Film processor demographics and statistics in the US
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Film processor gender statistics
41.1% of film processors are women and 58.9% of film processors are men.
- Male, 58.9%
- Female, 41.1%
Film processor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 58.9% |
| Female | 41.1% |
Film processor gender pay gap
Women earn 82¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$51,913
Female income
$42,501
Film processor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in film processor positions over time. Currently, 41.1% of film processors are female.
Film processor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 31.03% | 68.97% |
| 2011 | 31.49% | 68.51% |
| 2012 | 34.39% | 65.61% |
| 2013 | 35.50% | 64.50% |
| 2014 | 38.46% | 61.54% |
| 2015 | 38.34% | 61.66% |
| 2016 | 39.99% | 60.01% |
| 2017 | 44.37% | 55.63% |
| 2018 | 47.46% | 52.54% |
| 2019 | 50.70% | 49.30% |
| 2020 | 44.68% | 55.32% |
| 2021 | 58.92% | 41.08% |
Film processor related jobs gender ratio
We compared film processors 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 Processor | 59% | 41% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Film processor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among film processors is White, which makes up 59.8% of all film processors. Comparatively, 14.6% of film processors are Asian and 11.6% of film processors are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 59.8%
- Asian, 14.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.6%
- Black or African American, 7.9%
- Unknown, 5.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Film processor race
| Film processor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.8% |
| Asian | 14.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.6% |
| Black or African American | 7.9% |
| Unknown | 5.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Film processor race and ethnicity over time
See how film processor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Film processor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.05% | 13.60% | 2.95% | 10.65% |
| 2011 | 66.78% | 13.84% | 5.40% | 11.38% |
| 2012 | 66.06% | 11.37% | 5.94% | 12.79% |
| 2013 | 67.36% | 16.05% | 4.09% | 8.10% |
| 2014 | 63.42% | 12.12% | 8.85% | 12.70% |
| 2015 | 67.42% | 11.62% | 4.31% | 12.36% |
| 2016 | 63.48% | 12.83% | 7.24% | 12.14% |
| 2017 | 64.73% | 11.36% | 11.26% | 10.95% |
| 2018 | 64.12% | 10.50% | 11.44% | 11.65% |
| 2019 | 57.75% | 12.09% | 9.13% | 15.27% |
| 2020 | 64.88% | 8.11% | 9.00% | 12.12% |
| 2021 | 59.84% | 7.90% | 14.62% | 11.65% |
Film processor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian film processors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american film processors have the lowest average salary at $46,955.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $54,568 |
| White | $51,032 |
| Black or African American | $46,955 |
| Asian | $56,507 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $51,027 |
Average film processor age
See how the average age of film processors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Film processor age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 41 | 45.5 |
| Asian | 34 | 35 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44 |
Film processor age breakdown
The average age of film processors is 40+ years years old, representing 50% of the film processor population.
Film processor age breakdown
| Film Processor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 50% |
| 30-40 years | 33% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Film processor educational attainment
The most common degree for film processors is associate degree, with 35% of film processors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 24% and high school diploma degree at 23%.
- Associate, 35%
- High School Diploma, 24%
- Bachelor's, 23%
- Diploma, 9%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Film processors by degree level
| Film processor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 35% |
| High School Diploma | 24% |
| Bachelor's | 23% |
| Diploma | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Film processor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, film processors with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $63,121 annually. With a Associate degree, film processors earn a median annual income of $44,073 compared to $41,662 for film processors with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $41,662 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $63,121 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $44,073 |
Film processor employment statistics
Company size where film processors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where film processors work.
Film processor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 30% |
| > 10,000 employees | 24% |
Film processor jobs by industry
The most common industries for film processors are technology, retail and finance.
Film processor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 15% |
| Technology | 15% |
| Retail | 11% |
| Finance | 10% |
| Manufacturing | 10% |
| Health Care | 8% |
| Insurance | 6% |
| Media | 5% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
Film processor turnover and employment statistics
Film processor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for film processors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Film processor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Film processor 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 processor tenure
The average film processor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 208 film processors resumes in Zippia's database.
Film processor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 24% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Film processor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of film processors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Rubber Tester | 4.47% | 6,907 |
| Treating Machine Operator | 4.75% | 61,626 |
| Dental Technician | 5.24% | 45,536 |
| Label Folder | 7.84% | 324 |
| Retort Operator | 8.41% | 29,837 |
| Cleaner And Polisher | 8.89% | 35,705 |
| Film Processor | 15.21% | - |
Similar film processor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Rubber Tester | 4.47% | 6,907 |
| Treating Machine Operator | 4.75% | 61,626 |
| Dental Technician | 5.24% | 45,536 |
| Label Folder | 7.84% | 324 |
| Retort Operator | 8.41% | 29,837 |
| Cleaner And Polisher | 8.89% | 35,705 |
Foreign languages spoken by film processors
- Spanish, 100.0%
Film processor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |