Senior photographer demographics and statistics in the US
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Senior photographer gender statistics
41.1% of senior photographers are women and 58.9% of senior photographers are men.
- Male, 58.9%
- Female, 41.1%
Senior photographer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 58.9% |
| Female | 41.1% |
Senior photographer gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$37,168
Female income
$33,770
Senior photographer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in senior photographer positions over time. Currently, 41.1% of senior photographers are female.
Senior photographer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 57.90% | 42.10% |
| 2011 | 57.85% | 42.15% |
| 2012 | 56.57% | 43.43% |
| 2013 | 54.84% | 45.16% |
| 2014 | 57.66% | 42.34% |
| 2015 | 60.78% | 39.22% |
| 2016 | 61.62% | 38.38% |
| 2017 | 60.98% | 39.02% |
| 2018 | 59.87% | 40.13% |
| 2019 | 56.07% | 43.93% |
| 2020 | 52.58% | 47.42% |
| 2021 | 58.85% | 41.15% |
Senior photographer related jobs gender ratio
We compared senior photographers 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% |
| Senior Photographer | 59% | 41% |
| News Cameraman | 95% | 5% |
| Audio Installer | 95% | 5% |
| Broadcast Maintenance Engineer | 98% | 2% |
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Senior photographer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among senior photographers is White, which makes up 65.6% of all senior photographers. Comparatively, 15.2% of senior photographers are Hispanic or Latino and 7.0% of senior photographers are Asian.
- White, 65.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.2%
- Asian, 7.0%
- Black or African American, 6.3%
- Unknown, 5.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Senior photographer race
| Senior photographer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.2% |
| Asian | 7.0% |
| Black or African American | 6.3% |
| Unknown | 5.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Senior photographer race and ethnicity over time
See how senior photographer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Senior photographer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.32% | 6.41% | 4.66% | 13.55% |
| 2011 | 74.89% | 5.74% | 4.35% | 12.05% |
| 2012 | 72.42% | 5.77% | 4.29% | 14.05% |
| 2013 | 72.85% | 5.85% | 4.90% | 13.12% |
| 2014 | 73.08% | 5.60% | 5.12% | 12.78% |
| 2015 | 71.93% | 6.27% | 4.83% | 13.80% |
| 2016 | 72.66% | 4.33% | 5.25% | 14.30% |
| 2017 | 72.69% | 6.17% | 4.42% | 13.71% |
| 2018 | 70.10% | 6.34% | 5.77% | 14.87% |
| 2019 | 71.95% | 5.60% | 5.48% | 13.73% |
| 2020 | 70.13% | 5.04% | 5.44% | 14.07% |
| 2021 | 65.58% | 6.32% | 7.02% | 15.15% |
Senior photographer wage gap by race
According to our data, white senior photographers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american senior photographers have the lowest average salary at $36,423.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $37,508 |
| White | $37,984 |
| Black or African American | $36,423 |
| Asian | $37,163 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $36,781 |
Average senior photographer age
See how the average age of senior photographers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Senior photographer 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 |
Senior photographer age breakdown
The average age of senior photographers is 40+ years years old, representing 44% of the senior photographer population.
Senior photographer age breakdown
| Senior Photographer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 44% |
| 30-40 years | 33% |
| 20-30 years | 23% |
Senior photographer educational attainment
The most common degree for senior photographers is bachelor's degree, with 61% of senior photographers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 22% and associate degree degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 61%
- Associate, 22%
- High School Diploma, 7%
- Master's, 5%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Senior photographers by degree level
| Senior photographer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 61% |
| Associate | 22% |
| High School Diploma | 7% |
| Master's | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Senior photographer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, senior photographers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $38,595 annually. With a Associate degree, senior photographers earn a median annual income of $35,646 compared to $34,059 for senior photographers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $34,059 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $38,595 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $35,646 |
Senior photographer employment statistics
Most senior photographers work for a private in the retail industry.
Company size where senior photographers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where senior photographers work.
Senior photographer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 15% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 25% |
Senior photographer jobs by company type
Employees with the senior photographer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most senior photographers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Senior photographer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 9% |
| Public | 30% |
| Private | 58% |
| Government | 2% |
Senior photographer jobs by industry
The most common industries for senior photographers are retail, media and manufacturing.
Senior photographer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Retail | 20% |
| Media | 14% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Manufacturing | 9% |
| Education | 7% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Senior photographer turnover and employment statistics
Senior photographer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for senior photographers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Senior photographer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Senior photographer 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 senior photographer tenure
The average senior photographer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 828 senior photographers resumes in Zippia's database.
Senior photographer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 11% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 21% |
Senior photographer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of senior photographers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Video Specialist | 5.55% | 26,146 |
| Video Tape Editor | 7.31% | 5,423 |
| Senior Photographer | 11.17% | - |
| Content Editor | 11.70% | 18,586 |
| Lead Designer | 12.14% | 45,423 |
| Interior Design Assistant | 17.34% | 46,701 |
| Actress | 23.07% | 2,661 |
Similar senior photographer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Video Specialist | 5.55% | 26,146 |
| Video Tape Editor | 7.31% | 5,423 |
| Content Editor | 11.70% | 18,586 |
| Lead Designer | 12.14% | 45,423 |
| Interior Design Assistant | 17.34% | 46,701 |
| Actress | 23.07% | 2,661 |
Foreign languages spoken by senior photographers
The most common foreign language among senior photographers is Spanish at 57.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 17.9% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 7.1%.
- Spanish, 57.1%
- French, 17.9%
- Chinese, 7.1%
- Portuguese, 3.6%
- Turkish, 3.6%
- Other, 10.7%
Senior photographer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 57.1% |
| French | 17.9% |
| Chinese | 7.1% |
| Portuguese | 3.6% |
| Turkish | 3.6% |
| Other | 10.7% |
