Photography instructor demographics and statistics in the US
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Photography instructor gender statistics
45.9% of photography instructors are women and 54.1% of photography instructors are men.
- Male, 54.1%
- Female, 45.9%
Photography instructor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 54.1% |
| Female | 45.9% |
Photography instructor gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$47,596
Female income
$44,990
Photography instructor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in photography instructor positions over time. Currently, 45.9% of photography instructors are female.
Photography instructor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 52.53% | 47.47% |
| 2011 | 51.98% | 48.02% |
| 2012 | 54.57% | 45.43% |
| 2013 | 53.70% | 46.30% |
| 2014 | 53.83% | 46.17% |
| 2015 | 51.57% | 48.43% |
| 2016 | 53.98% | 46.02% |
| 2017 | 54.46% | 45.54% |
| 2018 | 55.48% | 44.52% |
| 2019 | 53.98% | 46.02% |
| 2020 | 53.53% | 46.47% |
| 2021 | 54.07% | 45.93% |
Photography instructor related jobs gender ratio
We compared photography instructors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, guitar instructor and rescue instructor have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Early Childhood Education Instructor | 6% | 94% |
| Ballet Teacher | 7% | 93% |
| Horseback Riding Instructor | 12% | 88% |
| Photography Instructor | 54% | 46% |
| Guitar Teacher | 83% | 17% |
| Rescue Instructor | 85% | 15% |
| Guitar Instructor | 88% | 12% |
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Photography instructor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among photography instructors is White, which makes up 60.8% of all photography instructors. Comparatively, 16.3% of photography instructors are Hispanic or Latino and 10.6% of photography instructors are Black or African American.
- White, 60.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.3%
- Black or African American, 10.6%
- Asian, 6.0%
- Unknown, 5.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Photography instructor race
| Photography instructor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.3% |
| Black or African American | 10.6% |
| Asian | 6.0% |
| Unknown | 5.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Photography instructor race and ethnicity over time
See how photography instructor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Photography instructor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.16% | 11.40% | 5.54% | 14.49% |
| 2011 | 64.20% | 11.55% | 5.89% | 15.05% |
| 2012 | 64.23% | 10.82% | 6.27% | 15.48% |
| 2013 | 63.56% | 10.59% | 6.18% | 15.92% |
| 2014 | 63.12% | 10.56% | 7.43% | 15.36% |
| 2015 | 64.18% | 10.00% | 6.96% | 15.17% |
| 2016 | 63.03% | 10.59% | 6.32% | 16.22% |
| 2017 | 62.59% | 10.22% | 7.08% | 16.35% |
| 2018 | 65.81% | 10.23% | 5.45% | 15.03% |
| 2019 | 66.66% | 9.63% | 5.16% | 15.21% |
| 2020 | 63.29% | 10.17% | 5.14% | 15.55% |
| 2021 | 60.85% | 10.56% | 6.00% | 16.28% |
Photography instructor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian photography instructors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american photography instructors have the lowest average salary at $45,814.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $47,673 |
| White | $47,980 |
| Black or African American | $45,814 |
| Asian | $49,009 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $47,562 |
Average photography instructor age
See how the average age of photography instructors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Photography instructor age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 43 | 45 |
| Unknown | 40 | 42 |
| Asian | 40 | 47 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 38 |
| White | 44 | 44 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 47 |
Photography instructor age breakdown
The average age of photography instructors is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the photography instructor population.
Photography instructor age breakdown
| Photography Instructor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Photography instructor educational attainment
The most common degree for photography instructors is bachelor's degree, with 66% of photography instructors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 18% and master's degree degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 66%
- Master's, 18%
- Associate, 12%
- High School Diploma, 1%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Photography instructors by degree level
| Photography instructor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 66% |
| Master's | 18% |
| Associate | 12% |
| High School Diploma | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Photography instructor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, photography instructors with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $57,508 annually. With a Master's degree, photography instructors earn a median annual income of $52,661 compared to $48,345 for photography instructors with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $52,661 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $42,939 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $48,345 |
| Doctorate Degree | $57,508 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $46,660 |
Photography instructor employment statistics
Most photography instructors work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where photography instructors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where photography instructors work.
Photography instructor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 30% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 3% |
Photography instructor jobs by company type
Employees with the photography instructor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most photography instructors prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Photography instructor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 75% |
| Public | 0% |
| Private | 19% |
| Government | 5% |
Photography instructor jobs by industry
The most common industries for photography instructors are education, non profits and government.
Photography instructor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 66% |
| Non Profits | 7% |
| Government | 5% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Media | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Professional | 3% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Photography instructor turnover and employment statistics
Photography instructor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for photography instructors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Photography instructor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Photography instructor unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.57% |
| 2011 | 7.82% |
| 2012 | 7.21% |
| 2013 | 6.49% |
| 2014 | 6.03% |
| 2015 | 4.80% |
| 2016 | 4.35% |
| 2017 | 3.81% |
| 2018 | 3.39% |
| 2019 | 3.21% |
| 2020 | 6.38% |
| 2021 | 5.86% |
Average photography instructor tenure
The average photography instructor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 803 photography instructors resumes in Zippia's database.
Photography instructor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 24% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Photography instructor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of photography instructors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Administrator Assistant/Teacher's Assistant | 6.04% | 84,384 |
| Computing Tutor | 9.25% | 8,002 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Photography Instructor | 11.80% | - |
| Faculty Member | 12.94% | 30,325 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Instructional Designer | 16.25% | 50,321 |
Similar photography instructor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Administrator Assistant/Teacher's Assistant | 6.04% | 84,384 |
| Computing Tutor | 9.25% | 8,002 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Faculty Member | 12.94% | 30,325 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Instructional Designer | 16.25% | 50,321 |
Foreign languages spoken by photography instructors
The most common foreign language among photography instructors is Spanish at 61.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Italian at 12.2% and German is the third-most popular at 4.9%.
- Spanish, 61.0%
- Italian, 12.2%
- German, 4.9%
- French, 4.9%
- Portuguese, 2.4%
- Other, 14.6%
Photography instructor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 61.0% |
| Italian | 12.2% |
| German | 4.9% |
| French | 4.9% |
| Portuguese | 2.4% |
| Other | 14.6% |
