Art dealer demographics and statistics in the US
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Art dealer gender statistics
47.8% of art dealers are women and 52.2% of art dealers are men.
- Male, 52.2%
- Female, 47.8%
Art dealer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 52.2% |
| Female | 47.8% |
Art dealer gender pay gap
Women earn 87¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$80,477
Female income
$70,354
Art dealer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in art dealer positions over time. Currently, 47.8% of art dealers are female.
Art dealer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 52.32% | 47.68% |
| 2011 | 52.45% | 47.55% |
| 2012 | 51.90% | 48.10% |
| 2013 | 51.60% | 48.40% |
| 2014 | 51.46% | 48.54% |
| 2015 | 52.23% | 47.77% |
| 2016 | 51.74% | 48.26% |
| 2017 | 51.34% | 48.66% |
| 2018 | 50.86% | 49.14% |
| 2019 | 50.34% | 49.66% |
| 2020 | 51.20% | 48.80% |
| 2021 | 52.17% | 47.83% |
Art dealer related jobs gender ratio
We compared art dealers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, service/parts director and assistant golf professional have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Cosmetic Counter Manager | 8% | 92% |
| Category Supervisor | 9% | 91% |
| Softlines Supervisor | 9% | 91% |
| Art Dealer | 52% | 48% |
| Lumber Sales Supervisor | 92% | 8% |
| Assistant Golf Professional | 93% | 7% |
| Service/Parts Director | 95% | 5% |
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Art dealer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among art dealers is White, which makes up 61.8% of all art dealers. Comparatively, 17.7% of art dealers are Hispanic or Latino and 8.4% of art dealers are Black or African American.
- White, 61.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.7%
- Black or African American, 8.4%
- Asian, 6.9%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Art dealer race
| Art dealer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.7% |
| Black or African American | 8.4% |
| Asian | 6.9% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Art dealer race and ethnicity over time
See how art dealer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Art dealer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.49% | 8.37% | 5.99% | 15.06% |
| 2011 | 68.30% | 8.26% | 6.16% | 14.95% |
| 2012 | 67.67% | 8.40% | 6.16% | 15.12% |
| 2013 | 67.27% | 8.63% | 6.32% | 15.19% |
| 2014 | 66.54% | 8.78% | 6.13% | 16.16% |
| 2015 | 66.48% | 8.38% | 6.42% | 16.27% |
| 2016 | 66.23% | 8.45% | 6.28% | 16.44% |
| 2017 | 65.23% | 8.58% | 6.42% | 16.82% |
| 2018 | 65.46% | 8.38% | 6.43% | 16.84% |
| 2019 | 65.51% | 8.30% | 6.53% | 16.87% |
| 2020 | 63.05% | 8.07% | 6.44% | 17.34% |
| 2021 | 61.76% | 8.37% | 6.90% | 17.67% |
Art dealer wage gap by race
According to our data, white art dealers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american art dealers have the lowest average salary at $77,169.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $81,163 |
| White | $82,527 |
| Black or African American | $77,169 |
| Asian | $80,186 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $81,446 |
Average art dealer age
See how the average age of art dealers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Art dealer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 39 | 41.5 |
| Unknown | 38 | 39 |
| Asian | 43 | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36 | 37 |
| White | 43 | 43 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 39.5 | 43 |
Art dealer age breakdown
The average age of art dealers is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the art dealer population.
Art dealer age breakdown
| Art Dealer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Art dealer educational attainment
The most common degree for art dealers is bachelor's degree, with 61% of art dealers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 24% and master's degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 61%
- Master's, 24%
- Associate, 11%
- High School Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Art dealers by degree level
| Art dealer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 61% |
| Master's | 24% |
| Associate | 11% |
| High School Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Art dealer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, art dealers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $100,504 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, art dealers earn a median annual income of $86,049 compared to $68,468 for art dealers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $100,504 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $64,722 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $86,049 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $68,468 |
Art dealer employment statistics
Company size where art dealers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where art dealers work.
Art dealer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 17% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 25% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 8% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 17% |
Art dealer turnover and employment statistics
Art dealer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for art dealers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Art dealer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Art dealer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.45% |
| 2011 | 5.96% |
| 2012 | 5.46% |
| 2013 | 4.50% |
| 2014 | 3.77% |
| 2015 | 3.25% |
| 2016 | 2.89% |
| 2017 | 2.61% |
| 2018 | 2.61% |
| 2019 | 2.31% |
| 2020 | 3.91% |
| 2021 | 4.44% |
Average art dealer tenure
The average art dealer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 74 art dealers resumes in Zippia's database.
Art dealer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 20% |
Art dealer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of art dealers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Wedding Consultant | 7.00% | 5,835 |
| Product Consultant | 7.09% | 77,419 |
| Stock Broker Supervisor | 7.23% | 23,567 |
| Trader | 7.29% | 17,351 |
| Counter Person | 8.34% | 43,483 |
| Art Dealer | 9.10% | - |
| Travel Consultant | 12.49% | 12,177 |
Similar art dealer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Wedding Consultant | 7.00% | 5,835 |
| Product Consultant | 7.09% | 77,419 |
| Stock Broker Supervisor | 7.23% | 23,567 |
| Trader | 7.29% | 17,351 |
| Counter Person | 8.34% | 43,483 |
| Travel Consultant | 12.49% | 12,177 |
Foreign languages spoken by art dealers
The most common foreign language among art dealers is Spanish at 23.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 23.1% and German is the third-most popular at 15.4%.
- Spanish, 23.1%
- French, 23.1%
- German, 15.4%
- Chinese, 7.7%
- Mandarin, 7.7%
- Other, 23.0%
Art dealer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 23.1% |
| French | 23.1% |
| German | 15.4% |
| Chinese | 7.7% |
| Mandarin | 7.7% |
| Other | 23.0% |