Photographer/photo editor demographics and statistics in the US
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Photographer/photo editor demographics by:
Photographer/photo editor gender statistics
53.7% of photographer/photo editors are women and 46.3% of photographer/photo editors are men.
- Female, 53.7%
- Male, 46.3%
Photographer/photo editor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 53.7% |
| Male | 46.3% |
Photographer/photo editor gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$37,481
Female income
$37,778
Photographer/photo editor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in photographer/photo editor positions over time. Currently, 53.7% of photographer/photo editors are female.
Photographer/photo editor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 49.60% | 50.40% |
| 2011 | 50.61% | 49.39% |
| 2012 | 52.88% | 47.12% |
| 2013 | 52.88% | 47.12% |
| 2014 | 51.67% | 48.33% |
| 2015 | 50.14% | 49.86% |
| 2016 | 51.41% | 48.59% |
| 2017 | 50.89% | 49.11% |
| 2018 | 47.09% | 52.91% |
| 2019 | 50.49% | 49.51% |
| 2020 | 48.03% | 51.97% |
| 2021 | 46.27% | 53.73% |
Photographer/photo editor related jobs gender ratio
We compared photographer/photo editors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, public address announcer and track announcer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Paraprofessional Interpreter | 12% | 88% |
| Deaf Interpreter | 15% | 85% |
| Fashion Journalist | 15% | 85% |
| Photographer/Photo Editor | 46% | 54% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
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Photographer/photo editor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among photographer/photo editors is White, which makes up 76.5% of all photographer/photo editors. Comparatively, 8.0% of photographer/photo editors are Hispanic or Latino and 7.1% of photographer/photo editors are Asian.
- White, 76.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.0%
- Asian, 7.1%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- Black or African American, 3.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Photographer/photo editor race
| Photographer/photo editor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 76.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.0% |
| Asian | 7.1% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| Black or African American | 3.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Photographer/photo editor race and ethnicity over time
See how photographer/photo editor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Photographer/photo editor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.59% | 3.89% | 6.44% | 7.72% |
| 2011 | 81.76% | 3.90% | 5.28% | 7.51% |
| 2012 | 81.27% | 4.06% | 5.55% | 7.21% |
| 2013 | 78.45% | 4.84% | 6.44% | 7.26% |
| 2014 | 79.45% | 3.99% | 6.65% | 7.50% |
| 2015 | 78.11% | 4.43% | 6.64% | 8.24% |
| 2016 | 78.17% | 4.45% | 6.47% | 8.38% |
| 2017 | 78.17% | 4.56% | 6.54% | 7.71% |
| 2018 | 78.23% | 3.96% | 7.09% | 7.89% |
| 2019 | 77.43% | 3.82% | 7.49% | 8.97% |
| 2020 | 75.53% | 3.68% | 6.84% | 8.69% |
| 2021 | 76.49% | 3.54% | 7.14% | 7.99% |
Photographer/photo editor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian photographer/photo editors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american photographer/photo editors have the lowest average salary at $36,473.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $37,451 |
| White | $36,774 |
| Black or African American | $36,473 |
| Asian | $38,530 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $38,217 |
Average photographer/photo editor age
See how the average age of photographer/photo editors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Photographer/photo editor age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 34.5 | 36 |
| White | 46 | 42.5 |
| Black or African American | 45 | |
| Asian | 36 | 38 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 | 31 |
Photographer/photo editor age breakdown
The average age of photographer/photo editors is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the photographer/photo editor population.
Photographer/photo editor age breakdown
| Photographer/Photo Editor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 15% |
Photographer/photo editor educational attainment
The most common degree for photographer/photo editors is bachelor's degree, with 70% of photographer/photo editors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 17% and associate degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 70%
- Associate, 17%
- High School Diploma, 6%
- Master's, 3%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Photographer/photo editors by degree level
| Photographer/photo editor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 70% |
| Associate | 17% |
| High School Diploma | 6% |
| Master's | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Photographer/photo editor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, photographer/photo editors with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $42,527 annually. With a Master's degree, photographer/photo editors earn a median annual income of $40,736 compared to $38,403 for photographer/photo editors with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $40,736 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $38,403 |
| Doctorate Degree | $42,527 |
Photographer/photo editor employment statistics
Most photographer/photo editors work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where photographer/photo editors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where photographer/photo editors work.
Photographer/photo editor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 24% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 7% |
Photographer/photo editor jobs by company type
Employees with the photographer/photo editor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most photographer/photo editors prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Photographer/photo editor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 17% |
| Public | 11% |
| Private | 68% |
| Government | 4% |
Photographer/photo editor jobs by industry
The most common industries for photographer/photo editors are media, education and retail.
Photographer/photo editor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 25% |
| Education | 14% |
| Retail | 10% |
| Manufacturing | 8% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Hospitality | 6% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Government | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Photographer/photo editor turnover and employment statistics
Photographer/photo editor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for photographer/photo editors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Photographer/photo editor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Photographer/photo editor unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.55% |
| 2011 | 6.88% |
| 2012 | 5.99% |
| 2013 | 6.94% |
| 2014 | 5.63% |
| 2015 | 4.60% |
| 2016 | 4.23% |
| 2017 | 3.44% |
| 2018 | 4.10% |
| 2019 | 2.52% |
| 2020 | 5.60% |
| 2021 | 5.26% |
Average photographer/photo editor tenure
The average photographer/photo editor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,606 photographer/photo editors resumes in Zippia's database.
Photographer/photo editor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 23% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Photographer/photo editor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of photographer/photo editors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Field Reporter | 10.10% | 46,519 |
| Disk Jockey | 10.34% | 1,960 |
| Public Relations Consultant | 12.01% | 27,882 |
| Photographer/Photo Editor | 12.38% | - |
| Russian Language Interpreter And Translator | 14.90% | 23,144 |
| Film Writer | 16.36% | 10,245 |
| Public Address Announcer | 16.36% | 9,474 |
Similar photographer/photo editor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Field Reporter | 10.10% | 46,519 |
| Disk Jockey | 10.34% | 1,960 |
| Public Relations Consultant | 12.01% | 27,882 |
| Russian Language Interpreter And Translator | 14.90% | 23,144 |
| Film Writer | 16.36% | 10,245 |
| Public Address Announcer | 16.36% | 9,474 |
Foreign languages spoken by photographer/photo editors
The most common foreign language among photographer/photo editors is Spanish at 52.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 12.2% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 4.1%.
- Spanish, 52.0%
- French, 12.2%
- Chinese, 4.1%
- Russian, 4.1%
- German, 3.1%
- Other, 24.5%
Photographer/photo editor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 52.0% |
| French | 12.2% |
| Chinese | 4.1% |
| Russian | 4.1% |
| German | 3.1% |
| Other | 24.5% |
