Wire photo operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Wire photo operator demographics by:
Wire photo operator gender statistics
40.1% of wire photo operators are women and 59.9% of wire photo operators are men.
- Male, 59.9%
- Female, 40.1%
Wire photo operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 59.9% |
| Female | 40.1% |
Wire photo operator gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$40,401
Female income
$37,457
Wire photo operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in wire photo operator positions over time. Currently, 40.1% of wire photo operators are female.
Wire photo operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 58.83% | 41.17% |
| 2011 | 56.46% | 43.54% |
| 2012 | 60.60% | 39.40% |
| 2013 | 66.00% | 34.00% |
| 2014 | 64.64% | 35.36% |
| 2015 | 67.12% | 32.88% |
| 2016 | 69.23% | 30.77% |
| 2017 | 66.58% | 33.42% |
| 2018 | 62.75% | 37.25% |
| 2019 | 57.55% | 42.45% |
| 2020 | 54.08% | 45.92% |
| 2021 | 59.88% | 40.12% |
Wire photo operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared wire photo 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% |
| Wire Photo Operator | 60% | 40% |
| News Cameraman | 95% | 5% |
| Audio Installer | 95% | 5% |
| Broadcast Maintenance Engineer | 98% | 2% |
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Wire photo operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among wire photo operators is White, which makes up 64.8% of all wire photo operators. Comparatively, 16.6% of wire photo operators are Hispanic or Latino and 6.6% of wire photo operators are Unknown.
- White, 64.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.6%
- Unknown, 6.6%
- Black or African American, 6.5%
- Asian, 5.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Wire photo operator race
| Wire photo operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 64.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.6% |
| Unknown | 6.6% |
| Black or African American | 6.5% |
| Asian | 5.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Wire photo operator race and ethnicity over time
See how wire photo operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Wire photo operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.78% | 7.20% | 4.66% | 14.94% |
| 2011 | 67.75% | 9.24% | 3.93% | 16.97% |
| 2012 | 69.52% | 6.71% | 4.44% | 16.60% |
| 2013 | 69.40% | 6.67% | 4.51% | 16.99% |
| 2014 | 66.64% | 8.62% | 4.62% | 16.06% |
| 2015 | 68.32% | 4.97% | 5.55% | 18.30% |
| 2016 | 67.52% | 6.32% | 5.29% | 18.06% |
| 2017 | 67.55% | 7.10% | 4.09% | 17.61% |
| 2018 | 69.25% | 6.33% | 5.09% | 16.47% |
| 2019 | 70.44% | 5.19% | 4.39% | 16.78% |
| 2020 | 65.86% | 6.15% | 5.67% | 15.82% |
| 2021 | 64.82% | 6.46% | 5.12% | 16.64% |
Wire photo operator wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown wire photo operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american wire photo operators have the lowest average salary at $39,465.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $41,983 |
| White | $40,331 |
| Black or African American | $39,465 |
| Asian | $40,439 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $39,833 |
Average wire photo operator age
See how the average age of wire photo operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Wire photo operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 35 | |
| White | 41 | 42.5 |
| Black or African American | 46.5 | |
| Asian | 40 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40.5 |
Wire photo operator age breakdown
The average age of wire photo operators is 40+ years years old, representing 54% of the wire photo operator population.
Wire photo operator age breakdown
| Wire Photo Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 54% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Wire photo operator educational attainment
The most common degree for wire photo operators is bachelor's degree, with 41% of wire photo operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 28% and high school diploma degree at 24%.
- Bachelor's, 41%
- High School Diploma, 28%
- Associate, 24%
- Diploma, 6%
Wire photo operators by degree level
| Wire photo operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 41% |
| High School Diploma | 28% |
| Associate | 24% |
| Diploma | 6% |
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Wire photo operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, wire photo operators with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $41,431 annually. With a Associate degree, wire photo operators earn a median annual income of $39,528 compared to $36,621 for wire photo operators with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $36,621 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $41,431 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $39,528 |
Wire photo operator employment statistics
Company size where wire photo operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where wire photo operators work.
Wire photo operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 9% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 13% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 40% |
| > 10,000 employees | 26% |
Wire photo operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for wire photo operators are technology, manufacturing and retail.
Wire photo operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 27% |
| Fortune 500 | 14% |
| Manufacturing | 13% |
| Retail | 7% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Telecommunication | 5% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Media | 4% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Government | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
Wire photo operator turnover and employment statistics
Wire photo operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for wire photo operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Wire photo operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Wire photo operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.87% |
| 2011 | 6.95% |
| 2012 | 6.61% |
| 2013 | 7.48% |
| 2014 | 5.24% |
| 2015 | 4.77% |
| 2016 | 4.60% |
| 2017 | 4.86% |
| 2018 | 2.67% |
| 2019 | 6.09% |
| 2020 | 13.00% |
| 2021 | 13.00% |
Average wire photo operator tenure
The average wire photo operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 187 wire photo operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Wire photo operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 24% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Wire photo operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of wire photo 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Freelance Video Editor | 7.31% | 5,910 |
| Wire Photo Operator | 7.56% | - |
| Contributing Photographer | 8.13% | 1,383 |
| Co-Editor | 11.70% | 7,071 |
| Web Graphic Designer | 12.14% | 51,462 |
| Interior Design Internship | 17.34% | 88,151 |
| Actor | 23.07% | 218 |
Similar wire photo operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Freelance Video Editor | 7.31% | 5,910 |
| Contributing Photographer | 8.13% | 1,383 |
| Co-Editor | 11.70% | 7,071 |
| Web Graphic Designer | 12.14% | 51,462 |
| Interior Design Internship | 17.34% | 88,151 |
| Actor | 23.07% | 218 |
Foreign languages spoken by wire photo operators
The most common foreign language among wire photo operators is Spanish at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Hmong at 16.7% and Romanian is the third-most popular at 16.7%.
- Spanish, 33.3%
- Hmong, 16.7%
- Romanian, 16.7%
- French, 16.7%
- Russian, 16.7%
Wire photo operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 33.3% |
| Hmong | 16.7% |
| Romanian | 16.7% |
| French | 16.7% |
| Russian | 16.7% |