Photo journalist demographics and statistics in the US
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Photo journalist gender statistics
37.4% of photo journalists are women and 62.6% of photo journalists are men.
- Male, 62.6%
- Female, 37.4%
Photo journalist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 62.6% |
| Female | 37.4% |
Photo journalist gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$69,049
Female income
$67,092
Photo journalist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in photo journalist positions over time. Currently, 37.4% of photo journalists are female.
Photo journalist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.12% | 35.88% |
| 2011 | 63.71% | 36.29% |
| 2012 | 63.69% | 36.31% |
| 2013 | 66.45% | 33.55% |
| 2014 | 68.69% | 31.31% |
| 2015 | 63.34% | 36.66% |
| 2016 | 65.15% | 34.85% |
| 2017 | 62.16% | 37.84% |
| 2018 | 66.43% | 33.57% |
| 2019 | 63.18% | 36.82% |
| 2020 | 66.84% | 33.16% |
| 2021 | 62.58% | 37.42% |
Photo journalist related jobs gender ratio
We compared photo journalists 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 Journalist | 63% | 37% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
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Photo journalist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among photo journalists is White, which makes up 66.7% of all photo journalists. Comparatively, 12.6% of photo journalists are Hispanic or Latino and 9.7% of photo journalists are Asian.
- White, 66.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.6%
- Asian, 9.7%
- Black or African American, 6.4%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Photo journalist race
| Photo journalist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.6% |
| Asian | 9.7% |
| Black or African American | 6.4% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Photo journalist race and ethnicity over time
See how photo journalist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Photo journalist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.78% | 7.29% | 6.18% | 10.63% |
| 2011 | 76.18% | 5.45% | 5.89% | 9.48% |
| 2012 | 73.76% | 7.21% | 6.82% | 10.05% |
| 2013 | 72.77% | 6.99% | 6.44% | 11.83% |
| 2014 | 72.20% | 6.42% | 6.78% | 11.48% |
| 2015 | 71.05% | 7.96% | 5.93% | 11.89% |
| 2016 | 74.07% | 4.70% | 6.66% | 10.23% |
| 2017 | 71.78% | 5.95% | 6.65% | 12.62% |
| 2018 | 69.79% | 7.47% | 6.93% | 13.64% |
| 2019 | 70.69% | 5.38% | 8.56% | 12.06% |
| 2020 | 71.34% | 6.49% | 7.37% | 11.69% |
| 2021 | 66.69% | 6.37% | 9.67% | 12.60% |
Photo journalist wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino photo journalists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american photo journalists have the lowest average salary at $60,657.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $68,150 |
| White | $68,342 |
| Black or African American | $60,657 |
| Asian | $73,490 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $75,600 |
Average photo journalist age
See how the average age of photo journalists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Photo journalist 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 |
Photo journalist age breakdown
The average age of photo journalists is 40+ years years old, representing 44% of the photo journalist population.
Photo journalist age breakdown
| Photo Journalist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 44% |
| 30-40 years | 32% |
| 20-30 years | 24% |
Photo journalist educational attainment
The most common degree for photo journalists is bachelor's degree, with 65% of photo journalists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 18% and associate degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 65%
- Associate, 18%
- High School Diploma, 8%
- Master's, 5%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Photo journalists by degree level
| Photo journalist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 65% |
| Associate | 18% |
| High School Diploma | 8% |
| Master's | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Photo journalist wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $81,504 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $77,237 |
Photo journalist employment statistics
Most photo journalists work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where photo journalists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where photo journalists work.
Photo journalist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 33% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 9% |
Photo journalist jobs by company type
Employees with the photo journalist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most photo journalists prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Photo journalist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 11% |
| Public | 8% |
| Private | 66% |
| Government | 15% |
Photo journalist jobs by industry
The most common industries for photo journalists are media, government and education.
Photo journalist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 42% |
| Government | 13% |
| Education | 9% |
| Manufacturing | 9% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
Photo journalist turnover and employment statistics
Photo journalist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for photo journalists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Photo journalist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Photo journalist 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 photo journalist tenure
The average photo journalist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 341 photo journalists resumes in Zippia's database.
Photo journalist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Photo journalist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of photo journalists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Photo Journalist | 10.10% | - |
| Commercial Announcer | 10.34% | 26,517 |
| Digital Communication Specialist | 12.01% | 29,197 |
| Multimedia Editor | 12.38% | 10,261 |
| Science Interpreter | 14.90% | 8,219 |
| Travel Writer | 16.36% | 18,258 |
| Emcee | 16.36% | 58 |
Similar photo journalist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial Announcer | 10.34% | 26,517 |
| Digital Communication Specialist | 12.01% | 29,197 |
| Multimedia Editor | 12.38% | 10,261 |
| Science Interpreter | 14.90% | 8,219 |
| Travel Writer | 16.36% | 18,258 |
| Emcee | 16.36% | 58 |
Foreign languages spoken by photo journalists
The most common foreign language among photo journalists is Spanish at 36.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 13.6% and Russian is the third-most popular at 13.6%.
- Spanish, 36.4%
- German, 13.6%
- Russian, 13.6%
- Chinese, 9.1%
- French, 9.1%
- Other, 18.2%
Photo journalist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 36.4% |
| German | 13.6% |
| Russian | 13.6% |
| Chinese | 9.1% |
| French | 9.1% |
| Other | 18.2% |