Artistic director demographics and statistics in the US
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Artistic director gender statistics
51.7% of artistic directors are women and 48.3% of artistic directors are men.
- Female, 51.7%
- Male, 48.3%
Artistic director gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 51.7% |
| Male | 48.3% |
Artistic director gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$67,626
Female income
$61,041
Artistic director gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in artistic director positions over time. Currently, 51.7% of artistic directors are female.
Artistic director gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 54.97% | 45.03% |
| 2011 | 52.45% | 47.55% |
| 2012 | 55.87% | 44.13% |
| 2013 | 51.82% | 48.18% |
| 2014 | 48.67% | 51.33% |
| 2015 | 51.01% | 48.99% |
| 2016 | 47.75% | 52.25% |
| 2017 | 50.19% | 49.81% |
| 2018 | 49.87% | 50.13% |
| 2019 | 48.26% | 51.74% |
| 2020 | 48.35% | 51.65% |
| 2021 | 48.30% | 51.70% |
Artistic director related jobs gender ratio
We compared artistic directors 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% |
| Artistic Director | 48% | 52% |
| Craftsman | 88% | 12% |
| Senior Industrial Designer | 91% | 9% |
| Exhibit Builder | 93% | 7% |
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Artistic director demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among artistic directors is White, which makes up 67.1% of all artistic directors. Comparatively, 14.7% of artistic directors are Hispanic or Latino and 7.3% of artistic directors are Asian.
- White, 67.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.7%
- Asian, 7.3%
- Unknown, 5.7%
- Black or African American, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Artistic director race
| Artistic director race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.7% |
| Asian | 7.3% |
| Unknown | 5.7% |
| Black or African American | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Artistic director race and ethnicity over time
See how artistic director racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Artistic director race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.71% | 3.03% | 6.51% | 10.86% |
| 2011 | 76.27% | 3.65% | 6.40% | 10.41% |
| 2012 | 74.95% | 3.53% | 5.63% | 11.94% |
| 2013 | 75.42% | 3.70% | 6.50% | 10.90% |
| 2014 | 74.62% | 3.57% | 6.80% | 11.12% |
| 2015 | 74.17% | 3.36% | 6.38% | 11.62% |
| 2016 | 73.81% | 2.80% | 7.88% | 11.40% |
| 2017 | 73.11% | 3.66% | 7.22% | 12.75% |
| 2018 | 72.75% | 3.48% | 8.05% | 12.19% |
| 2019 | 73.01% | 4.00% | 7.27% | 12.01% |
| 2020 | 70.03% | 3.35% | 7.64% | 12.75% |
| 2021 | 67.13% | 4.41% | 7.32% | 14.70% |
Artistic director wage gap by race
According to our data, asian artistic directors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american artistic directors have the lowest average salary at $58,153.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $68,740 |
| White | $66,998 |
| Black or African American | $58,153 |
| Asian | $75,186 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $70,237 |
Average artistic director age
See how the average age of artistic directors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Artistic director 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 |
Artistic director age breakdown
The average age of artistic directors is 40+ years years old, representing 47% of the artistic director population.
Artistic director age breakdown
| Artistic Director Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 47% |
| 30-40 years | 38% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Artistic director educational attainment
The most common degree for artistic directors is bachelor's degree, with 68% of artistic directors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 18% and master's degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 68%
- Master's, 18%
- Associate, 6%
- High School Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Artistic directors by degree level
| Artistic director degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 68% |
| Master's | 18% |
| Associate | 6% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Artistic director wage gap by degree level
According to the data, artistic directors with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $90,486 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, artistic directors earn a median annual income of $87,945 compared to $67,313 for artistic directors with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $90,486 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $57,781 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $87,945 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $67,313 |
Artistic director employment statistics
Most artistic directors work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where artistic directors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where artistic directors work.
Artistic director jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 15% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 26% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 17% |
| > 10,000 employees | 10% |
Artistic director jobs by company type
Employees with the artistic director job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most artistic directors prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Artistic director jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 32% |
| Public | 9% |
| Private | 58% |
| Government | 1% |
Artistic director jobs by industry
The most common industries for artistic directors are education, media and hospitality.
Artistic director industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 24% |
| Media | 22% |
| Hospitality | 9% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Non Profits | 6% |
| Health Care | 6% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Start-up | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Artistic director turnover and employment statistics
Artistic director unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for artistic directors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Artistic director unemployment rate by year
| Year | Artistic director 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 artistic director tenure
The average artistic director stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 3,012 artistic directors resumes in Zippia's database.
Artistic director tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 9% |
| 1-2 years | 23% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 26% |
Artistic director LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of artistic directors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Artistic Director | 11.32% | - |
| Scenic Arts Supervisor | 12.35% | 1,424 |
| 3D Designer | 13.05% | 45,455 |
| Florist Designer | 14.26% | 43,831 |
| Display Specialist | 16.91% | 20,915 |
| Fashion Stylist | 17.98% | 13,031 |
| Interior Design Consultant | 22.51% | 48,894 |
Similar artistic director jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Scenic Arts Supervisor | 12.35% | 1,424 |
| 3D Designer | 13.05% | 45,455 |
| Florist Designer | 14.26% | 43,831 |
| Display Specialist | 16.91% | 20,915 |
| Fashion Stylist | 17.98% | 13,031 |
| Interior Design Consultant | 22.51% | 48,894 |
Foreign languages spoken by artistic directors
The most common foreign language among artistic directors is Spanish at 37.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 24.4% and German is the third-most popular at 8.3%.
- Spanish, 37.6%
- French, 24.4%
- German, 8.3%
- Italian, 6.8%
- Russian, 3.4%
- Other, 19.5%
Artistic director languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 37.6% |
| French | 24.4% |
| German | 8.3% |
| Italian | 6.8% |
| Russian | 3.4% |
| Other | 19.5% |
