Game artist demographics and statistics in the US
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Game artist gender statistics
30.0% of game artists are women and 70.0% of game artists are men.
- Male, 70.0%
- Female, 30.0%
Game artist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 70.0% |
| Female | 30.0% |
Game artist gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$82,344
Female income
$77,031
Game artist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in game artist positions over time. Currently, 30.0% of game artists are female.
Game artist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.30% | 24.70% |
| 2011 | 73.37% | 26.63% |
| 2012 | 75.98% | 24.02% |
| 2013 | 72.87% | 27.13% |
| 2014 | 70.31% | 29.69% |
| 2015 | 72.23% | 27.77% |
| 2016 | 69.54% | 30.46% |
| 2017 | 71.57% | 28.43% |
| 2018 | 71.30% | 28.70% |
| 2019 | 69.97% | 30.03% |
| 2020 | 70.05% | 29.95% |
| 2021 | 70.00% | 30.00% |
Game artist related jobs gender ratio
We compared game 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% |
| Game Artist | 70% | 30% |
| Craftsman | 88% | 12% |
| Senior Industrial Designer | 91% | 9% |
| Exhibit Builder | 93% | 7% |
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Game artist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among game artists is White, which makes up 67.7% of all game artists. Comparatively, 14.2% of game artists are Hispanic or Latino and 7.6% of game artists are Asian.
- White, 67.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.2%
- Asian, 7.6%
- Unknown, 5.6%
- Black or African American, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Game artist race
| Game artist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.2% |
| Asian | 7.6% |
| Unknown | 5.6% |
| Black or African American | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Game artist race and ethnicity over time
See how game artist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Game artist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 77.25% | 2.94% | 6.83% | 10.33% |
| 2011 | 76.81% | 3.57% | 6.72% | 9.88% |
| 2012 | 75.48% | 3.44% | 5.95% | 11.41% |
| 2013 | 75.95% | 3.62% | 6.81% | 10.37% |
| 2014 | 75.15% | 3.48% | 7.12% | 10.60% |
| 2015 | 74.70% | 3.27% | 6.70% | 11.09% |
| 2016 | 74.34% | 2.72% | 8.20% | 10.88% |
| 2017 | 73.65% | 3.57% | 7.53% | 12.23% |
| 2018 | 73.28% | 3.39% | 8.37% | 11.66% |
| 2019 | 73.54% | 3.92% | 7.58% | 11.49% |
| 2020 | 70.56% | 3.26% | 7.96% | 12.23% |
| 2021 | 67.67% | 4.33% | 7.64% | 14.18% |
Game artist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian game artists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american game artists have the lowest average salary at $73,855.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $83,285 |
| White | $81,993 |
| Black or African American | $73,855 |
| Asian | $88,458 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $84,857 |
Average game artist age
See how the average age of game artists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Game 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 |
Game artist age breakdown
The average age of game artists is 40+ years years old, representing 47% of the game artist population.
Game artist age breakdown
| Game Artist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 47% |
| 30-40 years | 38% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Game artist educational attainment
The most common degree for game artists is bachelor's degree, with 79% of game artists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 9% and associate degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 79%
- Associate, 9%
- Master's, 6%
- High School Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Game artists by degree level
| Game artist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 79% |
| Associate | 9% |
| Master's | 6% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Game artist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, game artists with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $100,609 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, game artists earn a median annual income of $97,973 compared to $82,645 for game artists with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $100,609 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $75,140 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $97,973 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $82,645 |
Game artist employment statistics
Most game artists work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where game artists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where game artists work.
Game artist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 14% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 24% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 18% |
| > 10,000 employees | 7% |
Game artist jobs by company type
Employees with the game artist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most game artists prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Game artist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 18% |
| Private | 75% |
| Government | 3% |
Game artist jobs by industry
The most common industries for game artists are technology, media and professional.
Game artist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 34% |
| Start-up | 16% |
| Media | 9% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Internet | 5% |
| Education | 4% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
Game artist turnover and employment statistics
Game artist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for game artists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Game artist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Game 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 game artist tenure
The average game artist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 443 game artists resumes in Zippia's database.
Game artist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 35% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Game artist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of game 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Game Artist | 11.32% | - |
| Scenic Designer | 12.35% | 43,797 |
| Art Director, Senior Graphic Designer | 13.05% | 51,425 |
| Floral Decorator | 14.26% | 2,182 |
| Retail Sales Merchandiser | 16.91% | 155,213 |
| Shoe Designer | 17.98% | 43,835 |
| Decorating Consultant | 22.51% | 15,460 |
Similar game artist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Scenic Designer | 12.35% | 43,797 |
| Art Director, Senior Graphic Designer | 13.05% | 51,425 |
| Floral Decorator | 14.26% | 2,182 |
| Retail Sales Merchandiser | 16.91% | 155,213 |
| Shoe Designer | 17.98% | 43,835 |
| Decorating Consultant | 22.51% | 15,460 |
Foreign languages spoken by game artists
The most common foreign language among game artists is Mandarin at 27.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Spanish at 27.3% and Japanese is the third-most popular at 18.2%.
- Mandarin, 27.3%
- Spanish, 27.3%
- Japanese, 18.2%
- Chinese, 18.2%
- Korean, 9.1%
Game artist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Mandarin | 27.3% |
| Spanish | 27.3% |
| Japanese | 18.2% |
| Chinese | 18.2% |
| Korean | 9.1% |
