Comic book artist demographics and statistics in the US
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Comic book artist demographics by:
Comic book artist gender statistics
30.2% of comic book artists are women and 69.8% of comic book artists are men.
- Male, 69.8%
- Female, 30.2%
Comic book artist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 69.8% |
| Female | 30.2% |
Comic book artist gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$70,479
Female income
$65,121
Comic book artist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in comic book artist positions over time. Currently, 30.2% of comic book artists are female.
Comic book artist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.10% | 24.90% |
| 2011 | 73.15% | 26.85% |
| 2012 | 75.77% | 24.23% |
| 2013 | 72.65% | 27.35% |
| 2014 | 70.08% | 29.92% |
| 2015 | 72.01% | 27.99% |
| 2016 | 69.30% | 30.70% |
| 2017 | 71.34% | 28.66% |
| 2018 | 71.07% | 28.93% |
| 2019 | 69.74% | 30.26% |
| 2020 | 69.81% | 30.19% |
| 2021 | 69.77% | 30.23% |
Comic book artist related jobs gender ratio
We compared comic book 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 Book Artist | 70% | 30% |
| Craftsman | 88% | 12% |
| Senior Industrial Designer | 91% | 9% |
| Exhibit Builder | 93% | 7% |
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Comic book artist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among comic book artists is White, which makes up 67.2% of all comic book artists. Comparatively, 14.2% of comic book artists are Hispanic or Latino and 7.7% of comic book artists are Asian.
- White, 67.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.2%
- Asian, 7.7%
- Unknown, 5.8%
- Black or African American, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Comic book artist race
| Comic book artist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.2% |
| Asian | 7.7% |
| Unknown | 5.8% |
| Black or African American | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Comic book artist race and ethnicity over time
See how comic book artist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Comic book artist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.81% | 2.95% | 6.86% | 10.39% |
| 2011 | 76.37% | 3.58% | 6.75% | 9.94% |
| 2012 | 75.05% | 3.45% | 5.98% | 11.47% |
| 2013 | 75.52% | 3.63% | 6.85% | 10.43% |
| 2014 | 74.72% | 3.49% | 7.15% | 10.66% |
| 2015 | 74.27% | 3.28% | 6.73% | 11.15% |
| 2016 | 73.91% | 2.73% | 8.23% | 10.94% |
| 2017 | 73.22% | 3.58% | 7.57% | 12.29% |
| 2018 | 72.85% | 3.40% | 8.40% | 11.72% |
| 2019 | 73.11% | 3.93% | 7.62% | 11.55% |
| 2020 | 70.13% | 3.27% | 7.99% | 12.29% |
| 2021 | 67.23% | 4.34% | 7.67% | 14.24% |
Comic book artist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian comic book artists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american comic book artists have the lowest average salary at $64,408.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $71,264 |
| White | $69,621 |
| Black or African American | $64,408 |
| Asian | $75,875 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $71,721 |
Average comic book artist age
See how the average age of comic book artists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Comic book 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 book artist age breakdown
The average age of comic book artists is 40+ years years old, representing 47% of the comic book artist population.
Comic book artist age breakdown
| Comic Book Artist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 47% |
| 30-40 years | 38% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Comic book artist educational attainment
The most common degree for comic book artists is bachelor's degree, with 66% of comic book artists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 13% and high school diploma degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 66%
- High School Diploma, 13%
- Associate, 10%
- Master's, 7%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Comic book artists by degree level
| Comic book artist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 66% |
| High School Diploma | 13% |
| Associate | 10% |
| Master's | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Comic book artist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, comic book artists with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $86,114 annually. With a Master's degree, comic book artists earn a median annual income of $85,862 compared to $69,265 for comic book artists with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $85,862 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $60,602 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $86,114 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $69,265 |
Comic book artist employment statistics
Most comic book artists work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where comic book artists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where comic book artists work.
Comic book artist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 21% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 11% |
Comic book artist jobs by company type
Employees with the comic book artist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most comic book artists prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Comic book artist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 22% |
| Public | 11% |
| Private | 67% |
Comic book artist jobs by industry
The most common industries for comic book artists are education, media and construction.
Comic book artist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 18% |
| Media | 14% |
| Start-up | 14% |
| Construction | 9% |
| Hospitality | 9% |
| Technology | 9% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Real Estate | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Internet | 5% |
| Energy | 5% |
Comic book artist turnover and employment statistics
Comic book artist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for comic book artists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Comic book artist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Comic book 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 book artist tenure
The average comic book artist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 184 comic book artists resumes in Zippia's database.
Comic book artist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 24% |
| 1-2 years | 22% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 12% |
| 11+ years | 17% |
Comic book artist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of comic book 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 Artist | 11.32% | - |
| Exhibit Builder | 12.35% | 2,879 |
| Visual Designer | 13.05% | 46,815 |
| Floral Arranger | 14.26% | 469 |
| Display Designer | 16.91% | 43,956 |
| Apparel Designer | 17.98% | 46,436 |
| Decorating Consultant | 22.51% | 15,460 |
Similar comic book artist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Exhibit Builder | 12.35% | 2,879 |
| Visual Designer | 13.05% | 46,815 |
| Floral Arranger | 14.26% | 469 |
| Display Designer | 16.91% | 43,956 |
| Apparel Designer | 17.98% | 46,436 |
| Decorating Consultant | 22.51% | 15,460 |
Foreign languages spoken by comic book artists
The most common foreign language among comic book artists is Spanish at 57.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Arabic at 14.3% and Japanese is the third-most popular at 14.3%.
- Spanish, 57.1%
- Arabic, 14.3%
- Japanese, 14.3%
- French, 14.3%
Comic book artist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 57.1% |
| Arabic | 14.3% |
| Japanese | 14.3% |
| French | 14.3% |