Film developer demographics and statistics in the US
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Film developer gender statistics
44.4% of film developers are women and 55.6% of film developers are men.
- Male, 55.6%
- Female, 44.4%
Film developer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 55.6% |
| Female | 44.4% |
Film developer gender pay gap
Women earn 82¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$51,925
Female income
$42,504
Film developer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in film developer positions over time. Currently, 44.4% of film developers are female.
Film developer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 28.24% | 71.76% |
| 2011 | 28.68% | 71.32% |
| 2012 | 31.43% | 68.57% |
| 2013 | 32.49% | 67.51% |
| 2014 | 35.34% | 64.66% |
| 2015 | 35.22% | 64.78% |
| 2016 | 36.82% | 63.18% |
| 2017 | 41.09% | 58.91% |
| 2018 | 44.14% | 55.86% |
| 2019 | 47.35% | 52.65% |
| 2020 | 41.39% | 58.61% |
| 2021 | 55.64% | 44.36% |
Film developer related jobs gender ratio
We compared film developers 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% |
| Film Developer | 56% | 44% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Film developer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among film developers is White, which makes up 54.9% of all film developers. Comparatively, 20.5% of film developers are Hispanic or Latino and 15.3% of film developers are Asian.
- White, 54.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 20.5%
- Asian, 15.3%
- Unknown, 4.8%
- Black or African American, 4.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Film developer race
| Film developer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 54.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.5% |
| Asian | 15.3% |
| Unknown | 4.8% |
| Black or African American | 4.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Film developer race and ethnicity over time
See how film developer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Film developer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.12% | 9.67% | 3.59% | 19.55% |
| 2011 | 61.85% | 9.91% | 6.04% | 20.28% |
| 2012 | 61.13% | 7.44% | 6.58% | 21.69% |
| 2013 | 62.43% | 12.12% | 4.73% | 17.00% |
| 2014 | 58.49% | 8.19% | 9.49% | 21.60% |
| 2015 | 62.49% | 7.69% | 4.95% | 21.26% |
| 2016 | 58.55% | 8.90% | 7.88% | 21.04% |
| 2017 | 59.80% | 7.42% | 11.91% | 19.85% |
| 2018 | 59.19% | 6.57% | 12.09% | 20.55% |
| 2019 | 52.82% | 8.16% | 9.78% | 24.17% |
| 2020 | 59.95% | 4.18% | 9.64% | 21.02% |
| 2021 | 54.91% | 3.97% | 15.26% | 20.55% |
Film developer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian film developers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american film developers have the lowest average salary at $46,962.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $54,583 |
| White | $51,044 |
| Black or African American | $46,962 |
| Asian | $56,525 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $51,038 |
Average film developer age
See how the average age of film developers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Film developer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 41 | 45.5 |
| Asian | 34 | 35 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44 |
Film developer age breakdown
The average age of film developers is 40+ years years old, representing 50% of the film developer population.
Film developer age breakdown
| Film Developer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 50% |
| 30-40 years | 33% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Film developer educational attainment
The most common degree for film developers is bachelor's degree, with 38% of film developers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 26% and high school diploma degree at 16%.
- Bachelor's, 38%
- High School Diploma, 26%
- Associate, 16%
- Master's, 10%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Film developers by degree level
| Film developer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 38% |
| High School Diploma | 26% |
| Associate | 16% |
| Master's | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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Film developer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, film developers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $63,147 annually. With a Associate degree, film developers earn a median annual income of $44,077 compared to $41,663 for film developers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $41,663 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $63,147 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $44,077 |
Film developer employment statistics
Most film developers work for a private in the retail industry.
Company size where film developers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where film developers work.
Film developer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 21% |
Film developer jobs by company type
Employees with the film developer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most film developers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Film developer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 8% |
| Public | 21% |
| Private | 68% |
| Government | 4% |
Film developer jobs by industry
The most common industries for film developers are retail, manufacturing and media.
Film developer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Retail | 21% |
| Manufacturing | 14% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Media | 9% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Education | 7% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Construction | 5% |
| Government | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
Film developer turnover and employment statistics
Film developer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for film developers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Film developer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Film developer 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 film developer tenure
The average film developer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 156 film developers resumes in Zippia's database.
Film developer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 29% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 7% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Film developer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of film developers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Final Tester | 4.47% | 7,015 |
| Bottling Line Attendant | 4.75% | 90,037 |
| Porcelain Technician | 5.24% | 6,221 |
| Primer Inserting Machine Adjuster | 7.84% | 35,738 |
| Deodorizer | 8.41% | 43 |
| Leaf Conditioner Helper | 8.89% | 13,368 |
| Film Developer | 15.21% | - |
Similar film developer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Final Tester | 4.47% | 7,015 |
| Bottling Line Attendant | 4.75% | 90,037 |
| Porcelain Technician | 5.24% | 6,221 |
| Primer Inserting Machine Adjuster | 7.84% | 35,738 |
| Deodorizer | 8.41% | 43 |
| Leaf Conditioner Helper | 8.89% | 13,368 |
Foreign languages spoken by film developers
The most common foreign language among film developers is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 37.5% and Slovak is the third-most popular at 12.5%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- French, 37.5%
- Slovak, 12.5%
Film developer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| French | 37.5% |
| Slovak | 12.5% |