Street photographer demographics and statistics in the US
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Street photographer gender statistics
62.5% of street photographers are women and 37.5% of street photographers are men.
- Female, 62.5%
- Male, 37.5%
Street photographer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 62.5% |
| Male | 37.5% |
Street photographer gender pay gap
Women earn 73¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$94,790
Female income
$69,347
Street photographer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in street photographer positions over time. Currently, 62.5% of street photographers are female.
Street photographer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 36.58% | 63.42% |
| 2011 | 36.54% | 63.46% |
| 2012 | 35.34% | 64.66% |
| 2013 | 33.75% | 66.25% |
| 2014 | 36.36% | 63.64% |
| 2015 | 39.40% | 60.60% |
| 2016 | 40.25% | 59.75% |
| 2017 | 39.60% | 60.40% |
| 2018 | 38.50% | 61.50% |
| 2019 | 34.88% | 65.12% |
| 2020 | 31.75% | 68.25% |
| 2021 | 37.50% | 62.50% |
Street photographer related jobs gender ratio
We compared street 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% |
| Street Photographer | 38% | 63% |
| News Cameraman | 95% | 5% |
| Audio Installer | 95% | 5% |
| Broadcast Maintenance Engineer | 98% | 2% |
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Street photographer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among street photographers is White, which makes up 72.4% of all street photographers. Comparatively, 10.9% of street photographers are Hispanic or Latino and 6.0% of street photographers are Asian.
- White, 72.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.9%
- Asian, 6.0%
- Unknown, 5.4%
- Black or African American, 5.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
Street photographer race
| Street photographer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 72.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.9% |
| Asian | 6.0% |
| Unknown | 5.4% |
| Black or African American | 5.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
Street photographer race and ethnicity over time
See how street photographer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Street photographer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 80.10% | 5.25% | 3.66% | 9.29% |
| 2011 | 81.67% | 4.58% | 3.35% | 7.79% |
| 2012 | 79.20% | 4.61% | 3.29% | 9.79% |
| 2013 | 79.63% | 4.69% | 3.90% | 8.86% |
| 2014 | 79.85% | 4.44% | 4.12% | 8.52% |
| 2015 | 78.71% | 5.11% | 3.83% | 9.54% |
| 2016 | 79.44% | 3.18% | 4.25% | 10.04% |
| 2017 | 79.47% | 5.01% | 3.42% | 9.45% |
| 2018 | 76.88% | 5.18% | 4.77% | 10.61% |
| 2019 | 78.73% | 4.45% | 4.49% | 9.47% |
| 2020 | 76.90% | 3.88% | 4.45% | 9.81% |
| 2021 | 72.36% | 5.16% | 6.02% | 10.89% |
Street photographer wage gap by race
According to our data, white street photographers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american street photographers have the lowest average salary at $88,737.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $97,647 |
| White | $101,742 |
| Black or African American | $88,737 |
| Asian | $94,753 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $91,613 |
Average street photographer age
See how the average age of street photographers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Street 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 |
Street photographer age breakdown
The average age of street photographers is 40+ years years old, representing 44% of the street photographer population.
Street photographer age breakdown
| Street Photographer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 44% |
| 30-40 years | 33% |
| 20-30 years | 23% |
Street photographer educational attainment
The most common degree for street photographers is bachelor's degree, with 81% of street photographers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 6% and high school diploma degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 81%
- High School Diploma, 6%
- Master's, 6%
- Associate, 6%
Street photographers by degree level
| Street photographer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 81% |
| High School Diploma | 6% |
| Master's | 6% |
| Associate | 6% |
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Street photographer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, street photographers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $107,176 annually. With a Associate degree, street photographers earn a median annual income of $82,711 compared to $71,299 for street photographers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $71,299 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $107,176 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $82,711 |
Street photographer turnover and employment statistics
Street photographer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for street photographers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Street photographer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Street 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 street photographer tenure
The average street photographer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 35 street photographers resumes in Zippia's database.
Street photographer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 27% |
| 1-2 years | 18% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 24% |
| 8-10 years | 18% |
| 11+ years | 0% |
Street photographer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of street 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 Production Assistant | 5.55% | 58,432 |
| Senior Video Editor | 7.31% | 5,399 |
| Street Photographer | 11.17% | - |
| Photo Editor | 11.70% | 10,068 |
| Graphic Artist | 12.14% | 8,752 |
| Kitchen Designer | 17.34% | 56,831 |
| Actress | 23.07% | 2,661 |
Similar street photographer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Video Production Assistant | 5.55% | 58,432 |
| Senior Video Editor | 7.31% | 5,399 |
| Photo Editor | 11.70% | 10,068 |
| Graphic Artist | 12.14% | 8,752 |
| Kitchen Designer | 17.34% | 56,831 |
| Actress | 23.07% | 2,661 |
Foreign languages spoken by street photographers
- Spanish, 66.7%
- German, 33.3%
Street photographer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| German | 33.3% |