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Photographer, editor demographics and statistics in the US

Photographer, editor demographics research summary. Zippia estimates photographer, editor demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our photographer, editor estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about photographers, editor after extensive research and analysis:

  • There are over 30,731 photographers, editor currently employed in the United States.
  • 37.1% of all photographers, editor are women, while 62.9% are men.
  • The average photographer, editor age is 39 years old.
  • The most common ethnicity of photographers, editor is White (65.6%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (15.2%), Asian (7.0%) and Black or African American (6.3%).
  • In 2022, women earned 93% of what men earned.
  • 11% of all photographers, editor are LGBT.
  • Photographers, editor are 73% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to public companies.
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Photographer, editor gender statistics

37.1% of photographers, editor are women and 62.9% of photographers, editor are men.
  • Male, 62.9%
  • Female, 37.1%

Photographer, editor gender ratio

GenderPercentages
Male62.9%
Female37.1%

Photographer, editor gender pay gap

Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male income
$52,664
female-income
Female income
$49,090

Photographer, editor gender ratio over time

This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in photographer, editor positions over time. Currently, 37.1% of photographers, editor are female.
Male
Female
100%
80%
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2021

Photographer, editor gender ratio by year

YearMaleFemale
201062.03%37.97%
201161.98%38.02%
201260.75%39.25%
201359.06%40.94%
201461.80%38.20%
201564.81%35.19%
201665.60%34.40%
201765.00%35.00%
201863.93%36.07%
201960.26%39.74%
202056.85%43.15%
202162.95%37.05%

Photographer, editor related jobs gender ratio

We compared photographers, editor with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, broadcast maintenance engineer and audio installer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.

Job titleMaleFemale
Photographer Helper18%82%
Studio Associate23%77%
Photography Internship30%70%
Photographer, Editor63%37%
News Cameraman95%5%
Audio Installer95%5%
Broadcast Maintenance Engineer98%2%

Photographer, editor demographics by race

The most common ethnicity among photographers, editor is White, which makes up 65.6% of all photographers, editor. Comparatively, 15.2% of photographers, editor are Hispanic or Latino and 7.0% of photographers, editor are Asian.
  • White, 65.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino, 15.2%
  • Asian, 7.0%
  • Black or African American, 6.3%
  • Unknown, 5.7%
  • American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%

Photographer, editor race

Photographer, editor racePercentages
White65.6%
Hispanic or Latino15.2%
Asian7.0%
Black or African American6.3%
Unknown5.7%
American Indian and Alaska Native0.2%

Photographer, editor race and ethnicity over time

See how photographer, editor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.

Photographer, editor race and ethnicity by year

YearWhiteBlack or African AmericanAsianHispanic or Latino
201073.29%6.42%4.66%13.57%
201174.86%5.75%4.35%12.07%
201272.39%5.78%4.30%14.07%
201372.82%5.85%4.90%13.14%
201473.05%5.60%5.12%12.79%
201571.90%6.27%4.83%13.82%
201672.64%4.34%5.25%14.32%
201772.67%6.17%4.42%13.73%
201870.08%6.35%5.77%14.89%
201971.92%5.61%5.49%13.75%
202070.10%5.05%5.45%14.09%
202165.55%6.32%7.02%15.17%

Photographer, editor wage gap by race

According to our data, white photographers, editor have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american photographers, editor have the lowest average salary at $51,889.
$54,000
$53,000
$52,000
$51,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$53,017
White$53,509
Black or African American$51,889
Asian$52,660
Hispanic or Latino$52,262

Average photographer, editor age

See how the average age of photographers, editor varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female

Photographer, editor age by race and gender

RaceMale ageFemale age
Unknown3430
White4334
Black or African American33
Asian35
Hispanic or Latino3833

Photographer, editor age breakdown

The average age of photographers, editor is 40+ years years old, representing 44% of the photographer, editor population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Photographer, editor age breakdown

Photographer, Editor YearsPercentages
40+ years44%
30-40 years33%
20-30 years23%

Photographer, editor educational attainment

The most common degree for photographers, editor is bachelor's degree, with 68% of photographers, editor earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 18% and associate degree degree at 7%.
  • Bachelor's, 68%
  • Associate, 18%
  • High School Diploma, 7%
  • Master's, 5%
  • Other Degrees, 2%

Photographers, editor by degree level

Photographer, editor degreePercentages
Bachelor's68%
Associate18%
High School Diploma7%
Master's5%
Other Degrees2%

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Photographer, editor wage gap by degree level

According to the data, photographers, editor with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $54,139 annually. With a Associate degree, photographers, editor earn a median annual income of $51,075 compared to $49,398 for photographers, editor with an High School Diploma degree.
$55,000
$54,000
$53,000
$52,000
$51,000
$50,000
$49,000
High School Diploma or Less
Bachelor's Degree
Some College/ Associate Degree
EducationSalary
High School Diploma or Less$49,398
Bachelor's Degree$54,139
Some College/ Associate Degree$51,075

Photographer, editor employment statistics

Most photographers, editor work for a private in the media industry.

Company size where photographers, editor work

Below, you can see the size of companies where photographers, editor work.

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Photographer, editor jobs by employer size

Company sizePercentages
< 50 employees9%
50 - 100 employees18%
100 - 500 employees28%
500 - 1,000 employees8%
1,000 - 10,000 employees21%
> 10,000 employees16%

Photographer, editor jobs by company type

Employees with the photographer, editor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most photographers, editor prefer to work at private companies over public companies.

Education

Public

Private

Government

Photographer, editor jobs by sector

Company typePercentages
Education8%
Public17%
Private73%
Government3%

Photographer, editor jobs by industry

The most common industries for photographers, editor are media, professional and retail.

Media

Professional

Retail

Manufacturing

Technology

Photographer, editor turnover and employment statistics

Photographer, editor unemployment rate over time

The unemployment rate for photographers, editor between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Photographer, editor unemployment rate by year

YearPhotographer, editor unemployment rate
201012.20%
201112.90%
201210.02%
201311.78%
20148.02%
20158.68%
20166.42%
20176.80%
20186.68%
20194.40%
202012.28%
202113.40%

Average photographer, editor tenure

The average photographer, editor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 4,427 photographers, editor resumes in Zippia's database.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Photographer, editor tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year18%
1-2 years29%
3-4 years13%
5-7 years16%
8-10 years9%
11+ years16%

Photographer, editor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of photographers, editor that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
Job titleLGBTJob openings
Master Control Operator5.55%70,063
Camera Operator/Production Assistant7.31%76,285
Photographer, Editor11.17%-
Web Editor11.70%22,697
Graphics Specialist12.14%12,267
Interior Design Internship17.34%88,151
Actor23.07%218

Similar photographer, editor jobs LGBT demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job openings
Master Control Operator5.55%70,063
Camera Operator/Production Assistant7.31%76,285
Web Editor11.70%22,697
Graphics Specialist12.14%12,267
Interior Design Internship17.34%88,151
Actor23.07%218

Foreign languages spoken by photographers, editor

The most common foreign language among photographers, editor is Spanish at 55.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 9.8% and German is the third-most popular at 4.7%.
  • Spanish, 55.3%
  • French, 9.8%
  • German, 4.7%
  • Russian, 4.2%
  • Italian, 3.3%
  • Other, 22.7%

Photographer, editor languages spoken

Foreign languagePercentages
Spanish55.3%
French9.8%
German4.7%
Russian4.2%
Italian3.3%
Other22.7%

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Photographer, editor location demographics

Where do photographers, editor earn the most?

Photographers, editor earn the most in New York, where the average photographer, editor salary is $75,176. The map here shows where photographers, editor earn the highest salaries in the U.S. The darker areas across the 50 states highlight the highest salaries.
Average salary

Which city has the most Photographers, Editor?

By looking through more than 4,427 resumes, we found that the most popular places for photographers, editor are New York, NY and Los Angeles, CA.
Number of Photographers, Editor

Photographer, editor jobs by state

RankStateNumber of jobsAverage salary
1California777$60,997
2New York746$75,176
3Texas340$54,045
4Florida291$42,593
5Virginia235$54,169
6Pennsylvania192$46,963
7Illinois190$56,352
8Massachusetts172$63,053
9District of Columbia165$37,686
10Georgia158$50,129
11North Carolina146$45,186
12Ohio138$45,322
13Maryland133$52,530
14Michigan122$43,691
15Washington120$53,648
16Colorado105$51,484
17Oregon104$48,967
18Tennessee100$49,451
19New Jersey100$52,912
20Missouri90$36,058
21Wisconsin88$50,915
22Arizona87$45,102
23Connecticut82$61,666
24Alabama79$50,414
25Utah68$58,481
26Minnesota68$59,264
27South Carolina62$46,420
28Indiana53$45,660
29Iowa53$35,416
30Louisiana49$44,992
31Arkansas46$51,470
32Oklahoma45$40,469
33Kentucky36$55,133
34Kansas32$49,775
35Nebraska30$47,949
36Mississippi27$48,761
37Nevada27$34,724
38Idaho26$52,048
39West Virginia25$59,807
40New Mexico24$53,954
41Alaska21$68,837
42New Hampshire17$59,869
43Hawaii17$46,460
44Delaware16$38,580
45Maine14$58,059
46Vermont13$62,990
47Montana11$46,364
48North Dakota10$50,736
49South Dakota10$46,518
50Wyoming8$53,876
51Rhode Island8$38,781

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