Commercial artist demographics and statistics in the US
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Commercial artist demographics by:
Commercial artist gender statistics
41.6% of commercial artists are women and 58.4% of commercial artists are men.
- Male, 58.4%
- Female, 41.6%
Commercial artist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 58.4% |
| Female | 41.6% |
Commercial artist gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$58,406
Female income
$54,659
Commercial artist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in commercial artist positions over time. Currently, 41.6% of commercial artists are female.
Commercial artist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.69% | 35.31% |
| 2011 | 62.34% | 37.66% |
| 2012 | 65.52% | 34.48% |
| 2013 | 61.74% | 38.26% |
| 2014 | 58.73% | 41.27% |
| 2015 | 60.98% | 39.02% |
| 2016 | 57.84% | 42.16% |
| 2017 | 60.20% | 39.80% |
| 2018 | 59.88% | 40.12% |
| 2019 | 58.33% | 41.67% |
| 2020 | 58.42% | 41.58% |
| 2021 | 58.37% | 41.63% |
Commercial artist related jobs gender ratio
We compared commercial 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% |
| Commercial Artist | 58% | 42% |
| Craftsman | 88% | 12% |
| Senior Industrial Designer | 91% | 9% |
| Exhibit Builder | 93% | 7% |
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Commercial artist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among commercial artists is White, which makes up 67.8% of all commercial artists. Comparatively, 14.1% of commercial artists are Hispanic or Latino and 7.6% of commercial artists are Asian.
- White, 67.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.1%
- Asian, 7.6%
- Unknown, 5.6%
- Black or African American, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Commercial artist race
| Commercial artist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.1% |
| Asian | 7.6% |
| Unknown | 5.6% |
| Black or African American | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Commercial artist race and ethnicity over time
See how commercial artist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Commercial artist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 77.33% | 2.93% | 6.80% | 10.28% |
| 2011 | 76.89% | 3.56% | 6.69% | 9.83% |
| 2012 | 75.57% | 3.43% | 5.92% | 11.36% |
| 2013 | 76.04% | 3.61% | 6.78% | 10.32% |
| 2014 | 75.24% | 3.47% | 7.09% | 10.54% |
| 2015 | 74.79% | 3.26% | 6.67% | 11.04% |
| 2016 | 74.43% | 2.71% | 8.17% | 10.83% |
| 2017 | 73.74% | 3.57% | 7.50% | 12.17% |
| 2018 | 73.37% | 3.39% | 8.34% | 11.61% |
| 2019 | 73.63% | 3.91% | 7.55% | 11.43% |
| 2020 | 70.65% | 3.25% | 7.93% | 12.18% |
| 2021 | 67.75% | 4.32% | 7.61% | 14.12% |
Commercial artist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian commercial artists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american commercial artists have the lowest average salary at $54,157.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $58,951 |
| White | $57,809 |
| Black or African American | $54,157 |
| Asian | $62,133 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $59,267 |
Average commercial artist age
See how the average age of commercial artists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Commercial 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 |
Commercial artist age breakdown
The average age of commercial artists is 40+ years years old, representing 47% of the commercial artist population.
Commercial artist age breakdown
| Commercial Artist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 47% |
| 30-40 years | 38% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Commercial artist educational attainment
The most common degree for commercial artists is bachelor's degree, with 59% of commercial artists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 27% and associate degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 59%
- Associate, 27%
- High School Diploma, 6%
- Master's, 5%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Commercial artists by degree level
| Commercial artist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 59% |
| Associate | 27% |
| High School Diploma | 6% |
| Master's | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Commercial artist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, commercial artists with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $69,090 annually. With a Master's degree, commercial artists earn a median annual income of $68,920 compared to $57,561 for commercial artists with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $68,920 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $51,461 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $69,090 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $57,561 |
Commercial artist employment statistics
Most commercial artists work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where commercial artists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where commercial artists work.
Commercial artist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 19% |
| > 10,000 employees | 13% |
Commercial artist jobs by company type
Employees with the commercial artist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most commercial artists prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Commercial artist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 7% |
| Private | 82% |
| Government | 7% |
Commercial artist jobs by industry
The most common industries for commercial artists are media, manufacturing and professional.
Commercial artist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 20% |
| Manufacturing | 13% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Retail | 8% |
| Government | 6% |
| Hospitality | 6% |
| Education | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Automotive | 5% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
| Agriculture | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
Commercial artist turnover and employment statistics
Commercial artist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for commercial artists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Commercial artist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Commercial 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 commercial artist tenure
The average commercial artist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 289 commercial artists resumes in Zippia's database.
Commercial artist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 6% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 33% |
Commercial artist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of commercial 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial Artist | 11.32% | - |
| Exhibition Designer | 12.35% | 45,425 |
| Embroidery Designer | 13.05% | 43,874 |
| Florist Designer | 14.26% | 43,831 |
| Merchandising Specialist | 16.91% | 49,769 |
| Fashion Assistant | 17.98% | 2,420 |
| Interior Design Director | 22.51% | 43,103 |
Similar commercial artist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Exhibition Designer | 12.35% | 45,425 |
| Embroidery Designer | 13.05% | 43,874 |
| Florist Designer | 14.26% | 43,831 |
| Merchandising Specialist | 16.91% | 49,769 |
| Fashion Assistant | 17.98% | 2,420 |
| Interior Design Director | 22.51% | 43,103 |
Foreign languages spoken by commercial artists
The most common foreign language among commercial artists is Spanish at 44.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Ukrainian at 11.1% and Japanese is the third-most popular at 11.1%.
- Spanish, 44.4%
- Ukrainian, 11.1%
- Japanese, 11.1%
- Norwegian, 11.1%
- Mandarin, 11.1%
- Other, 11.2%
Commercial artist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 44.4% |
| Ukrainian | 11.1% |
| Japanese | 11.1% |
| Norwegian | 11.1% |
| Mandarin | 11.1% |
| Other | 11.2% |