Photographic technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Photographic technician gender statistics
33.6% of photographic technicians are women and 66.4% of photographic technicians are men.
- Male, 66.4%
- Female, 33.6%
Photographic technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 66.4% |
| Female | 33.6% |
Photographic technician gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$51,928
Female income
$47,078
Photographic technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in photographic technician positions over time. Currently, 33.6% of photographic technicians are female.
Photographic technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.53% | 34.47% |
| 2011 | 65.49% | 34.51% |
| 2012 | 64.30% | 35.70% |
| 2013 | 62.67% | 37.33% |
| 2014 | 65.31% | 34.69% |
| 2015 | 68.18% | 31.82% |
| 2016 | 68.94% | 31.06% |
| 2017 | 68.36% | 31.64% |
| 2018 | 67.35% | 32.65% |
| 2019 | 63.83% | 36.17% |
| 2020 | 60.52% | 39.48% |
| 2021 | 66.41% | 33.59% |
Photographic technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared photographic technicians 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 title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Photographer Helper | 18% | 82% |
| Studio Associate | 23% | 77% |
| Photography Internship | 30% | 70% |
| Photographic Technician | 66% | 34% |
| News Cameraman | 95% | 5% |
| Audio Installer | 95% | 5% |
| Broadcast Maintenance Engineer | 98% | 2% |
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Photographic technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among photographic technicians is White, which makes up 65.3% of all photographic technicians. Comparatively, 15.3% of photographic technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 7.1% of photographic technicians are Asian.
- White, 65.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.3%
- Asian, 7.1%
- Black or African American, 6.4%
- Unknown, 5.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Photographic technician race
| Photographic technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.3% |
| Asian | 7.1% |
| Black or African American | 6.4% |
| Unknown | 5.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Photographic technician race and ethnicity over time
See how photographic technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Photographic technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.05% | 6.46% | 4.70% | 13.72% |
| 2011 | 74.62% | 5.79% | 4.39% | 12.22% |
| 2012 | 72.15% | 5.82% | 4.33% | 14.22% |
| 2013 | 72.58% | 5.89% | 4.94% | 13.29% |
| 2014 | 72.81% | 5.65% | 5.16% | 12.95% |
| 2015 | 71.66% | 6.32% | 4.87% | 13.97% |
| 2016 | 72.39% | 4.38% | 5.29% | 14.47% |
| 2017 | 72.42% | 6.22% | 4.46% | 13.88% |
| 2018 | 69.83% | 6.39% | 5.81% | 15.04% |
| 2019 | 71.68% | 5.65% | 5.52% | 13.90% |
| 2020 | 69.86% | 5.09% | 5.48% | 14.24% |
| 2021 | 65.31% | 6.36% | 7.06% | 15.32% |
Photographic technician wage gap by race
According to our data, white photographic technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american photographic technicians have the lowest average salary at $50,864.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $52,414 |
| White | $53,093 |
| Black or African American | $50,864 |
| Asian | $51,921 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $51,375 |
Average photographic technician age
See how the average age of photographic technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Photographic technician age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 34 | 30 |
| White | 43 | 34 |
| Black or African American | 33 | |
| Asian | 35 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 | 33 |
Photographic technician age breakdown
The average age of photographic technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 44% of the photographic technician population.
Photographic technician age breakdown
| Photographic Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 44% |
| 30-40 years | 33% |
| 20-30 years | 23% |
Photographic technician educational attainment
The most common degree for photographic technicians is bachelor's degree, with 59% of photographic technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 24% and associate degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 59%
- Associate, 24%
- High School Diploma, 9%
- Master's, 5%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Photographic technicians by degree level
| Photographic technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 59% |
| Associate | 24% |
| High School Diploma | 9% |
| Master's | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Photographic technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, photographic technicians with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $53,967 annually. With a Associate degree, photographic technicians earn a median annual income of $49,754 compared to $47,489 for photographic technicians with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $47,489 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $53,967 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $49,754 |
Photographic technician employment statistics
Most photographic technicians work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where photographic technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where photographic technicians work.
Photographic technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 28% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
Photographic technician jobs by company type
Employees with the photographic technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most photographic technicians prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Photographic technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 18% |
| Public | 15% |
| Private | 58% |
| Government | 8% |
Photographic technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for photographic technicians are education, professional and technology.
Photographic technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 16% |
| Professional | 12% |
| Technology | 10% |
| Media | 9% |
| Health Care | 9% |
| Retail | 9% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Government | 5% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Automotive | 4% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Photographic technician turnover and employment statistics
Photographic technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for photographic technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Photographic technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Photographic technician unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 12.20% |
| 2011 | 12.90% |
| 2012 | 10.02% |
| 2013 | 11.78% |
| 2014 | 8.02% |
| 2015 | 8.68% |
| 2016 | 6.42% |
| 2017 | 6.80% |
| 2018 | 6.68% |
| 2019 | 4.40% |
| 2020 | 12.28% |
| 2021 | 13.40% |
Average photographic technician tenure
The average photographic technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 299 photographic technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Photographic technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 19% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Photographic technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of photographic technicians 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mixing House Operator | 5.55% | 48,557 |
| Cinematographer | 7.31% | 5,748 |
| Photographic Technician | 11.17% | - |
| News Editor | 11.70% | 12,484 |
| Graphic Designer And Photographer | 12.14% | 46,087 |
| Design Consultant | 17.34% | 59,470 |
| Actor | 23.07% | 218 |
Similar photographic technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Mixing House Operator | 5.55% | 48,557 |
| Cinematographer | 7.31% | 5,748 |
| News Editor | 11.70% | 12,484 |
| Graphic Designer And Photographer | 12.14% | 46,087 |
| Design Consultant | 17.34% | 59,470 |
| Actor | 23.07% | 218 |
Foreign languages spoken by photographic technicians
The most common foreign language among photographic technicians is Spanish at 42.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 14.3% and French is the third-most popular at 14.3%.
- Spanish, 42.9%
- Chinese, 14.3%
- French, 14.3%
- Mandarin, 14.3%
- Portuguese, 7.1%
- Other, 7.1%
Photographic technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 42.9% |
| Chinese | 14.3% |
| French | 14.3% |
| Mandarin | 14.3% |
| Portuguese | 7.1% |
| Other | 7.1% |