News Photojournalist demographics and statistics in the US
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News Photojournalist gender statistics
10.9% of news photojournalists are women and 89.1% of news photojournalists are men.
- Male, 89.1%
- Female, 10.9%
News Photojournalist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 89.1% |
| Female | 10.9% |
News Photojournalist gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male Income
$54,056
Female Income
$52,524
News Photojournalist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in news photojournalist positions over time. Currently, 10.9% of news photojournalists are female.
News Photojournalist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 89.73% | 10.27% |
| 2011 | 89.57% | 10.43% |
| 2012 | 89.55% | 10.45% |
| 2013 | 90.64% | 9.36% |
| 2014 | 91.47% | 8.53% |
| 2015 | 89.41% | 10.59% |
| 2016 | 90.14% | 9.86% |
| 2017 | 88.93% | 11.07% |
| 2018 | 90.63% | 9.37% |
| 2019 | 89.35% | 10.65% |
| 2020 | 90.78% | 9.22% |
| 2021 | 89.10% | 10.90% |
News Photojournalist related jobs gender ratio
We compared news photojournalists with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, public address announcer and track announcer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job Title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Paraprofessional Interpreter | 12% | 88% |
| Deaf Interpreter | 15% | 85% |
| Fashion Journalist | 15% | 85% |
| News Photojournalist | 89% | 11% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
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News Photojournalist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among news photojournalists is White, which makes up 66.7% of all news photojournalists. Comparatively, 12.9% of news photojournalists are Hispanic or Latino and 9.1% of news photojournalists are Asian.
- White, 66.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.9%
- Asian, 9.1%
- Black or African American, 6.5%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
News Photojournalist Race
| News Photojournalist Race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.9% |
| Asian | 9.1% |
| Black or African American | 6.5% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
News Photojournalist race and ethnicity over time
See how news photojournalist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
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- Asian
- Hispanic or Latino
- Black or African American
News Photojournalist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.79% | 7.43% | 5.64% | 10.98% |
| 2011 | 76.20% | 5.59% | 5.35% | 9.83% |
| 2012 | 73.77% | 7.35% | 6.28% | 10.40% |
| 2013 | 72.79% | 7.13% | 5.90% | 12.18% |
| 2014 | 72.22% | 6.56% | 6.24% | 11.83% |
| 2015 | 71.07% | 8.10% | 5.40% | 12.24% |
| 2016 | 74.08% | 4.84% | 6.13% | 10.58% |
| 2017 | 71.79% | 6.09% | 6.12% | 12.96% |
| 2018 | 69.80% | 7.61% | 6.39% | 13.98% |
| 2019 | 70.71% | 5.52% | 8.02% | 12.40% |
| 2020 | 71.35% | 6.62% | 6.83% | 12.04% |
| 2021 | 66.71% | 6.51% | 9.13% | 12.95% |
News Photojournalist wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino news photojournalists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american news photojournalists have the lowest average salary at $47,489.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $53,353 |
| White | $53,503 |
| Black or African American | $47,489 |
| Asian | $57,532 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $59,184 |
Average news photojournalist age
See how the average age of news photojournalists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
News Photojournalist age by race and gender
| Race | Male Age | Female Age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 50 | 36 |
| White | 39 | 38 |
| Black or African American | 29 | 27.5 |
| Asian | 38 | 33 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 | 36 |
News Photojournalist age breakdown
The average age of news photojournalists is 40+ years years old, representing 44% of the news photojournalist population.
News Photojournalist age breakdown
| News Photojournalist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 44% |
| 30-40 years | 32% |
| 20-30 years | 24% |
News Photojournalist educational attainment
The most common degree for news photojournalists is bachelor's degree, with 82% of news photojournalists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 12% and associate degree degree at 5%.
- Bachelor's, 82%
- Associate, 12%
- High School Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 1%
News Photojournalists by degree level
| News Photojournalist Degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 82% |
| Associate | 12% |
| High School Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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News Photojournalist wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $63,804 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $60,464 |
News Photojournalist employment statistics
Company size where news photojournalists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where news photojournalists work.
News Photojournalist jobs by employer size
| Company Size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 36% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 39% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 2% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 10% |
| > 10,000 employees | 6% |
News Photojournalist jobs by company type
Employees with the news photojournalist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most news photojournalists prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
News Photojournalist jobs by sector
| Company Type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 6% |
| Private | 89% |
| Government | 1% |
News Photojournalist turnover and employment statistics
News Photojournalist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for news photojournalists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
- Unemployment rate
News Photojournalist unemployment rate by year
| Year | News Photojournalist Unemployment Rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.18% |
| 2011 | 5.45% |
| 2012 | 5.99% |
| 2013 | 3.17% |
| 2014 | 4.18% |
| 2015 | 4.87% |
| 2016 | 2.80% |
| 2017 | 2.13% |
| 2018 | 2.79% |
| 2019 | 4.35% |
| 2020 | 5.70% |
| 2021 | 3.87% |
Average news photojournalist tenure
The average news photojournalist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 243 news photojournalists resumes in Zippia's database.
News Photojournalist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 11% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
News Photojournalist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of news photojournalists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| News Photojournalist | 10.10% | - |
| Radio Disc Jockey | 10.34% | 4,315 |
| Account Executive/Account Coordinator | 12.01% | 156,350 |
| Newspaper Publisher | 12.38% | 219 |
| Braille Translator | 14.90% | 721 |
| Film Writer | 16.36% | 10,245 |
| Train Caller | 16.36% | 2,521 |
Similar news photojournalist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|
| Radio Disc Jockey | 10.34% | 4,315 |
| Account Executive/Account Coordinator | 12.01% | 156,350 |
| Newspaper Publisher | 12.38% | 219 |
| Braille Translator | 14.90% | 721 |
| Film Writer | 16.36% | 10,245 |
| Train Caller | 16.36% | 2,521 |