News photographer demographics and statistics in the US
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News photographer gender statistics
17.6% of news photographers are women and 82.4% of news photographers are men.
- Male, 82.4%
- Female, 17.6%
News photographer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 82.4% |
| Female | 17.6% |
News photographer gender pay gap
Women earn 74¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$86,499
Female income
$63,614
News photographer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in news photographer positions over time. Currently, 17.6% of news photographers are female.
News photographer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 81.80% | 18.20% |
| 2011 | 81.77% | 18.23% |
| 2012 | 80.98% | 19.02% |
| 2013 | 79.88% | 20.12% |
| 2014 | 81.66% | 18.34% |
| 2015 | 83.52% | 16.48% |
| 2016 | 84.00% | 16.00% |
| 2017 | 83.63% | 16.37% |
| 2018 | 82.99% | 17.01% |
| 2019 | 80.67% | 19.33% |
| 2020 | 78.38% | 21.62% |
| 2021 | 82.38% | 17.62% |
News photographer related jobs gender ratio
We compared news 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% |
| News Photographer | 82% | 18% |
| News Cameraman | 95% | 5% |
| Audio Installer | 95% | 5% |
| Broadcast Maintenance Engineer | 98% | 2% |
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News photographer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among news photographers is White, which makes up 65.8% of all news photographers. Comparatively, 15.1% of news photographers are Hispanic or Latino and 7.0% of news photographers are Asian.
- White, 65.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.1%
- Asian, 7.0%
- Black or African American, 6.3%
- Unknown, 5.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
News photographer race
| News photographer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.1% |
| Asian | 7.0% |
| Black or African American | 6.3% |
| Unknown | 5.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
News photographer race and ethnicity over time
See how news photographer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
News photographer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.56% | 6.41% | 4.66% | 13.54% |
| 2011 | 75.13% | 5.74% | 4.35% | 12.04% |
| 2012 | 72.67% | 5.77% | 4.29% | 14.04% |
| 2013 | 73.10% | 5.84% | 4.89% | 13.12% |
| 2014 | 73.32% | 5.60% | 5.12% | 12.77% |
| 2015 | 72.17% | 6.27% | 4.83% | 13.79% |
| 2016 | 72.91% | 4.33% | 5.24% | 14.30% |
| 2017 | 72.94% | 6.17% | 4.42% | 13.70% |
| 2018 | 70.35% | 6.34% | 5.77% | 14.87% |
| 2019 | 72.20% | 5.60% | 5.48% | 13.73% |
| 2020 | 70.37% | 5.04% | 5.44% | 14.06% |
| 2021 | 65.83% | 6.32% | 7.02% | 15.15% |
News photographer wage gap by race
According to our data, white news photographers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american news photographers have the lowest average salary at $81,065.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $89,062 |
| White | $92,733 |
| Black or African American | $81,065 |
| Asian | $86,466 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $83,648 |
Average news photographer age
See how the average age of news photographers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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News 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 |
News photographer age breakdown
The average age of news photographers is 40+ years years old, representing 44% of the news photographer population.
News photographer age breakdown
| News Photographer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 44% |
| 30-40 years | 33% |
| 20-30 years | 23% |
News photographer educational attainment
The most common degree for news photographers is bachelor's degree, with 74% of news photographers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 17% and associate degree degree at 4%.
- Bachelor's, 74%
- Associate, 17%
- Master's, 4%
- High School Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 2%
News photographers by degree level
| News photographer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 74% |
| Associate | 17% |
| Master's | 4% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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News photographer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, news photographers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $97,601 annually. With a Associate degree, news photographers earn a median annual income of $75,649 compared to $65,374 for news photographers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $65,374 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $97,601 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $75,649 |
News photographer employment statistics
Most news photographers work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where news photographers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where news photographers work.
News photographer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 30% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 33% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 14% |
| > 10,000 employees | 6% |
News photographer jobs by company type
Employees with the news photographer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most news photographers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
News photographer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 9% |
| Public | 10% |
| Private | 80% |
| Government | 1% |
News photographer jobs by industry
The most common industries for news photographers are media, education and professional.
News photographer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 65% |
| Education | 8% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Government | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
News photographer turnover and employment statistics
News photographer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for news photographers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
News photographer unemployment rate by year
| Year | News 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 news photographer tenure
The average news photographer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 575 news photographers resumes in Zippia's database.
News photographer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 18% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
News photographer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of news 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sound Effects Person | 5.55% | 30,476 |
| News Videotape Editor | 7.31% | 5,789 |
| News Photographer | 11.17% | - |
| Assistant Editor | 11.70% | 8,716 |
| Web Graphic Designer | 12.14% | 51,462 |
| Project Designer | 17.34% | 60,364 |
| Actress | 23.07% | 2,661 |
Similar news photographer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Sound Effects Person | 5.55% | 30,476 |
| News Videotape Editor | 7.31% | 5,789 |
| Assistant Editor | 11.70% | 8,716 |
| Web Graphic Designer | 12.14% | 51,462 |
| Project Designer | 17.34% | 60,364 |
| Actress | 23.07% | 2,661 |
Foreign languages spoken by news photographers
The most common foreign language among news photographers is Spanish at 66.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Arabic at 11.1% and French is the third-most popular at 11.1%.
- Spanish, 66.7%
- Arabic, 11.1%
- French, 11.1%
- Hungarian, 11.1%
News photographer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| Arabic | 11.1% |
| French | 11.1% |
| Hungarian | 11.1% |
