Book illustrator demographics and statistics in the US
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Book illustrator gender statistics
58.6% of book illustrators are women and 41.4% of book illustrators are men.
- Female, 58.6%
- Male, 41.4%
Book illustrator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 58.6% |
| Male | 41.4% |
Book illustrator gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$87,111
Female income
$82,734
Book illustrator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in book illustrator positions over time. Currently, 58.6% of book illustrators are female.
Book illustrator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 48.02% | 51.98% |
| 2011 | 45.50% | 54.50% |
| 2012 | 48.94% | 51.06% |
| 2013 | 44.87% | 55.13% |
| 2014 | 41.78% | 58.22% |
| 2015 | 44.08% | 55.92% |
| 2016 | 40.89% | 59.11% |
| 2017 | 43.27% | 56.73% |
| 2018 | 42.95% | 57.05% |
| 2019 | 41.38% | 58.62% |
| 2020 | 41.47% | 58.53% |
| 2021 | 41.42% | 58.58% |
Book illustrator related jobs gender ratio
We compared book illustrators 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% |
| Book Illustrator | 41% | 59% |
| Craftsman | 88% | 12% |
| Senior Industrial Designer | 91% | 9% |
| Exhibit Builder | 93% | 7% |
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Book illustrator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among book illustrators is White, which makes up 67.0% of all book illustrators. Comparatively, 14.4% of book illustrators are Hispanic or Latino and 7.7% of book illustrators are Asian.
- White, 67.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.4%
- Asian, 7.7%
- Unknown, 5.8%
- Black or African American, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Book illustrator race
| Book illustrator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.4% |
| Asian | 7.7% |
| Unknown | 5.8% |
| Black or African American | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Book illustrator race and ethnicity over time
See how book illustrator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Book illustrator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.61% | 2.97% | 6.93% | 10.52% |
| 2011 | 76.17% | 3.60% | 6.82% | 10.07% |
| 2012 | 74.84% | 3.47% | 6.05% | 11.60% |
| 2013 | 75.31% | 3.65% | 6.91% | 10.56% |
| 2014 | 74.51% | 3.51% | 7.22% | 10.78% |
| 2015 | 74.06% | 3.30% | 6.80% | 11.28% |
| 2016 | 73.70% | 2.75% | 8.30% | 11.07% |
| 2017 | 73.01% | 3.61% | 7.63% | 12.41% |
| 2018 | 72.64% | 3.43% | 8.47% | 11.85% |
| 2019 | 72.90% | 3.95% | 7.68% | 11.67% |
| 2020 | 69.92% | 3.29% | 8.06% | 12.42% |
| 2021 | 67.03% | 4.36% | 7.74% | 14.36% |
Book illustrator wage gap by race
According to our data, asian book illustrators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american book illustrators have the lowest average salary at $82,142.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $87,743 |
| White | $86,419 |
| Black or African American | $82,142 |
| Asian | $91,404 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $88,109 |
Average book illustrator age
See how the average age of book illustrators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Book illustrator 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 |
Book illustrator age breakdown
The average age of book illustrators is 40+ years years old, representing 47% of the book illustrator population.
Book illustrator age breakdown
| Book Illustrator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 47% |
| 30-40 years | 38% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Book illustrator educational attainment
The most common degree for book illustrators is bachelor's degree, with 72% of book illustrators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 13% and associate degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 72%
- Associate, 13%
- Master's, 10%
- High School Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Book illustrators by degree level
| Book illustrator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 72% |
| Associate | 13% |
| Master's | 10% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Book illustrator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, book illustrators with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $99,268 annually. With a Master's degree, book illustrators earn a median annual income of $99,079 compared to $86,130 for book illustrators with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $99,079 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $78,944 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $99,268 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $86,130 |
Book illustrator employment statistics
Most book illustrators work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where book illustrators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where book illustrators work.
Book illustrator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 23% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 34% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 11% |
Book illustrator jobs by company type
Employees with the book illustrator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most book illustrators prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Book illustrator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 20% |
| Public | 20% |
| Private | 54% |
| Government | 7% |
Book illustrator jobs by industry
The most common industries for book illustrators are education, media and technology.
Book illustrator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 15% |
| Media | 14% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Technology | 9% |
| Non Profits | 7% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Finance | 6% |
| Hospitality | 6% |
| Government | 5% |
| Start-up | 5% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Book illustrator turnover and employment statistics
Book illustrator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for book illustrators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Book illustrator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Book illustrator 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 book illustrator tenure
The average book illustrator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 405 book illustrators resumes in Zippia's database.
Book illustrator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 28% |
| 1-2 years | 22% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Book illustrator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of book illustrators 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Book Illustrator | 11.32% | - |
| Scenic Arts Supervisor | 12.35% | 1,424 |
| Design Internship | 13.05% | 97,018 |
| Floral Decorator | 14.26% | 2,182 |
| Display Artist | 16.91% | 3,769 |
| Fashion Stylist | 17.98% | 13,031 |
| Home Designer | 22.51% | 86,223 |
Similar book illustrator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Scenic Arts Supervisor | 12.35% | 1,424 |
| Design Internship | 13.05% | 97,018 |
| Floral Decorator | 14.26% | 2,182 |
| Display Artist | 16.91% | 3,769 |
| Fashion Stylist | 17.98% | 13,031 |
| Home Designer | 22.51% | 86,223 |
Foreign languages spoken by book illustrators
The most common foreign language among book illustrators is French at 18.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Spanish at 18.8% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 12.5%.
- French, 18.8%
- Spanish, 18.8%
- Chinese, 12.5%
- Japanese, 12.5%
- Korean, 12.5%
- Other, 24.9%
Book illustrator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| French | 18.8% |
| Spanish | 18.8% |
| Chinese | 12.5% |
| Japanese | 12.5% |
| Korean | 12.5% |
| Other | 24.9% |