Industrial photographer demographics and statistics in the US
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Industrial photographer gender statistics
20.8% of industrial photographers are women and 79.2% of industrial photographers are men.
- Male, 79.2%
- Female, 20.8%
Industrial photographer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 79.2% |
| Female | 20.8% |
Industrial photographer gender pay gap
Women earn 76¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$91,029
Female income
$68,762
Industrial photographer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in industrial photographer positions over time. Currently, 20.8% of industrial photographers are female.
Industrial photographer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 78.51% | 21.49% |
| 2011 | 78.48% | 21.52% |
| 2012 | 77.59% | 22.41% |
| 2013 | 76.34% | 23.66% |
| 2014 | 78.35% | 21.65% |
| 2015 | 80.46% | 19.54% |
| 2016 | 81.01% | 18.99% |
| 2017 | 80.59% | 19.41% |
| 2018 | 79.86% | 20.14% |
| 2019 | 77.23% | 22.77% |
| 2020 | 74.66% | 25.34% |
| 2021 | 79.17% | 20.83% |
Industrial photographer related jobs gender ratio
We compared industrial 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% |
| Industrial Photographer | 79% | 21% |
| News Cameraman | 95% | 5% |
| Audio Installer | 95% | 5% |
| Broadcast Maintenance Engineer | 98% | 2% |
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Industrial photographer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among industrial photographers is White, which makes up 72.4% of all industrial photographers. Comparatively, 10.9% of industrial photographers are Hispanic or Latino and 6.0% of industrial photographers are Asian.
- White, 72.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.9%
- Asian, 6.0%
- Unknown, 5.4%
- Black or African American, 5.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
Industrial photographer race
| Industrial photographer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 72.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.9% |
| Asian | 6.0% |
| Unknown | 5.4% |
| Black or African American | 5.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
Industrial photographer race and ethnicity over time
See how industrial photographer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Industrial photographer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 80.10% | 5.25% | 3.66% | 9.29% |
| 2011 | 81.67% | 4.58% | 3.35% | 7.79% |
| 2012 | 79.20% | 4.61% | 3.29% | 9.79% |
| 2013 | 79.63% | 4.69% | 3.90% | 8.86% |
| 2014 | 79.85% | 4.44% | 4.12% | 8.52% |
| 2015 | 78.71% | 5.11% | 3.83% | 9.54% |
| 2016 | 79.44% | 3.18% | 4.25% | 10.04% |
| 2017 | 79.47% | 5.01% | 3.42% | 9.45% |
| 2018 | 76.88% | 5.18% | 4.77% | 10.61% |
| 2019 | 78.73% | 4.45% | 4.49% | 9.47% |
| 2020 | 76.90% | 3.88% | 4.45% | 9.81% |
| 2021 | 72.36% | 5.16% | 6.02% | 10.89% |
Industrial photographer wage gap by race
According to our data, white industrial photographers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american industrial photographers have the lowest average salary at $85,794.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $93,488 |
| White | $96,999 |
| Black or African American | $85,794 |
| Asian | $90,997 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $88,286 |
Average industrial photographer age
See how the average age of industrial photographers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Industrial 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 |
Industrial photographer age breakdown
The average age of industrial photographers is 40+ years years old, representing 44% of the industrial photographer population.
Industrial photographer age breakdown
| Industrial Photographer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 44% |
| 30-40 years | 33% |
| 20-30 years | 23% |
Industrial photographer educational attainment
The most common degree for industrial photographers is bachelor's degree, with 58% of industrial photographers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 33% and associate degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 58%
- Associate, 33%
- High School Diploma, 8%
Industrial photographers by degree level
| Industrial photographer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 58% |
| Associate | 33% |
| High School Diploma | 8% |
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Industrial photographer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, industrial photographers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $101,636 annually. With a Associate degree, industrial photographers earn a median annual income of $80,546 compared to $70,497 for industrial photographers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $70,497 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $101,636 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $80,546 |
Industrial photographer employment statistics
Company size where industrial photographers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where industrial photographers work.
Industrial photographer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 15% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 38% |
| > 10,000 employees | 31% |
Industrial photographer turnover and employment statistics
Industrial photographer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for industrial photographers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Industrial photographer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Industrial 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 industrial photographer tenure
The average industrial photographer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 26 industrial photographers resumes in Zippia's database.
Industrial photographer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 8% |
| 1-2 years | 23% |
| 3-4 years | 8% |
| 5-7 years | 31% |
| 8-10 years | 15% |
| 11+ years | 15% |
Industrial photographer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of industrial 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Radio Communication Coordinator | 5.55% | 10,468 |
| Video Tape Duplicator | 7.31% | 1,292 |
| Industrial Photographer | 11.17% | - |
| Assistant Editor | 11.70% | 8,716 |
| Custom Designer | 12.14% | 45,123 |
| Kitchen And Bath Designer | 17.34% | 59,890 |
| Actress | 23.07% | 2,661 |
Similar industrial photographer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Radio Communication Coordinator | 5.55% | 10,468 |
| Video Tape Duplicator | 7.31% | 1,292 |
| Assistant Editor | 11.70% | 8,716 |
| Custom Designer | 12.14% | 45,123 |
| Kitchen And Bath Designer | 17.34% | 59,890 |
| Actress | 23.07% | 2,661 |