Photography internship demographics and statistics in the US
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Photography internship demographics by:
Photography internship gender statistics
69.9% of photography interns are women and 30.1% of photography interns are men.
- Female, 69.9%
- Male, 30.1%
Photography internship gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 69.9% |
| Male | 30.1% |
Photography internship gender pay gap
Women earn 77¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$75,058
Female income
$58,062
Photography internship gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in photography internship positions over time. Currently, 69.9% of photography interns are female.
Photography internship gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 29.30% | 70.70% |
| 2011 | 29.26% | 70.74% |
| 2012 | 28.20% | 71.80% |
| 2013 | 26.80% | 73.20% |
| 2014 | 29.10% | 70.90% |
| 2015 | 31.85% | 68.15% |
| 2016 | 32.61% | 67.39% |
| 2017 | 32.03% | 67.97% |
| 2018 | 31.03% | 68.97% |
| 2019 | 27.79% | 72.21% |
| 2020 | 25.05% | 74.95% |
| 2021 | 30.12% | 69.88% |
Photography internship related jobs gender ratio
We compared photography interns 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% |
| News Cameraman | 95% | 5% |
| Audio Installer | 95% | 5% |
| Broadcast Maintenance Engineer | 98% | 2% |
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Photography internship demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among photography interns is White, which makes up 65.8% of all photography interns. Comparatively, 15.0% of photography interns are Hispanic or Latino and 7.0% of photography interns are Asian.
- White, 65.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.0%
- Asian, 7.0%
- Black or African American, 6.3%
- Unknown, 5.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Photography internship race
| Photography internship race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.0% |
| Asian | 7.0% |
| Black or African American | 6.3% |
| Unknown | 5.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Photography internship race and ethnicity over time
See how photography internship racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Photography internship race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.52% | 6.38% | 4.63% | 13.42% |
| 2011 | 75.09% | 5.71% | 4.32% | 11.92% |
| 2012 | 72.62% | 5.74% | 4.26% | 13.92% |
| 2013 | 73.05% | 5.81% | 4.87% | 13.00% |
| 2014 | 73.27% | 5.57% | 5.09% | 12.65% |
| 2015 | 72.13% | 6.24% | 4.80% | 13.68% |
| 2016 | 72.86% | 4.30% | 5.22% | 14.18% |
| 2017 | 72.89% | 6.13% | 4.39% | 13.59% |
| 2018 | 70.30% | 6.31% | 5.74% | 14.75% |
| 2019 | 72.15% | 5.57% | 5.46% | 13.61% |
| 2020 | 70.32% | 5.01% | 5.41% | 13.95% |
| 2021 | 65.78% | 6.28% | 6.99% | 15.03% |
Photography internship wage gap by race
According to our data, white photography interns have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american photography interns have the lowest average salary at $71,098.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $76,911 |
| White | $79,551 |
| Black or African American | $71,098 |
| Asian | $75,034 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $72,985 |
Average photography internship age
See how the average age of photography interns varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Photography internship 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 internship age breakdown
The average age of photography interns is 40+ years years old, representing 44% of the photography internship population.
Photography internship age breakdown
| Photography Internship Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 44% |
| 30-40 years | 33% |
| 20-30 years | 23% |
Photography internship educational attainment
The most common degree for photography interns is bachelor's degree, with 77% of photography interns earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 14% and associate degree degree at 5%.
- Bachelor's, 77%
- Associate, 14%
- High School Diploma, 5%
- Master's, 2%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Photography interns by degree level
| Photography internship degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 77% |
| Associate | 14% |
| High School Diploma | 5% |
| Master's | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Photography internship wage gap by degree level
According to the data, photography interns with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $83,025 annually. With a Associate degree, photography interns earn a median annual income of $67,106 compared to $59,401 for photography interns with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $59,401 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $83,025 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $67,106 |
Photography internship employment statistics
Most photography interns work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where photography interns work
Below, you can see the size of companies where photography interns work.
Photography internship jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 27% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 14% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 16% |
| > 10,000 employees | 8% |
Photography internship jobs by company type
Employees with the photography internship job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most photography interns prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Photography internship jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 24% |
| Public | 10% |
| Private | 61% |
| Government | 5% |
Photography internship jobs by industry
The most common industries for photography interns are media, education and retail.
Photography internship industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 29% |
| Education | 20% |
| Retail | 9% |
| Non Profits | 8% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Hospitality | 6% |
| Government | 4% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Manufacturing | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Photography internship turnover and employment statistics
Photography internship unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for photography interns between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Photography internship unemployment rate by year
| Year | Photography internship 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 internship tenure
The average photography internship stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 2,494 photography interns resumes in Zippia's database.
Photography internship tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 77% |
| 1-2 years | 12% |
| 3-4 years | 3% |
| 5-7 years | 5% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 1% |
Photography internship LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of photography interns 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sound Recording Technician | 5.55% | 5,620 |
| News Camera Operator | 7.31% | 27,307 |
| Photography Internship | 11.17% | - |
| Sports Editor | 11.70% | 5,845 |
| Web Designer | 12.14% | 50,899 |
| Interior Design Assistant | 17.34% | 46,701 |
| Actress | 23.07% | 2,661 |
Similar photography internship jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Sound Recording Technician | 5.55% | 5,620 |
| News Camera Operator | 7.31% | 27,307 |
| Sports Editor | 11.70% | 5,845 |
| Web Designer | 12.14% | 50,899 |
| Interior Design Assistant | 17.34% | 46,701 |
| Actress | 23.07% | 2,661 |
Foreign languages spoken by photography interns
The most common foreign language among photography interns is Spanish at 48.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 17.5% and Italian is the third-most popular at 6.6%.
- Spanish, 48.1%
- French, 17.5%
- Italian, 6.6%
- Mandarin, 6.0%
- Chinese, 5.5%
- Other, 16.3%
Photography internship languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 48.1% |
| French | 17.5% |
| Italian | 6.6% |
| Mandarin | 6.0% |
| Chinese | 5.5% |
| Other | 16.3% |
