News camera operator demographics and statistics in the US
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News camera operator gender statistics
36.0% of news camera operators are women and 64.0% of news camera operators are men.
- Male, 64.0%
- Female, 36.0%
News camera operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 64.0% |
| Female | 36.0% |
News camera operator gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$76,719
Female income
$77,435
News camera operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in news camera operator positions over time. Currently, 36.0% of news camera operators are female.
News camera operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.99% | 24.01% |
| 2011 | 77.62% | 22.38% |
| 2012 | 71.90% | 28.10% |
| 2013 | 70.66% | 29.34% |
| 2014 | 74.43% | 25.57% |
| 2015 | 74.19% | 25.81% |
| 2016 | 66.99% | 33.01% |
| 2017 | 72.65% | 27.35% |
| 2018 | 70.14% | 29.86% |
| 2019 | 65.22% | 34.78% |
| 2020 | 65.08% | 34.92% |
| 2021 | 64.00% | 36.00% |
News camera operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared news camera operators 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% |
| News Camera Operator | 64% | 36% |
| News Cameraman | 95% | 5% |
| Audio Installer | 95% | 5% |
| Broadcast Maintenance Engineer | 98% | 2% |
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News camera operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among news camera operators is White, which makes up 63.6% of all news camera operators. Comparatively, 18.7% of news camera operators are Hispanic or Latino and 6.9% of news camera operators are Black or African American.
- White, 63.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.7%
- Black or African American, 6.9%
- Asian, 5.4%
- Unknown, 5.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
News camera operator race
| News camera operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.7% |
| Black or African American | 6.9% |
| Asian | 5.4% |
| Unknown | 5.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
News camera operator race and ethnicity over time
See how news camera operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
News camera operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.27% | 7.34% | 2.53% | 13.35% |
| 2011 | 72.12% | 6.60% | 3.43% | 15.42% |
| 2012 | 71.45% | 7.47% | 4.85% | 12.89% |
| 2013 | 69.29% | 6.30% | 5.55% | 15.71% |
| 2014 | 70.68% | 7.31% | 4.84% | 14.75% |
| 2015 | 70.37% | 7.23% | 4.00% | 14.54% |
| 2016 | 69.64% | 7.58% | 3.34% | 16.74% |
| 2017 | 71.37% | 5.99% | 4.21% | 15.03% |
| 2018 | 69.08% | 7.78% | 5.13% | 14.49% |
| 2019 | 65.19% | 7.20% | 7.50% | 16.02% |
| 2020 | 66.16% | 6.04% | 5.75% | 16.58% |
| 2021 | 63.59% | 6.87% | 5.37% | 18.66% |
News camera operator wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown news camera operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american news camera operators have the lowest average salary at $72,393.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $80,667 |
| White | $75,877 |
| Black or African American | $72,393 |
| Asian | $78,699 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $76,214 |
Average news camera operator age
See how the average age of news camera operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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News camera operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 38 | |
| White | 37.5 | 32 |
| Black or African American | 39 | |
| Asian | 36 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 38 |
News camera operator age breakdown
The average age of news camera operators is 40+ years years old, representing 39% of the news camera operator population.
News camera operator age breakdown
| News Camera Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 39% |
| 30-40 years | 35% |
| 20-30 years | 25% |
News camera operator educational attainment
The most common degree for news camera operators is bachelor's degree, with 76% of news camera operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 15% and associate degree degree at 4%.
- Bachelor's, 76%
- Associate, 15%
- Diploma, 4%
- Master's, 2%
- Other Degrees, 3%
News camera operators by degree level
| News camera operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 76% |
| Associate | 15% |
| Diploma | 4% |
| Master's | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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News camera operator wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | $81,786 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $75,884 |
News camera operator employment statistics
Company size where news camera operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where news camera operators work.
News camera operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 33% |
| > 10,000 employees | 10% |
News camera operator turnover and employment statistics
News camera operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for news camera operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
News camera operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | News camera operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 15.45% |
| 2011 | 9.44% |
| 2012 | 11.75% |
| 2013 | 9.27% |
| 2014 | 10.07% |
| 2015 | 8.04% |
| 2016 | 9.10% |
| 2017 | 6.18% |
| 2018 | 5.92% |
| 2019 | 8.68% |
| 2020 | 14.35% |
| 2021 | 9.49% |
Average news camera operator tenure
The average news camera operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 85 news camera operators resumes in Zippia's database.
News camera operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 35% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 1% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
News camera operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of news camera operators 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Audiovisual Production Specialist | 5.55% | 52,155 |
| Photographer, Editor | 8.13% | 11,039 |
| News Camera Operator | 10.03% | - |
| Technical Editor | 11.70% | 78,423 |
| Lead Graphic Designer | 12.14% | 46,260 |
| Project Designer | 17.34% | 60,364 |
| Actress | 23.07% | 2,661 |
Similar news camera operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Audiovisual Production Specialist | 5.55% | 52,155 |
| Photographer, Editor | 8.13% | 11,039 |
| Technical Editor | 11.70% | 78,423 |
| Lead Graphic Designer | 12.14% | 46,260 |
| Project Designer | 17.34% | 60,364 |
| Actress | 23.07% | 2,661 |
Foreign languages spoken by news camera operators
The most common foreign language among news camera operators is Spanish at 60.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 20.0% and Cantonese is the third-most popular at 20.0%.
- Spanish, 60.0%
- French, 20.0%
- Cantonese, 20.0%
News camera operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 60.0% |
| French | 20.0% |
| Cantonese | 20.0% |