Mural artist demographics and statistics in the US
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Mural artist gender statistics
61.6% of mural artists are women and 38.4% of mural artists are men.
- Female, 61.6%
- Male, 38.4%
Mural artist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 61.6% |
| Male | 38.4% |
Mural artist gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$52,172
Female income
$46,904
Mural artist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in mural artist positions over time. Currently, 61.6% of mural artists are female.
Mural artist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 44.84% | 55.16% |
| 2011 | 42.34% | 57.66% |
| 2012 | 45.75% | 54.25% |
| 2013 | 41.73% | 58.27% |
| 2014 | 38.70% | 61.30% |
| 2015 | 40.95% | 59.05% |
| 2016 | 37.84% | 62.16% |
| 2017 | 40.16% | 59.84% |
| 2018 | 39.84% | 60.16% |
| 2019 | 38.32% | 61.68% |
| 2020 | 38.40% | 61.60% |
| 2021 | 38.35% | 61.65% |
Mural artist related jobs gender ratio
We compared mural 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% |
| Mural Artist | 38% | 62% |
| Craftsman | 88% | 12% |
| Senior Industrial Designer | 91% | 9% |
| Exhibit Builder | 93% | 7% |
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Mural artist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among mural artists is White, which makes up 67.2% of all mural artists. Comparatively, 14.3% of mural artists are Hispanic or Latino and 7.6% of mural artists are Asian.
- White, 67.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.3%
- Asian, 7.6%
- Unknown, 5.8%
- Black or African American, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Mural artist race
| Mural artist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.3% |
| Asian | 7.6% |
| Unknown | 5.8% |
| Black or African American | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Mural artist race and ethnicity over time
See how mural artist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Mural artist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.74% | 2.96% | 6.81% | 10.46% |
| 2011 | 76.30% | 3.59% | 6.70% | 10.01% |
| 2012 | 74.97% | 3.46% | 5.93% | 11.54% |
| 2013 | 75.44% | 3.64% | 6.80% | 10.50% |
| 2014 | 74.64% | 3.50% | 7.11% | 10.72% |
| 2015 | 74.20% | 3.29% | 6.68% | 11.22% |
| 2016 | 73.83% | 2.74% | 8.19% | 11.01% |
| 2017 | 73.14% | 3.60% | 7.52% | 12.35% |
| 2018 | 72.77% | 3.42% | 8.35% | 11.79% |
| 2019 | 73.03% | 3.94% | 7.57% | 11.61% |
| 2020 | 70.05% | 3.28% | 7.94% | 12.36% |
| 2021 | 67.16% | 4.35% | 7.63% | 14.30% |
Mural artist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian mural artists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american mural artists have the lowest average salary at $46,214.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $52,957 |
| White | $51,319 |
| Black or African American | $46,214 |
| Asian | $57,620 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $53,414 |
Average mural artist age
See how the average age of mural artists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Mural 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 |
Mural artist age breakdown
The average age of mural artists is 40+ years years old, representing 47% of the mural artist population.
Mural artist age breakdown
| Mural Artist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 47% |
| 30-40 years | 38% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Mural artist educational attainment
The most common degree for mural artists is bachelor's degree, with 63% of mural artists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 17% and associate degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 63%
- Associate, 17%
- Master's, 11%
- High School Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Mural artists by degree level
| Mural artist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 63% |
| Associate | 17% |
| Master's | 11% |
| High School Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Mural artist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, mural artists with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $68,327 annually. With a Master's degree, mural artists earn a median annual income of $68,058 compared to $50,966 for mural artists with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $68,058 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $42,575 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $68,327 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $50,966 |
Mural artist employment statistics
Most mural artists work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where mural artists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where mural artists work.
Mural artist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 29% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 17% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
Mural artist jobs by company type
Employees with the mural artist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most mural artists prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Mural artist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 31% |
| Public | 13% |
| Private | 45% |
| Government | 12% |
Mural artist jobs by industry
The most common industries for mural artists are education, non profits and retail.
Mural artist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 24% |
| Non Profits | 12% |
| Retail | 9% |
| Government | 9% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Start-up | 6% |
| Media | 5% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
Mural artist turnover and employment statistics
Mural artist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for mural artists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Mural artist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Mural 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 mural artist tenure
The average mural artist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 411 mural artists resumes in Zippia's database.
Mural artist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 39% |
| 1-2 years | 20% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 8% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 20% |
Mural artist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of mural 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mural Artist | 11.32% | - |
| Exhibit Builder | 12.35% | 2,879 |
| Graphic Artist | 13.05% | 8,752 |
| Floral Manager | 14.26% | 51,189 |
| Display Artist | 16.91% | 3,769 |
| Costume Designer | 17.98% | 47,323 |
| Interior Designer | 22.51% | 48,020 |
Similar mural artist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Exhibit Builder | 12.35% | 2,879 |
| Graphic Artist | 13.05% | 8,752 |
| Floral Manager | 14.26% | 51,189 |
| Display Artist | 16.91% | 3,769 |
| Costume Designer | 17.98% | 47,323 |
| Interior Designer | 22.51% | 48,020 |
Foreign languages spoken by mural artists
The most common foreign language among mural artists is Spanish at 46.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 26.9% and German is the third-most popular at 7.7%.
- Spanish, 46.2%
- French, 26.9%
- German, 7.7%
- Italian, 7.7%
- Irish, 3.8%
- Other, 7.7%
Mural artist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 46.2% |
| French | 26.9% |
| German | 7.7% |
| Italian | 7.7% |
| Irish | 3.8% |
| Other | 7.7% |