Photo editor demographics and statistics in the US
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Photo editor gender statistics
55.4% of photo editors are women and 44.6% of photo editors are men.
- Female, 55.4%
- Male, 44.6%
Photo editor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 55.4% |
| Male | 44.6% |
Photo editor gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$61,631
Female income
$62,395
Photo editor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in photo editor positions over time. Currently, 55.4% of photo editors are female.
Photo editor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 47.93% | 52.07% |
| 2011 | 48.94% | 51.06% |
| 2012 | 51.21% | 48.79% |
| 2013 | 51.21% | 48.79% |
| 2014 | 49.99% | 50.01% |
| 2015 | 48.47% | 51.53% |
| 2016 | 49.74% | 50.26% |
| 2017 | 49.22% | 50.78% |
| 2018 | 45.43% | 54.57% |
| 2019 | 48.82% | 51.18% |
| 2020 | 46.37% | 53.63% |
| 2021 | 44.61% | 55.39% |
Photo editor related jobs gender ratio
We compared photo editors 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% |
| Photo Editor | 45% | 55% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
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Photo editor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among photo editors is White, which makes up 76.8% of all photo editors. Comparatively, 7.9% of photo editors are Hispanic or Latino and 7.0% of photo editors are Asian.
- White, 76.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.9%
- Asian, 7.0%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- Black or African American, 3.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Photo editor race
| Photo editor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 76.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.9% |
| Asian | 7.0% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| Black or African American | 3.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Photo editor race and ethnicity over time
See how photo editor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Photo editor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.92% | 3.84% | 6.33% | 7.58% |
| 2011 | 82.09% | 3.85% | 5.16% | 7.37% |
| 2012 | 81.60% | 4.01% | 5.44% | 7.07% |
| 2013 | 78.78% | 4.79% | 6.32% | 7.12% |
| 2014 | 79.78% | 3.94% | 6.53% | 7.36% |
| 2015 | 78.44% | 4.38% | 6.52% | 8.10% |
| 2016 | 78.49% | 4.40% | 6.35% | 8.24% |
| 2017 | 78.50% | 4.51% | 6.43% | 7.57% |
| 2018 | 78.56% | 3.91% | 6.98% | 7.75% |
| 2019 | 77.76% | 3.77% | 7.38% | 8.83% |
| 2020 | 75.86% | 3.62% | 6.73% | 8.55% |
| 2021 | 76.82% | 3.49% | 7.03% | 7.85% |
Photo editor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian photo editors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american photo editors have the lowest average salary at $59,066.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $61,556 |
| White | $59,829 |
| Black or African American | $59,066 |
| Asian | $64,343 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $63,529 |
Average photo editor age
See how the average age of photo editors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Photo editor age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 34.5 | 36 |
| White | 46 | 42.5 |
| Black or African American | 45 | |
| Asian | 36 | 38 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 | 31 |
Photo editor age breakdown
The average age of photo editors is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the photo editor population.
Photo editor age breakdown
| Photo Editor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 15% |
Photo editor educational attainment
The most common degree for photo editors is bachelor's degree, with 75% of photo editors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 14% and associate degree degree at 5%.
- Bachelor's, 75%
- Associate, 14%
- Master's, 5%
- High School Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Photo editors by degree level
| Photo editor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 75% |
| Associate | 14% |
| Master's | 5% |
| High School Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Photo editor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, photo editors with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $75,051 annually. With a Master's degree, photo editors earn a median annual income of $70,180 compared to $64,012 for photo editors with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $70,180 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $64,012 |
| Doctorate Degree | $75,051 |
Photo editor employment statistics
Most photo editors work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where photo editors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where photo editors work.
Photo editor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 30% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 12% |
Photo editor jobs by company type
Employees with the photo editor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most photo editors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Photo editor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 14% |
| Public | 19% |
| Private | 65% |
| Government | 2% |
Photo editor jobs by industry
The most common industries for photo editors are media, education and retail.
Photo editor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 40% |
| Education | 11% |
| Retail | 9% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Government | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
Photo editor turnover and employment statistics
Photo editor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for photo editors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Photo editor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Photo editor unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.55% |
| 2011 | 6.88% |
| 2012 | 5.99% |
| 2013 | 6.94% |
| 2014 | 5.63% |
| 2015 | 4.60% |
| 2016 | 4.23% |
| 2017 | 3.44% |
| 2018 | 4.10% |
| 2019 | 2.52% |
| 2020 | 5.60% |
| 2021 | 5.26% |
Average photo editor tenure
The average photo editor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 4,047 photo editors resumes in Zippia's database.
Photo editor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 30% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Photo editor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of photo editors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Magazine Journalist | 10.10% | 609 |
| Radio Host | 10.34% | 12,568 |
| Sustainability Internship | 12.01% | 48,244 |
| Photo Editor | 12.38% | - |
| Historical Interpreter | 14.90% | 3,552 |
| Travel Writer | 16.36% | 18,258 |
| Disc Jockey | 16.36% | 1,991 |
Similar photo editor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Magazine Journalist | 10.10% | 609 |
| Radio Host | 10.34% | 12,568 |
| Sustainability Internship | 12.01% | 48,244 |
| Historical Interpreter | 14.90% | 3,552 |
| Travel Writer | 16.36% | 18,258 |
| Disc Jockey | 16.36% | 1,991 |
Foreign languages spoken by photo editors
The most common foreign language among photo editors is Spanish at 42.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 15.1% and German is the third-most popular at 7.3%.
- Spanish, 42.0%
- French, 15.1%
- German, 7.3%
- Japanese, 4.6%
- Italian, 4.1%
- Other, 26.9%
Photo editor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 42.0% |
| French | 15.1% |
| German | 7.3% |
| Japanese | 4.6% |
| Italian | 4.1% |
| Other | 26.9% |
