Comic artist demographics and statistics in the US
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Comic artist gender statistics
47.6% of comic artists are women and 52.4% of comic artists are men.
- Male, 52.4%
- Female, 47.6%
Comic artist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 52.4% |
| Female | 47.6% |
Comic artist gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$64,121
Female income
$58,164
Comic artist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in comic artist positions over time. Currently, 47.6% of comic artists are female.
Comic artist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 59.01% | 40.99% |
| 2011 | 56.53% | 43.47% |
| 2012 | 59.89% | 40.11% |
| 2013 | 55.91% | 44.09% |
| 2014 | 52.78% | 47.22% |
| 2015 | 55.11% | 44.89% |
| 2016 | 51.87% | 48.13% |
| 2017 | 54.30% | 45.70% |
| 2018 | 53.97% | 46.03% |
| 2019 | 52.38% | 47.62% |
| 2020 | 52.47% | 47.53% |
| 2021 | 52.41% | 47.59% |
Comic artist related jobs gender ratio
We compared comic 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% |
| Comic Artist | 52% | 48% |
| Craftsman | 88% | 12% |
| Senior Industrial Designer | 91% | 9% |
| Exhibit Builder | 93% | 7% |
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Comic artist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among comic artists is White, which makes up 68.0% of all comic artists. Comparatively, 14.0% of comic artists are Hispanic or Latino and 7.5% of comic artists are Asian.
- White, 68.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.0%
- Asian, 7.5%
- Unknown, 5.6%
- Black or African American, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Comic artist race
| Comic artist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 68.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.0% |
| Asian | 7.5% |
| Unknown | 5.6% |
| Black or African American | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Comic artist race and ethnicity over time
See how comic artist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Comic artist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 77.57% | 2.91% | 6.72% | 10.14% |
| 2011 | 77.13% | 3.53% | 6.61% | 9.69% |
| 2012 | 75.80% | 3.41% | 5.84% | 11.22% |
| 2013 | 76.28% | 3.58% | 6.71% | 10.18% |
| 2014 | 75.48% | 3.45% | 7.01% | 10.40% |
| 2015 | 75.03% | 3.24% | 6.59% | 10.90% |
| 2016 | 74.67% | 2.69% | 8.09% | 10.69% |
| 2017 | 73.97% | 3.54% | 7.43% | 12.03% |
| 2018 | 73.61% | 3.36% | 8.26% | 11.47% |
| 2019 | 73.87% | 3.88% | 7.48% | 11.29% |
| 2020 | 70.88% | 3.23% | 7.85% | 12.04% |
| 2021 | 67.99% | 4.29% | 7.53% | 13.98% |
Comic artist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian comic artists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american comic artists have the lowest average salary at $57,380.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $65,004 |
| White | $63,160 |
| Black or African American | $57,380 |
| Asian | $70,229 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $65,517 |
Average comic artist age
See how the average age of comic artists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Comic artist 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 |
Comic artist age breakdown
The average age of comic artists is 40+ years years old, representing 47% of the comic artist population.
Comic artist age breakdown
| Comic Artist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 47% |
| 30-40 years | 38% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Comic artist educational attainment
The most common degree for comic artists is bachelor's degree, with 82% of comic artists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 7% and associate degree degree at 5%.
- Bachelor's, 82%
- Associate, 7%
- High School Diploma, 5%
- Master's, 4%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Comic artists by degree level
| Comic artist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 82% |
| Associate | 7% |
| High School Diploma | 5% |
| Master's | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Comic artist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, comic artists with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $82,094 annually. With a Master's degree, comic artists earn a median annual income of $81,798 compared to $62,761 for comic artists with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $81,798 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $53,227 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $82,094 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $62,761 |
Comic artist employment statistics
Company size where comic artists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where comic artists work.
Comic artist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 13% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 8% |
Comic artist turnover and employment statistics
Comic artist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for comic artists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Comic artist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Comic artist 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 comic artist tenure
The average comic artist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 180 comic artists resumes in Zippia's database.
Comic artist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 23% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 11% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Comic artist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of comic 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 Artist | 11.32% | - |
| Exhibition Designer | 12.35% | 45,425 |
| Creative Services Designer | 13.05% | 98,624 |
| Floral Manager | 14.26% | 51,189 |
| Free Lance Displayer | 16.91% | 660 |
| Fashion Coordinator | 17.98% | 11,559 |
| Interior Design Coordinator | 22.51% | 49,402 |
Similar comic artist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Exhibition Designer | 12.35% | 45,425 |
| Creative Services Designer | 13.05% | 98,624 |
| Floral Manager | 14.26% | 51,189 |
| Free Lance Displayer | 16.91% | 660 |
| Fashion Coordinator | 17.98% | 11,559 |
| Interior Design Coordinator | 22.51% | 49,402 |
Foreign languages spoken by comic artists
The most common foreign language among comic artists is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Korean at 25.0% and Thai is the third-most popular at 25.0%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- Korean, 25.0%
- Thai, 25.0%
Comic artist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| Korean | 25.0% |
| Thai | 25.0% |