Art instructor demographics and statistics in the US
Art instructor demographics research summary. Zippia estimates art instructor demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our art instructor estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about art instructors after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 40,854 art instructors currently employed in the United States.
- 67.7% of all art instructors are women, while 32.3% are men.
- The average art instructor age is 46 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of art instructors is White (65.9%), followed by Asian (11.2%), Hispanic or Latino (10.3%) and Black or African American (7.3%).
- Art instructors are most in-demand in New York, NY.
- The education industry is the highest-paying for art instructors.
- 16% of all art instructors are LGBT.
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Art instructor demographics by:
Art instructor gender statistics
67.7% of art instructors are women and 32.3% of art instructors are men.
- Female, 67.7%
- Male, 32.3%
Art instructor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 67.7% |
| Male | 32.3% |
Art instructor gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$33,532
Female income
$31,989
Art instructor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in art instructor positions over time. Currently, 67.7% of art instructors are female.
Art instructor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 32.85% | 67.15% |
| 2011 | 33.32% | 66.68% |
| 2012 | 33.04% | 66.96% |
| 2013 | 32.65% | 67.35% |
| 2014 | 31.66% | 68.34% |
| 2015 | 32.40% | 67.60% |
| 2016 | 32.10% | 67.90% |
| 2017 | 32.62% | 67.38% |
| 2018 | 32.11% | 67.89% |
| 2019 | 31.74% | 68.26% |
| 2020 | 31.18% | 68.82% |
| 2021 | 32.31% | 67.69% |
Art instructor related jobs gender ratio
We compared art instructors 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 Instructor | 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 instructor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among art instructors is White, which makes up 65.9% of all art instructors. Comparatively, 11.2% of art instructors are Asian and 10.3% of art instructors are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 65.9%
- Asian, 11.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.3%
- Black or African American, 7.3%
- Unknown, 5.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Art instructor race
| Art instructor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.9% |
| Asian | 11.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.3% |
| Black or African American | 7.3% |
| Unknown | 5.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Art instructor race and ethnicity over time
See how art instructor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Art instructor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.37% | 7.40% | 9.14% | 8.47% |
| 2011 | 72.07% | 7.25% | 9.87% | 8.22% |
| 2012 | 71.66% | 7.54% | 9.74% | 8.46% |
| 2013 | 70.79% | 7.90% | 10.03% | 8.72% |
| 2014 | 70.89% | 7.52% | 9.69% | 9.10% |
| 2015 | 69.33% | 7.75% | 10.64% | 9.39% |
| 2016 | 69.83% | 7.68% | 10.37% | 9.29% |
| 2017 | 68.90% | 7.43% | 11.53% | 9.34% |
| 2018 | 70.69% | 7.16% | 9.86% | 9.53% |
| 2019 | 69.02% | 7.43% | 10.80% | 10.05% |
| 2020 | 67.10% | 7.14% | 10.44% | 10.21% |
| 2021 | 65.94% | 7.26% | 11.23% | 10.33% |
Art instructor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian art instructors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american art instructors have the lowest average salary at $32,903.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $33,336 |
| White | $33,384 |
| Black or African American | $32,903 |
| Asian | $34,508 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $33,549 |
Average art instructor age
See how the average age of art instructors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Art instructor 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 instructor age breakdown
The average age of art instructors is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the art instructor population.
Art instructor age breakdown
| Art Instructor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Art instructor educational attainment
The most common degree for art instructors is bachelor's degree, with 68% of art instructors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 17% and master's degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 68%
- Master's, 17%
- Associate, 10%
- High School Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Art instructors by degree level
| Art instructor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 68% |
| Master's | 17% |
| Associate | 10% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Art instructor wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $34,387 |
| Doctorate Degree | $43,107 |
Art instructor employment statistics
Most art instructors work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where art instructors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where art instructors work.
Art instructor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 28% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 16% |
| > 10,000 employees | 7% |
Art instructor jobs by company type
Employees with the art instructor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most art instructors prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Art instructor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 68% |
| Public | 3% |
| Private | 21% |
| Government | 8% |
Art instructor jobs by industry
The most common industries for art instructors are education, non profits and government.
Art instructor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 55% |
| Non Profits | 14% |
| Government | 6% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Professional | 2% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Manufacturing | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
Art instructor turnover and employment statistics
Art instructor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for art instructors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Art instructor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Art instructor 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 instructor tenure
The average art instructor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 8,693 art instructors resumes in Zippia's database.
Art instructor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 25% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Art instructor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of art instructors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Doctoral Student | 6.04% | 15,502 |
| Reading Teacher | 9.52% | 68,234 |
| Dance Teacher | 9.70% | 71,355 |
| Special Educator | 11.12% | 62,545 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Art Instructor | 15.52% | - |
| Home Advisor | 16.25% | 77,547 |
Similar art instructor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Doctoral Student | 6.04% | 15,502 |
| Reading Teacher | 9.52% | 68,234 |
| Dance Teacher | 9.70% | 71,355 |
| Special Educator | 11.12% | 62,545 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Home Advisor | 16.25% | 77,547 |
Foreign languages spoken by art instructors
The most common foreign language among art instructors is Spanish at 52.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 7.2% and Italian is the third-most popular at 5.2%.
- Spanish, 52.3%
- French, 7.2%
- Italian, 5.2%
- Japanese, 5.0%
- Korean, 5.0%
- Other, 25.3%
Art instructor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 52.3% |
| French | 7.2% |
| Italian | 5.2% |
| Japanese | 5.0% |
| Korean | 5.0% |
| Other | 25.3% |
