Photography assistant demographics and statistics in the US
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Photography assistant gender statistics
63.9% of photography assistants are women and 36.1% of photography assistants are men.
- Female, 63.9%
- Male, 36.1%
Photography assistant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 63.9% |
| Male | 36.1% |
Photography assistant gender pay gap
Women earn 70¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$109,129
Female income
$76,812
Photography assistant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in photography assistant positions over time. Currently, 63.9% of photography assistants are female.
Photography assistant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 35.16% | 64.84% |
| 2011 | 35.11% | 64.89% |
| 2012 | 33.94% | 66.06% |
| 2013 | 32.38% | 67.62% |
| 2014 | 34.94% | 65.06% |
| 2015 | 37.94% | 62.06% |
| 2016 | 38.77% | 61.23% |
| 2017 | 38.13% | 61.87% |
| 2018 | 37.04% | 62.96% |
| 2019 | 33.49% | 66.51% |
| 2020 | 30.42% | 69.58% |
| 2021 | 36.06% | 63.94% |
Photography assistant related jobs gender ratio
We compared photography assistants 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% |
| Photography Assistant | 36% | 64% |
| News Cameraman | 95% | 5% |
| Audio Installer | 95% | 5% |
| Broadcast Maintenance Engineer | 98% | 2% |
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Photography assistant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among photography assistants is White, which makes up 65.4% of all photography assistants. Comparatively, 15.3% of photography assistants are Hispanic or Latino and 7.0% of photography assistants are Asian.
- White, 65.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.3%
- Asian, 7.0%
- Black or African American, 6.4%
- Unknown, 5.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Photography assistant race
| Photography assistant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.3% |
| Asian | 7.0% |
| Black or African American | 6.4% |
| Unknown | 5.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Photography assistant race and ethnicity over time
See how photography assistant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Photography assistant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.11% | 6.45% | 4.69% | 13.68% |
| 2011 | 74.68% | 5.78% | 4.38% | 12.18% |
| 2012 | 72.22% | 5.81% | 4.32% | 14.18% |
| 2013 | 72.64% | 5.88% | 4.93% | 13.25% |
| 2014 | 72.87% | 5.64% | 5.15% | 12.91% |
| 2015 | 71.72% | 6.30% | 4.86% | 13.93% |
| 2016 | 72.46% | 4.37% | 5.28% | 14.43% |
| 2017 | 72.49% | 6.20% | 4.45% | 13.84% |
| 2018 | 69.90% | 6.38% | 5.80% | 15.00% |
| 2019 | 71.74% | 5.64% | 5.51% | 13.86% |
| 2020 | 69.92% | 5.08% | 5.47% | 14.20% |
| 2021 | 65.37% | 6.35% | 7.05% | 15.28% |
Photography assistant wage gap by race
According to our data, white photography assistants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american photography assistants have the lowest average salary at $101,330.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $112,831 |
| White | $118,161 |
| Black or African American | $101,330 |
| Asian | $109,081 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $105,028 |
Average photography assistant age
See how the average age of photography assistants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Photography assistant 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 |
Photography assistant age breakdown
The average age of photography assistants is 40+ years years old, representing 44% of the photography assistant population.
Photography assistant age breakdown
| Photography Assistant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 44% |
| 30-40 years | 33% |
| 20-30 years | 23% |
Photography assistant educational attainment
The most common degree for photography assistants is bachelor's degree, with 64% of photography assistants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 16% and associate degree degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 64%
- Associate, 16%
- High School Diploma, 13%
- Master's, 3%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Photography assistants by degree level
| Photography assistant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 64% |
| Associate | 16% |
| High School Diploma | 13% |
| Master's | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Photography assistant wage gap by degree level
According to the data, photography assistants with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $125,275 annually. With a Associate degree, photography assistants earn a median annual income of $93,631 compared to $79,245 for photography assistants with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $79,245 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $125,275 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $93,631 |
Photography assistant employment statistics
Most photography assistants work for a private in the retail industry.
Company size where photography assistants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where photography assistants work.
Photography assistant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 15% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 19% |
| > 10,000 employees | 17% |
Photography assistant jobs by company type
Employees with the photography assistant job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most photography assistants prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Photography assistant jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 17% |
| Public | 20% |
| Private | 59% |
| Government | 4% |
Photography assistant jobs by industry
The most common industries for photography assistants are retail, education and professional.
Photography assistant industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Retail | 16% |
| Education | 15% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Manufacturing | 8% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Media | 7% |
| Hospitality | 6% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
Photography assistant turnover and employment statistics
Photography assistant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for photography assistants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Photography assistant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Photography assistant 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 photography assistant tenure
The average photography assistant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 2,593 photography assistants resumes in Zippia's database.
Photography assistant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 30% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Photography assistant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of photography assistants 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Event Crew Technician | 5.55% | 81,918 |
| Microfilm Camera Operator | 7.31% | 25,742 |
| Photography Assistant | 11.17% | - |
| Copy Editor | 11.70% | 4,866 |
| Production Artist | 12.14% | 59,103 |
| Project Designer | 17.34% | 60,364 |
| Cast Member | 23.07% | 79,789 |
Similar photography assistant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Event Crew Technician | 5.55% | 81,918 |
| Microfilm Camera Operator | 7.31% | 25,742 |
| Copy Editor | 11.70% | 4,866 |
| Production Artist | 12.14% | 59,103 |
| Project Designer | 17.34% | 60,364 |
| Cast Member | 23.07% | 79,789 |
Foreign languages spoken by photography assistants
The most common foreign language among photography assistants is Spanish at 59.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 10.4% and Mandarin is the third-most popular at 5.2%.
- Spanish, 59.3%
- French, 10.4%
- Mandarin, 5.2%
- Chinese, 4.4%
- German, 4.4%
- Other, 16.3%
Photography assistant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 59.3% |
| French | 10.4% |
| Mandarin | 5.2% |
| Chinese | 4.4% |
| German | 4.4% |
| Other | 16.3% |
