Fashion illustrator demographics and statistics in the US
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Fashion illustrator demographics by:
Fashion illustrator gender statistics
76.6% of fashion illustrators are women and 23.4% of fashion illustrators are men.
- Female, 76.6%
- Male, 23.4%
Fashion illustrator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 76.6% |
| Male | 23.4% |
Fashion illustrator gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$70,916
Female income
$67,808
Fashion illustrator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in fashion illustrator positions over time. Currently, 76.6% of fashion illustrators are female.
Fashion illustrator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 28.54% | 71.46% |
| 2011 | 26.51% | 73.49% |
| 2012 | 29.29% | 70.71% |
| 2013 | 26.02% | 73.98% |
| 2014 | 23.67% | 76.33% |
| 2015 | 25.41% | 74.59% |
| 2016 | 23.01% | 76.99% |
| 2017 | 24.79% | 75.21% |
| 2018 | 24.55% | 75.45% |
| 2019 | 23.38% | 76.62% |
| 2020 | 23.44% | 76.56% |
| 2021 | 23.40% | 76.60% |
Fashion illustrator related jobs gender ratio
We compared fashion illustrators 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% |
| Fashion Illustrator | 23% | 77% |
| Craftsman | 88% | 12% |
| Senior Industrial Designer | 91% | 9% |
| Exhibit Builder | 93% | 7% |
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Fashion illustrator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among fashion illustrators is White, which makes up 67.4% of all fashion illustrators. Comparatively, 14.0% of fashion illustrators are Hispanic or Latino and 7.6% of fashion illustrators are Asian.
- White, 67.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.0%
- Asian, 7.6%
- Unknown, 5.9%
- Black or African American, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Fashion illustrator race
| Fashion illustrator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.0% |
| Asian | 7.6% |
| Unknown | 5.9% |
| Black or African American | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Fashion illustrator race and ethnicity over time
See how fashion illustrator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Fashion illustrator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.97% | 2.92% | 6.75% | 10.19% |
| 2011 | 76.53% | 3.54% | 6.64% | 9.74% |
| 2012 | 75.20% | 3.42% | 5.87% | 11.27% |
| 2013 | 75.67% | 3.59% | 6.74% | 10.23% |
| 2014 | 74.87% | 3.46% | 7.04% | 10.46% |
| 2015 | 74.43% | 3.25% | 6.62% | 10.95% |
| 2016 | 74.06% | 2.69% | 8.12% | 10.74% |
| 2017 | 73.37% | 3.55% | 7.46% | 12.09% |
| 2018 | 73.00% | 3.37% | 8.29% | 11.53% |
| 2019 | 73.26% | 3.89% | 7.51% | 11.35% |
| 2020 | 70.28% | 3.24% | 7.88% | 12.09% |
| 2021 | 67.39% | 4.30% | 7.56% | 14.04% |
Fashion illustrator wage gap by race
According to our data, asian fashion illustrators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american fashion illustrators have the lowest average salary at $67,386.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $71,362 |
| White | $70,425 |
| Black or African American | $67,386 |
| Asian | $73,943 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $71,621 |
Average fashion illustrator age
See how the average age of fashion illustrators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Fashion illustrator 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 |
Fashion illustrator age breakdown
The average age of fashion illustrators is 40+ years years old, representing 47% of the fashion illustrator population.
Fashion illustrator age breakdown
| Fashion Illustrator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 47% |
| 30-40 years | 38% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Fashion illustrator educational attainment
The most common degree for fashion illustrators is bachelor's degree, with 56% of fashion illustrators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 35% and associate degree degree at 4%.
- Bachelor's, 56%
- Associate, 35%
- Master's, 4%
- High School Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Fashion illustrators by degree level
| Fashion illustrator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 56% |
| Associate | 35% |
| Master's | 4% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Fashion illustrator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, fashion illustrators with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $79,443 annually. With a Master's degree, fashion illustrators earn a median annual income of $79,311 compared to $70,221 for fashion illustrators with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $79,311 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $65,100 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $79,443 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $70,221 |
Fashion illustrator employment statistics
Most fashion illustrators work for a private in the retail industry.
Company size where fashion illustrators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where fashion illustrators work.
Fashion illustrator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 35% |
| > 10,000 employees | 24% |
Fashion illustrator jobs by company type
Employees with the fashion illustrator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most fashion illustrators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Fashion illustrator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 11% |
| Public | 27% |
| Private | 62% |
Fashion illustrator jobs by industry
The most common industries for fashion illustrators are retail, education and technology.
Fashion illustrator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Retail | 43% |
| Education | 10% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Technology | 10% |
| Media | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Start-up | 5% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
Fashion illustrator turnover and employment statistics
Fashion illustrator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for fashion illustrators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Fashion illustrator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Fashion illustrator 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 fashion illustrator tenure
The average fashion illustrator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 120 fashion illustrators resumes in Zippia's database.
Fashion illustrator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 31% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Fashion illustrator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of fashion illustrators 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Fashion Illustrator | 11.32% | - |
| Set Decorator | 12.35% | 3,544 |
| Senior Interactive Designer | 13.05% | 46,598 |
| Floral Arranger | 14.26% | 469 |
| Window Display Designer | 16.91% | 49,345 |
| Athletic Shoe Designer | 17.98% | 46,419 |
| Kitchen Designer | 22.51% | 56,831 |
Similar fashion illustrator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Set Decorator | 12.35% | 3,544 |
| Senior Interactive Designer | 13.05% | 46,598 |
| Floral Arranger | 14.26% | 469 |
| Window Display Designer | 16.91% | 49,345 |
| Athletic Shoe Designer | 17.98% | 46,419 |
| Kitchen Designer | 22.51% | 56,831 |
Foreign languages spoken by fashion illustrators
The most common foreign language among fashion illustrators is Spanish at 26.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 13.3% and Japanese is the third-most popular at 13.3%.
- Spanish, 26.7%
- Portuguese, 13.3%
- Japanese, 13.3%
- French, 13.3%
- Italian, 13.3%
- Other, 20.1%
Fashion illustrator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 26.7% |
| Portuguese | 13.3% |
| Japanese | 13.3% |
| French | 13.3% |
| Italian | 13.3% |
| Other | 20.1% |