Oil painter demographics and statistics in the US
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Oil painter gender statistics
30.4% of oil painters are women and 69.6% of oil painters are men.
- Male, 69.6%
- Female, 30.4%
Oil painter gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 69.6% |
| Female | 30.4% |
Oil painter gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$33,600
Female income
$32,313
Oil painter gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in oil painter positions over time. Currently, 30.4% of oil painters are female.
Oil painter gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.99% | 25.01% |
| 2011 | 73.03% | 26.97% |
| 2012 | 75.67% | 24.33% |
| 2013 | 72.53% | 27.47% |
| 2014 | 69.95% | 30.05% |
| 2015 | 71.89% | 28.11% |
| 2016 | 69.18% | 30.82% |
| 2017 | 71.22% | 28.78% |
| 2018 | 70.95% | 29.05% |
| 2019 | 69.61% | 30.39% |
| 2020 | 69.69% | 30.31% |
| 2021 | 69.64% | 30.36% |
Oil painter related jobs gender ratio
We compared oil 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% |
| Oil Painter | 70% | 30% |
| Craftsman | 88% | 12% |
| Senior Industrial Designer | 91% | 9% |
| Exhibit Builder | 93% | 7% |
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Oil painter demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among oil painters is White, which makes up 67.5% of all oil painters. Comparatively, 14.3% of oil painters are Hispanic or Latino and 7.7% of oil 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%
Oil painter race
| Oil 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% |
Oil painter race and ethnicity over time
See how oil painter racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Oil painter race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 77.06% | 2.96% | 6.89% | 10.44% |
| 2011 | 76.62% | 3.58% | 6.77% | 9.99% |
| 2012 | 75.30% | 3.46% | 6.00% | 11.52% |
| 2013 | 75.77% | 3.63% | 6.87% | 10.48% |
| 2014 | 74.97% | 3.50% | 7.18% | 10.71% |
| 2015 | 74.52% | 3.29% | 6.75% | 11.20% |
| 2016 | 74.16% | 2.74% | 8.26% | 10.99% |
| 2017 | 73.47% | 3.59% | 7.59% | 12.34% |
| 2018 | 73.10% | 3.41% | 8.43% | 11.77% |
| 2019 | 73.36% | 3.93% | 7.64% | 11.59% |
| 2020 | 70.38% | 3.28% | 8.01% | 12.34% |
| 2021 | 67.49% | 4.34% | 7.70% | 14.28% |
Oil painter wage gap by race
According to our data, asian oil painters have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american oil painters have the lowest average salary at $32,137.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $33,784 |
| White | $33,397 |
| Black or African American | $32,137 |
| Asian | $34,847 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $33,891 |
Average oil painter age
See how the average age of oil painters varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Oil 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 |
Oil painter age breakdown
The average age of oil painters is 40+ years years old, representing 47% of the oil painter population.
Oil painter age breakdown
| Oil Painter Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 47% |
| 30-40 years | 38% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Oil painter educational attainment
The most common degree for oil painters is bachelor's degree, with 70% of oil painters earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 15% and associate degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 70%
- Associate, 15%
- High School Diploma, 9%
- Doctorate, 3%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Oil painters by degree level
| Oil painter degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 70% |
| Associate | 15% |
| High School Diploma | 9% |
| Doctorate | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Oil painter wage gap by degree level
According to the data, oil painters with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $37,096 annually. With a Master's degree, oil painters earn a median annual income of $37,042 compared to $33,313 for oil painters with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $37,042 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $31,185 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $37,096 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $33,313 |
Oil painter employment statistics
Company size where oil painters work
Below, you can see the size of companies where oil painters work.
Oil painter jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 30% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 15% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 5% |
Oil painter turnover and employment statistics
Oil painter unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for oil painters between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Oil painter unemployment rate by year
| Year | Oil 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 oil painter tenure
The average oil painter stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 54 oil painters resumes in Zippia's database.
Oil painter tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 15% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 29% |
Oil painter LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of oil 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Oil Painter | 11.32% | - |
| Stage Set Designer | 12.35% | 45,818 |
| Senior User Experience Designer | 13.05% | 52,582 |
| Florist | 14.26% | 1,381 |
| Free Lance Displayer | 16.91% | 660 |
| Hat Designer | 17.98% | 43,786 |
| Home Lighting Adviser | 22.51% | 50,387 |
Similar oil painter jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Stage Set Designer | 12.35% | 45,818 |
| Senior User Experience Designer | 13.05% | 52,582 |
| Florist | 14.26% | 1,381 |
| Free Lance Displayer | 16.91% | 660 |
| Hat Designer | 17.98% | 43,786 |
| Home Lighting Adviser | 22.51% | 50,387 |
Foreign languages spoken by oil painters
- Spanish, 80.0%
- Venetian, 20.0%
Oil painter languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 80.0% |
| Venetian | 20.0% |