Comic illustrator demographics and statistics in the US
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Comic illustrator demographics by:
Comic illustrator gender statistics
23.1% of comic illustrators are women and 76.9% of comic illustrators are men.
- Male, 76.9%
- Female, 23.1%
Comic illustrator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 76.9% |
| Female | 23.1% |
Comic illustrator gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$66,244
Female income
$59,739
Comic illustrator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in comic illustrator positions over time. Currently, 23.1% of comic illustrators are female.
Comic illustrator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 81.33% | 18.67% |
| 2011 | 79.74% | 20.26% |
| 2012 | 81.88% | 18.12% |
| 2013 | 79.33% | 20.67% |
| 2014 | 77.18% | 22.82% |
| 2015 | 78.79% | 21.21% |
| 2016 | 76.53% | 23.47% |
| 2017 | 78.24% | 21.76% |
| 2018 | 78.02% | 21.98% |
| 2019 | 76.90% | 23.10% |
| 2020 | 76.96% | 23.04% |
| 2021 | 76.92% | 23.08% |
Comic illustrator related jobs gender ratio
We compared comic illustrators 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 Illustrator | 77% | 23% |
| Craftsman | 88% | 12% |
| Senior Industrial Designer | 91% | 9% |
| Exhibit Builder | 93% | 7% |
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Comic illustrator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among comic illustrators is White, which makes up 67.4% of all comic illustrators. Comparatively, 14.0% of comic illustrators are Hispanic or Latino and 7.5% of comic illustrators are Asian.
- White, 67.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.0%
- Asian, 7.5%
- Unknown, 6.0%
- Black or African American, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Comic illustrator race
| Comic illustrator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.0% |
| Asian | 7.5% |
| Unknown | 6.0% |
| Black or African American | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Comic illustrator race and ethnicity over time
See how comic illustrator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Comic illustrator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.96% | 2.91% | 6.73% | 10.15% |
| 2011 | 76.52% | 3.54% | 6.62% | 9.70% |
| 2012 | 75.20% | 3.41% | 5.85% | 11.23% |
| 2013 | 75.67% | 3.59% | 6.72% | 10.19% |
| 2014 | 74.87% | 3.45% | 7.02% | 10.42% |
| 2015 | 74.42% | 3.24% | 6.60% | 10.91% |
| 2016 | 74.06% | 2.69% | 8.10% | 10.70% |
| 2017 | 73.36% | 3.54% | 7.44% | 12.05% |
| 2018 | 73.00% | 3.36% | 8.27% | 11.48% |
| 2019 | 73.26% | 3.89% | 7.48% | 11.31% |
| 2020 | 70.28% | 3.23% | 7.86% | 12.05% |
| 2021 | 67.38% | 4.30% | 7.54% | 14.00% |
Comic illustrator wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $67,211 |
| White | $65,192 |
| Black or African American | $58,886 |
| Asian | $72,950 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $67,774 |
Average comic illustrator age
See how the average age of comic illustrators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Comic illustrator 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 illustrator age breakdown
The average age of comic illustrators is 40+ years years old, representing 47% of the comic illustrator population.
Comic illustrator age breakdown
| Comic Illustrator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 47% |
| 30-40 years | 38% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Comic illustrator educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 74%
- Associate, 13%
- High School Diploma, 3%
- Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Comic illustrators by degree level
| Comic illustrator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 74% |
| Associate | 13% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
| Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Comic illustrator wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $85,749 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $54,379 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $86,078 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $64,756 |
Comic illustrator employment statistics
Company size where comic illustrators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where comic illustrators work.
Comic illustrator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 33% |
| > 10,000 employees | 7% |
Comic illustrator turnover and employment statistics
Comic illustrator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for comic illustrators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Comic illustrator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Comic illustrator 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 illustrator tenure
The average comic illustrator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 66 comic illustrators resumes in Zippia's database.
Comic illustrator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 23% |
| 1-2 years | 43% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Comic illustrator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of comic illustrators 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 Illustrator | 11.32% | - |
| Set Decorator | 12.35% | 3,544 |
| Graphic Artist/Typesetter | 13.05% | 7,028 |
| Floral Manager | 14.26% | 51,189 |
| Retail Sales Merchandiser | 16.91% | 155,213 |
| Sweater Designer | 17.98% | 43,786 |
| Room Designer | 22.51% | 68,469 |
Similar comic illustrator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Set Decorator | 12.35% | 3,544 |
| Graphic Artist/Typesetter | 13.05% | 7,028 |
| Floral Manager | 14.26% | 51,189 |
| Retail Sales Merchandiser | 16.91% | 155,213 |
| Sweater Designer | 17.98% | 43,786 |
| Room Designer | 22.51% | 68,469 |
Foreign languages spoken by comic illustrators
- Japanese, 100.0%
Comic illustrator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Japanese | 100.0% |