Fine artist demographics and statistics in the US
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Fine artist demographics by:
Fine artist gender statistics
59.8% of fine artists are women and 40.2% of fine artists are men.
- Female, 59.8%
- Male, 40.2%
Fine artist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 59.8% |
| Male | 40.2% |
Fine artist gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$59,431
Female income
$55,323
Fine artist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in fine artist positions over time. Currently, 59.8% of fine artists are female.
Fine artist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 46.74% | 53.26% |
| 2011 | 44.22% | 55.78% |
| 2012 | 47.65% | 52.35% |
| 2013 | 43.60% | 56.40% |
| 2014 | 40.53% | 59.47% |
| 2015 | 42.81% | 57.19% |
| 2016 | 39.65% | 60.35% |
| 2017 | 42.01% | 57.99% |
| 2018 | 41.69% | 58.31% |
| 2019 | 40.14% | 59.86% |
| 2020 | 40.23% | 59.77% |
| 2021 | 40.17% | 59.83% |
Fine artist related jobs gender ratio
We compared fine 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% |
| Fine Artist | 40% | 60% |
| Craftsman | 88% | 12% |
| Senior Industrial Designer | 91% | 9% |
| Exhibit Builder | 93% | 7% |
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Fine artist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among fine artists is White, which makes up 67.0% of all fine artists. Comparatively, 14.2% of fine artists are Hispanic or Latino and 7.7% of fine artists are Asian.
- White, 67.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.2%
- Asian, 7.7%
- Unknown, 5.9%
- Black or African American, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Fine artist race
| Fine artist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.2% |
| Asian | 7.7% |
| Unknown | 5.9% |
| Black or African American | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Fine artist race and ethnicity over time
See how fine artist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Fine artist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.56% | 2.95% | 6.87% | 10.40% |
| 2011 | 76.12% | 3.58% | 6.76% | 9.96% |
| 2012 | 74.79% | 3.46% | 5.98% | 11.49% |
| 2013 | 75.26% | 3.63% | 6.85% | 10.45% |
| 2014 | 74.46% | 3.49% | 7.16% | 10.67% |
| 2015 | 74.02% | 3.28% | 6.73% | 11.17% |
| 2016 | 73.65% | 2.73% | 8.24% | 10.95% |
| 2017 | 72.96% | 3.59% | 7.57% | 12.30% |
| 2018 | 72.59% | 3.41% | 8.41% | 11.74% |
| 2019 | 72.85% | 3.93% | 7.62% | 11.56% |
| 2020 | 69.87% | 3.27% | 7.99% | 12.30% |
| 2021 | 66.98% | 4.34% | 7.68% | 14.25% |
Fine artist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian fine artists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american fine artists have the lowest average salary at $54,775.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $60,031 |
| White | $58,776 |
| Black or African American | $54,775 |
| Asian | $63,538 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $60,379 |
Average fine artist age
See how the average age of fine artists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Fine 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 |
Fine artist age breakdown
The average age of fine artists is 40+ years years old, representing 47% of the fine artist population.
Fine artist age breakdown
| Fine Artist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 47% |
| 30-40 years | 38% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Fine artist educational attainment
The most common degree for fine artists is bachelor's degree, with 69% of fine artists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 13% and associate degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 69%
- Associate, 13%
- Master's, 9%
- High School Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Fine artists by degree level
| Fine artist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 69% |
| Associate | 13% |
| Master's | 9% |
| High School Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Fine artist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, fine artists with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $71,257 annually. With a Master's degree, fine artists earn a median annual income of $71,068 compared to $58,503 for fine artists with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $71,068 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $51,834 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $71,257 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $58,503 |
Fine artist employment statistics
Most fine artists work for a private in the retail industry.
Company size where fine artists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where fine artists work.
Fine artist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 12% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 25% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 17% |
| > 10,000 employees | 10% |
Fine artist jobs by company type
Employees with the fine artist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most fine artists prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Fine artist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 15% |
| Public | 14% |
| Private | 68% |
| Government | 4% |
Fine artist jobs by industry
The most common industries for fine artists are retail, education and non profits.
Fine artist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Retail | 13% |
| Education | 11% |
| Non Profits | 8% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Hospitality | 7% |
| Health Care | 6% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Media | 5% |
| Start-up | 5% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Fine artist turnover and employment statistics
Fine artist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for fine artists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Fine artist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Fine 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 fine artist tenure
The average fine artist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 635 fine artists resumes in Zippia's database.
Fine artist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 5% |
| 1-2 years | 9% |
| 3-4 years | 7% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 10% |
| 11+ years | 59% |
Fine artist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of fine 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Fine Artist | 11.32% | - |
| Stage Set Designer | 12.35% | 45,818 |
| Freelancer | 13.05% | 2,088 |
| Floral Manager | 14.26% | 51,189 |
| Window Dresser | 16.91% | 54,662 |
| Fashion Stylist | 17.98% | 13,031 |
| Home Designer | 22.51% | 86,223 |
Similar fine artist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Stage Set Designer | 12.35% | 45,818 |
| Freelancer | 13.05% | 2,088 |
| Floral Manager | 14.26% | 51,189 |
| Window Dresser | 16.91% | 54,662 |
| Fashion Stylist | 17.98% | 13,031 |
| Home Designer | 22.51% | 86,223 |
Foreign languages spoken by fine artists
The most common foreign language among fine artists is Spanish at 47.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 17.6% and Italian is the third-most popular at 11.8%.
- Spanish, 47.1%
- French, 17.6%
- Italian, 11.8%
- Chinese, 2.9%
- Finnish, 2.9%
- Other, 17.7%
Fine artist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 47.1% |
| French | 17.6% |
| Italian | 11.8% |
| Chinese | 2.9% |
| Finnish | 2.9% |
| Other | 17.7% |
