Exhibit artist demographics and statistics in the US
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Exhibit artist gender statistics
64.7% of exhibit artists are women and 35.3% of exhibit artists are men.
- Female, 64.7%
- Male, 35.3%
Exhibit artist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 64.7% |
| Male | 35.3% |
Exhibit artist gender pay gap
Women earn 89¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$56,693
Female income
$50,474
Exhibit artist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in exhibit artist positions over time. Currently, 64.7% of exhibit artists are female.
Exhibit artist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 41.66% | 58.34% |
| 2011 | 39.22% | 60.78% |
| 2012 | 42.55% | 57.45% |
| 2013 | 38.62% | 61.38% |
| 2014 | 35.68% | 64.32% |
| 2015 | 37.86% | 62.14% |
| 2016 | 34.84% | 65.16% |
| 2017 | 37.09% | 62.91% |
| 2018 | 36.78% | 63.22% |
| 2019 | 35.30% | 64.70% |
| 2020 | 35.39% | 64.61% |
| 2021 | 35.34% | 64.66% |
Exhibit artist related jobs gender ratio
We compared exhibit 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% |
| Exhibit Artist | 35% | 65% |
| Craftsman | 88% | 12% |
| Senior Industrial Designer | 91% | 9% |
| Exhibit Builder | 93% | 7% |
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Exhibit artist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among exhibit artists is White, which makes up 66.9% of all exhibit artists. Comparatively, 14.2% of exhibit artists are Hispanic or Latino and 7.7% of exhibit artists are Asian.
- White, 66.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.2%
- Asian, 7.7%
- Unknown, 6.0%
- Black or African American, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Exhibit artist race
| Exhibit artist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.2% |
| Asian | 7.7% |
| Unknown | 6.0% |
| Black or African American | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Exhibit artist race and ethnicity over time
See how exhibit artist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Exhibit artist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.52% | 2.95% | 6.87% | 10.40% |
| 2011 | 76.08% | 3.58% | 6.75% | 9.95% |
| 2012 | 74.76% | 3.46% | 5.98% | 11.49% |
| 2013 | 75.23% | 3.63% | 6.85% | 10.45% |
| 2014 | 74.43% | 3.49% | 7.16% | 10.67% |
| 2015 | 73.98% | 3.28% | 6.73% | 11.17% |
| 2016 | 73.62% | 2.73% | 8.24% | 10.95% |
| 2017 | 72.92% | 3.59% | 7.57% | 12.30% |
| 2018 | 72.56% | 3.41% | 8.41% | 11.74% |
| 2019 | 72.82% | 3.93% | 7.62% | 11.56% |
| 2020 | 69.84% | 3.27% | 7.99% | 12.30% |
| 2021 | 66.94% | 4.34% | 7.68% | 14.25% |
Exhibit artist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian exhibit artists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american exhibit artists have the lowest average salary at $48,104.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $57,728 |
| White | $56,028 |
| Black or African American | $48,104 |
| Asian | $63,813 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $58,987 |
Average exhibit artist age
See how the average age of exhibit artists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Exhibit 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 |
Exhibit artist age breakdown
The average age of exhibit artists is 40+ years years old, representing 47% of the exhibit artist population.
Exhibit artist age breakdown
| Exhibit Artist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 47% |
| 30-40 years | 38% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Exhibit artist educational attainment
The most common degree for exhibit artists is bachelor's degree, with 71% of exhibit artists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 15% and master's degree degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 71%
- Master's, 15%
- Associate, 7%
- High School Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Exhibit artists by degree level
| Exhibit artist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 71% |
| Master's | 15% |
| Associate | 7% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Exhibit artist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, exhibit artists with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $78,332 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, exhibit artists earn a median annual income of $76,268 compared to $56,169 for exhibit artists with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $78,332 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $47,085 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $76,268 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $56,169 |
Exhibit artist employment statistics
Most exhibit artists work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where exhibit artists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where exhibit artists work.
Exhibit artist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 15% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 25% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 28% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 4% |
Exhibit artist jobs by company type
Employees with the exhibit artist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most exhibit artists prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Exhibit artist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 46% |
| Public | 9% |
| Private | 38% |
| Government | 6% |
Exhibit artist jobs by industry
The most common industries for exhibit artists are education, non profits and professional.
Exhibit artist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 38% |
| Non Profits | 14% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Government | 4% |
| Media | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Exhibit artist turnover and employment statistics
Exhibit artist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for exhibit artists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Exhibit artist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Exhibit 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 exhibit artist tenure
The average exhibit artist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 396 exhibit artists resumes in Zippia's database.
Exhibit artist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 29% |
| 1-2 years | 23% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 20% |
Exhibit artist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of exhibit 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Exhibit Artist | 11.32% | - |
| Show Design Supervisor | 12.35% | 37,552 |
| Marketing Designer | 13.05% | 115,910 |
| Floral Assistant | 14.26% | 444 |
| Merchandise Displayer | 16.91% | 7,856 |
| Costume Designer | 17.98% | 47,323 |
| Project Designer | 22.51% | 60,364 |
Similar exhibit artist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Show Design Supervisor | 12.35% | 37,552 |
| Marketing Designer | 13.05% | 115,910 |
| Floral Assistant | 14.26% | 444 |
| Merchandise Displayer | 16.91% | 7,856 |
| Costume Designer | 17.98% | 47,323 |
| Project Designer | 22.51% | 60,364 |
Foreign languages spoken by exhibit artists
The most common foreign language among exhibit artists is Spanish at 25.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 21.4% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 10.7%.
- Spanish, 25.0%
- French, 21.4%
- Chinese, 10.7%
- Turkish, 7.1%
- Mandarin, 7.1%
- Other, 28.7%
Exhibit artist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 25.0% |
| French | 21.4% |
| Chinese | 10.7% |
| Turkish | 7.1% |
| Mandarin | 7.1% |
| Other | 28.7% |