Comic book designer demographics and statistics in the US
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Comic book designer demographics by:
Comic book designer gender statistics
54.2% of comic book designers are women and 45.8% of comic book designers are men.
- Female, 54.2%
- Male, 45.8%
Comic book designer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 54.2% |
| Male | 45.8% |
Comic book designer gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$44,792
Female income
$42,828
Comic book designer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in comic book designer positions over time. Currently, 54.2% of comic book designers are female.
Comic book designer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 52.44% | 47.56% |
| 2011 | 49.90% | 50.10% |
| 2012 | 53.35% | 46.65% |
| 2013 | 49.27% | 50.73% |
| 2014 | 46.13% | 53.87% |
| 2015 | 48.47% | 51.53% |
| 2016 | 45.22% | 54.78% |
| 2017 | 47.65% | 52.35% |
| 2018 | 47.32% | 52.68% |
| 2019 | 45.73% | 54.27% |
| 2020 | 45.82% | 54.18% |
| 2021 | 45.76% | 54.24% |
Comic book designer related jobs gender ratio
We compared comic book designers 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 Designer | 46% | 54% |
| Craftsman | 88% | 12% |
| Senior Industrial Designer | 91% | 9% |
| Exhibit Builder | 93% | 7% |
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Comic book designer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among comic book designers is White, which makes up 67.5% of all comic book designers. Comparatively, 14.3% of comic book designers are Hispanic or Latino and 7.7% of comic book designers are Asian.
- White, 67.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.3%
- Asian, 7.7%
- Unknown, 5.6%
- Black or African American, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Comic book designer race
| Comic book designer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.3% |
| Asian | 7.7% |
| Unknown | 5.6% |
| Black or African American | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Comic book designer race and ethnicity over time
See how comic book designer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Comic book designer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 77.06% | 2.96% | 6.89% | 10.44% |
| 2011 | 76.62% | 3.58% | 6.78% | 9.99% |
| 2012 | 75.30% | 3.46% | 6.00% | 11.52% |
| 2013 | 75.77% | 3.63% | 6.87% | 10.48% |
| 2014 | 74.97% | 3.50% | 7.18% | 10.71% |
| 2015 | 74.52% | 3.29% | 6.75% | 11.20% |
| 2016 | 74.16% | 2.74% | 8.26% | 10.99% |
| 2017 | 73.47% | 3.59% | 7.59% | 12.34% |
| 2018 | 73.10% | 3.41% | 8.43% | 11.77% |
| 2019 | 73.36% | 3.93% | 7.64% | 11.60% |
| 2020 | 70.38% | 3.28% | 8.01% | 12.34% |
| 2021 | 67.48% | 4.34% | 7.70% | 14.29% |
Comic book designer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian comic book designers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american comic book designers have the lowest average salary at $42,561.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $45,075 |
| White | $44,482 |
| Black or African American | $42,561 |
| Asian | $46,707 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $45,238 |
Average comic book designer age
See how the average age of comic book designers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Comic book designer 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 designer age breakdown
The average age of comic book designers is 40+ years years old, representing 47% of the comic book designer population.
Comic book designer age breakdown
| Comic Book Designer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 47% |
| 30-40 years | 38% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Comic book designer educational attainment
The most common degree for comic book designers is bachelor's degree, with 80% of comic book designers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 14% and associate degree degree at 4%.
- Bachelor's, 80%
- Associate, 14%
- Master's, 4%
- High School Diploma, 1%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Comic book designers by degree level
| Comic book designer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 80% |
| Associate | 14% |
| Master's | 4% |
| High School Diploma | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Comic book designer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, comic book designers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $50,184 annually. With a Master's degree, comic book designers earn a median annual income of $50,101 compared to $44,353 for comic book designers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $50,101 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $41,115 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $50,184 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $44,353 |
Comic book designer employment statistics
Most comic book designers work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where comic book designers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where comic book designers work.
Comic book designer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 13% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 8% |
Comic book designer jobs by company type
Employees with the comic book designer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most comic book designers prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Comic book designer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 22% |
| Public | 14% |
| Private | 62% |
| Government | 3% |
Comic book designer jobs by industry
The most common industries for comic book designers are media, education and technology.
Comic book designer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 28% |
| Education | 21% |
| Technology | 15% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Start-up | 5% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
Comic book designer turnover and employment statistics
Comic book designer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for comic book designers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Comic book designer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Comic book designer 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 designer tenure
The average comic book designer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 227 comic book designers resumes in Zippia's database.
Comic book designer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 33% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Comic book designer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of comic book designers 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% | - |
| Show Design Supervisor | 12.35% | 37,552 |
| Senior Interactive Designer | 13.05% | 46,598 |
| Floral Designer | 14.26% | 47,504 |
| Display Decorator | 16.91% | 1,976 |
| Athletic Shoe Designer | 17.98% | 46,419 |
| Home Lighting Adviser | 22.51% | 50,387 |
Similar comic book designer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Show Design Supervisor | 12.35% | 37,552 |
| Senior Interactive Designer | 13.05% | 46,598 |
| Floral Designer | 14.26% | 47,504 |
| Display Decorator | 16.91% | 1,976 |
| Athletic Shoe Designer | 17.98% | 46,419 |
| Home Lighting Adviser | 22.51% | 50,387 |
Foreign languages spoken by comic book designers
The most common foreign language among comic book designers is French at 22.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 11.1% and Spanish is the third-most popular at 11.1%.
- French, 22.2%
- Chinese, 11.1%
- Spanish, 11.1%
- Mandarin, 11.1%
- Korean, 11.1%
- Other, 33.4%
Comic book designer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| French | 22.2% |
| Chinese | 11.1% |
| Spanish | 11.1% |
| Mandarin | 11.1% |
| Korean | 11.1% |
| Other | 33.4% |