Arts manager demographics and statistics in the US
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Arts manager gender statistics
48.8% of arts managers are women and 51.2% of arts managers are men.
- Male, 51.2%
- Female, 48.8%
Arts manager gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 51.2% |
| Female | 48.8% |
Arts manager gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$86,381
Female income
$81,084
Arts manager gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in arts manager positions over time. Currently, 48.8% of arts managers are female.
Arts manager gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 48.43% | 51.57% |
| 2011 | 50.97% | 49.03% |
| 2012 | 46.38% | 53.62% |
| 2013 | 46.96% | 53.04% |
| 2014 | 48.16% | 51.84% |
| 2015 | 44.94% | 55.06% |
| 2016 | 48.73% | 51.27% |
| 2017 | 49.64% | 50.36% |
| 2018 | 50.74% | 49.26% |
| 2019 | 49.68% | 50.32% |
| 2020 | 52.88% | 47.12% |
| 2021 | 51.17% | 48.83% |
Arts manager related jobs gender ratio
We compared arts managers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, sales superintendent and route sales manager have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Catering Sales Manager | 19% | 81% |
| Director Of Admissions And Marketing | 20% | 80% |
| Media Traffic Manager | 20% | 80% |
| Arts Manager | 51% | 49% |
| Director Of Sales Engineering | 93% | 7% |
| Route Sales Manager | 94% | 6% |
| Sales Superintendent | 95% | 5% |
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Arts manager demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among arts managers is White, which makes up 71.8% of all arts managers. Comparatively, 12.1% of arts managers are Hispanic or Latino and 7.6% of arts managers are Asian.
- White, 71.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.1%
- Asian, 7.6%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- Black or African American, 3.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Arts manager race
| Arts manager race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 71.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.1% |
| Asian | 7.6% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| Black or African American | 3.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Arts manager race and ethnicity over time
See how arts manager racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Arts manager race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 78.47% | 5.03% | 5.36% | 8.93% |
| 2011 | 78.02% | 4.66% | 4.30% | 10.80% |
| 2012 | 74.89% | 4.14% | 6.47% | 11.37% |
| 2013 | 73.63% | 4.35% | 5.80% | 12.89% |
| 2014 | 77.75% | 4.49% | 4.49% | 10.81% |
| 2015 | 76.57% | 4.49% | 5.99% | 10.06% |
| 2016 | 74.67% | 4.37% | 8.21% | 10.38% |
| 2017 | 74.83% | 5.17% | 6.46% | 10.87% |
| 2018 | 73.59% | 5.34% | 6.33% | 11.70% |
| 2019 | 75.34% | 4.17% | 6.82% | 11.05% |
| 2020 | 71.22% | 4.48% | 5.49% | 13.50% |
| 2021 | 71.83% | 3.41% | 7.60% | 12.05% |
Arts manager wage gap by race
According to our data, asian arts managers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino arts managers have the lowest average salary at $77,485.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $93,606 |
| White | $85,747 |
| Black or African American | $81,821 |
| Asian | $94,511 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $77,485 |
Average arts manager age
See how the average age of arts managers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Arts manager age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 34 | |
| White | 39 | 35 |
| Asian | 34 | 40.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 | 34.5 |
Arts manager age breakdown
The average age of arts managers is 40+ years years old, representing 40% of the arts manager population.
Arts manager age breakdown
| Arts Manager Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 40% |
| 30-40 years | 40% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Arts manager educational attainment
The most common degree for arts managers is bachelor's degree, with 66% of arts managers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 19% and associate degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 66%
- Associate, 19%
- Master's, 6%
- High School Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Arts managers by degree level
| Arts manager degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 66% |
| Associate | 19% |
| Master's | 6% |
| High School Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Arts manager wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $100,282 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $97,082 |
Arts manager employment statistics
Most arts managers work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where arts managers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where arts managers work.
Arts manager jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 15% |
Arts manager jobs by company type
Employees with the arts manager job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most arts managers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Arts manager jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 16% |
| Public | 19% |
| Private | 58% |
| Government | 7% |
Arts manager jobs by industry
The most common industries for arts managers are education, technology and manufacturing.
Arts manager industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 13% |
| Technology | 11% |
| Manufacturing | 10% |
| Retail | 10% |
| Media | 9% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Non Profits | 6% |
| Government | 5% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Arts manager turnover and employment statistics
Arts manager unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for arts managers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Arts manager unemployment rate by year
| Year | Arts manager unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 8.17% |
| 2011 | 3.52% |
| 2012 | 3.99% |
| 2013 | 3.89% |
| 2014 | 3.78% |
| 2015 | 3.63% |
| 2016 | 2.33% |
| 2017 | 0.82% |
| 2018 | 3.02% |
| 2019 | 2.97% |
| 2020 | 4.29% |
| 2021 | 4.06% |
Average arts manager tenure
The average arts manager stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 623 arts managers resumes in Zippia's database.
Arts manager tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Arts manager LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of arts managers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| National Leader | 7.25% | 22,350 |
| Arts Manager | 9.54% | - |
| Director, Product Marketing | 9.86% | 173,038 |
| Fundraising Director | 16.11% | 11,855 |
Similar arts manager jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| National Leader | 7.25% | 22,350 |
| Director, Product Marketing | 9.86% | 173,038 |
| Fundraising Director | 16.11% | 11,855 |
Foreign languages spoken by arts managers
The most common foreign language among arts managers is Spanish at 35.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 14.3% and Mandarin is the third-most popular at 9.5%.
- Spanish, 35.7%
- French, 14.3%
- Mandarin, 9.5%
- Italian, 9.5%
- Chinese, 7.1%
- Other, 23.9%
Arts manager languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 35.7% |
| French | 14.3% |
| Mandarin | 9.5% |
| Italian | 9.5% |
| Chinese | 7.1% |
| Other | 23.9% |
