Product Photographer demographics and statistics in the US
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Product Photographer demographics by:
Product Photographer gender statistics
47.1% of product photographers are women and 52.9% of product photographers are men.
- Male, 52.9%
- Female, 47.1%
Product Photographer gender ratio
Gender  | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 52.9% |
| Female | 47.1% |
Product Photographer gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male Income
$39,256
Female Income
$35,657
Product Photographer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in product photographer positions over time. Currently, 47.1% of product photographers are female.
Product Photographer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 51.97% | 48.03% |
| 2011 | 51.92% | 48.08% |
| 2012 | 50.62% | 49.38% |
| 2013 | 48.86% | 51.14% |
| 2014 | 51.73% | 48.27% |
| 2015 | 54.95% | 45.05% |
| 2016 | 55.82% | 44.18% |
| 2017 | 55.16% | 44.84% |
| 2018 | 54.00% | 46.00% |
| 2019 | 50.11% | 49.89% |
| 2020 | 46.60% | 53.40% |
| 2021 | 52.95% | 47.05% |
Product Photographer related jobs gender ratio
We compared product 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% |
| Product Photographer | 53% | 47% |
| News Cameraman | 95% | 5% |
| Audio Installer | 95% | 5% |
| Broadcast Maintenance Engineer | 98% | 2% |
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Product Photographer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among product photographers is White, which makes up 65.7% of all product photographers. Comparatively, 15.1% of product photographers are Hispanic or Latino and 7.0% of product photographers are Asian.
- White, 65.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.1%
- Asian, 7.0%
- Black or African American, 6.3%
- Unknown, 5.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Product Photographer Race
| Product Photographer Race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.1% |
| Asian | 7.0% |
| Black or African American | 6.3% |
| Unknown | 5.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Product Photographer race and ethnicity over time
See how product photographer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
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- Asian
- Hispanic or Latino
- Black or African American
Product Photographer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.44% | 6.39% | 4.64% | 13.47% |
| 2011 | 75.01% | 5.72% | 4.33% | 11.97% |
| 2012 | 72.55% | 5.75% | 4.27% | 13.97% |
| 2013 | 72.98% | 5.82% | 4.88% | 13.05% |
| 2014 | 73.20% | 5.58% | 5.10% | 12.70% |
| 2015 | 72.05% | 6.25% | 4.81% | 13.72% |
| 2016 | 72.79% | 4.31% | 5.23% | 14.23% |
| 2017 | 72.82% | 6.15% | 4.40% | 13.63% |
| 2018 | 70.23% | 6.32% | 5.75% | 14.80% |
| 2019 | 72.08% | 5.58% | 5.47% | 13.65% |
| 2020 | 70.25% | 5.02% | 5.42% | 13.99% |
| 2021 | 65.71% | 6.30% | 7.00% | 15.08% |
Product Photographer wage gap by race
According to our data, white product photographers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american product photographers have the lowest average salary at $38,467.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $39,617 |
| White | $40,121 |
| Black or African American | $38,467 |
| Asian | $39,252 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $38,847 |
Product Photographer JOBS
Average product photographer age
See how the average age of product photographers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Product 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 |
Product Photographer age breakdown
The average age of product photographers is 40+ years years old, representing 44% of the product photographer population.
Product Photographer age breakdown
| Product Photographer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 44% |
| 30-40 years | 33% |
| 20-30 years | 23% |
Product Photographer educational attainment
The most common degree for product photographers is bachelor's degree, with 71% of product photographers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 20% and associate degree degree at 4%.
- Bachelor's, 71%
- Associate, 20%
- High School Diploma, 4%
- Master's, 3%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Product Photographers by degree level
| Product Photographer Degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 71% |
| Associate | 20% |
| High School Diploma | 4% |
| Master's | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Product Photographer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, product photographers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $40,768 annually. With a Associate degree, product photographers earn a median annual income of $37,644 compared to $35,963 for product photographers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $35,963 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $40,768 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $37,644 |
Product Photographer employment statistics
Most product photographers work for a private in the retail industry.
Company size where product photographers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where product photographers work.
Product Photographer jobs by employer size
| Company Size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 22% |
Product Photographer jobs by company type
Employees with the product photographer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most product photographers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Product Photographer jobs by sector
| Company Type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 28% |
| Private | 68% |
| Government | 1% |
Product Photographer jobs by industry
The most common industries for product photographers are retail, professional and media.
Product Photographer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Retail | 36% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Media | 6% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Start-up | 5% |
| Internet | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Product Photographer turnover and employment statistics
Product Photographer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for product photographers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
- Unemployment rate
Product Photographer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Product 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 product photographer tenure
The average product photographer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,002 product photographers resumes in Zippia's database.
Product Photographer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 28% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 20% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Product Photographer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of product 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Film Sound Coordinator | 5.55% | 22,104 |
| Television Camera Operator | 7.31% | 25,779 |
| Product Photographer | 11.17% | - |
| Production Editor | 11.70% | 62,877 |
| Student Graphic Designer | 12.14% | 55,508 |
| Kitchen Designer | 17.34% | 56,831 |
| Actor | 23.07% | 218 |
Similar product photographer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|
| Film Sound Coordinator | 5.55% | 22,104 |
| Television Camera Operator | 7.31% | 25,779 |
| Production Editor | 11.70% | 62,877 |
| Student Graphic Designer | 12.14% | 55,508 |
| Kitchen Designer | 17.34% | 56,831 |
| Actor | 23.07% | 218 |
Foreign languages spoken by product photographers
The most common foreign language among product photographers is Spanish at 58.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 9.3% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 4.7%.
- Spanish, 58.1%
- French, 9.3%
- Portuguese, 4.7%
- Chinese, 4.7%
- German, 4.7%
- Other, 18.5%
Product Photographer languages spoken
| Foreign Language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 58.1% |
| French | 9.3% |
| Portuguese | 4.7% |
| Chinese | 4.7% |
| German | 4.7% |
| Other | 18.5% |