Photo stylist demographics and statistics in the US
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Photo stylist demographics by:
Photo stylist gender statistics
80.1% of photo stylists are women and 19.9% of photo stylists are men.
- Female, 80.1%
- Male, 19.9%
Photo stylist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 80.1% |
| Male | 19.9% |
Photo stylist gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$50,586
Female income
$47,821
Photo stylist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in photo stylist positions over time. Currently, 80.1% of photo stylists are female.
Photo stylist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 21.45% | 78.55% |
| 2011 | 21.62% | 78.38% |
| 2012 | 21.07% | 78.93% |
| 2013 | 22.76% | 77.24% |
| 2014 | 21.25% | 78.75% |
| 2015 | 21.76% | 78.24% |
| 2016 | 21.01% | 78.99% |
| 2017 | 20.36% | 79.64% |
| 2018 | 21.85% | 78.15% |
| 2019 | 19.73% | 80.27% |
| 2020 | 19.77% | 80.23% |
| 2021 | 19.86% | 80.14% |
Photo stylist related jobs gender ratio
We compared photo stylists with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, exhibit builder and senior industrial designer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Decorating Consultant | 9% | 91% |
| Floral Designer | 11% | 89% |
| Floral Manager | 11% | 89% |
| Photo Stylist | 20% | 80% |
| Craftsman | 88% | 12% |
| Senior Industrial Designer | 91% | 9% |
| Exhibit Builder | 93% | 7% |
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Photo stylist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among photo stylists is White, which makes up 70.2% of all photo stylists. Comparatively, 10.6% of photo stylists are Hispanic or Latino and 10.4% of photo stylists are Asian.
- White, 70.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.6%
- Asian, 10.4%
- Unknown, 5.0%
- Black or African American, 3.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Photo stylist race
| Photo stylist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 70.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.6% |
| Asian | 10.4% |
| Unknown | 5.0% |
| Black or African American | 3.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Photo stylist race and ethnicity over time
See how photo stylist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Photo stylist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 80.32% | 3.37% | 6.45% | 8.15% |
| 2011 | 79.15% | 3.38% | 7.00% | 8.33% |
| 2012 | 78.60% | 3.42% | 6.69% | 9.26% |
| 2013 | 79.01% | 3.39% | 7.37% | 8.05% |
| 2014 | 78.43% | 3.15% | 7.37% | 8.85% |
| 2015 | 77.58% | 3.31% | 7.11% | 9.89% |
| 2016 | 77.09% | 3.54% | 7.72% | 9.34% |
| 2017 | 77.04% | 3.17% | 8.01% | 9.29% |
| 2018 | 74.98% | 3.33% | 8.26% | 10.34% |
| 2019 | 76.12% | 3.50% | 7.60% | 10.19% |
| 2020 | 74.32% | 3.04% | 7.13% | 10.91% |
| 2021 | 70.17% | 3.42% | 10.42% | 10.63% |
Photo stylist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian photo stylists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White photo stylists have the lowest average salary at $48,371.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $52,413 |
| White | $48,371 |
| Black or African American | $48,522 |
| Asian | $54,661 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $49,261 |
Average photo stylist age
See how the average age of photo stylists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Photo stylist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 40 | 33 |
| White | 40 | 35 |
| Black or African American | 38 | 34 |
| Asian | 36 | 33 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36 | 31 |
Photo stylist age breakdown
The average age of photo stylists is 40+ years years old, representing 42% of the photo stylist population.
Photo stylist age breakdown
| Photo Stylist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 42% |
| 30-40 years | 35% |
| 20-30 years | 24% |
Photo stylist educational attainment
The most common degree for photo stylists is bachelor's degree, with 70% of photo stylists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 18% and associate degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 70%
- Associate, 18%
- Master's, 6%
- High School Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Photo stylists by degree level
| Photo stylist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 70% |
| Associate | 18% |
| Master's | 6% |
| High School Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Photo stylist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, photo stylists with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $61,051 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, photo stylists earn a median annual income of $55,084 compared to $48,501 for photo stylists with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $61,051 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $55,084 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $48,501 |
Photo stylist employment statistics
Most photo stylists work for a private in the retail industry.
Company size where photo stylists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where photo stylists work.
Photo stylist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 8% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 28% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 27% |
Photo stylist jobs by company type
Employees with the photo stylist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most photo stylists prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Photo stylist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 27% |
| Private | 69% |
| Government | 2% |
Photo stylist jobs by industry
The most common industries for photo stylists are retail, manufacturing and media.
Photo stylist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Retail | 40% |
| Manufacturing | 14% |
| Media | 12% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
Photo stylist turnover and employment statistics
Photo stylist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for photo stylists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Photo stylist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Photo stylist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 9.84% |
| 2011 | 7.82% |
| 2012 | 7.12% |
| 2013 | 5.32% |
| 2014 | 4.78% |
| 2015 | 4.60% |
| 2016 | 4.15% |
| 2017 | 3.61% |
| 2018 | 3.55% |
| 2019 | 3.78% |
| 2020 | 6.80% |
| 2021 | 7.79% |
Average photo stylist tenure
The average photo stylist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 343 photo stylists resumes in Zippia's database.
Photo stylist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 16% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 20% |
Photo stylist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of photo stylists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Creative Director/Partner | 11.32% | 32,347 |
| Home Stager | 12.35% | 39,061 |
| Photo Stylist | 13.05% | - |
| Floral Manager | 14.26% | 51,189 |
| Display Specialist | 16.91% | 20,915 |
| Clothes Designer | 17.98% | 43,787 |
| Interior Designer | 22.51% | 48,020 |
Similar photo stylist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Creative Director/Partner | 11.32% | 32,347 |
| Home Stager | 12.35% | 39,061 |
| Floral Manager | 14.26% | 51,189 |
| Display Specialist | 16.91% | 20,915 |
| Clothes Designer | 17.98% | 43,787 |
| Interior Designer | 22.51% | 48,020 |
Foreign languages spoken by photo stylists
The most common foreign language among photo stylists is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 16.7% and Greek is the third-most popular at 8.3%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- Chinese, 16.7%
- Greek, 8.3%
- Russian, 8.3%
- Thai, 8.3%
- Other, 8.4%
Photo stylist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| Chinese | 16.7% |
| Greek | 8.3% |
| Russian | 8.3% |
| Thai | 8.3% |
| Other | 8.4% |