Graphic artist/typesetter demographics and statistics in the US
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Graphic artist/typesetter demographics by:
Graphic artist/typesetter gender statistics
69.9% of graphic artist/typesetters are women and 30.1% of graphic artist/typesetters are men.
- Female, 69.9%
- Male, 30.1%
Graphic artist/typesetter gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 69.9% |
| Male | 30.1% |
Graphic artist/typesetter gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$56,935
Female income
$53,355
Graphic artist/typesetter gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in graphic artist/typesetter positions over time. Currently, 69.9% of graphic artist/typesetters are female.
Graphic artist/typesetter gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 32.20% | 67.80% |
| 2011 | 32.42% | 67.58% |
| 2012 | 31.71% | 68.29% |
| 2013 | 33.89% | 66.11% |
| 2014 | 31.94% | 68.06% |
| 2015 | 32.60% | 67.40% |
| 2016 | 31.62% | 68.38% |
| 2017 | 30.78% | 69.22% |
| 2018 | 32.71% | 67.29% |
| 2019 | 29.95% | 70.05% |
| 2020 | 30.00% | 70.00% |
| 2021 | 30.12% | 69.88% |
Graphic artist/typesetter related jobs gender ratio
We compared graphic artist/typesetters 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% |
| Graphic Artist/Typesetter | 30% | 70% |
| Craftsman | 88% | 12% |
| Senior Industrial Designer | 91% | 9% |
| Exhibit Builder | 93% | 7% |
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Graphic artist/typesetter demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among graphic artist/typesetters is White, which makes up 70.2% of all graphic artist/typesetters. Comparatively, 10.6% of graphic artist/typesetters are Hispanic or Latino and 10.4% of graphic artist/typesetters are Asian.
- White, 70.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.6%
- Asian, 10.4%
- Unknown, 5.0%
- Black or African American, 3.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Graphic artist/typesetter race
| Graphic artist/typesetter race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 70.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.6% |
| Asian | 10.4% |
| Unknown | 5.0% |
| Black or African American | 3.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Graphic artist/typesetter race and ethnicity over time
See how graphic artist/typesetter racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Graphic artist/typesetter race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 80.32% | 3.37% | 6.45% | 8.15% |
| 2011 | 79.15% | 3.38% | 7.00% | 8.33% |
| 2012 | 78.60% | 3.42% | 6.69% | 9.26% |
| 2013 | 79.01% | 3.39% | 7.37% | 8.05% |
| 2014 | 78.43% | 3.15% | 7.37% | 8.85% |
| 2015 | 77.58% | 3.31% | 7.11% | 9.89% |
| 2016 | 77.09% | 3.54% | 7.72% | 9.34% |
| 2017 | 77.04% | 3.17% | 8.01% | 9.29% |
| 2018 | 74.98% | 3.33% | 8.26% | 10.34% |
| 2019 | 76.12% | 3.50% | 7.60% | 10.19% |
| 2020 | 74.32% | 3.04% | 7.13% | 10.91% |
| 2021 | 70.17% | 3.42% | 10.42% | 10.63% |
Graphic artist/typesetter wage gap by race
According to our data, asian graphic artist/typesetters have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White graphic artist/typesetters have the lowest average salary at $54,065.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $59,317 |
| White | $54,065 |
| Black or African American | $54,260 |
| Asian | $62,267 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $55,216 |
Average graphic artist/typesetter age
See how the average age of graphic artist/typesetters varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Graphic artist/typesetter age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 40 | 33 |
| White | 40 | 35 |
| Black or African American | 38 | 34 |
| Asian | 36 | 33 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36 | 31 |
Graphic artist/typesetter age breakdown
The average age of graphic artist/typesetters is 40+ years years old, representing 42% of the graphic artist/typesetter population.
Graphic artist/typesetter age breakdown
| Graphic Artist/Typesetter Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 42% |
| 30-40 years | 35% |
| 20-30 years | 24% |
Graphic artist/typesetter educational attainment
The most common degree for graphic artist/typesetters is bachelor's degree, with 49% of graphic artist/typesetters earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 31% and associate degree degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 49%
- Associate, 31%
- High School Diploma, 13%
- Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Graphic artist/typesetters by degree level
| Graphic artist/typesetter degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 49% |
| Associate | 31% |
| High School Diploma | 13% |
| Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Graphic artist/typesetter wage gap by degree level
According to the data, graphic artist/typesetters with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $70,751 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, graphic artist/typesetters earn a median annual income of $62,823 compared to $54,233 for graphic artist/typesetters with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $70,751 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $62,823 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $54,233 |
Graphic artist/typesetter employment statistics
Most graphic artist/typesetters work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where graphic artist/typesetters work
Below, you can see the size of companies where graphic artist/typesetters work.
Graphic artist/typesetter jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 33% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 18% |
| > 10,000 employees | 9% |
Graphic artist/typesetter jobs by company type
Employees with the graphic artist/typesetter job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most graphic artist/typesetters prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Graphic artist/typesetter jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 16% |
| Private | 76% |
| Government | 5% |
Graphic artist/typesetter jobs by industry
The most common industries for graphic artist/typesetters are manufacturing, media and retail.
Graphic artist/typesetter industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 21% |
| Media | 15% |
| Retail | 8% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Government | 5% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Education | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
Graphic artist/typesetter turnover and employment statistics
Graphic artist/typesetter unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for graphic artist/typesetters between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Graphic artist/typesetter unemployment rate by year
| Year | Graphic artist/typesetter unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 9.84% |
| 2011 | 7.82% |
| 2012 | 7.12% |
| 2013 | 5.32% |
| 2014 | 4.78% |
| 2015 | 4.60% |
| 2016 | 4.15% |
| 2017 | 3.61% |
| 2018 | 3.55% |
| 2019 | 3.78% |
| 2020 | 6.80% |
| 2021 | 7.79% |
Average graphic artist/typesetter tenure
The average graphic artist/typesetter stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 307 graphic artist/typesetters resumes in Zippia's database.
Graphic artist/typesetter tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 16% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 17% |
Graphic artist/typesetter LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of graphic artist/typesetters 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Creative Director | 11.32% | 11,610 |
| Home Stager | 12.35% | 39,061 |
| Graphic Artist/Typesetter | 13.05% | - |
| Wedding Designer | 14.26% | 43,844 |
| Visual Merchandiser | 16.91% | 74,351 |
| Hat Designer | 17.98% | 43,786 |
| Furniture Arranger | 22.51% | 974 |
Similar graphic artist/typesetter jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Creative Director | 11.32% | 11,610 |
| Home Stager | 12.35% | 39,061 |
| Wedding Designer | 14.26% | 43,844 |
| Visual Merchandiser | 16.91% | 74,351 |
| Hat Designer | 17.98% | 43,786 |
| Furniture Arranger | 22.51% | 974 |
Foreign languages spoken by graphic artist/typesetters
The most common foreign language among graphic artist/typesetters is Italian at 40.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Spanish at 40.0% and German is the third-most popular at 20.0%.
- Italian, 40.0%
- Spanish, 40.0%
- German, 20.0%
Graphic artist/typesetter languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Italian | 40.0% |
| Spanish | 40.0% |
| German | 20.0% |