Color specialist demographics and statistics in the US
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Color specialist gender statistics
58.8% of color specialists are women and 41.2% of color specialists are men.
- Female, 58.8%
- Male, 41.2%
Color specialist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 58.8% |
| Male | 41.2% |
Color specialist gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$52,190
Female income
$49,236
Color specialist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in color specialist positions over time. Currently, 58.8% of color specialists are female.
Color specialist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 43.44% | 56.56% |
| 2011 | 46.76% | 53.24% |
| 2012 | 44.36% | 55.64% |
| 2013 | 49.16% | 50.84% |
| 2014 | 44.63% | 55.37% |
| 2015 | 41.41% | 58.59% |
| 2016 | 41.94% | 58.06% |
| 2017 | 46.68% | 53.32% |
| 2018 | 43.90% | 56.10% |
| 2019 | 44.57% | 55.43% |
| 2020 | 43.14% | 56.86% |
| 2021 | 41.15% | 58.85% |
Color specialist related jobs gender ratio
We compared color specialists with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, public address announcer and track announcer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Paraprofessional Interpreter | 12% | 88% |
| Deaf Interpreter | 15% | 85% |
| Fashion Journalist | 15% | 85% |
| Color Specialist | 41% | 59% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
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Color specialist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among color specialists is White, which makes up 66.7% of all color specialists. Comparatively, 12.1% of color specialists are Hispanic or Latino and 10.2% of color specialists are Black or African American.
- White, 66.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.1%
- Black or African American, 10.2%
- Asian, 5.3%
- Unknown, 5.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Color specialist race
| Color specialist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.1% |
| Black or African American | 10.2% |
| Asian | 5.3% |
| Unknown | 5.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Color specialist race and ethnicity over time
See how color specialist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Color specialist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.91% | 9.57% | 4.30% | 9.16% |
| 2011 | 74.15% | 9.73% | 4.42% | 8.92% |
| 2012 | 74.17% | 9.12% | 3.94% | 9.46% |
| 2013 | 72.97% | 10.34% | 4.41% | 9.43% |
| 2014 | 73.48% | 10.30% | 3.45% | 9.65% |
| 2015 | 72.55% | 9.26% | 5.41% | 10.43% |
| 2016 | 71.92% | 9.56% | 5.20% | 9.96% |
| 2017 | 73.54% | 9.65% | 4.14% | 10.48% |
| 2018 | 71.17% | 8.65% | 5.14% | 11.25% |
| 2019 | 72.91% | 8.81% | 4.62% | 10.64% |
| 2020 | 67.40% | 9.65% | 4.58% | 14.56% |
| 2021 | 66.74% | 10.18% | 5.32% | 12.06% |
Color specialist wage gap by race
According to our data, white color specialists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino color specialists have the lowest average salary at $49,674.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $54,809 |
| White | $55,240 |
| Black or African American | $49,750 |
| Asian | $51,753 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $49,674 |
Average color specialist age
See how the average age of color specialists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Color specialist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 47 | 35.5 |
| White | 43 | 40 |
| Black or African American | 49.5 | 45 |
| Asian | 36 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 | 36 |
Color specialist age breakdown
The average age of color specialists is 40+ years years old, representing 53% of the color specialist population.
Color specialist age breakdown
| Color Specialist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 53% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Color specialist educational attainment
The most common degree for color specialists is bachelor's degree, with 45% of color specialists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 26% and associate degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 45%
- Associate, 26%
- High School Diploma, 11%
- Master's, 7%
- Other Degrees, 11%
Color specialists by degree level
| Color specialist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 45% |
| Associate | 26% |
| High School Diploma | 11% |
| Master's | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 11% |
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Color specialist wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $58,265 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $53,343 |
Color specialist employment statistics
Most color specialists work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where color specialists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where color specialists work.
Color specialist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 21% |
Color specialist jobs by company type
Employees with the color specialist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most color specialists prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Color specialist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 23% |
| Private | 75% |
Color specialist jobs by industry
The most common industries for color specialists are manufacturing, retail and professional.
Color specialist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 27% |
| Retail | 22% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
Color specialist turnover and employment statistics
Color specialist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for color specialists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Color specialist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Color specialist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.84% |
| 2011 | 5.89% |
| 2012 | 4.61% |
| 2013 | 4.57% |
| 2014 | 3.98% |
| 2015 | 3.27% |
| 2016 | 2.78% |
| 2017 | 2.36% |
| 2018 | 2.01% |
| 2019 | 3.01% |
| 2020 | 3.59% |
| 2021 | 3.67% |
Average color specialist tenure
The average color specialist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,112 color specialists resumes in Zippia's database.
Color specialist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 13% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Color specialist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of color specialists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Newspaper Writer | 10.10% | 10,512 |
| On-Air Announcer | 10.34% | 1,304 |
| Color Specialist | 12.01% | - |
| Department Editor | 12.38% | 32,855 |
| Diplomatic Interpreter/Translator | 14.90% | 3,758 |
| Greeting Card Writer | 16.36% | 10,264 |
| Ringmaster | 16.36% | 66 |
Similar color specialist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Newspaper Writer | 10.10% | 10,512 |
| On-Air Announcer | 10.34% | 1,304 |
| Department Editor | 12.38% | 32,855 |
| Diplomatic Interpreter/Translator | 14.90% | 3,758 |
| Greeting Card Writer | 16.36% | 10,264 |
| Ringmaster | 16.36% | 66 |
Foreign languages spoken by color specialists
The most common foreign language among color specialists is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 11.5% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 7.7%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- French, 11.5%
- Portuguese, 7.7%
- Chinese, 7.7%
- Irish, 3.8%
- Other, 19.3%
Color specialist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| French | 11.5% |
| Portuguese | 7.7% |
| Chinese | 7.7% |
| Irish | 3.8% |
| Other | 19.3% |
