Graphic arts technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Graphic arts technician demographics by:
Graphic arts technician gender statistics
34.1% of graphic arts technicians are women and 65.9% of graphic arts technicians are men.
- Male, 65.9%
- Female, 34.1%
Graphic arts technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 65.9% |
| Female | 34.1% |
Graphic arts technician gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$54,355
Female income
$51,283
Graphic arts technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in graphic arts technician positions over time. Currently, 34.1% of graphic arts technicians are female.
Graphic arts technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.03% | 31.97% |
| 2011 | 68.25% | 31.75% |
| 2012 | 67.54% | 32.46% |
| 2013 | 69.67% | 30.33% |
| 2014 | 67.77% | 32.23% |
| 2015 | 68.42% | 31.58% |
| 2016 | 67.45% | 32.55% |
| 2017 | 66.59% | 33.41% |
| 2018 | 68.54% | 31.46% |
| 2019 | 65.70% | 34.30% |
| 2020 | 65.76% | 34.24% |
| 2021 | 65.88% | 34.12% |
Graphic arts technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared graphic arts technicians 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 Arts Technician | 66% | 34% |
| Craftsman | 88% | 12% |
| Senior Industrial Designer | 91% | 9% |
| Exhibit Builder | 93% | 7% |
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Graphic arts technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among graphic arts technicians is White, which makes up 70.2% of all graphic arts technicians. Comparatively, 10.6% of graphic arts technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 10.4% of graphic arts technicians 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 arts technician race
| Graphic arts technician 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 arts technician race and ethnicity over time
See how graphic arts technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Graphic arts technician 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 arts technician wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $56,389 |
| White | $51,894 |
| Black or African American | $52,061 |
| Asian | $58,895 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $52,882 |
Average graphic arts technician age
See how the average age of graphic arts technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Graphic arts technician 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 arts technician age breakdown
The average age of graphic arts technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 42% of the graphic arts technician population.
Graphic arts technician age breakdown
| Graphic Arts Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 42% |
| 30-40 years | 35% |
| 20-30 years | 24% |
Graphic arts technician educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 50%
- Associate, 25%
- Master's, 10%
- High School Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Graphic arts technicians by degree level
| Graphic arts technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 50% |
| Associate | 25% |
| Master's | 10% |
| High School Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Graphic arts technician wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $66,037 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $59,366 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $52,038 |
Graphic arts technician employment statistics
Most graphic arts technicians work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where graphic arts technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where graphic arts technicians work.
Graphic arts technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 17% |
Graphic arts technician jobs by company type
Employees with the graphic arts technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most graphic arts technicians prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Graphic arts technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 25% |
| Public | 15% |
| Private | 56% |
| Government | 4% |
Graphic arts technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for graphic arts technicians are education, manufacturing and professional.
Graphic arts technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 23% |
| Manufacturing | 14% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Technology | 11% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Energy | 5% |
| Government | 4% |
| Media | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
Graphic arts technician turnover and employment statistics
Graphic arts technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for graphic arts technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Graphic arts technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Graphic arts technician 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 arts technician tenure
The average graphic arts technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 203 graphic arts technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Graphic arts technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 21% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 15% |
Graphic arts technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of graphic arts technicians 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 3D Modeler | 11.32% | 1,245 |
| Exhibit Builder | 12.35% | 2,879 |
| Graphic Arts Technician | 13.05% | - |
| Floral Manager | 14.26% | 51,189 |
| Apparel Merchandiser | 16.91% | 68,095 |
| Fashion Coordinator | 17.98% | 11,559 |
| Residential Designer | 22.51% | 53,507 |
Similar graphic arts technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| 3D Modeler | 11.32% | 1,245 |
| Exhibit Builder | 12.35% | 2,879 |
| Floral Manager | 14.26% | 51,189 |
| Apparel Merchandiser | 16.91% | 68,095 |
| Fashion Coordinator | 17.98% | 11,559 |
| Residential Designer | 22.51% | 53,507 |
Foreign languages spoken by graphic arts technicians
The most common foreign language among graphic arts technicians is Spanish at 30.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 20.0% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 10.0%.
- Spanish, 30.0%
- French, 20.0%
- Portuguese, 10.0%
- Hindi, 10.0%
- Urdu, 10.0%
- Other, 20.0%
Graphic arts technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 30.0% |
| French | 20.0% |
| Portuguese | 10.0% |
| Hindi | 10.0% |
| Urdu | 10.0% |
| Other | 20.0% |