Photo retoucher demographics and statistics in the US
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Photo retoucher demographics by:
Photo retoucher gender statistics
47.0% of photo retouchers are women and 53.0% of photo retouchers are men.
- Male, 53.0%
- Female, 47.0%
Photo retoucher gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 53.0% |
| Female | 47.0% |
Photo retoucher gender pay gap
Women earn 82¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$51,892
Female income
$42,499
Photo retoucher gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in photo retoucher positions over time. Currently, 47.0% of photo retouchers are female.
Photo retoucher gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 26.11% | 73.89% |
| 2011 | 26.52% | 73.48% |
| 2012 | 29.16% | 70.84% |
| 2013 | 30.17% | 69.83% |
| 2014 | 32.92% | 67.08% |
| 2015 | 32.80% | 67.20% |
| 2016 | 34.35% | 65.65% |
| 2017 | 38.51% | 61.49% |
| 2018 | 41.50% | 58.50% |
| 2019 | 44.68% | 55.32% |
| 2020 | 38.80% | 61.20% |
| 2021 | 52.97% | 47.03% |
Photo retoucher related jobs gender ratio
We compared photo retouchers 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 Retoucher | 53% | 47% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Photo retoucher demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among photo retouchers is White, which makes up 56.1% of all photo retouchers. Comparatively, 17.6% of photo retouchers are Hispanic or Latino and 14.9% of photo retouchers are Asian.
- White, 56.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.6%
- Asian, 14.9%
- Black or African American, 5.6%
- Unknown, 5.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Photo retoucher race
| Photo retoucher race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.6% |
| Asian | 14.9% |
| Black or African American | 5.6% |
| Unknown | 5.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Photo retoucher race and ethnicity over time
See how photo retoucher racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Photo retoucher race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.31% | 11.34% | 3.21% | 16.64% |
| 2011 | 63.05% | 11.58% | 5.65% | 17.37% |
| 2012 | 62.33% | 9.10% | 6.19% | 18.78% |
| 2013 | 63.62% | 13.79% | 4.34% | 14.09% |
| 2014 | 59.69% | 9.85% | 9.10% | 18.69% |
| 2015 | 63.68% | 9.36% | 4.57% | 18.35% |
| 2016 | 59.75% | 10.56% | 7.49% | 18.13% |
| 2017 | 61.00% | 9.09% | 11.52% | 16.94% |
| 2018 | 60.39% | 8.24% | 11.70% | 17.64% |
| 2019 | 54.02% | 9.83% | 9.39% | 21.26% |
| 2020 | 61.15% | 5.85% | 9.25% | 18.11% |
| 2021 | 56.10% | 5.64% | 14.87% | 17.64% |
Photo retoucher wage gap by race
According to our data, asian photo retouchers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american photo retouchers have the lowest average salary at $46,945.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $54,541 |
| White | $51,013 |
| Black or African American | $46,945 |
| Asian | $56,476 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $51,008 |
Average photo retoucher age
See how the average age of photo retouchers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Photo retoucher age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 41 | 45.5 |
| Asian | 34 | 35 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44 |
Photo retoucher age breakdown
The average age of photo retouchers is 40+ years years old, representing 50% of the photo retoucher population.
Photo retoucher age breakdown
| Photo Retoucher Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 50% |
| 30-40 years | 33% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Photo retoucher educational attainment
The most common degree for photo retouchers is bachelor's degree, with 70% of photo retouchers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 21% and associate degree degree at 4%.
- Bachelor's, 70%
- Associate, 21%
- High School Diploma, 4%
- Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Photo retouchers by degree level
| Photo retoucher degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 70% |
| Associate | 21% |
| High School Diploma | 4% |
| Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Photo retoucher wage gap by degree level
According to the data, photo retouchers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $63,074 annually. With a Associate degree, photo retouchers earn a median annual income of $44,068 compared to $41,661 for photo retouchers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $41,661 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $63,074 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $44,068 |
Photo retoucher employment statistics
Most photo retouchers work for a private in the retail industry.
Company size where photo retouchers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where photo retouchers work.
Photo retoucher jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 18% |
Photo retoucher jobs by company type
Employees with the photo retoucher job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most photo retouchers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Photo retoucher jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 25% |
| Private | 70% |
| Government | 1% |
Photo retoucher jobs by industry
The most common industries for photo retouchers are retail, media and manufacturing.
Photo retoucher industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Retail | 26% |
| Media | 16% |
| Manufacturing | 12% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Photo retoucher turnover and employment statistics
Photo retoucher unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for photo retouchers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Photo retoucher unemployment rate by year
| Year | Photo retoucher 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 retoucher tenure
The average photo retoucher stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 682 photo retouchers resumes in Zippia's database.
Photo retoucher tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 27% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Photo retoucher LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of photo retouchers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Finishing Inspector | 4.47% | 16,843 |
| Meat Stuffer | 4.75% | 7,830 |
| Crown Ceramist | 5.24% | 19 |
| Job Setter | 7.84% | 36,713 |
| Acid Treater | 8.41% | 92 |
| Table Worker | 8.89% | 24,049 |
| Photo Retoucher | 15.21% | - |
Similar photo retoucher jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Finishing Inspector | 4.47% | 16,843 |
| Meat Stuffer | 4.75% | 7,830 |
| Crown Ceramist | 5.24% | 19 |
| Job Setter | 7.84% | 36,713 |
| Acid Treater | 8.41% | 92 |
| Table Worker | 8.89% | 24,049 |
Foreign languages spoken by photo retouchers
The most common foreign language among photo retouchers is Spanish at 42.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 14.3% and Arabic is the third-most popular at 10.7%.
- Spanish, 42.9%
- French, 14.3%
- Arabic, 10.7%
- Chinese, 7.1%
- Hebrew, 7.1%
- Other, 17.9%
Photo retoucher languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 42.9% |
| French | 14.3% |
| Arabic | 10.7% |
| Chinese | 7.1% |
| Hebrew | 7.1% |
| Other | 17.9% |
