Color artist demographics and statistics in the US
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Color artist demographics by:
Color artist gender statistics
64.6% of color artists are women and 35.4% of color artists are men.
- Female, 64.6%
- Male, 35.4%
Color artist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 64.6% |
| Male | 35.4% |
Color artist gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$60,297
Female income
$56,151
Color artist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in color artist positions over time. Currently, 64.6% of color artists are female.
Color artist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 37.70% | 62.30% |
| 2011 | 37.94% | 62.06% |
| 2012 | 37.18% | 62.82% |
| 2013 | 39.51% | 60.49% |
| 2014 | 37.42% | 62.58% |
| 2015 | 38.13% | 61.87% |
| 2016 | 37.08% | 62.92% |
| 2017 | 36.17% | 63.83% |
| 2018 | 38.25% | 61.75% |
| 2019 | 35.27% | 64.73% |
| 2020 | 35.33% | 64.67% |
| 2021 | 35.45% | 64.55% |
Color artist related jobs gender ratio
We compared color artists 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% |
| Color Artist | 35% | 65% |
| Craftsman | 88% | 12% |
| Senior Industrial Designer | 91% | 9% |
| Exhibit Builder | 93% | 7% |
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Color artist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among color artists is White, which makes up 70.2% of all color artists. Comparatively, 10.6% of color artists are Hispanic or Latino and 10.4% of color artists are Asian.
- White, 70.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.6%
- Asian, 10.4%
- Unknown, 5.0%
- Black or African American, 3.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Color artist race
| Color artist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 70.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.6% |
| Asian | 10.4% |
| Unknown | 5.0% |
| Black or African American | 3.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Color artist race and ethnicity over time
See how color artist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Color artist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 80.32% | 3.37% | 6.45% | 8.15% |
| 2011 | 79.15% | 3.38% | 7.00% | 8.33% |
| 2012 | 78.60% | 3.42% | 6.69% | 9.26% |
| 2013 | 79.01% | 3.39% | 7.37% | 8.05% |
| 2014 | 78.43% | 3.15% | 7.37% | 8.85% |
| 2015 | 77.58% | 3.31% | 7.11% | 9.89% |
| 2016 | 77.09% | 3.54% | 7.72% | 9.34% |
| 2017 | 77.04% | 3.17% | 8.01% | 9.29% |
| 2018 | 74.98% | 3.33% | 8.26% | 10.34% |
| 2019 | 76.12% | 3.50% | 7.60% | 10.19% |
| 2020 | 74.32% | 3.04% | 7.13% | 10.91% |
| 2021 | 70.17% | 3.42% | 10.42% | 10.63% |
Color artist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian color artists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White color artists have the lowest average salary at $56,971.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $63,070 |
| White | $56,971 |
| Black or African American | $57,196 |
| Asian | $66,519 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $58,303 |
Average color artist age
See how the average age of color artists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Color artist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 40 | 33 |
| White | 40 | 35 |
| Black or African American | 38 | 34 |
| Asian | 36 | 33 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36 | 31 |
Color artist age breakdown
The average age of color artists is 40+ years years old, representing 42% of the color artist population.
Color artist age breakdown
| Color Artist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 42% |
| 30-40 years | 35% |
| 20-30 years | 24% |
Color artist educational attainment
The most common degree for color artists is bachelor's degree, with 51% of color artists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 21% and associate degree degree at 16%.
- Bachelor's, 51%
- Associate, 21%
- High School Diploma, 16%
- Master's, 6%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Color artists by degree level
| Color artist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 51% |
| Associate | 21% |
| High School Diploma | 16% |
| Master's | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Color artist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, color artists with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $76,525 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, color artists earn a median annual income of $67,171 compared to $57,165 for color artists with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $76,525 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $67,171 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $57,165 |
Color artist employment statistics
Company size where color artists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where color artists work.
Color artist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 30% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 19% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 19% |
| > 10,000 employees | 19% |
Color artist jobs by industry
The most common industries for color artists are manufacturing, media and retail.
Color artist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 23% |
| Media | 23% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Retail | 8% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Agriculture | 4% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Telecommunication | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Finance | 4% |
Color artist turnover and employment statistics
Color artist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for color artists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Color artist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Color artist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 9.84% |
| 2011 | 7.82% |
| 2012 | 7.12% |
| 2013 | 5.32% |
| 2014 | 4.78% |
| 2015 | 4.60% |
| 2016 | 4.15% |
| 2017 | 3.61% |
| 2018 | 3.55% |
| 2019 | 3.78% |
| 2020 | 6.80% |
| 2021 | 7.79% |
Average color artist tenure
The average color artist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 231 color artists resumes in Zippia's database.
Color artist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 28% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Color artist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of color artists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Comic Book Designer | 11.32% | 43,923 |
| Stage Set Designer | 12.35% | 45,818 |
| Color Artist | 13.05% | - |
| Floral Manager | 14.26% | 51,189 |
| Field Merchandiser | 16.91% | 115,632 |
| Apparel Designer | 17.98% | 46,436 |
| Pottery Decoration Designer | 22.51% | 43,828 |
Similar color artist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Comic Book Designer | 11.32% | 43,923 |
| Stage Set Designer | 12.35% | 45,818 |
| Floral Manager | 14.26% | 51,189 |
| Field Merchandiser | 16.91% | 115,632 |
| Apparel Designer | 17.98% | 46,436 |
| Pottery Decoration Designer | 22.51% | 43,828 |
Foreign languages spoken by color artists
The most common foreign language among color artists is Spanish at 42.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Mandarin at 14.3% and French is the third-most popular at 14.3%.
- Spanish, 42.9%
- Mandarin, 14.3%
- French, 14.3%
- Tagalog, 14.3%
- Cantonese, 14.3%
Color artist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 42.9% |
| Mandarin | 14.3% |
| French | 14.3% |
| Tagalog | 14.3% |
| Cantonese | 14.3% |