The average employee age for artists is 41 years. The artist workforce reached a whopping 11,970 in 2020!
Among artists, we discovered that 51.8% of them are women, while 43.4% are men. The most common race/ethnicity among artists is White, which makes up 73.2% of all artists. Comparatively, there are 11.7% of the Hispanic or Latino ethnicity and 8.4% of the Asian ethnicity. Artists are also more likely to work at private companies in comparison to public companies. Taking it a step further, artists are more likely to find a job in the technology industry.
From where do we know all information about artist demographics? We analyzed 32,412 artists resumes to find out what the average demographics are for the job position. Just to be clear, by demographics we mean the study of population-based factors like age, race, and sex. On top of scouring through resumes, we also took note of job proposals from employers and Census Bureau data. And guess what? We found some pretty interesting information.
Artist Diversity
From race to gender and even age, we found the average demographic information on those who work as artists. Keep reading to find out what the results for artists were.
Artist Ethnic Breakdown
The most common ethnicity among artists is White, which makes up 73.2% of all artists. Comparatively, there are 11.7% of the Hispanic or Latino ethnicity and 8.4% of the Asian ethnicity.
- White, 73.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.8%
- Asian, 8.4%
- Black or African American, 3.4%
- Unknown, 2.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Foreign Languages Spoken By Artists
The chart below shows that 49.7% of artists speak Spanish. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 12.7% and Italian is the third-most popular at 6.1%.
- Spanish, 49.7%
- French, 12.7%
- Italian, 6.1%
- German, 4.7%
- Chinese, 3.8%
- Other, 23.0%
Most Common Degree for Artist
We assessed our data to determine the typical level of education for artists. The most common degree for artists is bachelor's degree. In fact, 49% of artists earn that degree. A close second is high school diploma with 17% and rounding it off is associate degree with 12%.
- Bachelors degree, 50%
- Certificate degree, 16%
- Associate degree, 12%
- High School Diploma degree, 11%
- Other Degrees, 11%
Artist Race And Ethnicity Over Time
Using the Census Bureau data, we found out how the percentage of each ethnic category trended between 2008-2018 among artists.
- White
- Asian
- Hispanic or Latino
- Black or African American
Artist Gender Over Time
This data shows how men and women predominate in the artist position over time.
Artist Unemployment Rate Over Time
The Bureau of Labor Statistics came in clutch when it came down to figuring out how the unemployment rate has changed over time. Between 2008 and 2018, this is how the number of artists changed.
- Unemployment rate
Age Based On Ethnicity And Gender
We determined the average age of artists based on ethnicity and gender.
Number Of Years On The Job For Artist
By looking over 32,412 artists resumes, we figured out that the average artist enjoys staying at their job for Less than 1 year for a percentage of 28%.
Artist Age Breakdown
This chart breaks down the ages of artist employees. Interestingly enough, the average age of artists is 40+ years old, which represents 51% of the population.
Comparing The Gender Ratio of Artists with Other Job Titles
We compared this job title with other job titles to see how gender percentages varied. As you can see, senior industrial designer and level designer have the biggest difference in gender.
Job Title   | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Fiber Artist | 11% | 82% |
| Floral Designer | 12% | 84% |
| Floral Manager | 13% | 83% |
| Artist | 43% | 52% |
| Exhibit Builder | 81% | 12% |
| Level Designer | 82% | 13% |
| Senior Industrial Designer | 83% | 9% |
Comparing The LGBT Ratio of Artists with Other Job Titles
After finding the gender ratio, we wondered if the percentages of LGBT persons were different as well. Using the data below, you can see how other job titles compare to artists.
Job Title | LGBT |
|---|---|
| Cheerleading Coach | 11.50% |
| Actress | 16.44% |
| Dancer | 20.85% |
| Kitchen And Bath Designer | 27.16% |
| Artist | 28.86% |
| Field Producer | 35.05% |
| Medium | 37.57% |
How Much Do Women Make Compared To Man As Artist?
Artist Income By Gender And Race/Ethnicity
We found interesting that Asian men and Hispanic or Latino men make more money compared to others.
- Male
- Female
Artist Income By Race/Ethnicity And Education
This chart shows the impact that education has on the income level of different ethnicities.
Education | Income |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $69,032 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $77,935 |
| Master's Degree | $79,736 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $81,546 |
Artist Income By Race/Ethnicity And Education
This chart shows the impact that education has on the income level of different ethnicities.
- Asian
- Black or African American
- Hispanic or Latino
- White
