion photographer educational attainment
The most common degree for fashion photographers is bachelor's degree, with 67% of fashion 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%
- Master's, 6%
- High School Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Fashion photographers by degree level
| Fashion photographer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 67% |
| Associate | 18% |
| Master's | 6% |
| High School Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Fashion photographer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, fashion photographers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $138,693 annually. With a Associate degree, fashion photographers earn a median annual income of $102,771 compared to $86,553 for fashion photographers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $86,553 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $138,693 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $102,771 |
Fashion photographer employment statistics
Most fashion photographers work for a private in the retail industry.
Company size where fashion photographers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where fashion photographers work.
Fashion photographer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 17% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 28% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 17% |
| > 10,000 employees | 19% |
Fashion photographer jobs by company type
Employees with the fashion photographer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most fashion photographers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Fashion photographer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 11% |
| Public | 21% |
| Private | 68% |
Fashion photographer jobs by industry
The most common industries for fashion photographers are retail, media and education.
Fashion photographer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Retail | 32% |
| Media | 10% |
| Education | 9% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Start-up | 8% |
| Health Care | 6% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Automotive | 1% |
Fashion photographer turnover and employment statistics
Fashion photographer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for fashion photographers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Fashion photographer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Fashion 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 fashion photographer tenure
The average fashion photographer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 377 fashion photographers resumes in Zippia's database.
Fashion photographer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 19% |
| 1-2 years | 22% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 20% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 18% |
Fashion photographer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of fashion 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sound Recording Technician | 5.55% | 5,620 |
| Non-Linear Editor | 7.31% | 4,595 |
| Fashion Photographer | 11.17% | - |
| Copy Editor | 11.70% | 4,866 |
| Graphic Design Consultant | 12.14% | 64,089 |
| Interior Design Assistant | 17.34% | 46,701 |
| Actor | 23.07% | 218 |
Similar fashion photographer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Sound Recording Technician | 5.55% | 5,620 |
| Non-Linear Editor | 7.31% | 4,595 |
| Copy Editor | 11.70% | 4,866 |
| Graphic Design Consultant | 12.14% | 64,089 |
| Interior Design Assistant | 17.34% | 46,701 |
| Actor | 23.07% | 218 |
Foreign languages spoken by fashion photographers
The most common foreign language among fashion photographers is Spanish at 27.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 15.2% and Russian is the third-most popular at 9.1%.
- Spanish, 27.3%
- French, 15.2%
- Russian, 9.1%
- Italian, 9.1%
- Ukrainian, 6.1%
- Other, 33.2%
Fashion photographer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 27.3% |
| French | 15.2% |
| Russian | 9.1% |
| Italian | 9.1% |
| Ukrainian | 6.1% |
| Other | 33.2% |