Medical photographer demographics and statistics in the US
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Medical photographer gender statistics
48.9% of medical photographers are women and 51.1% of medical photographers are men.
- Male, 51.1%
- Female, 48.9%
Medical photographer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 51.1% |
| Female | 48.9% |
Medical photographer gender pay gap
Women earn 72¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$92,986
Female income
$67,197
Medical photographer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in medical photographer positions over time. Currently, 48.9% of medical photographers are female.
Medical photographer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 50.15% | 49.85% |
| 2011 | 50.10% | 49.90% |
| 2012 | 48.80% | 51.20% |
| 2013 | 47.04% | 52.96% |
| 2014 | 49.90% | 50.10% |
| 2015 | 53.14% | 46.86% |
| 2016 | 54.01% | 45.99% |
| 2017 | 53.34% | 46.66% |
| 2018 | 52.19% | 47.81% |
| 2019 | 48.29% | 51.71% |
| 2020 | 44.79% | 55.21% |
| 2021 | 51.13% | 48.87% |
Medical photographer related jobs gender ratio
We compared medical 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% |
| Medical Photographer | 51% | 49% |
| News Cameraman | 95% | 5% |
| Audio Installer | 95% | 5% |
| Broadcast Maintenance Engineer | 98% | 2% |
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Medical photographer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among medical photographers is White, which makes up 66.0% of all medical photographers. Comparatively, 15.0% of medical photographers are Hispanic or Latino and 7.0% of medical photographers are Asian.
- White, 66.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.0%
- Asian, 7.0%
- Black or African American, 6.3%
- Unknown, 5.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Medical photographer race
| Medical photographer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.0% |
| Asian | 7.0% |
| Black or African American | 6.3% |
| Unknown | 5.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Medical photographer race and ethnicity over time
See how medical photographer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Medical photographer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.70% | 6.37% | 4.63% | 13.40% |
| 2011 | 75.27% | 5.70% | 4.31% | 11.90% |
| 2012 | 72.81% | 5.73% | 4.26% | 13.90% |
| 2013 | 73.23% | 5.81% | 4.86% | 12.98% |
| 2014 | 73.46% | 5.56% | 5.08% | 12.63% |
| 2015 | 72.31% | 6.23% | 4.80% | 13.65% |
| 2016 | 73.05% | 4.29% | 5.21% | 14.16% |
| 2017 | 73.08% | 6.13% | 4.38% | 13.56% |
| 2018 | 70.49% | 6.30% | 5.74% | 14.73% |
| 2019 | 72.33% | 5.56% | 5.45% | 13.59% |
| 2020 | 70.51% | 5.00% | 5.41% | 13.93% |
| 2021 | 65.96% | 6.28% | 6.98% | 15.01% |
Medical photographer wage gap by race
According to our data, white medical photographers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american medical photographers have the lowest average salary at $86,823.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $95,900 |
| White | $100,083 |
| Black or African American | $86,823 |
| Asian | $92,948 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $89,749 |
Average medical photographer age
See how the average age of medical photographers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Medical 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 |
Medical photographer age breakdown
The average age of medical photographers is 40+ years years old, representing 44% of the medical photographer population.
Medical photographer age breakdown
| Medical Photographer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 44% |
| 30-40 years | 33% |
| 20-30 years | 23% |
Medical photographer educational attainment
The most common degree for medical photographers is bachelor's degree, with 65% of medical photographers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 23% and associate degree degree at 5%.
- Bachelor's, 65%
- Associate, 23%
- Master's, 5%
- Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Medical photographers by degree level
| Medical photographer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 65% |
| Associate | 23% |
| Master's | 5% |
| Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Medical photographer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, medical photographers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $105,643 annually. With a Associate degree, medical photographers earn a median annual income of $80,703 compared to $69,164 for medical photographers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $69,164 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $105,643 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $80,703 |
Medical photographer employment statistics
Most medical photographers work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where medical photographers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where medical photographers work.
Medical photographer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 35% |
| > 10,000 employees | 25% |
Medical photographer jobs by company type
Employees with the medical photographer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most medical photographers prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Medical photographer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 37% |
| Public | 6% |
| Private | 53% |
| Government | 4% |
Medical photographer jobs by industry
The most common industries for medical photographers are health care, education and professional.
Medical photographer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 46% |
| Education | 29% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Government | 4% |
| Media | 4% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
Medical photographer turnover and employment statistics
Medical photographer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for medical photographers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Medical photographer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Medical 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 medical photographer tenure
The average medical photographer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 157 medical photographers resumes in Zippia's database.
Medical photographer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 7% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 25% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 18% |
Medical photographer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of medical 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Stage Technician | 5.55% | 30,456 |
| Microfilm Camera Operator | 7.31% | 25,742 |
| Medical Photographer | 11.17% | - |
| Production Editor | 11.70% | 62,877 |
| Production Artist | 12.14% | 59,103 |
| Interior Design Assistant | 17.34% | 46,701 |
| Actress | 23.07% | 2,661 |
Similar medical photographer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Stage Technician | 5.55% | 30,456 |
| Microfilm Camera Operator | 7.31% | 25,742 |
| Production Editor | 11.70% | 62,877 |
| Production Artist | 12.14% | 59,103 |
| Interior Design Assistant | 17.34% | 46,701 |
| Actress | 23.07% | 2,661 |
Foreign languages spoken by medical photographers
The most common foreign language among medical photographers is French at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Italian at 25.0% and Spanish is the third-most popular at 25.0%.
- French, 50.0%
- Italian, 25.0%
- Spanish, 25.0%
Medical photographer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| French | 50.0% |
| Italian | 25.0% |
| Spanish | 25.0% |