Animation artist demographics and statistics in the US
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Animation artist demographics by:
Animation artist gender statistics
23.6% of animation artists are women and 76.4% of animation artists are men.
- Male, 76.4%
- Female, 23.6%
Animation artist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 76.4% |
| Female | 23.6% |
Animation artist gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$76,498
Female income
$71,379
Animation artist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in animation artist positions over time. Currently, 23.6% of animation artists are female.
Animation artist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 80.89% | 19.11% |
| 2011 | 79.26% | 20.74% |
| 2012 | 81.44% | 18.56% |
| 2013 | 78.85% | 21.15% |
| 2014 | 76.67% | 23.33% |
| 2015 | 78.30% | 21.70% |
| 2016 | 76.01% | 23.99% |
| 2017 | 77.74% | 22.26% |
| 2018 | 77.52% | 22.48% |
| 2019 | 76.38% | 23.62% |
| 2020 | 76.44% | 23.56% |
| 2021 | 76.40% | 23.60% |
Animation artist related jobs gender ratio
We compared animation artists with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, exhibit builder and senior industrial designer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Decorating Consultant | 9% | 91% |
| Floral Designer | 11% | 89% |
| Floral Manager | 11% | 89% |
| Animation Artist | 76% | 24% |
| Craftsman | 88% | 12% |
| Senior Industrial Designer | 91% | 9% |
| Exhibit Builder | 93% | 7% |
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Animation artist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among animation artists is White, which makes up 66.9% of all animation artists. Comparatively, 14.3% of animation artists are Hispanic or Latino and 7.7% of animation artists are Asian.
- White, 66.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.3%
- Asian, 7.7%
- Unknown, 5.9%
- Black or African American, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Animation artist race
| Animation artist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.3% |
| Asian | 7.7% |
| Unknown | 5.9% |
| Black or African American | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Animation artist race and ethnicity over time
See how animation artist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Animation artist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.45% | 2.96% | 6.91% | 10.48% |
| 2011 | 76.01% | 3.59% | 6.80% | 10.03% |
| 2012 | 74.69% | 3.47% | 6.03% | 11.57% |
| 2013 | 75.16% | 3.64% | 6.90% | 10.53% |
| 2014 | 74.36% | 3.50% | 7.20% | 10.75% |
| 2015 | 73.91% | 3.30% | 6.78% | 11.25% |
| 2016 | 73.55% | 2.74% | 8.28% | 11.03% |
| 2017 | 72.86% | 3.60% | 7.62% | 12.38% |
| 2018 | 72.49% | 3.42% | 8.45% | 11.82% |
| 2019 | 72.75% | 3.94% | 7.66% | 11.64% |
| 2020 | 69.77% | 3.28% | 8.04% | 12.38% |
| 2021 | 66.87% | 4.35% | 7.72% | 14.33% |
Animation artist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian animation artists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american animation artists have the lowest average salary at $68,325.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $77,406 |
| White | $76,159 |
| Black or African American | $68,325 |
| Asian | $82,405 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $78,924 |
Average animation artist age
See how the average age of animation artists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Animation artist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 38.5 | 34.5 |
| White | 41 | 36 |
| Black or African American | 34 | |
| Asian | 37 | 33 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 | 38.5 |
Animation artist age breakdown
The average age of animation artists is 40+ years years old, representing 47% of the animation artist population.
Animation artist age breakdown
| Animation Artist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 47% |
| 30-40 years | 38% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Animation artist educational attainment
The most common degree for animation artists is bachelor's degree, with 70% of animation artists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 15% and associate degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 70%
- Associate, 15%
- Master's, 8%
- Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Animation artists by degree level
| Animation artist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 70% |
| Associate | 15% |
| Master's | 8% |
| Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Animation artist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, animation artists with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $94,189 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, animation artists earn a median annual income of $91,628 compared to $76,788 for animation artists with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $94,189 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $69,560 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $91,628 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $76,788 |
Animation artist employment statistics
Most animation artists work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where animation artists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where animation artists work.
Animation artist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 13% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 30% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 10% |
Animation artist jobs by company type
Employees with the animation artist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most animation artists prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Animation artist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 10% |
| Public | 18% |
| Private | 71% |
| Government | 1% |
Animation artist jobs by industry
The most common industries for animation artists are technology, media and professional.
Animation artist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 24% |
| Media | 19% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Education | 9% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Government | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Animation artist turnover and employment statistics
Animation artist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for animation artists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Animation artist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Animation artist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.96% |
| 2011 | 8.02% |
| 2012 | 8.31% |
| 2013 | 6.45% |
| 2014 | 5.83% |
| 2015 | 5.42% |
| 2016 | 4.83% |
| 2017 | 5.07% |
| 2018 | 4.28% |
| 2019 | 4.56% |
| 2020 | 8.18% |
| 2021 | 8.63% |
Average animation artist tenure
The average animation artist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 590 animation artists resumes in Zippia's database.
Animation artist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 26% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Animation artist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of animation artists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Animation Artist | 11.32% | - |
| Set Designer | 12.35% | 49,102 |
| Color And Materials Designer | 13.05% | 51,032 |
| Floral Decorator | 14.26% | 2,182 |
| Display Designer | 16.91% | 43,956 |
| Fashion Coordinator | 17.98% | 11,559 |
| Interior Design Director | 22.51% | 43,103 |
Similar animation artist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Set Designer | 12.35% | 49,102 |
| Color And Materials Designer | 13.05% | 51,032 |
| Floral Decorator | 14.26% | 2,182 |
| Display Designer | 16.91% | 43,956 |
| Fashion Coordinator | 17.98% | 11,559 |
| Interior Design Director | 22.51% | 43,103 |
Foreign languages spoken by animation artists
The most common foreign language among animation artists is Spanish at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 11.1% and Mandarin is the third-most popular at 11.1%.
- Spanish, 33.3%
- Chinese, 11.1%
- Mandarin, 11.1%
- Cantonese, 11.1%
- Russian, 11.1%
- Other, 22.3%
Animation artist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 33.3% |
| Chinese | 11.1% |
| Mandarin | 11.1% |
| Cantonese | 11.1% |
| Russian | 11.1% |
| Other | 22.3% |
