Computer animator demographics and statistics in the US
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Computer animator gender statistics
13.5% of computer animators are women and 86.5% of computer animators are men.
- Male, 86.5%
- Female, 13.5%
Computer animator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 86.5% |
| Female | 13.5% |
Computer animator gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$78,206
Female income
$74,406
Computer animator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in computer animator positions over time. Currently, 13.5% of computer animators are female.
Computer animator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 89.30% | 10.70% |
| 2011 | 88.29% | 11.71% |
| 2012 | 89.64% | 10.36% |
| 2013 | 88.02% | 11.98% |
| 2014 | 86.63% | 13.37% |
| 2015 | 87.68% | 12.32% |
| 2016 | 86.20% | 13.80% |
| 2017 | 87.32% | 12.68% |
| 2018 | 87.18% | 12.82% |
| 2019 | 86.44% | 13.56% |
| 2020 | 86.48% | 13.52% |
| 2021 | 86.46% | 13.54% |
Computer animator related jobs gender ratio
We compared computer animators 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% |
| Computer Animator | 86% | 14% |
| Craftsman | 88% | 12% |
| Senior Industrial Designer | 91% | 9% |
| Exhibit Builder | 93% | 7% |
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Computer animator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among computer animators is White, which makes up 67.4% of all computer animators. Comparatively, 14.3% of computer animators are Hispanic or Latino and 7.7% of computer animators are Asian.
- White, 67.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.3%
- Asian, 7.7%
- Unknown, 5.6%
- Black or African American, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Computer animator race
| Computer animator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.3% |
| Asian | 7.7% |
| Unknown | 5.6% |
| Black or African American | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Computer animator race and ethnicity over time
See how computer animator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Computer animator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.99% | 2.96% | 6.91% | 10.49% |
| 2011 | 76.55% | 3.59% | 6.80% | 10.04% |
| 2012 | 75.22% | 3.47% | 6.03% | 11.57% |
| 2013 | 75.70% | 3.64% | 6.90% | 10.53% |
| 2014 | 74.89% | 3.51% | 7.20% | 10.75% |
| 2015 | 74.45% | 3.30% | 6.78% | 11.25% |
| 2016 | 74.09% | 2.74% | 8.28% | 11.03% |
| 2017 | 73.39% | 3.60% | 7.62% | 12.38% |
| 2018 | 73.03% | 3.42% | 8.45% | 11.82% |
| 2019 | 73.29% | 3.94% | 7.67% | 11.64% |
| 2020 | 70.30% | 3.28% | 8.04% | 12.38% |
| 2021 | 67.41% | 4.35% | 7.72% | 14.33% |
Computer animator wage gap by race
According to our data, asian computer animators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american computer animators have the lowest average salary at $72,102.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $78,873 |
| White | $77,957 |
| Black or African American | $72,102 |
| Asian | $82,504 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $79,982 |
Average computer animator age
See how the average age of computer animators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Computer animator 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 |
Computer animator age breakdown
The average age of computer animators is 40+ years years old, representing 47% of the computer animator population.
Computer animator age breakdown
| Computer Animator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 47% |
| 30-40 years | 38% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Computer animator educational attainment
The most common degree for computer animators is bachelor's degree, with 66% of computer animators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 21% and associate degree degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 66%
- Associate, 21%
- Master's, 7%
- Diploma, 6%
Computer animators by degree level
| Computer animator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 66% |
| Associate | 21% |
| Master's | 7% |
| Diploma | 6% |
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Computer animator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, computer animators with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $90,828 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, computer animators earn a median annual income of $89,045 compared to $78,420 for computer animators with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $90,828 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $73,037 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $89,045 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $78,420 |
Computer animator employment statistics
Most computer animators work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where computer animators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where computer animators work.
Computer animator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 18% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 15% |
Computer animator jobs by company type
Employees with the computer animator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most computer animators prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Computer animator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 19% |
| Public | 16% |
| Private | 62% |
| Government | 3% |
Computer animator jobs by industry
The most common industries for computer animators are media, education and technology.
Computer animator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 17% |
| Education | 17% |
| Technology | 12% |
| Finance | 10% |
| Non Profits | 7% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Construction | 5% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
Computer animator turnover and employment statistics
Computer animator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for computer animators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Computer animator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Computer animator 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 computer animator tenure
The average computer animator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 119 computer animators resumes in Zippia's database.
Computer animator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 29% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Computer animator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of computer animators 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Animator | 11.32% | - |
| Exhibition Designer | 12.35% | 45,425 |
| Graphic Designer, Marketing | 13.05% | 115,113 |
| Florist Designer | 14.26% | 43,831 |
| Display Designer | 16.91% | 43,956 |
| Athletic Shoe Designer | 17.98% | 46,419 |
| Computer Designer | 22.51% | 57,043 |
Similar computer animator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Exhibition Designer | 12.35% | 45,425 |
| Graphic Designer, Marketing | 13.05% | 115,113 |
| Florist Designer | 14.26% | 43,831 |
| Display Designer | 16.91% | 43,956 |
| Athletic Shoe Designer | 17.98% | 46,419 |
| Computer Designer | 22.51% | 57,043 |
Foreign languages spoken by computer animators
- Spanish, 75.0%
- German, 25.0%
Computer animator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 75.0% |
| German | 25.0% |
