Still photographer demographics and statistics in the US
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Still photographer gender statistics
42.2% of still photographers are women and 57.8% of still photographers are men.
- Male, 57.8%
- Female, 42.2%
Still photographer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 57.8% |
| Female | 42.2% |
Still photographer gender pay gap
Women earn 73¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$106,621
Female income
$77,446
Still photographer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in still photographer positions over time. Currently, 42.2% of still photographers are female.
Still photographer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 56.87% | 43.13% |
| 2011 | 56.82% | 43.18% |
| 2012 | 55.54% | 44.46% |
| 2013 | 53.80% | 46.20% |
| 2014 | 56.63% | 43.37% |
| 2015 | 59.78% | 40.22% |
| 2016 | 60.62% | 39.38% |
| 2017 | 59.98% | 40.02% |
| 2018 | 58.86% | 41.14% |
| 2019 | 55.04% | 44.96% |
| 2020 | 51.53% | 48.47% |
| 2021 | 57.83% | 42.17% |
Still photographer related jobs gender ratio
We compared still 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% |
| Still Photographer | 58% | 42% |
| News Cameraman | 95% | 5% |
| Audio Installer | 95% | 5% |
| Broadcast Maintenance Engineer | 98% | 2% |
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Still photographer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among still photographers is White, which makes up 65.4% of all still photographers. Comparatively, 15.3% of still photographers are Hispanic or Latino and 7.0% of still photographers are Asian.
- White, 65.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.3%
- Asian, 7.0%
- Black or African American, 6.3%
- Unknown, 5.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Still photographer race
| Still photographer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.3% |
| Asian | 7.0% |
| Black or African American | 6.3% |
| Unknown | 5.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Still photographer race and ethnicity over time
See how still photographer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Still photographer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.15% | 6.44% | 4.68% | 13.65% |
| 2011 | 74.72% | 5.77% | 4.37% | 12.15% |
| 2012 | 72.26% | 5.80% | 4.32% | 14.15% |
| 2013 | 72.69% | 5.87% | 4.92% | 13.23% |
| 2014 | 72.91% | 5.63% | 5.14% | 12.88% |
| 2015 | 71.76% | 6.30% | 4.85% | 13.90% |
| 2016 | 72.50% | 4.36% | 5.27% | 14.41% |
| 2017 | 72.53% | 6.20% | 4.44% | 13.81% |
| 2018 | 69.94% | 6.37% | 5.79% | 14.98% |
| 2019 | 71.79% | 5.63% | 5.51% | 13.84% |
| 2020 | 69.96% | 5.07% | 5.47% | 14.18% |
| 2021 | 65.42% | 6.35% | 7.04% | 15.26% |
Still photographer wage gap by race
According to our data, white still photographers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american still photographers have the lowest average salary at $99,662.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $109,910 |
| White | $114,626 |
| Black or African American | $99,662 |
| Asian | $106,579 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $102,968 |
Average still photographer age
See how the average age of still photographers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Still 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 |
Still photographer age breakdown
The average age of still photographers is 40+ years years old, representing 44% of the still photographer population.
Still photographer age breakdown
| Still Photographer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 44% |
| 30-40 years | 33% |
| 20-30 years | 23% |
Still photographer educational attainment
The most common degree for still photographers is bachelor's degree, with 66% of still photographers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 20% and associate degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 66%
- Associate, 20%
- Master's, 8%
- High School Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Still photographers by degree level
| Still photographer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 66% |
| Associate | 20% |
| Master's | 8% |
| High School Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Still photographer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, still photographers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $120,892 annually. With a Associate degree, still photographers earn a median annual income of $92,744 compared to $79,677 for still photographers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $79,677 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $120,892 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $92,744 |
Still photographer employment statistics
Most still photographers work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where still photographers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where still photographers work.
Still photographer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
Still photographer jobs by company type
Employees with the still photographer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most still photographers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Still photographer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 8% |
| Public | 22% |
| Private | 63% |
| Government | 7% |
Still photographer jobs by industry
The most common industries for still photographers are media, retail and professional.
Still photographer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 24% |
| Retail | 11% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Hospitality | 7% |
| Government | 6% |
| Education | 6% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Still photographer turnover and employment statistics
Still photographer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for still photographers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Still photographer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Still 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 still photographer tenure
The average still photographer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 385 still photographers resumes in Zippia's database.
Still photographer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 19% |
| 1-2 years | 24% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 19% |
Still photographer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of still 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Audio Engineer | 5.55% | 1,037 |
| Director Of Photography | 7.31% | 5,746 |
| Still Photographer | 11.17% | - |
| Production Assistant/Editor | 11.70% | 61,509 |
| Junior Graphic Designer | 12.14% | 55,460 |
| Interior Design Internship | 17.34% | 88,151 |
| Cast Member | 23.07% | 79,789 |
Similar still photographer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Audio Engineer | 5.55% | 1,037 |
| Director Of Photography | 7.31% | 5,746 |
| Production Assistant/Editor | 11.70% | 61,509 |
| Junior Graphic Designer | 12.14% | 55,460 |
| Interior Design Internship | 17.34% | 88,151 |
| Cast Member | 23.07% | 79,789 |
Foreign languages spoken by still photographers
The most common foreign language among still photographers is Spanish at 43.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 18.8% and Arabic is the third-most popular at 12.5%.
- Spanish, 43.8%
- French, 18.8%
- Arabic, 12.5%
- Chinese, 6.3%
- German, 6.3%
- Other, 12.3%
Still photographer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 43.8% |
| French | 18.8% |
| Arabic | 12.5% |
| Chinese | 6.3% |
| German | 6.3% |
| Other | 12.3% |