Craft artist demographics and statistics in the US
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Craft artist gender statistics
80.8% of craft artists are women and 19.2% of craft artists are men.
- Female, 80.8%
- Male, 19.2%
Craft artist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 80.8% |
| Male | 19.2% |
Craft artist gender pay gap
Women earn 89¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$50,809
Female income
$45,055
Craft artist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in craft artist positions over time. Currently, 80.8% of craft artists are female.
Craft artist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 23.67% | 76.33% |
| 2011 | 21.88% | 78.12% |
| 2012 | 24.34% | 75.66% |
| 2013 | 21.46% | 78.54% |
| 2014 | 19.41% | 80.59% |
| 2015 | 20.92% | 79.08% |
| 2016 | 18.84% | 81.16% |
| 2017 | 20.38% | 79.62% |
| 2018 | 20.17% | 79.83% |
| 2019 | 19.16% | 80.84% |
| 2020 | 19.21% | 80.79% |
| 2021 | 19.18% | 80.82% |
Craft artist related jobs gender ratio
We compared craft 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% |
| Craft Artist | 19% | 81% |
| Craftsman | 88% | 12% |
| Senior Industrial Designer | 91% | 9% |
| Exhibit Builder | 93% | 7% |
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Craft artist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among craft artists is White, which makes up 67.3% of all craft artists. Comparatively, 14.6% of craft artists are Hispanic or Latino and 6.9% of craft artists are Asian.
- White, 67.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.6%
- Asian, 6.9%
- Unknown, 6.0%
- Black or African American, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Craft artist race
| Craft artist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.6% |
| Asian | 6.9% |
| Unknown | 6.0% |
| Black or African American | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Craft artist race and ethnicity over time
See how craft artist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Craft artist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.87% | 3.00% | 6.08% | 10.72% |
| 2011 | 76.43% | 3.63% | 5.97% | 10.27% |
| 2012 | 75.10% | 3.51% | 5.19% | 11.80% |
| 2013 | 75.57% | 3.68% | 6.06% | 10.76% |
| 2014 | 74.77% | 3.54% | 6.37% | 10.99% |
| 2015 | 74.33% | 3.34% | 5.94% | 11.48% |
| 2016 | 73.96% | 2.78% | 7.45% | 11.27% |
| 2017 | 73.27% | 3.64% | 6.78% | 12.62% |
| 2018 | 72.90% | 3.46% | 7.62% | 12.05% |
| 2019 | 73.16% | 3.98% | 6.83% | 11.88% |
| 2020 | 70.18% | 3.32% | 7.20% | 12.62% |
| 2021 | 67.29% | 4.39% | 6.89% | 14.57% |
Craft artist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian craft artists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american craft artists have the lowest average salary at $42,869.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $51,768 |
| White | $50,192 |
| Black or African American | $42,869 |
| Asian | $57,423 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $52,937 |
Average craft artist age
See how the average age of craft artists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Craft 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 |
Craft artist age breakdown
The average age of craft artists is 40+ years years old, representing 47% of the craft artist population.
Craft artist age breakdown
| Craft Artist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 47% |
| 30-40 years | 38% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Craft artist educational attainment
The most common degree for craft artists is bachelor's degree, with 43% of craft artists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 20% and associate degree degree at 18%.
- Bachelor's, 43%
- Associate, 20%
- High School Diploma, 18%
- Diploma, 13%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Craft artists by degree level
| Craft artist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 43% |
| Associate | 20% |
| High School Diploma | 18% |
| Diploma | 13% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Craft artist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, craft artists with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $70,987 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, craft artists earn a median annual income of $69,053 compared to $50,323 for craft artists with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $70,987 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $41,930 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $69,053 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $50,323 |
Craft artist employment statistics
Company size where craft artists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where craft artists work.
Craft artist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 25% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 25% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
Craft artist turnover and employment statistics
Craft artist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for craft artists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Craft artist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Craft 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 craft artist tenure
The average craft artist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 74 craft artists resumes in Zippia's database.
Craft artist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 8% |
| 1-2 years | 20% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 20% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 35% |
Craft artist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of craft 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Craft Artist | 11.32% | - |
| Stage Set Designer | 12.35% | 45,818 |
| Design Chief | 13.05% | 49,815 |
| Floral Manager | 14.26% | 51,189 |
| Display Designer | 16.91% | 43,956 |
| Clothes Designer | 17.98% | 43,787 |
| Commercial Interior Designer | 22.51% | 74,082 |
Similar craft artist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Stage Set Designer | 12.35% | 45,818 |
| Design Chief | 13.05% | 49,815 |
| Floral Manager | 14.26% | 51,189 |
| Display Designer | 16.91% | 43,956 |
| Clothes Designer | 17.98% | 43,787 |
| Commercial Interior Designer | 22.51% | 74,082 |
Foreign languages spoken by craft artists
- Spanish, 66.7%
- Filipino, 33.3%
Craft artist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| Filipino | 33.3% |
