Art supervisor demographics and statistics in the US
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Art supervisor gender statistics
49.0% of art supervisors are women and 51.0% of art supervisors are men.
- Male, 51.0%
- Female, 49.0%
Art supervisor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 51.0% |
| Female | 49.0% |
Art supervisor gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$62,753
Female income
$58,037
Art supervisor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in art supervisor positions over time. Currently, 49.0% of art supervisors are female.
Art supervisor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 57.62% | 42.38% |
| 2011 | 55.12% | 44.88% |
| 2012 | 58.51% | 41.49% |
| 2013 | 54.50% | 45.50% |
| 2014 | 51.36% | 48.64% |
| 2015 | 53.70% | 46.30% |
| 2016 | 50.44% | 49.56% |
| 2017 | 52.88% | 47.12% |
| 2018 | 52.55% | 47.45% |
| 2019 | 50.95% | 49.05% |
| 2020 | 51.04% | 48.96% |
| 2021 | 50.99% | 49.01% |
Art supervisor related jobs gender ratio
We compared art supervisors 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% |
| Art Supervisor | 51% | 49% |
| Craftsman | 88% | 12% |
| Senior Industrial Designer | 91% | 9% |
| Exhibit Builder | 93% | 7% |
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Art supervisor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among art supervisors is White, which makes up 68.1% of all art supervisors. Comparatively, 13.9% of art supervisors are Hispanic or Latino and 7.5% of art supervisors are Asian.
- White, 68.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.9%
- Asian, 7.5%
- Unknown, 5.6%
- Black or African American, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Art supervisor race
| Art supervisor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 68.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.9% |
| Asian | 7.5% |
| Unknown | 5.6% |
| Black or African American | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Art supervisor race and ethnicity over time
See how art supervisor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Art supervisor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 77.64% | 2.90% | 6.70% | 10.10% |
| 2011 | 77.20% | 3.53% | 6.59% | 9.65% |
| 2012 | 75.88% | 3.40% | 5.82% | 11.18% |
| 2013 | 76.35% | 3.58% | 6.68% | 10.14% |
| 2014 | 75.55% | 3.44% | 6.99% | 10.36% |
| 2015 | 75.10% | 3.23% | 6.57% | 10.86% |
| 2016 | 74.74% | 2.68% | 8.07% | 10.64% |
| 2017 | 74.04% | 3.54% | 7.41% | 11.99% |
| 2018 | 73.68% | 3.36% | 8.24% | 11.43% |
| 2019 | 73.94% | 3.88% | 7.45% | 11.25% |
| 2020 | 70.96% | 3.22% | 7.83% | 11.99% |
| 2021 | 68.06% | 4.29% | 7.51% | 13.94% |
Art supervisor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian art supervisors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american art supervisors have the lowest average salary at $55,931.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $63,541 |
| White | $62,309 |
| Black or African American | $55,931 |
| Asian | $68,037 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $64,594 |
Average art supervisor age
See how the average age of art supervisors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Art supervisor 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 |
Art supervisor age breakdown
The average age of art supervisors is 40+ years years old, representing 47% of the art supervisor population.
Art supervisor age breakdown
| Art Supervisor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 47% |
| 30-40 years | 38% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Art supervisor educational attainment
The most common degree for art supervisors is bachelor's degree, with 67% of art supervisors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 12% and associate degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 67%
- Associate, 12%
- Master's, 10%
- High School Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Art supervisors by degree level
| Art supervisor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 67% |
| Associate | 12% |
| Master's | 10% |
| High School Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Art supervisor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, art supervisors with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $78,362 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, art supervisors earn a median annual income of $76,677 compared to $62,532 for art supervisors with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $78,362 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $55,657 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $76,677 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $62,532 |
Art supervisor employment statistics
Most art supervisors work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where art supervisors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where art supervisors work.
Art supervisor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 25% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 13% |
Art supervisor jobs by company type
Employees with the art supervisor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most art supervisors prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Art supervisor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 26% |
| Public | 14% |
| Private | 54% |
| Government | 5% |
Art supervisor jobs by industry
The most common industries for art supervisors are education, media and hospitality.
Art supervisor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 23% |
| Media | 14% |
| Hospitality | 9% |
| Health Care | 7% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Retail | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Government | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Art supervisor turnover and employment statistics
Art supervisor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for art supervisors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Art supervisor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Art supervisor 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 art supervisor tenure
The average art supervisor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 457 art supervisors resumes in Zippia's database.
Art supervisor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 18% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Art supervisor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of art supervisors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Art Supervisor | 11.32% | - |
| Set Designer | 12.35% | 49,102 |
| Embroidery Designer | 13.05% | 43,874 |
| Florist Designer | 14.26% | 43,831 |
| Fashion Merchandiser | 16.91% | 68,230 |
| Fur Stylist | 17.98% | 10,232 |
| Interior Designer/Project Manager | 22.51% | 85,288 |
Similar art supervisor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Set Designer | 12.35% | 49,102 |
| Embroidery Designer | 13.05% | 43,874 |
| Florist Designer | 14.26% | 43,831 |
| Fashion Merchandiser | 16.91% | 68,230 |
| Fur Stylist | 17.98% | 10,232 |
| Interior Designer/Project Manager | 22.51% | 85,288 |
Foreign languages spoken by art supervisors
The most common foreign language among art supervisors is Spanish at 40.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 25.0% and German is the third-most popular at 10.0%.
- Spanish, 40.0%
- French, 25.0%
- German, 10.0%
- Mandarin, 10.0%
- Danish, 5.0%
- Other, 10.0%
Art supervisor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 40.0% |
| French | 25.0% |
| German | 10.0% |
| Mandarin | 10.0% |
| Danish | 5.0% |
| Other | 10.0% |
