Photo laboratory technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Photo laboratory technician demographics by:
Photo laboratory technician gender statistics
61.8% of photo laboratory technicians are women and 38.2% of photo laboratory technicians are men.
- Female, 61.8%
- Male, 38.2%
Photo laboratory technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 61.8% |
| Male | 38.2% |
Photo laboratory technician gender pay gap
Women earn 82¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$51,848
Female income
$42,488
Photo laboratory technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in photo laboratory technician positions over time. Currently, 61.8% of photo laboratory technicians are female.
Photo laboratory technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 16.25% | 83.75% |
| 2011 | 16.54% | 83.46% |
| 2012 | 18.43% | 81.57% |
| 2013 | 19.18% | 80.82% |
| 2014 | 21.23% | 78.77% |
| 2015 | 21.14% | 78.86% |
| 2016 | 22.32% | 77.68% |
| 2017 | 25.59% | 74.41% |
| 2018 | 28.03% | 71.97% |
| 2019 | 30.72% | 69.28% |
| 2020 | 25.82% | 74.18% |
| 2021 | 38.21% | 61.79% |
Photo laboratory technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared photo laboratory technicians with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, corrugator and stone cutter have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Examiner | 7% | 93% |
| Cake Decorator | 9% | 91% |
| Garment Inspector | 10% | 90% |
| Photo Laboratory Technician | 38% | 62% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Photo laboratory technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among photo laboratory technicians is White, which makes up 58.5% of all photo laboratory technicians. Comparatively, 15.1% of photo laboratory technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 12.7% of photo laboratory technicians are Asian.
- White, 58.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.1%
- Asian, 12.7%
- Black or African American, 8.2%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Photo laboratory technician race
| Photo laboratory technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 58.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.1% |
| Asian | 12.7% |
| Black or African American | 8.2% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Photo laboratory technician race and ethnicity over time
See how photo laboratory technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Photo laboratory technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.73% | 13.86% | 1.06% | 14.13% |
| 2011 | 65.46% | 14.10% | 3.50% | 14.86% |
| 2012 | 64.74% | 11.63% | 4.05% | 16.27% |
| 2013 | 66.04% | 16.31% | 2.19% | 11.58% |
| 2014 | 62.10% | 12.38% | 6.96% | 16.18% |
| 2015 | 66.10% | 11.88% | 2.42% | 15.84% |
| 2016 | 62.16% | 13.09% | 5.35% | 15.62% |
| 2017 | 63.41% | 11.62% | 9.37% | 14.43% |
| 2018 | 62.80% | 10.76% | 9.55% | 15.14% |
| 2019 | 56.43% | 12.35% | 7.24% | 18.76% |
| 2020 | 63.56% | 8.37% | 7.11% | 15.60% |
| 2021 | 58.52% | 8.16% | 12.72% | 15.13% |
Photo laboratory technician wage gap by race
According to our data, asian photo laboratory technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american photo laboratory technicians have the lowest average salary at $46,918.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $54,487 |
| White | $50,972 |
| Black or African American | $46,918 |
| Asian | $56,414 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $50,967 |
Average photo laboratory technician age
See how the average age of photo laboratory technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Photo laboratory technician age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 41 | 45.5 |
| Asian | 34 | 35 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44 |
Photo laboratory technician age breakdown
The average age of photo laboratory technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 50% of the photo laboratory technician population.
Photo laboratory technician age breakdown
| Photo Laboratory Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 50% |
| 30-40 years | 33% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Photo laboratory technician educational attainment
The most common degree for photo laboratory technicians is high school diploma, with 33% of photo laboratory technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 32% and bachelor's degree degree at 24%.
- High School Diploma, 33%
- Bachelor's, 32%
- Associate, 24%
- Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Photo laboratory technicians by degree level
| Photo laboratory technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 33% |
| Bachelor's | 32% |
| Associate | 24% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Photo laboratory technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, photo laboratory technicians with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $62,984 annually. With a Associate degree, photo laboratory technicians earn a median annual income of $44,051 compared to $41,653 for photo laboratory technicians with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $41,653 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $62,984 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $44,051 |
Photo laboratory technician employment statistics
Most photo laboratory technicians work for a private in the retail industry.
Company size where photo laboratory technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where photo laboratory technicians work.
Photo laboratory technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 25% |
Photo laboratory technician jobs by company type
Employees with the photo laboratory technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most photo laboratory technicians prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Photo laboratory technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 22% |
| Public | 18% |
| Private | 58% |
| Government | 2% |
Photo laboratory technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for photo laboratory technicians are retail, education and professional.
Photo laboratory technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Retail | 22% |
| Education | 18% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Finance | 6% |
| Media | 5% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Government | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Photo laboratory technician turnover and employment statistics
Photo laboratory technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for photo laboratory technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Photo laboratory technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Photo laboratory technician unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 9.34% |
| 2011 | 9.54% |
| 2012 | 11.19% |
| 2013 | 6.31% |
| 2014 | 7.44% |
| 2015 | 9.61% |
| 2016 | 6.79% |
| 2017 | 3.35% |
| 2018 | 6.37% |
| 2019 | 5.95% |
| 2020 | 8.21% |
| 2021 | 4.73% |
Average photo laboratory technician tenure
The average photo laboratory technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 5,891 photo laboratory technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Photo laboratory technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 25% |
| 1-2 years | 42% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Photo laboratory technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of photo laboratory technicians 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Water Quality Tester | 4.47% | 68,272 |
| Bander Operator | 4.75% | 45,852 |
| Crown And Bridge Technician | 5.24% | 7,069 |
| Paperboard Box Maker | 7.84% | 7,520 |
| Para Machine Operator | 8.41% | 53,996 |
| Brewer Helper | 8.89% | 13,520 |
| Photo Laboratory Technician | 15.21% | - |
Similar photo laboratory technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Water Quality Tester | 4.47% | 68,272 |
| Bander Operator | 4.75% | 45,852 |
| Crown And Bridge Technician | 5.24% | 7,069 |
| Paperboard Box Maker | 7.84% | 7,520 |
| Para Machine Operator | 8.41% | 53,996 |
| Brewer Helper | 8.89% | 13,520 |
Foreign languages spoken by photo laboratory technicians
The most common foreign language among photo laboratory technicians is Spanish at 66.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 7.8% and German is the third-most popular at 3.1%.
- Spanish, 66.3%
- French, 7.8%
- German, 3.1%
- Mandarin, 2.6%
- Chinese, 2.1%
- Other, 18.1%
Photo laboratory technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.3% |
| French | 7.8% |
| German | 3.1% |
| Mandarin | 2.6% |
| Chinese | 2.1% |
| Other | 18.1% |
