Artist-in-residence demographics and statistics in the US
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Artist-in-residence gender statistics
59.2% of artists-in residence are women and 40.8% of artists-in residence are men.
- Female, 59.2%
- Male, 40.8%
Artist-in-residence gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 59.2% |
| Male | 40.8% |
Artist-in-residence gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$50,937
Female income
$46,291
Artist-in-residence gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in artist-in-residence positions over time. Currently, 59.2% of artists-in residence are female.
Artist-in-residence gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 47.39% | 52.61% |
| 2011 | 44.86% | 55.14% |
| 2012 | 48.30% | 51.70% |
| 2013 | 44.24% | 55.76% |
| 2014 | 41.16% | 58.84% |
| 2015 | 43.45% | 56.55% |
| 2016 | 40.28% | 59.72% |
| 2017 | 42.65% | 57.35% |
| 2018 | 42.32% | 57.68% |
| 2019 | 40.77% | 59.23% |
| 2020 | 40.86% | 59.14% |
| 2021 | 40.80% | 59.20% |
Artist-in-residence related jobs gender ratio
We compared artists-in residence 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% |
| Artist-In-Residence | 41% | 59% |
| Craftsman | 88% | 12% |
| Senior Industrial Designer | 91% | 9% |
| Exhibit Builder | 93% | 7% |
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Artist-in-residence demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among artists-in residence is White, which makes up 67.3% of all artists-in residence. Comparatively, 14.5% of artists-in residence are Hispanic or Latino and 7.6% of artists-in residence are Asian.
- White, 67.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.5%
- Asian, 7.6%
- Unknown, 5.6%
- Black or African American, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Artist-in-residence race
| Artist-in-residence race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.5% |
| Asian | 7.6% |
| Unknown | 5.6% |
| Black or African American | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Artist-in-residence race and ethnicity over time
See how artist-in-residence racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Artist-in-residence race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.87% | 2.99% | 6.83% | 10.65% |
| 2011 | 76.43% | 3.62% | 6.72% | 10.20% |
| 2012 | 75.10% | 3.50% | 5.95% | 11.73% |
| 2013 | 75.57% | 3.67% | 6.81% | 10.69% |
| 2014 | 74.77% | 3.53% | 7.12% | 10.91% |
| 2015 | 74.33% | 3.33% | 6.70% | 11.41% |
| 2016 | 73.96% | 2.77% | 8.20% | 11.20% |
| 2017 | 73.27% | 3.63% | 7.53% | 12.54% |
| 2018 | 72.90% | 3.45% | 8.37% | 11.98% |
| 2019 | 73.16% | 3.97% | 7.58% | 11.80% |
| 2020 | 70.18% | 3.31% | 7.96% | 12.55% |
| 2021 | 67.29% | 4.38% | 7.64% | 14.49% |
Artist-in-residence wage gap by race
According to our data, asian artists-in residence have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american artists-in residence have the lowest average salary at $45,678.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $51,625 |
| White | $50,188 |
| Black or African American | $45,678 |
| Asian | $55,692 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $52,025 |
Average artist-in-residence age
See how the average age of artists-in residence varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Artist-in-residence 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 |
Artist-in-residence age breakdown
The average age of artists-in residence is 40+ years years old, representing 47% of the artist-in-residence population.
Artist-in-residence age breakdown
| Artist-In-Residence Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 47% |
| 30-40 years | 38% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Artist-in-residence educational attainment
The most common degree for artists-in residence is bachelor's degree, with 66% of artists-in residence earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 22% and master's degree degree at 5%.
- Bachelor's, 66%
- Master's, 22%
- Associate, 5%
- High School Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Artists-in residence by degree level
| Artist-in-residence degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 66% |
| Master's | 22% |
| Associate | 5% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Artist-in-residence wage gap by degree level
According to the data, artists-in residence with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $64,908 annually. With a Master's degree, artists-in residence earn a median annual income of $64,678 compared to $49,877 for artists-in residence with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $64,678 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $42,434 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $64,908 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $49,877 |
Artist-in-residence employment statistics
Most artists-in residence work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where artists-in residence work
Below, you can see the size of companies where artists-in residence work.
Artist-in-residence jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 15% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 27% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 8% |
Artist-in-residence jobs by company type
Employees with the artist-in-residence job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most artists-in residence prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Artist-in-residence jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 56% |
| Public | 6% |
| Private | 34% |
| Government | 4% |
Artist-in-residence jobs by industry
The most common industries for artists-in residence are education, non profits and media.
Artist-in-residence industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 44% |
| Non Profits | 10% |
| Media | 9% |
| Retail | 8% |
| Health Care | 6% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Professional | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Artist-in-residence turnover and employment statistics
Artist-in-residence unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for artists-in residence between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Artist-in-residence unemployment rate by year
| Year | Artist-in-residence 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 artist-in-residence tenure
The average artist-in-residence stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,687 artists-in residence resumes in Zippia's database.
Artist-in-residence tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 28% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Artist-in-residence LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of artists-in residence 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Artist-In-Residence | 11.32% | - |
| Theater Set Production Designer | 12.35% | 97,246 |
| Freelancer | 13.05% | 2,088 |
| Floral Decorator | 14.26% | 2,182 |
| Field Merchandiser | 16.91% | 115,632 |
| Fur Stylist | 17.98% | 10,232 |
| Interior Designer/Project Manager | 22.51% | 85,288 |
Similar artist-in-residence jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Theater Set Production Designer | 12.35% | 97,246 |
| Freelancer | 13.05% | 2,088 |
| Floral Decorator | 14.26% | 2,182 |
| Field Merchandiser | 16.91% | 115,632 |
| Fur Stylist | 17.98% | 10,232 |
| Interior Designer/Project Manager | 22.51% | 85,288 |
Foreign languages spoken by artists-in residence
The most common foreign language among artists-in residence is Spanish at 44.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 20.7% and Italian is the third-most popular at 10.9%.
- Spanish, 44.6%
- French, 20.7%
- Italian, 10.9%
- German, 7.6%
- Chinese, 2.2%
- Other, 14.0%
Artist-in-residence languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 44.6% |
| French | 20.7% |
| Italian | 10.9% |
| German | 7.6% |
| Chinese | 2.2% |
| Other | 14.0% |
