Retoucher demographics and statistics in the US
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Retoucher demographics by:
Retoucher gender statistics
42.2% of retouchers are women and 57.8% of retouchers are men.
- Male, 57.8%
- Female, 42.2%
Retoucher gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 57.8% |
| Female | 42.2% |
Retoucher gender pay gap
Women earn 82¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$51,902
Female income
$42,502
Retoucher gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in retoucher positions over time. Currently, 42.2% of retouchers are female.
Retoucher gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 30.10% | 69.90% |
| 2011 | 30.55% | 69.45% |
| 2012 | 33.40% | 66.60% |
| 2013 | 34.49% | 65.51% |
| 2014 | 37.42% | 62.58% |
| 2015 | 37.30% | 62.70% |
| 2016 | 38.94% | 61.06% |
| 2017 | 43.29% | 56.71% |
| 2018 | 46.37% | 53.63% |
| 2019 | 49.60% | 50.40% |
| 2020 | 43.59% | 56.41% |
| 2021 | 57.85% | 42.15% |
Retoucher related jobs gender ratio
We compared retouchers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, corrugator and stone cutter have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Examiner | 7% | 93% |
| Cake Decorator | 9% | 91% |
| Garment Inspector | 10% | 90% |
| Retoucher | 58% | 42% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Retoucher demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among retouchers is White, which makes up 56.9% of all retouchers. Comparatively, 17.2% of retouchers are Hispanic or Latino and 14.2% of retouchers are Asian.
- White, 56.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.2%
- Asian, 14.2%
- Black or African American, 6.5%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Retoucher race
| Retoucher race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.2% |
| Asian | 14.2% |
| Black or African American | 6.5% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Retoucher race and ethnicity over time
See how retoucher racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Retoucher race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.12% | 12.17% | 2.49% | 16.21% |
| 2011 | 63.85% | 12.41% | 4.93% | 16.94% |
| 2012 | 63.13% | 9.94% | 5.48% | 18.35% |
| 2013 | 64.43% | 14.62% | 3.62% | 13.66% |
| 2014 | 60.49% | 10.68% | 8.39% | 18.26% |
| 2015 | 64.49% | 10.19% | 3.85% | 17.92% |
| 2016 | 60.55% | 11.40% | 6.78% | 17.70% |
| 2017 | 61.80% | 9.92% | 10.80% | 16.51% |
| 2018 | 61.19% | 9.07% | 10.98% | 17.21% |
| 2019 | 54.83% | 10.66% | 8.67% | 20.83% |
| 2020 | 61.95% | 6.68% | 8.54% | 17.68% |
| 2021 | 56.91% | 6.47% | 14.15% | 17.21% |
Retoucher wage gap by race
According to our data, asian retouchers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american retouchers have the lowest average salary at $46,950.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $54,553 |
| White | $51,022 |
| Black or African American | $46,950 |
| Asian | $56,490 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $51,017 |
Average retoucher age
See how the average age of retouchers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Retoucher age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 41 | 45.5 |
| Asian | 34 | 35 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44 |
Retoucher age breakdown
The average age of retouchers is 40+ years years old, representing 50% of the retoucher population.
Retoucher age breakdown
| Retoucher Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 50% |
| 30-40 years | 33% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Retoucher educational attainment
The most common degree for retouchers is bachelor's degree, with 76% of retouchers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 11% and associate degree degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 76%
- Associate, 11%
- Master's, 7%
- High School Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Retouchers by degree level
| Retoucher degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 76% |
| Associate | 11% |
| Master's | 7% |
| High School Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Retoucher wage gap by degree level
According to the data, retouchers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $63,094 annually. With a Associate degree, retouchers earn a median annual income of $44,072 compared to $41,663 for retouchers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $41,663 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $63,094 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $44,072 |
Retoucher employment statistics
Company size where retouchers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where retouchers work.
Retoucher jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 23% |
Retoucher jobs by industry
The most common industries for retouchers are retail, media and professional.
Retoucher industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Retail | 22% |
| Media | 17% |
| Professional | 12% |
| Manufacturing | 10% |
| Technology | 10% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Internet | 4% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
Retoucher turnover and employment statistics
Retoucher unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for retouchers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Retoucher unemployment rate by year
| Year | Retoucher unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 9.34% |
| 2011 | 9.54% |
| 2012 | 11.19% |
| 2013 | 6.31% |
| 2014 | 7.44% |
| 2015 | 9.61% |
| 2016 | 6.79% |
| 2017 | 3.35% |
| 2018 | 6.37% |
| 2019 | 5.95% |
| 2020 | 8.21% |
| 2021 | 4.73% |
Average retoucher tenure
The average retoucher stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 780 retouchers resumes in Zippia's database.
Retoucher tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 26% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Retoucher LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of retouchers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Wire Products Inspector | 4.47% | 18,424 |
| Jigger Machine Operator | 4.75% | 61,585 |
| Porcelain Finisher | 5.24% | 2,084 |
| Paper Rewinder | 7.84% | 1,067 |
| Chlorine Cells Operator | 8.41% | 27,383 |
| Hand Etcher Helper | 8.89% | 17,513 |
| Retoucher | 15.21% | - |
Similar retoucher jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Wire Products Inspector | 4.47% | 18,424 |
| Jigger Machine Operator | 4.75% | 61,585 |
| Porcelain Finisher | 5.24% | 2,084 |
| Paper Rewinder | 7.84% | 1,067 |
| Chlorine Cells Operator | 8.41% | 27,383 |
| Hand Etcher Helper | 8.89% | 17,513 |
Foreign languages spoken by retouchers
The most common foreign language among retouchers is Spanish at 52.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 9.5% and Russian is the third-most popular at 9.5%.
- Spanish, 52.4%
- Chinese, 9.5%
- Russian, 9.5%
- Korean, 9.5%
- Italian, 9.5%
- Other, 9.6%
Retoucher languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 52.4% |
| Chinese | 9.5% |
| Russian | 9.5% |
| Korean | 9.5% |
| Italian | 9.5% |
| Other | 9.6% |
