Piercing artist demographics and statistics in the US
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Piercing artist gender statistics
29.5% of piercing artists are women and 70.5% of piercing artists are men.
- Male, 70.5%
- Female, 29.5%
Piercing artist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 70.5% |
| Female | 29.5% |
Piercing artist gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$53,224
Female income
$51,889
Piercing artist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in piercing artist positions over time. Currently, 29.5% of piercing artists are female.
Piercing artist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 82.79% | 17.21% |
| 2011 | 85.19% | 14.81% |
| 2012 | 84.50% | 15.50% |
| 2013 | 84.19% | 15.81% |
| 2014 | 83.55% | 16.45% |
| 2015 | 69.60% | 30.40% |
| 2016 | 72.08% | 27.92% |
| 2017 | 71.32% | 28.68% |
| 2018 | 71.23% | 28.77% |
| 2019 | 73.32% | 26.68% |
| 2020 | 74.94% | 25.06% |
| 2021 | 70.45% | 29.55% |
Piercing artist related jobs gender ratio
We compared piercing artists with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, camp boss and valet have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Infant Childcare Provider | 3% | 97% |
| Daycare Owner | 4% | 96% |
| Professional Nanny | 5% | 95% |
| Piercing Artist | 70% | 30% |
| Intramural Director | 82% | 18% |
| Valet | 85% | 15% |
| Camp Boss | 88% | 12% |
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Piercing artist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among piercing artists is White, which makes up 64.9% of all piercing artists. Comparatively, 13.2% of piercing artists are Hispanic or Latino and 10.0% of piercing artists are Black or African American.
- White, 64.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.2%
- Black or African American, 10.0%
- Unknown, 6.1%
- Asian, 4.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Piercing artist race
| Piercing artist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 64.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.2% |
| Black or African American | 10.0% |
| Unknown | 6.1% |
| Asian | 4.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Piercing artist race and ethnicity over time
See how piercing artist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Piercing artist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.77% | 9.87% | 4.34% | 11.77% |
| 2011 | 70.31% | 8.00% | 3.59% | 13.39% |
| 2012 | 66.75% | 10.02% | 3.58% | 15.51% |
| 2013 | 67.94% | 10.20% | 3.82% | 14.92% |
| 2014 | 69.87% | 11.14% | 3.76% | 12.21% |
| 2015 | 66.56% | 13.26% | 3.91% | 12.68% |
| 2016 | 68.99% | 10.18% | 4.58% | 12.68% |
| 2017 | 68.62% | 9.52% | 4.56% | 12.95% |
| 2018 | 66.15% | 12.18% | 4.39% | 13.76% |
| 2019 | 66.45% | 10.71% | 5.07% | 14.60% |
| 2020 | 67.98% | 10.36% | 4.20% | 12.59% |
| 2021 | 64.87% | 10.00% | 4.82% | 13.23% |
Piercing artist wage gap by race
According to our data, white piercing artists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american piercing artists have the lowest average salary at $47,899.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $54,145 |
| White | $57,148 |
| Black or African American | $47,899 |
| Asian | $51,713 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $55,726 |
Average piercing artist age
See how the average age of piercing artists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Piercing artist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 41 | 38 |
| White | 43.5 | 42 |
| Black or African American | 46 | 42 |
| Asian | 41.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 | 34 |
Piercing artist age breakdown
The average age of piercing artists is 40+ years years old, representing 52% of the piercing artist population.
Piercing artist age breakdown
| Piercing Artist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 52% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 22% |
Piercing artist educational attainment
The most common degree for piercing artists is high school diploma, with 56% of piercing artists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 17% and associate degree degree at 11%.
- High School Diploma, 56%
- Associate, 17%
- Bachelor's, 11%
- Master's, 6%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Piercing artists by degree level
| Piercing artist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 56% |
| Associate | 17% |
| Bachelor's | 11% |
| Master's | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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Piercing artist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, piercing artists with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $62,527 annually. With a Associate degree, piercing artists earn a median annual income of $50,827 compared to $47,309 for piercing artists with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $47,309 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $62,527 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $50,827 |
Piercing artist turnover and employment statistics
Piercing artist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for piercing artists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Piercing artist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Piercing artist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 10.30% |
| 2011 | 9.67% |
| 2012 | 9.93% |
| 2013 | 9.00% |
| 2014 | 9.06% |
| 2015 | 6.16% |
| 2016 | 6.01% |
| 2017 | 6.24% |
| 2018 | 5.94% |
| 2019 | 5.11% |
| 2020 | 9.61% |
| 2021 | 10.60% |
Average piercing artist tenure
The average piercing artist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 54 piercing artists resumes in Zippia's database.
Piercing artist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 20% |
| 1-2 years | 38% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Piercing artist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of piercing 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Lunchroom Aide | 4.43% | 40,256 |
| Piercing Artist | 5.80% | - |
| Elderly Companion | 6.73% | 59,149 |
| Camp Advisor | 8.12% | 41,902 |
| Associate Dean Of Person | 12.72% | 31,629 |
| Physical Fitness Teacher | 13.13% | 108,511 |
Similar piercing artist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Lunchroom Aide | 4.43% | 40,256 |
| Elderly Companion | 6.73% | 59,149 |
| Camp Advisor | 8.12% | 41,902 |
| Associate Dean Of Person | 12.72% | 31,629 |
| Physical Fitness Teacher | 13.13% | 108,511 |