Medical illustrator demographics and statistics in the US
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Medical illustrator gender statistics
55.0% of medical illustrators are women and 45.0% of medical illustrators are men.
- Female, 55.0%
- Male, 45.0%
Medical illustrator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 55.0% |
| Male | 45.0% |
Medical illustrator gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$50,778
Female income
$48,245
Medical illustrator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in medical illustrator positions over time. Currently, 55.0% of medical illustrators are female.
Medical illustrator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 51.67% | 48.33% |
| 2011 | 49.13% | 50.87% |
| 2012 | 52.58% | 47.42% |
| 2013 | 48.50% | 51.50% |
| 2014 | 45.37% | 54.63% |
| 2015 | 47.70% | 52.30% |
| 2016 | 44.46% | 55.54% |
| 2017 | 46.88% | 53.12% |
| 2018 | 46.56% | 53.44% |
| 2019 | 44.96% | 55.04% |
| 2020 | 45.05% | 54.95% |
| 2021 | 45.00% | 55.00% |
Medical illustrator related jobs gender ratio
We compared medical 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% |
| Medical Illustrator | 45% | 55% |
| Craftsman | 88% | 12% |
| Senior Industrial Designer | 91% | 9% |
| Exhibit Builder | 93% | 7% |
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Medical illustrator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among medical illustrators is White, which makes up 67.9% of all medical illustrators. Comparatively, 14.0% of medical illustrators are Hispanic or Latino and 7.5% of medical illustrators are Asian.
- White, 67.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.0%
- Asian, 7.5%
- Unknown, 5.6%
- Black or African American, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Medical illustrator race
| Medical illustrator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.0% |
| Asian | 7.5% |
| Unknown | 5.6% |
| Black or African American | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Medical illustrator race and ethnicity over time
See how medical illustrator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Medical illustrator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 77.49% | 2.91% | 6.73% | 10.15% |
| 2011 | 77.05% | 3.54% | 6.62% | 9.71% |
| 2012 | 75.73% | 3.41% | 5.85% | 11.24% |
| 2013 | 76.20% | 3.59% | 6.72% | 10.20% |
| 2014 | 75.40% | 3.45% | 7.02% | 10.42% |
| 2015 | 74.95% | 3.24% | 6.60% | 10.92% |
| 2016 | 74.59% | 2.69% | 8.10% | 10.70% |
| 2017 | 73.89% | 3.54% | 7.44% | 12.05% |
| 2018 | 73.53% | 3.37% | 8.27% | 11.49% |
| 2019 | 73.79% | 3.89% | 7.49% | 11.31% |
| 2020 | 70.81% | 3.23% | 7.86% | 12.05% |
| 2021 | 67.91% | 4.30% | 7.54% | 14.00% |
Medical illustrator wage gap by race
According to our data, asian medical illustrators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american medical illustrators have the lowest average salary at $47,902.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $51,144 |
| White | $50,377 |
| Black or African American | $47,902 |
| Asian | $53,262 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $51,355 |
Average medical illustrator age
See how the average age of medical illustrators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Medical 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 |
Medical illustrator age breakdown
The average age of medical illustrators is 40+ years years old, representing 47% of the medical illustrator population.
Medical illustrator age breakdown
| Medical Illustrator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 47% |
| 30-40 years | 38% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Medical illustrator educational attainment
The most common degree for medical illustrators is bachelor's degree, with 73% of medical illustrators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 22% and master's degree degree at 3%.
- Bachelor's, 73%
- Master's, 22%
- Associate, 3%
- High School Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 0%
Medical illustrators by degree level
| Medical illustrator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 73% |
| Master's | 22% |
| Associate | 3% |
| High School Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 0% |
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Medical illustrator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, medical illustrators with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $57,809 annually. With a Master's degree, medical illustrators earn a median annual income of $57,700 compared to $50,210 for medical illustrators with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $57,700 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $46,050 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $57,809 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $50,210 |
Medical illustrator employment statistics
Most medical illustrators work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where medical illustrators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where medical illustrators work.
Medical illustrator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 21% |
Medical illustrator jobs by company type
Employees with the medical illustrator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most medical illustrators prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Medical illustrator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 38% |
| Public | 13% |
| Private | 48% |
| Government | 2% |
Medical illustrator jobs by industry
The most common industries for medical illustrators are education, health care and manufacturing.
Medical illustrator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 30% |
| Health Care | 29% |
| Manufacturing | 8% |
| Media | 7% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
Medical illustrator turnover and employment statistics
Medical illustrator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for medical illustrators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Medical illustrator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Medical 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 medical illustrator tenure
The average medical illustrator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 243 medical illustrators resumes in Zippia's database.
Medical illustrator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 15% |
| 1-2 years | 23% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 18% |
Medical illustrator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of medical 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Illustrator | 11.32% | - |
| Set Decorator | 12.35% | 3,544 |
| Designer, Printer | 13.05% | 45,282 |
| Flower Arranger | 14.26% | 168 |
| Display Decorator | 16.91% | 1,976 |
| Fashion Design Internship | 17.98% | 91,499 |
| Home Designer | 22.51% | 86,223 |
Similar medical illustrator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Set Decorator | 12.35% | 3,544 |
| Designer, Printer | 13.05% | 45,282 |
| Flower Arranger | 14.26% | 168 |
| Display Decorator | 16.91% | 1,976 |
| Fashion Design Internship | 17.98% | 91,499 |
| Home Designer | 22.51% | 86,223 |
Foreign languages spoken by medical illustrators
The most common foreign language among medical illustrators is French at 40.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Spanish at 20.0% and Irish is the third-most popular at 10.0%.
- French, 40.0%
- Spanish, 20.0%
- Irish, 10.0%
- Japanese, 10.0%
- Hebrew, 10.0%
- Other, 10.0%
Medical illustrator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| French | 40.0% |
| Spanish | 20.0% |
| Irish | 10.0% |
| Japanese | 10.0% |
| Hebrew | 10.0% |
| Other | 10.0% |