Multimedia artist demographics and statistics in the US
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Multimedia artist gender statistics
26.9% of multimedia artists are women and 73.1% of multimedia artists are men.
- Male, 73.1%
- Female, 26.9%
Multimedia artist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 73.1% |
| Female | 26.9% |
Multimedia artist gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$65,421
Female income
$61,240
Multimedia artist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in multimedia artist positions over time. Currently, 26.9% of multimedia artists are female.
Multimedia artist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 78.06% | 21.94% |
| 2011 | 76.27% | 23.73% |
| 2012 | 78.68% | 21.32% |
| 2013 | 75.81% | 24.19% |
| 2014 | 73.43% | 26.57% |
| 2015 | 75.22% | 24.78% |
| 2016 | 72.71% | 27.29% |
| 2017 | 74.60% | 25.40% |
| 2018 | 74.35% | 25.65% |
| 2019 | 73.11% | 26.89% |
| 2020 | 73.18% | 26.82% |
| 2021 | 73.14% | 26.86% |
Multimedia artist related jobs gender ratio
We compared multimedia 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% |
| Multimedia Artist | 73% | 27% |
| Craftsman | 88% | 12% |
| Senior Industrial Designer | 91% | 9% |
| Exhibit Builder | 93% | 7% |
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Multimedia artist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among multimedia artists is White, which makes up 67.0% of all multimedia artists. Comparatively, 14.2% of multimedia artists are Hispanic or Latino and 7.6% of multimedia artists are Asian.
- White, 67.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.2%
- Asian, 7.6%
- Unknown, 6.0%
- Black or African American, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Multimedia artist race
| Multimedia artist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.2% |
| Asian | 7.6% |
| Unknown | 6.0% |
| Black or African American | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Multimedia artist race and ethnicity over time
See how multimedia artist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Multimedia artist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.59% | 2.94% | 6.84% | 10.35% |
| 2011 | 76.15% | 3.57% | 6.73% | 9.90% |
| 2012 | 74.83% | 3.45% | 5.96% | 11.43% |
| 2013 | 75.30% | 3.62% | 6.82% | 10.39% |
| 2014 | 74.50% | 3.48% | 7.13% | 10.62% |
| 2015 | 74.05% | 3.28% | 6.71% | 11.11% |
| 2016 | 73.69% | 2.72% | 8.21% | 10.90% |
| 2017 | 73.00% | 3.58% | 7.54% | 12.24% |
| 2018 | 72.63% | 3.40% | 8.38% | 11.68% |
| 2019 | 72.89% | 3.92% | 7.59% | 11.50% |
| 2020 | 69.91% | 3.26% | 7.96% | 12.25% |
| 2021 | 67.01% | 4.33% | 7.65% | 14.19% |
Multimedia artist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian multimedia artists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american multimedia artists have the lowest average salary at $58,739.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $66,162 |
| White | $65,145 |
| Black or African American | $58,739 |
| Asian | $70,231 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $67,399 |
Average multimedia artist age
See how the average age of multimedia artists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Multimedia 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 |
Multimedia artist age breakdown
The average age of multimedia artists is 40+ years years old, representing 47% of the multimedia artist population.
Multimedia artist age breakdown
| Multimedia Artist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 47% |
| 30-40 years | 38% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Multimedia artist educational attainment
The most common degree for multimedia artists is bachelor's degree, with 72% of multimedia artists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 19% and associate degree degree at 5%.
- Bachelor's, 72%
- Associate, 19%
- Master's, 5%
- High School Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Multimedia artists by degree level
| Multimedia artist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 72% |
| Associate | 19% |
| Master's | 5% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Multimedia artist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, multimedia artists with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $79,778 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, multimedia artists earn a median annual income of $77,708 compared to $65,659 for multimedia artists with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $79,778 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $59,751 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $77,708 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $65,659 |
Multimedia artist employment statistics
Most multimedia artists work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where multimedia artists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where multimedia artists work.
Multimedia artist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 16% |
Multimedia artist jobs by company type
Employees with the multimedia artist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most multimedia artists prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Multimedia artist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 8% |
| Public | 28% |
| Private | 62% |
| Government | 2% |
Multimedia artist jobs by industry
The most common industries for multimedia artists are technology, media and professional.
Multimedia artist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 26% |
| Media | 14% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Start-up | 7% |
| Education | 7% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Internet | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Multimedia artist turnover and employment statistics
Multimedia artist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for multimedia artists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Multimedia artist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Multimedia 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 multimedia artist tenure
The average multimedia artist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 301 multimedia artists resumes in Zippia's database.
Multimedia artist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 12% |
| 1-2 years | 24% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 10% |
| 11+ years | 25% |
Multimedia artist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of multimedia 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Multimedia Artist | 11.32% | - |
| Scenic Designer | 12.35% | 43,797 |
| Photo Stylist | 13.05% | 10,461 |
| Flower Arranger | 14.26% | 168 |
| Apparel Merchandiser | 16.91% | 68,095 |
| Fashion Internship | 17.98% | 49,151 |
| Kitchen And Bath Designer | 22.51% | 59,890 |
Similar multimedia artist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Scenic Designer | 12.35% | 43,797 |
| Photo Stylist | 13.05% | 10,461 |
| Flower Arranger | 14.26% | 168 |
| Apparel Merchandiser | 16.91% | 68,095 |
| Fashion Internship | 17.98% | 49,151 |
| Kitchen And Bath Designer | 22.51% | 59,890 |
Foreign languages spoken by multimedia artists
The most common foreign language among multimedia artists is Spanish at 80.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Japanese at 10.0% and Italian is the third-most popular at 10.0%.
- Spanish, 80.0%
- Japanese, 10.0%
- Italian, 10.0%
Multimedia artist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 80.0% |
| Japanese | 10.0% |
| Italian | 10.0% |
