Wedding photographer demographics and statistics in the US
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Wedding photographer demographics by:
Wedding photographer gender statistics
59.7% of wedding photographers are women and 40.3% of wedding photographers are men.
- Female, 59.7%
- Male, 40.3%
Wedding photographer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 59.7% |
| Male | 40.3% |
Wedding photographer gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$31,625
Female income
$29,129
Wedding photographer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in wedding photographer positions over time. Currently, 59.7% of wedding photographers are female.
Wedding photographer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 39.35% | 60.65% |
| 2011 | 39.30% | 60.70% |
| 2012 | 38.07% | 61.93% |
| 2013 | 36.43% | 63.57% |
| 2014 | 39.12% | 60.88% |
| 2015 | 42.24% | 57.76% |
| 2016 | 43.10% | 56.90% |
| 2017 | 42.45% | 57.55% |
| 2018 | 41.32% | 58.68% |
| 2019 | 37.59% | 62.41% |
| 2020 | 34.35% | 65.65% |
| 2021 | 40.29% | 59.71% |
Wedding photographer related jobs gender ratio
We compared wedding 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% |
| Wedding Photographer | 40% | 60% |
| News Cameraman | 95% | 5% |
| Audio Installer | 95% | 5% |
| Broadcast Maintenance Engineer | 98% | 2% |
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Wedding photographer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among wedding photographers is White, which makes up 65.1% of all wedding photographers. Comparatively, 15.5% of wedding photographers are Hispanic or Latino and 7.1% of wedding photographers are Asian.
- White, 65.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.5%
- Asian, 7.1%
- Black or African American, 6.4%
- Unknown, 5.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Wedding photographer race
| Wedding photographer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.5% |
| Asian | 7.1% |
| Black or African American | 6.4% |
| Unknown | 5.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Wedding photographer race and ethnicity over time
See how wedding photographer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Wedding photographer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.81% | 6.50% | 4.74% | 13.87% |
| 2011 | 74.38% | 5.83% | 4.42% | 12.37% |
| 2012 | 71.91% | 5.86% | 4.37% | 14.37% |
| 2013 | 72.34% | 5.93% | 4.97% | 13.44% |
| 2014 | 72.57% | 5.69% | 5.19% | 13.10% |
| 2015 | 71.42% | 6.36% | 4.91% | 14.12% |
| 2016 | 72.15% | 4.42% | 5.32% | 14.62% |
| 2017 | 72.18% | 6.26% | 4.49% | 14.03% |
| 2018 | 69.59% | 6.43% | 5.84% | 15.19% |
| 2019 | 71.44% | 5.69% | 5.56% | 14.05% |
| 2020 | 69.62% | 5.13% | 5.52% | 14.39% |
| 2021 | 65.07% | 6.41% | 7.09% | 15.47% |
Wedding photographer wage gap by race
According to our data, white wedding photographers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american wedding photographers have the lowest average salary at $31,081.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $31,873 |
| White | $32,219 |
| Black or African American | $31,081 |
| Asian | $31,622 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $31,343 |
Average wedding photographer age
See how the average age of wedding photographers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Wedding 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 |
Wedding photographer age breakdown
The average age of wedding photographers is 40+ years years old, representing 44% of the wedding photographer population.
Wedding photographer age breakdown
| Wedding Photographer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 44% |
| 30-40 years | 33% |
| 20-30 years | 23% |
Wedding photographer educational attainment
The most common degree for wedding photographers is bachelor's degree, with 65% of wedding photographers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 18% and associate degree degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 65%
- Associate, 18%
- Master's, 7%
- High School Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Wedding photographers by degree level
| Wedding photographer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 65% |
| Associate | 18% |
| Master's | 7% |
| High School Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Wedding photographer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, wedding photographers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $32,663 annually. With a Associate degree, wedding photographers earn a median annual income of $30,511 compared to $29,343 for wedding photographers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $29,343 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $32,663 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $30,511 |
Wedding photographer employment statistics
Most wedding photographers work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where wedding photographers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where wedding photographers work.
Wedding photographer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 14% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 26% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 28% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 15% |
| > 10,000 employees | 12% |
Wedding photographer jobs by company type
Employees with the wedding photographer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most wedding photographers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Wedding photographer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 6% |
| Public | 13% |
| Private | 79% |
| Government | 3% |
Wedding photographer jobs by industry
The most common industries for wedding photographers are professional, retail and technology.
Wedding photographer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 14% |
| Retail | 11% |
| Technology | 11% |
| Media | 8% |
| Hospitality | 8% |
| Finance | 7% |
| Education | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Construction | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Real Estate | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Government | 3% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Wedding photographer turnover and employment statistics
Wedding photographer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for wedding photographers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Wedding photographer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Wedding 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 wedding photographer tenure
The average wedding photographer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,059 wedding photographers resumes in Zippia's database.
Wedding photographer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 10% |
| 1-2 years | 19% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 22% |
| 8-10 years | 14% |
| 11+ years | 22% |
Wedding photographer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of wedding 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 |
|---|---|---|
| AV Technician | 5.55% | 30,907 |
| Film Numberer | 7.31% | 53 |
| Wedding Photographer | 11.17% | - |
| Photo Editor | 11.70% | 10,068 |
| Multimedia Designer | 12.14% | 45,329 |
| Design Specialist | 17.34% | 68,347 |
| Actor | 23.07% | 218 |
Similar wedding photographer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| AV Technician | 5.55% | 30,907 |
| Film Numberer | 7.31% | 53 |
| Photo Editor | 11.70% | 10,068 |
| Multimedia Designer | 12.14% | 45,329 |
| Design Specialist | 17.34% | 68,347 |
| Actor | 23.07% | 218 |
Foreign languages spoken by wedding photographers
The most common foreign language among wedding photographers is Spanish at 55.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 10.0% and German is the third-most popular at 5.0%.
- Spanish, 55.0%
- Portuguese, 10.0%
- German, 5.0%
- French, 5.0%
- Russian, 5.0%
- Other, 20.0%
Wedding photographer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 55.0% |
| Portuguese | 10.0% |
| German | 5.0% |
| French | 5.0% |
| Russian | 5.0% |
| Other | 20.0% |
