Concept artist demographics and statistics in the US
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Concept artist gender statistics
25.7% of concept artists are women and 74.3% of concept artists are men.
- Male, 74.3%
- Female, 25.7%
Concept artist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 74.3% |
| Female | 25.7% |
Concept artist gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$81,219
Female income
$76,013
Concept artist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in concept artist positions over time. Currently, 25.7% of concept artists are female.
Concept artist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.04% | 20.96% |
| 2011 | 77.31% | 22.69% |
| 2012 | 79.64% | 20.36% |
| 2013 | 76.86% | 23.14% |
| 2014 | 74.55% | 25.45% |
| 2015 | 76.29% | 23.71% |
| 2016 | 73.85% | 26.15% |
| 2017 | 75.69% | 24.31% |
| 2018 | 75.45% | 24.55% |
| 2019 | 74.24% | 25.76% |
| 2020 | 74.31% | 25.69% |
| 2021 | 74.27% | 25.73% |
Concept artist related jobs gender ratio
We compared concept 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% |
| Concept Artist | 74% | 26% |
| Craftsman | 88% | 12% |
| Senior Industrial Designer | 91% | 9% |
| Exhibit Builder | 93% | 7% |
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Concept artist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among concept artists is White, which makes up 67.5% of all concept artists. Comparatively, 14.2% of concept artists are Hispanic or Latino and 7.7% of concept artists are Asian.
- White, 67.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.2%
- Asian, 7.7%
- Unknown, 5.6%
- Black or African American, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Concept artist race
| Concept artist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.2% |
| Asian | 7.7% |
| Unknown | 5.6% |
| Black or African American | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Concept artist race and ethnicity over time
See how concept artist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Concept artist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 77.09% | 2.95% | 6.85% | 10.38% |
| 2011 | 76.65% | 3.57% | 6.74% | 9.93% |
| 2012 | 75.32% | 3.45% | 5.97% | 11.46% |
| 2013 | 75.80% | 3.62% | 6.84% | 10.42% |
| 2014 | 74.99% | 3.49% | 7.14% | 10.64% |
| 2015 | 74.55% | 3.28% | 6.72% | 11.14% |
| 2016 | 74.19% | 2.72% | 8.22% | 10.92% |
| 2017 | 73.49% | 3.58% | 7.56% | 12.27% |
| 2018 | 73.12% | 3.40% | 8.39% | 11.71% |
| 2019 | 73.38% | 3.92% | 7.61% | 11.53% |
| 2020 | 70.40% | 3.27% | 7.98% | 12.27% |
| 2021 | 67.51% | 4.33% | 7.66% | 14.22% |
Concept artist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian concept artists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american concept artists have the lowest average salary at $72,900.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $82,141 |
| White | $80,875 |
| Black or African American | $72,900 |
| Asian | $87,208 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $83,681 |
Average concept artist age
See how the average age of concept artists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Concept 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 |
Concept artist age breakdown
The average age of concept artists is 40+ years years old, representing 47% of the concept artist population.
Concept artist age breakdown
| Concept Artist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 47% |
| 30-40 years | 38% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Concept artist educational attainment
The most common degree for concept artists is bachelor's degree, with 75% of concept artists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 13% and associate degree degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 75%
- Associate, 13%
- Master's, 7%
- High School Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Concept artists by degree level
| Concept artist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 75% |
| Associate | 13% |
| Master's | 7% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Concept artist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, concept artists with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $99,100 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, concept artists earn a median annual income of $96,521 compared to $81,514 for concept artists with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $99,100 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $74,159 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $96,521 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $81,514 |
Concept artist employment statistics
Most concept artists work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where concept artists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where concept artists work.
Concept artist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 10% |
Concept artist jobs by company type
Employees with the concept artist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most concept artists prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Concept artist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 10% |
| Public | 19% |
| Private | 71% |
| Government | 1% |
Concept artist jobs by industry
The most common industries for concept artists are technology, media and education.
Concept artist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 34% |
| Media | 12% |
| Education | 9% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Start-up | 7% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Internet | 4% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Concept artist turnover and employment statistics
Concept artist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for concept artists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Concept artist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Concept 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 concept artist tenure
The average concept artist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,512 concept artists resumes in Zippia's database.
Concept artist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 39% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Concept artist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of concept 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Concept Artist | 11.32% | - |
| Exhibition Designer | 12.35% | 45,425 |
| Graphic Designer, Marketing | 13.05% | 115,113 |
| Floral Assistant | 14.26% | 444 |
| Apparel Merchandiser | 16.91% | 68,095 |
| Wardrobe Stylist | 17.98% | 12,526 |
| Furniture Arranger | 22.51% | 974 |
Similar concept artist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Exhibition Designer | 12.35% | 45,425 |
| Graphic Designer, Marketing | 13.05% | 115,113 |
| Floral Assistant | 14.26% | 444 |
| Apparel Merchandiser | 16.91% | 68,095 |
| Wardrobe Stylist | 17.98% | 12,526 |
| Furniture Arranger | 22.51% | 974 |
Foreign languages spoken by concept artists
The most common foreign language among concept artists is Spanish at 38.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Japanese at 11.8% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 8.8%.
- Spanish, 38.2%
- Japanese, 11.8%
- Chinese, 8.8%
- French, 8.8%
- Portuguese, 5.9%
- Other, 26.5%
Concept artist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 38.2% |
| Japanese | 11.8% |
| Chinese | 8.8% |
| French | 8.8% |
| Portuguese | 5.9% |
| Other | 26.5% |
