Editorial cartoonist demographics and statistics in the US
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Editorial cartoonist demographics by:
Editorial cartoonist gender statistics
19.4% of editorial cartoonists are women and 80.6% of editorial cartoonists are men.
- Male, 80.6%
- Female, 19.4%
Editorial cartoonist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 80.6% |
| Female | 19.4% |
Editorial cartoonist gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$46,216
Female income
$42,918
Editorial cartoonist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in editorial cartoonist positions over time. Currently, 19.4% of editorial cartoonists are female.
Editorial cartoonist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 84.48% | 15.52% |
| 2011 | 83.10% | 16.90% |
| 2012 | 84.96% | 15.04% |
| 2013 | 82.75% | 17.25% |
| 2014 | 80.87% | 19.13% |
| 2015 | 82.28% | 17.72% |
| 2016 | 80.30% | 19.70% |
| 2017 | 81.80% | 18.20% |
| 2018 | 81.60% | 18.40% |
| 2019 | 80.62% | 19.38% |
| 2020 | 80.68% | 19.32% |
| 2021 | 80.65% | 19.35% |
Editorial cartoonist related jobs gender ratio
We compared editorial cartoonists 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% |
| Editorial Cartoonist | 81% | 19% |
| Craftsman | 88% | 12% |
| Senior Industrial Designer | 91% | 9% |
| Exhibit Builder | 93% | 7% |
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Editorial cartoonist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among editorial cartoonists is White, which makes up 67.5% of all editorial cartoonists. Comparatively, 14.3% of editorial cartoonists are Hispanic or Latino and 7.7% of editorial cartoonists are Asian.
- White, 67.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.3%
- Asian, 7.7%
- Unknown, 5.6%
- Black or African American, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Editorial cartoonist race
| Editorial cartoonist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.3% |
| Asian | 7.7% |
| Unknown | 5.6% |
| Black or African American | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Editorial cartoonist race and ethnicity over time
See how editorial cartoonist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Editorial cartoonist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 77.06% | 2.96% | 6.89% | 10.45% |
| 2011 | 76.62% | 3.58% | 6.78% | 10.00% |
| 2012 | 75.29% | 3.46% | 6.01% | 11.53% |
| 2013 | 75.76% | 3.64% | 6.87% | 10.49% |
| 2014 | 74.96% | 3.50% | 7.18% | 10.71% |
| 2015 | 74.51% | 3.29% | 6.76% | 11.21% |
| 2016 | 74.15% | 2.74% | 8.26% | 10.99% |
| 2017 | 73.46% | 3.59% | 7.59% | 12.34% |
| 2018 | 73.09% | 3.41% | 8.43% | 11.78% |
| 2019 | 73.35% | 3.93% | 7.64% | 11.60% |
| 2020 | 70.37% | 3.28% | 8.02% | 12.35% |
| 2021 | 67.48% | 4.35% | 7.70% | 14.29% |
Editorial cartoonist wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $46,699 |
| White | $45,690 |
| Black or African American | $42,478 |
| Asian | $49,522 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $46,978 |
Average editorial cartoonist age
See how the average age of editorial cartoonists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Editorial cartoonist 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 |
Editorial cartoonist age breakdown
The average age of editorial cartoonists is 40+ years years old, representing 47% of the editorial cartoonist population.
Editorial cartoonist age breakdown
| Editorial Cartoonist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 47% |
| 30-40 years | 38% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Editorial cartoonist educational attainment
The most common degree for editorial cartoonists is bachelor's degree, with 77% of editorial cartoonists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 14% and associate degree degree at 4%.
- Bachelor's, 77%
- Associate, 14%
- High School Diploma, 4%
- Master's, 4%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Editorial cartoonists by degree level
| Editorial cartoonist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 77% |
| Associate | 14% |
| High School Diploma | 4% |
| Master's | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Editorial cartoonist wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $55,603 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $40,122 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $55,756 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $45,470 |
Editorial cartoonist employment statistics
Company size where editorial cartoonists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where editorial cartoonists work.
Editorial cartoonist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 12% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 10% |
Editorial cartoonist jobs by company type
Employees with the editorial cartoonist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most editorial cartoonists prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Editorial cartoonist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 20% |
| Public | 5% |
| Private | 73% |
| Government | 2% |
Editorial cartoonist turnover and employment statistics
Editorial cartoonist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for editorial cartoonists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Editorial cartoonist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Editorial cartoonist 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 editorial cartoonist tenure
The average editorial cartoonist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 119 editorial cartoonists resumes in Zippia's database.
Editorial cartoonist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 18% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 21% |
Editorial cartoonist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of editorial cartoonists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Editorial Cartoonist | 11.32% | - |
| Stage Set Designer | 12.35% | 45,818 |
| Junior Graphic Designer | 13.05% | 55,460 |
| Floral Manager | 14.26% | 51,189 |
| Display Artist | 16.91% | 3,769 |
| Fashion Stylist | 17.98% | 13,031 |
| Interior Design Coordinator | 22.51% | 49,402 |
Similar editorial cartoonist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Stage Set Designer | 12.35% | 45,818 |
| Junior Graphic Designer | 13.05% | 55,460 |
| Floral Manager | 14.26% | 51,189 |
| Display Artist | 16.91% | 3,769 |
| Fashion Stylist | 17.98% | 13,031 |
| Interior Design Coordinator | 22.51% | 49,402 |
Foreign languages spoken by editorial cartoonists
The most common foreign language among editorial cartoonists is French at 57.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Korean at 14.3% and Japanese is the third-most popular at 14.3%.
- French, 57.1%
- Korean, 14.3%
- Japanese, 14.3%
- Hebrew, 14.3%
Editorial cartoonist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| French | 57.1% |
| Korean | 14.3% |
| Japanese | 14.3% |
| Hebrew | 14.3% |