Art assistant demographics and statistics in the US
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Art assistant gender statistics
67.9% of art assistants are women and 32.1% of art assistants are men.
- Female, 67.9%
- Male, 32.1%
Art assistant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 67.9% |
| Male | 32.1% |
Art assistant gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$42,769
Female income
$40,943
Art assistant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in art assistant positions over time. Currently, 67.9% of art assistants are female.
Art assistant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 32.68% | 67.32% |
| 2011 | 33.15% | 66.85% |
| 2012 | 32.86% | 67.14% |
| 2013 | 32.48% | 67.52% |
| 2014 | 31.49% | 68.51% |
| 2015 | 32.22% | 67.78% |
| 2016 | 31.93% | 68.07% |
| 2017 | 32.45% | 67.55% |
| 2018 | 31.94% | 68.06% |
| 2019 | 31.57% | 68.43% |
| 2020 | 31.01% | 68.99% |
| 2021 | 32.13% | 67.87% |
Art assistant related jobs gender ratio
We compared art assistants with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, hvac/r instructor and assistant professor of air conditioning and refrigeration have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Aesthetics Instructor | 8% | 92% |
| Cosmetology Instructor | 9% | 91% |
| Adjunct Nursing Faculty | 9% | 91% |
| Art Assistant | 32% | 68% |
| Diesel Technology Instructor | 97% | 3% |
| Assistant Professor Of Air Conditioning And Refrigeration | 97% | 3% |
| Hvac/R Instructor | 97% | 3% |
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Art assistant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among art assistants is White, which makes up 65.8% of all art assistants. Comparatively, 11.2% of art assistants are Asian and 10.4% of art assistants are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 65.8%
- Asian, 11.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.4%
- Black or African American, 7.3%
- Unknown, 5.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Art assistant race
| Art assistant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.8% |
| Asian | 11.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.4% |
| Black or African American | 7.3% |
| Unknown | 5.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Art assistant race and ethnicity over time
See how art assistant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Art assistant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.20% | 7.48% | 9.11% | 8.57% |
| 2011 | 71.90% | 7.33% | 9.84% | 8.33% |
| 2012 | 71.49% | 7.62% | 9.71% | 8.57% |
| 2013 | 70.63% | 7.98% | 9.99% | 8.82% |
| 2014 | 70.72% | 7.60% | 9.66% | 9.21% |
| 2015 | 69.17% | 7.83% | 10.61% | 9.50% |
| 2016 | 69.66% | 7.76% | 10.33% | 9.39% |
| 2017 | 68.74% | 7.51% | 11.50% | 9.44% |
| 2018 | 70.52% | 7.24% | 9.82% | 9.64% |
| 2019 | 68.85% | 7.51% | 10.77% | 10.16% |
| 2020 | 66.93% | 7.22% | 10.41% | 10.32% |
| 2021 | 65.78% | 7.34% | 11.20% | 10.44% |
Art assistant wage gap by race
According to our data, asian art assistants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american art assistants have the lowest average salary at $42,025.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $42,537 |
| White | $42,594 |
| Black or African American | $42,025 |
| Asian | $43,921 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $42,789 |
Average art assistant age
See how the average age of art assistants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Art assistant age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 49 | 45 |
| Unknown | 44.5 | 44 |
| Asian | 41 | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 | 41 |
| White | 48 | 46 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 54 | 48 |
Art assistant age breakdown
The average age of art assistants is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the art assistant population.
Art assistant age breakdown
| Art Assistant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Art assistant educational attainment
The most common degree for art assistants is bachelor's degree, with 71% of art assistants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 14% and associate degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 71%
- Associate, 14%
- High School Diploma, 6%
- Master's, 6%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Art assistants by degree level
| Art assistant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 71% |
| Associate | 14% |
| High School Diploma | 6% |
| Master's | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Art assistant wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $43,778 |
| Doctorate Degree | $53,975 |
Art assistant employment statistics
Most art assistants work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where art assistants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where art assistants work.
Art assistant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 32% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 8% |
Art assistant jobs by company type
Employees with the art assistant job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most art assistants prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Art assistant jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 53% |
| Public | 5% |
| Private | 36% |
| Government | 6% |
Art assistant jobs by industry
The most common industries for art assistants are education, non profits and media.
Art assistant industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 42% |
| Non Profits | 12% |
| Media | 10% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Government | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Art assistant turnover and employment statistics
Art assistant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for art assistants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Art assistant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Art assistant unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.13% |
| 2011 | 3.11% |
| 2012 | 3.14% |
| 2013 | 3.31% |
| 2014 | 2.86% |
| 2015 | 2.61% |
| 2016 | 2.42% |
| 2017 | 2.51% |
| 2018 | 2.40% |
| 2019 | 2.23% |
| 2020 | 2.58% |
| 2021 | 2.98% |
Average art assistant tenure
The average art assistant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 2,365 art assistants resumes in Zippia's database.
Art assistant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 40% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Art assistant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of art assistants 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching Fellow | 6.04% | 40,551 |
| Fifth Grade Teacher | 9.52% | 57,312 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Early Childhood Special Educator | 11.12% | 62,487 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Art Assistant | 15.52% | - |
| Instructional Designer | 16.25% | 50,321 |
Similar art assistant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching Fellow | 6.04% | 40,551 |
| Fifth Grade Teacher | 9.52% | 57,312 |
| Reference Librarian | 10.75% | 1,058 |
| Early Childhood Special Educator | 11.12% | 62,487 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Instructional Designer | 16.25% | 50,321 |
Foreign languages spoken by art assistants
The most common foreign language among art assistants is Spanish at 39.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 16.9% and Mandarin is the third-most popular at 7.4%.
- Spanish, 39.1%
- French, 16.9%
- Mandarin, 7.4%
- Italian, 7.0%
- Chinese, 5.3%
- Other, 24.3%
Art assistant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 39.1% |
| French | 16.9% |
| Mandarin | 7.4% |
| Italian | 7.0% |
| Chinese | 5.3% |
| Other | 24.3% |
