Photojournalist/editor demographics and statistics in the US
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Photojournalist/editor gender statistics
17.5% of photojournalist/editors are women and 82.5% of photojournalist/editors are men.
- Male, 82.5%
- Female, 17.5%
Photojournalist/editor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 82.5% |
| Female | 17.5% |
Photojournalist/editor gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$49,186
Female income
$47,971
Photojournalist/editor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in photojournalist/editor positions over time. Currently, 17.5% of photojournalist/editors are female.
Photojournalist/editor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 83.42% | 16.58% |
| 2011 | 83.18% | 16.82% |
| 2012 | 83.16% | 16.84% |
| 2013 | 84.80% | 15.20% |
| 2014 | 86.07% | 13.93% |
| 2015 | 82.95% | 17.05% |
| 2016 | 84.04% | 15.96% |
| 2017 | 82.23% | 17.77% |
| 2018 | 84.78% | 15.22% |
| 2019 | 82.86% | 17.14% |
| 2020 | 85.02% | 14.98% |
| 2021 | 82.49% | 17.51% |
Photojournalist/editor related jobs gender ratio
We compared photojournalist/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% |
| Photojournalist/Editor | 82% | 18% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
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Photojournalist/editor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among photojournalist/editors is White, which makes up 66.7% of all photojournalist/editors. Comparatively, 13.1% of photojournalist/editors are Hispanic or Latino and 9.0% of photojournalist/editors are Asian.
- White, 66.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.1%
- Asian, 9.0%
- Black or African American, 6.6%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Photojournalist/editor race
| Photojournalist/editor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.1% |
| Asian | 9.0% |
| Black or African American | 6.6% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Photojournalist/editor race and ethnicity over time
See how photojournalist/editor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Photojournalist/editor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.79% | 7.47% | 5.49% | 11.09% |
| 2011 | 76.19% | 5.63% | 5.19% | 9.94% |
| 2012 | 73.76% | 7.40% | 6.12% | 10.51% |
| 2013 | 72.78% | 7.17% | 5.74% | 12.29% |
| 2014 | 72.21% | 6.61% | 6.09% | 11.94% |
| 2015 | 71.06% | 8.14% | 5.24% | 12.35% |
| 2016 | 74.08% | 4.89% | 5.97% | 10.69% |
| 2017 | 71.78% | 6.13% | 5.96% | 13.07% |
| 2018 | 69.80% | 7.66% | 6.24% | 14.09% |
| 2019 | 70.70% | 5.56% | 7.87% | 12.51% |
| 2020 | 71.35% | 6.67% | 6.68% | 12.15% |
| 2021 | 66.70% | 6.55% | 8.97% | 13.06% |
Photojournalist/editor wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino photojournalist/editors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american photojournalist/editors have the lowest average salary at $43,943.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $48,629 |
| White | $48,748 |
| Black or African American | $43,943 |
| Asian | $51,928 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $53,222 |
Average photojournalist/editor age
See how the average age of photojournalist/editors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Photojournalist/editor age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 50 | 36 |
| White | 39 | 38 |
| Black or African American | 29 | 27.5 |
| Asian | 38 | 33 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 | 36 |
Photojournalist/editor age breakdown
The average age of photojournalist/editors is 40+ years years old, representing 44% of the photojournalist/editor population.
Photojournalist/editor age breakdown
| Photojournalist/Editor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 44% |
| 30-40 years | 32% |
| 20-30 years | 24% |
Photojournalist/editor educational attainment
The most common degree for photojournalist/editors is bachelor's degree, with 74% of photojournalist/editors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 17% and associate degree degree at 5%.
- Bachelor's, 74%
- Associate, 17%
- Master's, 5%
- High School Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Photojournalist/editors by degree level
| Photojournalist/editor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 74% |
| Associate | 17% |
| Master's | 5% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Photojournalist/editor wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $56,820 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $54,223 |
Photojournalist/editor employment statistics
Most photojournalist/editors work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where photojournalist/editors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where photojournalist/editors work.
Photojournalist/editor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 26% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 41% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 15% |
| > 10,000 employees | 7% |
Photojournalist/editor jobs by company type
Employees with the photojournalist/editor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most photojournalist/editors prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Photojournalist/editor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 6% |
| Private | 82% |
| Government | 8% |
Photojournalist/editor jobs by industry
The most common industries for photojournalist/editors are media, government and education.
Photojournalist/editor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 70% |
| Government | 6% |
| Education | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Professional | 3% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Manufacturing | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
Photojournalist/editor turnover and employment statistics
Photojournalist/editor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for photojournalist/editors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Photojournalist/editor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Photojournalist/editor unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.18% |
| 2011 | 5.45% |
| 2012 | 5.99% |
| 2013 | 3.17% |
| 2014 | 4.18% |
| 2015 | 4.87% |
| 2016 | 2.80% |
| 2017 | 2.13% |
| 2018 | 2.79% |
| 2019 | 4.35% |
| 2020 | 5.70% |
| 2021 | 3.87% |
Average photojournalist/editor tenure
The average photojournalist/editor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 574 photojournalist/editors resumes in Zippia's database.
Photojournalist/editor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 12% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 20% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Photojournalist/editor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of photojournalist/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 |
|---|---|---|
| Photojournalist/Editor | 10.10% | - |
| Show Host | 10.34% | 10,112 |
| Executive Relations Specialist | 12.01% | 104,788 |
| News Editor | 12.38% | 12,484 |
| Cryptologic Linguist | 14.90% | 696 |
| Contract Copywriter | 16.36% | 19,488 |
| Track Announcer | 16.36% | 736 |
Similar photojournalist/editor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Show Host | 10.34% | 10,112 |
| Executive Relations Specialist | 12.01% | 104,788 |
| News Editor | 12.38% | 12,484 |
| Cryptologic Linguist | 14.90% | 696 |
| Contract Copywriter | 16.36% | 19,488 |
| Track Announcer | 16.36% | 736 |
Foreign languages spoken by photojournalist/editors
The most common foreign language among photojournalist/editors is Spanish at 57.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 6.1% and Japanese is the third-most popular at 6.1%.
- Spanish, 57.6%
- Chinese, 6.1%
- Japanese, 6.1%
- French, 6.1%
- Portuguese, 3.0%
- Other, 21.1%
Photojournalist/editor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 57.6% |
| Chinese | 6.1% |
| Japanese | 6.1% |
| French | 6.1% |
| Portuguese | 3.0% |
| Other | 21.1% |
