Photo specialist demographics and statistics in the US
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Photo specialist gender statistics
53.4% of photo specialists are women and 46.6% of photo specialists are men.
- Female, 53.4%
- Male, 46.6%
Photo specialist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 53.4% |
| Male | 46.6% |
Photo specialist gender pay gap
Women earn 82¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$51,851
Female income
$42,489
Photo specialist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in photo specialist positions over time. Currently, 53.4% of photo specialists are female.
Photo specialist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 21.46% | 78.54% |
| 2011 | 21.83% | 78.17% |
| 2012 | 24.15% | 75.85% |
| 2013 | 25.05% | 74.95% |
| 2014 | 27.51% | 72.49% |
| 2015 | 27.41% | 72.59% |
| 2016 | 28.81% | 71.19% |
| 2017 | 32.63% | 67.37% |
| 2018 | 35.43% | 64.57% |
| 2019 | 38.45% | 61.55% |
| 2020 | 32.90% | 67.10% |
| 2021 | 46.55% | 53.45% |
Photo specialist related jobs gender ratio
We compared photo specialists 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 Specialist | 47% | 53% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Photo specialist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among photo specialists is White, which makes up 58.3% of all photo specialists. Comparatively, 15.7% of photo specialists are Hispanic or Latino and 13.2% of photo specialists are Asian.
- White, 58.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.7%
- Asian, 13.2%
- Black or African American, 7.1%
- Unknown, 5.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Photo specialist race
| Photo specialist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 58.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.7% |
| Asian | 13.2% |
| Black or African American | 7.1% |
| Unknown | 5.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Photo specialist race and ethnicity over time
See how photo specialist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Photo specialist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.50% | 12.83% | 1.54% | 14.71% |
| 2011 | 65.24% | 13.07% | 3.99% | 15.44% |
| 2012 | 64.52% | 10.60% | 4.53% | 16.85% |
| 2013 | 65.81% | 15.29% | 2.68% | 12.16% |
| 2014 | 61.88% | 11.35% | 7.44% | 16.75% |
| 2015 | 65.87% | 10.85% | 2.90% | 16.41% |
| 2016 | 61.93% | 12.06% | 5.83% | 16.19% |
| 2017 | 63.19% | 10.59% | 9.85% | 15.00% |
| 2018 | 62.57% | 9.73% | 10.03% | 15.71% |
| 2019 | 56.21% | 11.32% | 7.72% | 19.33% |
| 2020 | 63.34% | 7.34% | 7.59% | 16.17% |
| 2021 | 58.29% | 7.13% | 13.20% | 15.71% |
Photo specialist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian photo specialists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american photo specialists have the lowest average salary at $46,921.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $54,491 |
| White | $50,976 |
| Black or African American | $46,921 |
| Asian | $56,419 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $50,971 |
Average photo specialist age
See how the average age of photo specialists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Photo specialist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 41 | 45.5 |
| Asian | 34 | 35 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44 |
Photo specialist age breakdown
The average age of photo specialists is 40+ years years old, representing 50% of the photo specialist population.
Photo specialist age breakdown
| Photo Specialist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 50% |
| 30-40 years | 33% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Photo specialist educational attainment
The most common degree for photo specialists is high school diploma, with 33% of photo specialists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 33% and bachelor's degree degree at 23%.
- High School Diploma, 33%
- Bachelor's, 33%
- Associate, 23%
- Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Photo specialists by degree level
| Photo specialist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 33% |
| Bachelor's | 33% |
| Associate | 23% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Photo specialist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, photo specialists with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $62,991 annually. With a Associate degree, photo specialists earn a median annual income of $44,053 compared to $41,654 for photo specialists with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $41,654 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $62,991 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $44,053 |
Photo specialist employment statistics
Most photo specialists work for a private in the retail industry.
Company size where photo specialists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where photo specialists work.
Photo specialist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 31% |
Photo specialist jobs by company type
Employees with the photo specialist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most photo specialists prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Photo specialist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 26% |
| Private | 64% |
| Government | 5% |
Photo specialist jobs by industry
The most common industries for photo specialists are retail, professional and manufacturing.
Photo specialist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Retail | 19% |
| Fortune 500 | 16% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Hospitality | 6% |
| Media | 5% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Government | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Education | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Photo specialist turnover and employment statistics
Photo specialist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for photo specialists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Photo specialist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Photo specialist 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 specialist tenure
The average photo specialist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 8,348 photo specialists resumes in Zippia's database.
Photo specialist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 22% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Photo specialist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of photo specialists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Barrel Assembly Inspector | 4.47% | 21,652 |
| Filling Room Operator | 4.75% | 74,590 |
| Orthopedic Technician | 5.24% | 26,316 |
| Envelope Adjuster | 7.84% | 5,783 |
| Amalgamator | 8.41% | 8 |
| Buttoner | 8.89% | 7 |
| Photo Specialist | 15.21% | - |
Similar photo specialist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Barrel Assembly Inspector | 4.47% | 21,652 |
| Filling Room Operator | 4.75% | 74,590 |
| Orthopedic Technician | 5.24% | 26,316 |
| Envelope Adjuster | 7.84% | 5,783 |
| Amalgamator | 8.41% | 8 |
| Buttoner | 8.89% | 7 |
Foreign languages spoken by photo specialists
The most common foreign language among photo specialists is Spanish at 68.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 6.9% and German is the third-most popular at 4.5%.
- Spanish, 68.6%
- French, 6.9%
- German, 4.5%
- Italian, 2.1%
- Vietnamese, 1.7%
- Other, 16.2%
Photo specialist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 68.6% |
| French | 6.9% |
| German | 4.5% |
| Italian | 2.1% |
| Vietnamese | 1.7% |
| Other | 16.2% |
