Newspaper photographer demographics and statistics in the US
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Newspaper photographer gender statistics
54.5% of newspaper photographers are women and 45.5% of newspaper photographers are men.
- Female, 54.5%
- Male, 45.5%
Newspaper photographer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 54.5% |
| Male | 45.5% |
Newspaper photographer gender pay gap
Women earn 73¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$98,991
Female income
$71,827
Newspaper photographer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in newspaper photographer positions over time. Currently, 54.5% of newspaper photographers are female.
Newspaper photographer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 44.48% | 55.52% |
| 2011 | 44.43% | 55.57% |
| 2012 | 43.15% | 56.85% |
| 2013 | 41.44% | 58.56% |
| 2014 | 44.24% | 55.76% |
| 2015 | 47.46% | 52.54% |
| 2016 | 48.33% | 51.67% |
| 2017 | 47.67% | 52.33% |
| 2018 | 46.51% | 53.49% |
| 2019 | 42.66% | 57.34% |
| 2020 | 39.25% | 60.75% |
| 2021 | 45.45% | 54.55% |
Newspaper photographer related jobs gender ratio
We compared newspaper 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% |
| Newspaper Photographer | 45% | 55% |
| News Cameraman | 95% | 5% |
| Audio Installer | 95% | 5% |
| Broadcast Maintenance Engineer | 98% | 2% |
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Newspaper photographer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among newspaper photographers is White, which makes up 65.1% of all newspaper photographers. Comparatively, 15.6% of newspaper photographers are Hispanic or Latino and 7.1% of newspaper photographers are Asian.
- White, 65.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.6%
- Asian, 7.1%
- Black or African American, 6.4%
- Unknown, 5.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Newspaper photographer race
| Newspaper photographer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.6% |
| Asian | 7.1% |
| Black or African American | 6.4% |
| Unknown | 5.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Newspaper photographer race and ethnicity over time
See how newspaper photographer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Newspaper photographer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.84% | 6.53% | 4.76% | 13.99% |
| 2011 | 74.41% | 5.86% | 4.45% | 12.49% |
| 2012 | 71.95% | 5.89% | 4.39% | 14.49% |
| 2013 | 72.37% | 5.96% | 5.00% | 13.56% |
| 2014 | 72.60% | 5.72% | 5.22% | 13.22% |
| 2015 | 71.45% | 6.39% | 4.93% | 14.24% |
| 2016 | 72.19% | 4.45% | 5.35% | 14.74% |
| 2017 | 72.22% | 6.29% | 4.52% | 14.15% |
| 2018 | 69.63% | 6.46% | 5.87% | 15.31% |
| 2019 | 71.47% | 5.72% | 5.59% | 14.17% |
| 2020 | 69.65% | 5.16% | 5.55% | 14.51% |
| 2021 | 65.10% | 6.44% | 7.12% | 15.59% |
Newspaper photographer wage gap by race
According to our data, white newspaper photographers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american newspaper photographers have the lowest average salary at $92,509.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $102,054 |
| White | $106,449 |
| Black or African American | $92,509 |
| Asian | $98,951 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $95,587 |
Average newspaper photographer age
See how the average age of newspaper photographers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Newspaper 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 |
Newspaper photographer age breakdown
The average age of newspaper photographers is 40+ years years old, representing 44% of the newspaper photographer population.
Newspaper photographer age breakdown
| Newspaper Photographer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 44% |
| 30-40 years | 33% |
| 20-30 years | 23% |
Newspaper photographer educational attainment
The most common degree for newspaper photographers is bachelor's degree, with 61% of newspaper photographers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 15% and high school diploma degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 61%
- High School Diploma, 15%
- Associate, 13%
- Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Newspaper photographers by degree level
| Newspaper photographer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 61% |
| High School Diploma | 15% |
| Associate | 13% |
| Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Newspaper photographer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, newspaper photographers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $112,287 annually. With a Associate degree, newspaper photographers earn a median annual income of $86,067 compared to $73,903 for newspaper photographers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $73,903 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $112,287 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $86,067 |
Newspaper photographer employment statistics
Most newspaper photographers work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where newspaper photographers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where newspaper photographers work.
Newspaper photographer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 28% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 15% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 31% |
| > 10,000 employees | 6% |
Newspaper photographer jobs by company type
Employees with the newspaper photographer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most newspaper photographers prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Newspaper photographer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 62% |
| Public | 4% |
| Private | 34% |
Newspaper photographer jobs by industry
The most common industries for newspaper photographers are education, media and manufacturing.
Newspaper photographer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 59% |
| Media | 12% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
Newspaper photographer turnover and employment statistics
Newspaper photographer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for newspaper photographers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Newspaper photographer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Newspaper 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 newspaper photographer tenure
The average newspaper photographer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 139 newspaper photographers resumes in Zippia's database.
Newspaper photographer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 31% |
| 1-2 years | 43% |
| 3-4 years | 8% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Newspaper photographer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of newspaper 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Broadcast Maintenance Engineer | 5.55% | 58,188 |
| Camera Engineer | 7.31% | 564 |
| Newspaper Photographer | 11.17% | - |
| Assistant Editor | 11.70% | 8,716 |
| Web Graphic Designer | 12.14% | 51,462 |
| Kitchen And Bath Designer | 17.34% | 59,890 |
| Actor | 23.07% | 218 |
Similar newspaper photographer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Broadcast Maintenance Engineer | 5.55% | 58,188 |
| Camera Engineer | 7.31% | 564 |
| Assistant Editor | 11.70% | 8,716 |
| Web Graphic Designer | 12.14% | 51,462 |
| Kitchen And Bath Designer | 17.34% | 59,890 |
| Actor | 23.07% | 218 |
Foreign languages spoken by newspaper photographers
The most common foreign language among newspaper photographers is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 25.0% and Hebrew is the third-most popular at 25.0%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- French, 25.0%
- Hebrew, 25.0%
Newspaper photographer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| French | 25.0% |
| Hebrew | 25.0% |