Photography editor demographics and statistics in the US
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Photography editor gender statistics
57.0% of photography editors are women and 43.0% of photography editors are men.
- Female, 57.0%
- Male, 43.0%
Photography editor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 57.0% |
| Male | 43.0% |
Photography editor gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$48,807
Female income
$49,189
Photography editor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in photography editor positions over time. Currently, 57.0% of photography editors are female.
Photography editor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 46.31% | 53.69% |
| 2011 | 47.32% | 52.68% |
| 2012 | 49.59% | 50.41% |
| 2013 | 49.59% | 50.41% |
| 2014 | 48.37% | 51.63% |
| 2015 | 46.85% | 53.15% |
| 2016 | 48.12% | 51.88% |
| 2017 | 47.59% | 52.41% |
| 2018 | 43.82% | 56.18% |
| 2019 | 47.20% | 52.80% |
| 2020 | 44.76% | 55.24% |
| 2021 | 43.01% | 56.99% |
Photography editor related jobs gender ratio
We compared photography 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% |
| Photography Editor | 43% | 57% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
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Photography editor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among photography editors is White, which makes up 76.5% of all photography editors. Comparatively, 8.0% of photography editors are Hispanic or Latino and 7.1% of photography 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%
Photography editor race
| Photography 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% |
Photography editor race and ethnicity over time
See how photography editor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Photography editor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.65% | 3.88% | 6.42% | 7.70% |
| 2011 | 81.82% | 3.89% | 5.26% | 7.48% |
| 2012 | 81.33% | 4.05% | 5.53% | 7.18% |
| 2013 | 78.51% | 4.83% | 6.42% | 7.23% |
| 2014 | 79.51% | 3.98% | 6.63% | 7.47% |
| 2015 | 78.17% | 4.42% | 6.62% | 8.21% |
| 2016 | 78.22% | 4.44% | 6.45% | 8.35% |
| 2017 | 78.23% | 4.55% | 6.52% | 7.69% |
| 2018 | 78.29% | 3.95% | 7.07% | 7.86% |
| 2019 | 77.49% | 3.82% | 7.47% | 8.95% |
| 2020 | 75.59% | 3.67% | 6.82% | 8.67% |
| 2021 | 76.55% | 3.53% | 7.12% | 7.97% |
Photography editor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian photography editors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american photography editors have the lowest average salary at $47,512.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $48,770 |
| White | $47,900 |
| Black or African American | $47,512 |
| Asian | $50,154 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $49,752 |
Average photography editor age
See how the average age of photography editors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Photography 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 |
Photography editor age breakdown
The average age of photography editors is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the photography editor population.
Photography editor age breakdown
| Photography Editor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 15% |
Photography editor educational attainment
The most common degree for photography editors is bachelor's degree, with 78% of photography editors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 8% and associate degree degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 78%
- Associate, 8%
- High School Diploma, 7%
- Master's, 5%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Photography editors by degree level
| Photography editor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 78% |
| Associate | 8% |
| High School Diploma | 7% |
| Master's | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Photography editor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, photography editors with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $55,282 annually. With a Master's degree, photography editors earn a median annual income of $52,985 compared to $49,991 for photography editors with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $52,985 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $49,991 |
| Doctorate Degree | $55,282 |
Photography editor employment statistics
Most photography editors work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where photography editors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where photography editors work.
Photography editor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 11% |
Photography editor jobs by company type
Employees with the photography editor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most photography editors prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Photography editor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 37% |
| Public | 12% |
| Private | 47% |
| Government | 5% |
Photography editor jobs by industry
The most common industries for photography editors are education, media and retail.
Photography editor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 31% |
| Media | 21% |
| Retail | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 8% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Government | 4% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Professional | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
Photography editor turnover and employment statistics
Photography editor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for photography editors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Photography editor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Photography 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 photography editor tenure
The average photography editor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 621 photography editors resumes in Zippia's database.
Photography editor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 27% |
| 1-2 years | 43% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Photography editor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of photography 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Commentator | 10.10% | 10 |
| Sportscaster | 10.34% | 37 |
| Creative Coordinator | 12.01% | 27,203 |
| Photography Editor | 12.38% | - |
| Arabic Translator | 14.90% | 746 |
| Script Reader | 16.36% | 322 |
| Ringmaster | 16.36% | 66 |
Similar photography editor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Commentator | 10.10% | 10 |
| Sportscaster | 10.34% | 37 |
| Creative Coordinator | 12.01% | 27,203 |
| Arabic Translator | 14.90% | 746 |
| Script Reader | 16.36% | 322 |
| Ringmaster | 16.36% | 66 |
Foreign languages spoken by photography editors
The most common foreign language among photography editors is Spanish at 30.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 25.0% and Italian is the third-most popular at 10.0%.
- Spanish, 30.0%
- French, 25.0%
- Italian, 10.0%
- German, 6.7%
- Arabic, 6.7%
- Other, 21.6%
Photography editor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 30.0% |
| French | 25.0% |
| Italian | 10.0% |
| German | 6.7% |
| Arabic | 6.7% |
| Other | 21.6% |
