Food photographer demographics and statistics in the US
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Food photographer gender statistics
62.8% of food photographers are women and 37.2% of food photographers are men.
- Female, 62.8%
- Male, 37.2%
Food photographer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 62.8% |
| Male | 37.2% |
Food photographer gender pay gap
Women earn 77¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$84,426
Female income
$64,999
Food photographer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in food photographer positions over time. Currently, 62.8% of food photographers are female.
Food photographer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 36.26% | 63.74% |
| 2011 | 36.21% | 63.79% |
| 2012 | 35.02% | 64.98% |
| 2013 | 33.44% | 66.56% |
| 2014 | 36.03% | 63.97% |
| 2015 | 39.07% | 60.93% |
| 2016 | 39.91% | 60.09% |
| 2017 | 39.27% | 60.73% |
| 2018 | 38.16% | 61.84% |
| 2019 | 34.56% | 65.44% |
| 2020 | 31.44% | 68.56% |
| 2021 | 37.17% | 62.83% |
Food photographer related jobs gender ratio
We compared food 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% |
| Food Photographer | 37% | 63% |
| News Cameraman | 95% | 5% |
| Audio Installer | 95% | 5% |
| Broadcast Maintenance Engineer | 98% | 2% |
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Food photographer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among food photographers is White, which makes up 65.4% of all food photographers. Comparatively, 15.3% of food photographers are Hispanic or Latino and 7.0% of food photographers are Asian.
- White, 65.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.3%
- Asian, 7.0%
- Black or African American, 6.3%
- Unknown, 5.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Food photographer race
| Food photographer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.3% |
| Asian | 7.0% |
| Black or African American | 6.3% |
| Unknown | 5.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Food photographer race and ethnicity over time
See how food photographer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Food photographer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.15% | 6.44% | 4.69% | 13.66% |
| 2011 | 74.72% | 5.77% | 4.37% | 12.16% |
| 2012 | 72.25% | 5.80% | 4.32% | 14.16% |
| 2013 | 72.68% | 5.87% | 4.92% | 13.23% |
| 2014 | 72.90% | 5.63% | 5.14% | 12.89% |
| 2015 | 71.76% | 6.30% | 4.86% | 13.91% |
| 2016 | 72.49% | 4.36% | 5.27% | 14.41% |
| 2017 | 72.52% | 6.20% | 4.44% | 13.82% |
| 2018 | 69.93% | 6.37% | 5.79% | 14.98% |
| 2019 | 71.78% | 5.63% | 5.51% | 13.84% |
| 2020 | 69.95% | 5.07% | 5.47% | 14.18% |
| 2021 | 65.41% | 6.35% | 7.04% | 15.26% |
Food photographer wage gap by race
According to our data, white food photographers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american food photographers have the lowest average salary at $79,891.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $86,550 |
| White | $89,576 |
| Black or African American | $79,891 |
| Asian | $84,398 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $82,052 |
Average food photographer age
See how the average age of food photographers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Food 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 |
Food photographer age breakdown
The average age of food photographers is 40+ years years old, representing 44% of the food photographer population.
Food photographer age breakdown
| Food Photographer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 44% |
| 30-40 years | 33% |
| 20-30 years | 23% |
Food photographer educational attainment
The most common degree for food photographers is bachelor's degree, with 75% of food photographers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 15% and associate degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 75%
- Associate, 15%
- Master's, 6%
- Diploma, 1%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Food photographers by degree level
| Food photographer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 75% |
| Associate | 15% |
| Master's | 6% |
| Diploma | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Food photographer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, food photographers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $93,562 annually. With a Associate degree, food photographers earn a median annual income of $75,326 compared to $66,526 for food photographers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $66,526 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $93,562 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $75,326 |
Food photographer employment statistics
Company size where food photographers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where food photographers work.
Food photographer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 12% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 27% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 18% |
| > 10,000 employees | 12% |
Food photographer jobs by industry
The most common industries for food photographers are media, hospitality and retail.
Food photographer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 22% |
| Hospitality | 22% |
| Retail | 11% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Start-up | 5% |
| Internet | 5% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Agriculture | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
Food photographer turnover and employment statistics
Food photographer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for food photographers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Food photographer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Food 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 food photographer tenure
The average food photographer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 142 food photographers resumes in Zippia's database.
Food photographer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 20% |
| 1-2 years | 17% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 25% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Food photographer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of food 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Engineer | 5.55% | 1,750 |
| News Videographer | 7.31% | 1,753 |
| Food Photographer | 11.17% | - |
| Editor | 11.70% | 15,115 |
| Graphic Design Specialist | 12.14% | 49,055 |
| Project Designer | 17.34% | 60,364 |
| Cast Member | 23.07% | 79,789 |
Similar food photographer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Engineer | 5.55% | 1,750 |
| News Videographer | 7.31% | 1,753 |
| Editor | 11.70% | 15,115 |
| Graphic Design Specialist | 12.14% | 49,055 |
| Project Designer | 17.34% | 60,364 |
| Cast Member | 23.07% | 79,789 |
Foreign languages spoken by food photographers
The most common foreign language among food photographers is Spanish at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 16.7% and Danish is the third-most popular at 5.6%.
- Spanish, 33.3%
- French, 16.7%
- Danish, 5.6%
- Khmer, 5.6%
- Portuguese, 5.6%
- Other, 33.2%
Food photographer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 33.3% |
| French | 16.7% |
| Danish | 5.6% |
| Khmer | 5.6% |
| Portuguese | 5.6% |
| Other | 33.2% |