Art editor demographics and statistics in the US
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Art editor gender statistics
64.8% of art editors are women and 35.2% of art editors are men.
- Female, 64.8%
- Male, 35.2%
Art editor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 64.8% |
| Male | 35.2% |
Art editor gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$49,067
Female income
$49,468
Art editor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in art editor positions over time. Currently, 64.8% of art editors are female.
Art editor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 38.35% | 61.65% |
| 2011 | 39.31% | 60.69% |
| 2012 | 41.50% | 58.50% |
| 2013 | 41.49% | 58.51% |
| 2014 | 40.32% | 59.68% |
| 2015 | 38.86% | 61.14% |
| 2016 | 40.08% | 59.92% |
| 2017 | 39.57% | 60.43% |
| 2018 | 36.00% | 64.00% |
| 2019 | 39.20% | 60.80% |
| 2020 | 36.88% | 63.12% |
| 2021 | 35.24% | 64.76% |
Art editor related jobs gender ratio
We compared art editors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, public address announcer and track announcer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Paraprofessional Interpreter | 12% | 88% |
| Deaf Interpreter | 15% | 85% |
| Fashion Journalist | 15% | 85% |
| Art Editor | 35% | 65% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
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Art editor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among art editors is White, which makes up 76.2% of all art editors. Comparatively, 8.1% of art editors are Hispanic or Latino and 7.2% of art editors are Asian.
- White, 76.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.1%
- Asian, 7.2%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- Black or African American, 3.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Art editor race
| Art editor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 76.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.1% |
| Asian | 7.2% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| Black or African American | 3.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Art editor race and ethnicity over time
See how art editor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Art editor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.30% | 3.94% | 6.55% | 7.85% |
| 2011 | 81.47% | 3.95% | 5.38% | 7.63% |
| 2012 | 80.98% | 4.11% | 5.66% | 7.33% |
| 2013 | 78.16% | 4.89% | 6.55% | 7.39% |
| 2014 | 79.16% | 4.03% | 6.75% | 7.62% |
| 2015 | 77.82% | 4.48% | 6.74% | 8.37% |
| 2016 | 77.87% | 4.49% | 6.57% | 8.50% |
| 2017 | 77.88% | 4.60% | 6.65% | 7.84% |
| 2018 | 77.94% | 4.01% | 7.20% | 8.02% |
| 2019 | 77.14% | 3.87% | 7.60% | 9.10% |
| 2020 | 75.24% | 3.72% | 6.95% | 8.82% |
| 2021 | 76.20% | 3.58% | 7.25% | 8.12% |
Art editor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian art editors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american art editors have the lowest average salary at $47,711.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $49,028 |
| White | $48,116 |
| Black or African American | $47,711 |
| Asian | $50,481 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $50,059 |
Average art editor age
See how the average age of art editors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Art editor age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 34.5 | 36 |
| White | 46 | 42.5 |
| Black or African American | 45 | |
| Asian | 36 | 38 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 | 31 |
Art editor age breakdown
The average age of art editors is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the art editor population.
Art editor age breakdown
| Art Editor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 15% |
Art editor educational attainment
The most common degree for art editors is bachelor's degree, with 81% of art editors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 8% and master's degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 81%
- Master's, 8%
- Associate, 6%
- High School Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Art editors by degree level
| Art editor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 81% |
| Master's | 8% |
| Associate | 6% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Art editor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, art editors with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $55,875 annually. With a Master's degree, art editors earn a median annual income of $53,456 compared to $50,309 for art editors with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $53,456 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $50,309 |
| Doctorate Degree | $55,875 |
Art editor employment statistics
Most art editors work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where art editors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where art editors work.
Art editor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 27% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 6% |
Art editor jobs by company type
Employees with the art editor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most art editors prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Art editor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 40% |
| Public | 7% |
| Private | 48% |
| Government | 5% |
Art editor jobs by industry
The most common industries for art editors are education, media and non profits.
Art editor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 32% |
| Media | 31% |
| Non Profits | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Government | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Professional | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Art editor turnover and employment statistics
Art editor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for art editors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Art editor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Art editor unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.55% |
| 2011 | 6.88% |
| 2012 | 5.99% |
| 2013 | 6.94% |
| 2014 | 5.63% |
| 2015 | 4.60% |
| 2016 | 4.23% |
| 2017 | 3.44% |
| 2018 | 4.10% |
| 2019 | 2.52% |
| 2020 | 5.60% |
| 2021 | 5.26% |
Average art editor tenure
The average art editor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 898 art editors resumes in Zippia's database.
Art editor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 31% |
| 1-2 years | 42% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Art editor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of art editors 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 Critic | 10.10% | 5,435 |
| Broadcast Meteorologist | 10.34% | 4,767 |
| Social Media Associate | 12.01% | 41,939 |
| Art Editor | 12.38% | - |
| Foreign Language Interpreter | 14.90% | 23,134 |
| Senior Copywriter | 16.36% | 11,349 |
| Ringmaster | 16.36% | 66 |
Similar art editor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Film Critic | 10.10% | 5,435 |
| Broadcast Meteorologist | 10.34% | 4,767 |
| Social Media Associate | 12.01% | 41,939 |
| Foreign Language Interpreter | 14.90% | 23,134 |
| Senior Copywriter | 16.36% | 11,349 |
| Ringmaster | 16.36% | 66 |
Foreign languages spoken by art editors
The most common foreign language among art editors is Spanish at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 23.7% and Italian is the third-most popular at 9.6%.
- Spanish, 33.3%
- French, 23.7%
- Italian, 9.6%
- German, 7.9%
- Mandarin, 4.4%
- Other, 21.1%
Art editor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 33.3% |
| French | 23.7% |
| Italian | 9.6% |
| German | 7.9% |
| Mandarin | 4.4% |
| Other | 21.1% |
