Mural painter demographics and statistics in the US
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Mural painter gender statistics
53.6% of mural painters are women and 46.4% of mural painters are men.
- Female, 53.6%
- Male, 46.4%
Mural painter gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 53.6% |
| Male | 46.4% |
Mural painter gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$42,681
Female income
$39,993
Mural painter gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in mural painter positions over time. Currently, 53.6% of mural painters are female.
Mural painter gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 53.13% | 46.87% |
| 2011 | 50.59% | 49.41% |
| 2012 | 54.04% | 45.96% |
| 2013 | 49.96% | 50.04% |
| 2014 | 46.82% | 53.18% |
| 2015 | 49.16% | 50.84% |
| 2016 | 45.90% | 54.10% |
| 2017 | 48.34% | 51.66% |
| 2018 | 48.01% | 51.99% |
| 2019 | 46.41% | 53.59% |
| 2020 | 46.50% | 53.50% |
| 2021 | 46.45% | 53.55% |
Mural painter related jobs gender ratio
We compared mural painters 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 Painter | 46% | 54% |
| Craftsman | 88% | 12% |
| Senior Industrial Designer | 91% | 9% |
| Exhibit Builder | 93% | 7% |
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Mural painter demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among mural painters is White, which makes up 67.5% of all mural painters. Comparatively, 14.3% of mural painters are Hispanic or Latino and 7.7% of mural painters are Asian.
- White, 67.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.3%
- Asian, 7.7%
- Unknown, 5.6%
- Black or African American, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Mural painter race
| Mural painter race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.3% |
| Asian | 7.7% |
| Unknown | 5.6% |
| Black or African American | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Mural painter race and ethnicity over time
See how mural painter racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Mural painter race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 77.08% | 2.95% | 6.88% | 10.43% |
| 2011 | 76.64% | 3.58% | 6.77% | 9.98% |
| 2012 | 75.31% | 3.46% | 6.00% | 11.51% |
| 2013 | 75.79% | 3.63% | 6.87% | 10.47% |
| 2014 | 74.98% | 3.50% | 7.17% | 10.70% |
| 2015 | 74.54% | 3.29% | 6.75% | 11.19% |
| 2016 | 74.18% | 2.73% | 8.25% | 10.98% |
| 2017 | 73.48% | 3.59% | 7.59% | 12.33% |
| 2018 | 73.12% | 3.41% | 8.42% | 11.76% |
| 2019 | 73.38% | 3.93% | 7.64% | 11.59% |
| 2020 | 70.39% | 3.28% | 8.01% | 12.33% |
| 2021 | 67.50% | 4.34% | 7.69% | 14.28% |
Mural painter wage gap by race
According to our data, asian mural painters have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american mural painters have the lowest average salary at $39,632.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $43,072 |
| White | $42,253 |
| Black or African American | $39,632 |
| Asian | $45,352 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $43,299 |
Average mural painter age
See how the average age of mural painters varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Mural painter 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 painter age breakdown
The average age of mural painters is 40+ years years old, representing 47% of the mural painter population.
Mural painter age breakdown
| Mural Painter Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 47% |
| 30-40 years | 38% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Mural painter educational attainment
The most common degree for mural painters is bachelor's degree, with 63% of mural painters earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 15% and associate degree degree at 14%.
- Bachelor's, 63%
- Associate, 15%
- High School Diploma, 14%
- Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Mural painters by degree level
| Mural painter degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 63% |
| Associate | 15% |
| High School Diploma | 14% |
| Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Mural painter wage gap by degree level
According to the data, mural painters with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $50,330 annually. With a Master's degree, mural painters earn a median annual income of $50,209 compared to $42,075 for mural painters with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $50,209 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $37,695 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $50,330 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $42,075 |
Mural painter employment statistics
Most mural painters work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where mural painters work
Below, you can see the size of companies where mural painters work.
Mural painter jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 28% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 15% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 15% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 13% |
Mural painter jobs by company type
Employees with the mural painter job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most mural painters prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Mural painter jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 27% |
| Public | 10% |
| Private | 57% |
| Government | 7% |
Mural painter jobs by industry
The most common industries for mural painters are education, non profits and retail.
Mural painter industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 20% |
| Non Profits | 12% |
| Retail | 10% |
| Health Care | 10% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Media | 7% |
| Hospitality | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
Mural painter turnover and employment statistics
Mural painter unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for mural painters between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Mural painter unemployment rate by year
| Year | Mural painter 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 painter tenure
The average mural painter stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 213 mural painters resumes in Zippia's database.
Mural painter tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 45% |
| 1-2 years | 21% |
| 3-4 years | 8% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Mural painter LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of mural painters 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 Painter | 11.32% | - |
| Set Decorator | 12.35% | 3,544 |
| Color And Materials Designer | 13.05% | 51,032 |
| Florist | 14.26% | 1,381 |
| Visual Merchandiser | 16.91% | 74,351 |
| Fashion Assistant | 17.98% | 2,420 |
| Interior Design Internship | 22.51% | 88,151 |
Similar mural painter jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Set Decorator | 12.35% | 3,544 |
| Color And Materials Designer | 13.05% | 51,032 |
| Florist | 14.26% | 1,381 |
| Visual Merchandiser | 16.91% | 74,351 |
| Fashion Assistant | 17.98% | 2,420 |
| Interior Design Internship | 22.51% | 88,151 |
Foreign languages spoken by mural painters
The most common foreign language among mural painters is French at 31.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Spanish at 25.0% and Venetian is the third-most popular at 12.5%.
- French, 31.3%
- Spanish, 25.0%
- Venetian, 12.5%
- Mandarin, 12.5%
- Chinese, 6.3%
- Other, 12.4%
Mural painter languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| French | 31.3% |
| Spanish | 25.0% |
| Venetian | 12.5% |
| Mandarin | 12.5% |
| Chinese | 6.3% |
| Other | 12.4% |