Animation director demographics and statistics in the US
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Animation director gender statistics
24.9% of animation directors are women and 75.1% of animation directors are men.
- Male, 75.1%
- Female, 24.9%
Animation director gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 75.1% |
| Female | 24.9% |
Animation director gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$66,865
Female income
$61,824
Animation director gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in animation director positions over time. Currently, 24.9% of animation directors are female.
Animation director gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.73% | 20.27% |
| 2011 | 78.04% | 21.96% |
| 2012 | 80.32% | 19.68% |
| 2013 | 77.61% | 22.39% |
| 2014 | 75.34% | 24.66% |
| 2015 | 77.04% | 22.96% |
| 2016 | 74.65% | 25.35% |
| 2017 | 76.46% | 23.54% |
| 2018 | 76.22% | 23.78% |
| 2019 | 75.04% | 24.96% |
| 2020 | 75.11% | 24.89% |
| 2021 | 75.07% | 24.93% |
Animation director related jobs gender ratio
We compared animation directors 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 Director | 75% | 25% |
| Craftsman | 88% | 12% |
| Senior Industrial Designer | 91% | 9% |
| Exhibit Builder | 93% | 7% |
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Animation director demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among animation directors is White, which makes up 67.4% of all animation directors. Comparatively, 14.3% of animation directors are Hispanic or Latino and 7.7% of animation directors are Asian.
- White, 67.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.3%
- Asian, 7.7%
- Unknown, 5.6%
- Black or African American, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Animation director race
| Animation director race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.3% |
| Asian | 7.7% |
| Unknown | 5.6% |
| Black or African American | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Animation director race and ethnicity over time
See how animation director racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Animation director race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.98% | 2.96% | 6.91% | 10.49% |
| 2011 | 76.54% | 3.59% | 6.80% | 10.04% |
| 2012 | 75.21% | 3.47% | 6.03% | 11.57% |
| 2013 | 75.68% | 3.64% | 6.90% | 10.53% |
| 2014 | 74.88% | 3.51% | 7.21% | 10.76% |
| 2015 | 74.44% | 3.30% | 6.78% | 11.25% |
| 2016 | 74.07% | 2.74% | 8.29% | 11.04% |
| 2017 | 73.38% | 3.60% | 7.62% | 12.39% |
| 2018 | 73.01% | 3.42% | 8.45% | 11.83% |
| 2019 | 73.27% | 3.94% | 7.67% | 11.65% |
| 2020 | 70.29% | 3.29% | 8.04% | 12.39% |
| 2021 | 67.40% | 4.35% | 7.73% | 14.34% |
Animation director wage gap by race
According to our data, asian animation directors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american animation directors have the lowest average salary at $58,838.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $67,765 |
| White | $66,530 |
| Black or African American | $58,838 |
| Asian | $72,739 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $69,271 |
Average animation director age
See how the average age of animation directors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Animation director 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 director age breakdown
The average age of animation directors is 40+ years years old, representing 47% of the animation director population.
Animation director age breakdown
| Animation Director Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 47% |
| 30-40 years | 38% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Animation director educational attainment
The most common degree for animation directors is bachelor's degree, with 76% of animation directors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 11% and associate degree degree at 5%.
- Bachelor's, 76%
- Associate, 11%
- Master's, 5%
- High School Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Animation directors by degree level
| Animation director degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 76% |
| Associate | 11% |
| Master's | 5% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Animation director wage gap by degree level
According to the data, animation directors with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $84,620 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, animation directors earn a median annual income of $82,020 compared to $67,153 for animation directors with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $84,620 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $60,043 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $82,020 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $67,153 |
Animation director employment statistics
Most animation directors work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where animation directors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where animation directors work.
Animation director jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 17% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 30% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 17% |
| > 10,000 employees | 8% |
Animation director jobs by company type
Employees with the animation director job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most animation directors prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Animation director jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 12% |
| Public | 14% |
| Private | 59% |
| Government | 15% |
Animation director jobs by industry
The most common industries for animation directors are media, technology and government.
Animation director industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 15% |
| Technology | 12% |
| Government | 11% |
| Education | 10% |
| Start-up | 7% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Non Profits | 6% |
| Health Care | 6% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Internet | 4% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Animation director turnover and employment statistics
Animation director unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for animation directors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Animation director unemployment rate by year
| Year | Animation director 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 director tenure
The average animation director stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 474 animation directors resumes in Zippia's database.
Animation director tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 22% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Animation director LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of animation directors 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 Director | 11.32% | - |
| Set Designer | 12.35% | 49,102 |
| Production Illustrator | 13.05% | 51,598 |
| Flower Arranger | 14.26% | 168 |
| Display Department Manager | 16.91% | 31,077 |
| Wardrobe Stylist | 17.98% | 12,526 |
| Interior Designer/Project Manager | 22.51% | 85,288 |
Similar animation director jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Set Designer | 12.35% | 49,102 |
| Production Illustrator | 13.05% | 51,598 |
| Flower Arranger | 14.26% | 168 |
| Display Department Manager | 16.91% | 31,077 |
| Wardrobe Stylist | 17.98% | 12,526 |
| Interior Designer/Project Manager | 22.51% | 85,288 |
Foreign languages spoken by animation directors
The most common foreign language among animation directors is Spanish at 57.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Japanese at 28.6% and Filipino is the third-most popular at 14.3%.
- Spanish, 57.1%
- Japanese, 28.6%
- Filipino, 14.3%
Animation director languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 57.1% |
| Japanese | 28.6% |
| Filipino | 14.3% |
