Creative specialist demographics and statistics in the US
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Creative specialist gender statistics
58.3% of creative specialists are women and 41.7% of creative specialists are men.
- Female, 58.3%
- Male, 41.7%
Creative specialist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 58.3% |
| Male | 41.7% |
Creative specialist gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$59,941
Female income
$55,540
Creative specialist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in creative specialist positions over time. Currently, 58.3% of creative specialists are female.
Creative specialist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 44.10% | 55.90% |
| 2011 | 44.36% | 55.64% |
| 2012 | 43.55% | 56.45% |
| 2013 | 45.99% | 54.01% |
| 2014 | 43.81% | 56.19% |
| 2015 | 44.55% | 55.45% |
| 2016 | 43.45% | 56.55% |
| 2017 | 42.50% | 57.50% |
| 2018 | 44.68% | 55.32% |
| 2019 | 41.53% | 58.47% |
| 2020 | 41.60% | 58.40% |
| 2021 | 41.73% | 58.27% |
Creative specialist related jobs gender ratio
We compared creative specialists 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% |
| Creative Specialist | 42% | 58% |
| Craftsman | 88% | 12% |
| Senior Industrial Designer | 91% | 9% |
| Exhibit Builder | 93% | 7% |
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Creative specialist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among creative specialists is White, which makes up 70.2% of all creative specialists. Comparatively, 10.6% of creative specialists are Hispanic or Latino and 10.4% of creative specialists are Asian.
- White, 70.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.6%
- Asian, 10.4%
- Unknown, 5.0%
- Black or African American, 3.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Creative specialist race
| Creative specialist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 70.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.6% |
| Asian | 10.4% |
| Unknown | 5.0% |
| Black or African American | 3.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Creative specialist race and ethnicity over time
See how creative specialist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Creative specialist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 80.32% | 3.37% | 6.45% | 8.15% |
| 2011 | 79.15% | 3.38% | 7.00% | 8.33% |
| 2012 | 78.60% | 3.42% | 6.69% | 9.26% |
| 2013 | 79.01% | 3.39% | 7.37% | 8.05% |
| 2014 | 78.43% | 3.15% | 7.37% | 8.85% |
| 2015 | 77.58% | 3.31% | 7.11% | 9.89% |
| 2016 | 77.09% | 3.54% | 7.72% | 9.34% |
| 2017 | 77.04% | 3.17% | 8.01% | 9.29% |
| 2018 | 74.98% | 3.33% | 8.26% | 10.34% |
| 2019 | 76.12% | 3.50% | 7.60% | 10.19% |
| 2020 | 74.32% | 3.04% | 7.13% | 10.91% |
| 2021 | 70.17% | 3.42% | 10.42% | 10.63% |
Creative specialist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian creative specialists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White creative specialists have the lowest average salary at $56,409.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $62,896 |
| White | $56,409 |
| Black or African American | $56,647 |
| Asian | $66,585 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $57,821 |
Average creative specialist age
See how the average age of creative specialists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Creative specialist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 40 | 33 |
| White | 40 | 35 |
| Black or African American | 38 | 34 |
| Asian | 36 | 33 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36 | 31 |
Creative specialist age breakdown
The average age of creative specialists is 40+ years years old, representing 42% of the creative specialist population.
Creative specialist age breakdown
| Creative Specialist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 42% |
| 30-40 years | 35% |
| 20-30 years | 24% |
Creative specialist educational attainment
The most common degree for creative specialists is bachelor's degree, with 76% of creative specialists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 10% and master's degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 76%
- Master's, 10%
- Associate, 9%
- High School Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Creative specialists by degree level
| Creative specialist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 76% |
| Master's | 10% |
| Associate | 9% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Creative specialist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, creative specialists with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $77,360 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, creative specialists earn a median annual income of $67,284 compared to $56,614 for creative specialists with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $77,360 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $67,284 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $56,614 |
Creative specialist employment statistics
Most creative specialists work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where creative specialists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where creative specialists work.
Creative specialist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 19% |
Creative specialist jobs by company type
Employees with the creative specialist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most creative specialists prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Creative specialist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 15% |
| Public | 21% |
| Private | 61% |
| Government | 4% |
Creative specialist jobs by industry
The most common industries for creative specialists are education, media and technology.
Creative specialist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 12% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Media | 9% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Internet | 5% |
| Insurance | 5% |
| Government | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Creative specialist turnover and employment statistics
Creative specialist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for creative specialists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Creative specialist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Creative specialist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 9.84% |
| 2011 | 7.82% |
| 2012 | 7.12% |
| 2013 | 5.32% |
| 2014 | 4.78% |
| 2015 | 4.60% |
| 2016 | 4.15% |
| 2017 | 3.61% |
| 2018 | 3.55% |
| 2019 | 3.78% |
| 2020 | 6.80% |
| 2021 | 7.79% |
Average creative specialist tenure
The average creative specialist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 491 creative specialists resumes in Zippia's database.
Creative specialist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 20% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Creative specialist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of creative specialists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Freelance Art Director | 11.32% | 9,215 |
| Scenic Arts Supervisor | 12.35% | 1,424 |
| Creative Specialist | 13.05% | - |
| Floral Manager | 14.26% | 51,189 |
| Senior Merchandiser | 16.91% | 65,852 |
| Clothes Designer | 17.98% | 43,787 |
| Home Lighting Adviser | 22.51% | 50,387 |
Similar creative specialist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Freelance Art Director | 11.32% | 9,215 |
| Scenic Arts Supervisor | 12.35% | 1,424 |
| Floral Manager | 14.26% | 51,189 |
| Senior Merchandiser | 16.91% | 65,852 |
| Clothes Designer | 17.98% | 43,787 |
| Home Lighting Adviser | 22.51% | 50,387 |
Foreign languages spoken by creative specialists
The most common foreign language among creative specialists is Spanish at 56.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Korean at 18.8% and Swedish is the third-most popular at 6.3%.
- Spanish, 56.3%
- Korean, 18.8%
- Swedish, 6.3%
- Portuguese, 6.3%
- Vietnamese, 6.3%
- Other, 6.0%
Creative specialist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 56.3% |
| Korean | 18.8% |
| Swedish | 6.3% |
| Portuguese | 6.3% |
| Vietnamese | 6.3% |
| Other | 6.0% |
