Studio camera operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Studio camera operator gender statistics
19.8% of studio camera operators are women and 80.2% of studio camera operators are men.
- Male, 80.2%
- Female, 19.8%
Studio camera operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 80.2% |
| Female | 19.8% |
Studio camera operator gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$74,446
Female income
$75,142
Studio camera operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in studio camera operator positions over time. Currently, 19.8% of studio camera operators are female.
Studio camera operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 87.82% | 12.18% |
| 2011 | 88.77% | 11.23% |
| 2012 | 85.36% | 14.64% |
| 2013 | 84.59% | 15.41% |
| 2014 | 86.90% | 13.10% |
| 2015 | 86.75% | 13.25% |
| 2016 | 82.21% | 17.79% |
| 2017 | 85.82% | 14.18% |
| 2018 | 84.25% | 15.75% |
| 2019 | 81.03% | 18.97% |
| 2020 | 80.94% | 19.06% |
| 2021 | 80.20% | 19.80% |
Studio camera operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared studio camera operators 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% |
| Studio Camera Operator | 80% | 20% |
| News Cameraman | 95% | 5% |
| Audio Installer | 95% | 5% |
| Broadcast Maintenance Engineer | 98% | 2% |
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Studio camera operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among studio camera operators is White, which makes up 63.6% of all studio camera operators. Comparatively, 18.7% of studio camera operators are Hispanic or Latino and 6.9% of studio camera operators are Black or African American.
- White, 63.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.7%
- Black or African American, 6.9%
- Unknown, 5.3%
- Asian, 5.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Studio camera operator race
| Studio camera operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.7% |
| Black or African American | 6.9% |
| Unknown | 5.3% |
| Asian | 5.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Studio camera operator race and ethnicity over time
See how studio camera operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Studio camera operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.30% | 7.35% | 2.48% | 13.37% |
| 2011 | 72.15% | 6.60% | 3.37% | 15.44% |
| 2012 | 71.48% | 7.48% | 4.80% | 12.90% |
| 2013 | 69.32% | 6.31% | 5.49% | 15.72% |
| 2014 | 70.71% | 7.31% | 4.79% | 14.77% |
| 2015 | 70.40% | 7.23% | 3.94% | 14.56% |
| 2016 | 69.67% | 7.59% | 3.28% | 16.76% |
| 2017 | 71.40% | 5.99% | 4.15% | 15.05% |
| 2018 | 69.11% | 7.79% | 5.08% | 14.50% |
| 2019 | 65.22% | 7.20% | 7.45% | 16.04% |
| 2020 | 66.19% | 6.05% | 5.70% | 16.59% |
| 2021 | 63.61% | 6.88% | 5.31% | 18.68% |
Studio camera operator wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown studio camera operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american studio camera operators have the lowest average salary at $70,241.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $78,284 |
| White | $73,627 |
| Black or African American | $70,241 |
| Asian | $76,371 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $73,955 |
Average studio camera operator age
See how the average age of studio camera operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Studio camera operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 38 | |
| White | 37.5 | 32 |
| Black or African American | 39 | |
| Asian | 36 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 38 |
Studio camera operator age breakdown
The average age of studio camera operators is 40+ years years old, representing 39% of the studio camera operator population.
Studio camera operator age breakdown
| Studio Camera Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 39% |
| 30-40 years | 35% |
| 20-30 years | 25% |
Studio camera operator educational attainment
The most common degree for studio camera operators is bachelor's degree, with 73% of studio camera operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 19% and associate degree degree at 3%.
- Bachelor's, 73%
- Associate, 19%
- High School Diploma, 3%
- Master's, 2%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Studio camera operators by degree level
| Studio camera operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 73% |
| Associate | 19% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
| Master's | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Studio camera operator wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | $79,371 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $73,634 |
Studio camera operator employment statistics
Most studio camera operators work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where studio camera operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where studio camera operators work.
Studio camera operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 27% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 37% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 15% |
| > 10,000 employees | 12% |
Studio camera operator jobs by company type
Employees with the studio camera operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most studio camera operators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Studio camera operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 9% |
| Public | 14% |
| Private | 72% |
| Government | 5% |
Studio camera operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for studio camera operators are media, education and finance.
Studio camera operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 54% |
| Education | 8% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Government | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Studio camera operator turnover and employment statistics
Studio camera operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for studio camera operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Studio camera operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Studio camera operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 15.45% |
| 2011 | 9.44% |
| 2012 | 11.75% |
| 2013 | 9.27% |
| 2014 | 10.07% |
| 2015 | 8.04% |
| 2016 | 9.10% |
| 2017 | 6.18% |
| 2018 | 5.92% |
| 2019 | 8.68% |
| 2020 | 14.35% |
| 2021 | 9.49% |
Average studio camera operator tenure
The average studio camera operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 319 studio camera operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Studio camera operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 24% |
| 1-2 years | 42% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Studio camera operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of studio camera operators 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Production Manager | 5.55% | 53,792 |
| Studio Owner | 8.13% | 47,279 |
| Studio Camera Operator | 10.03% | - |
| Content Editor | 11.70% | 18,586 |
| Marketing Designer | 12.14% | 115,910 |
| Design Specialist | 17.34% | 68,347 |
| Cast Member | 23.07% | 79,789 |
Similar studio camera operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Production Manager | 5.55% | 53,792 |
| Studio Owner | 8.13% | 47,279 |
| Content Editor | 11.70% | 18,586 |
| Marketing Designer | 12.14% | 115,910 |
| Design Specialist | 17.34% | 68,347 |
| Cast Member | 23.07% | 79,789 |
Foreign languages spoken by studio camera operators
The most common foreign language among studio camera operators is Spanish at 75.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 12.5% and Carrier is the third-most popular at 12.5%.
- Spanish, 75.0%
- Portuguese, 12.5%
- Carrier, 12.5%
Studio camera operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 75.0% |
| Portuguese | 12.5% |
| Carrier | 12.5% |