Portrait artist demographics and statistics in the US
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Portrait artist gender statistics
61.5% of portrait artists are women and 38.5% of portrait artists are men.
- Female, 61.5%
- Male, 38.5%
Portrait artist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 61.5% |
| Male | 38.5% |
Portrait artist gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$78,365
Female income
$72,439
Portrait artist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in portrait artist positions over time. Currently, 61.5% of portrait artists are female.
Portrait artist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 45.02% | 54.98% |
| 2011 | 42.52% | 57.48% |
| 2012 | 45.92% | 54.08% |
| 2013 | 41.90% | 58.10% |
| 2014 | 38.87% | 61.13% |
| 2015 | 41.12% | 58.88% |
| 2016 | 38.00% | 62.00% |
| 2017 | 40.33% | 59.67% |
| 2018 | 40.01% | 59.99% |
| 2019 | 38.48% | 61.52% |
| 2020 | 38.57% | 61.43% |
| 2021 | 38.52% | 61.48% |
Portrait artist related jobs gender ratio
We compared portrait 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% |
| Portrait Artist | 39% | 61% |
| Craftsman | 88% | 12% |
| Senior Industrial Designer | 91% | 9% |
| Exhibit Builder | 93% | 7% |
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Portrait artist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among portrait artists is White, which makes up 67.5% of all portrait artists. Comparatively, 14.3% of portrait artists are Hispanic or Latino and 7.7% of portrait artists 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%
Portrait artist race
| Portrait artist 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% |
Portrait artist race and ethnicity over time
See how portrait artist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Portrait artist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 77.03% | 2.96% | 6.89% | 10.46% |
| 2011 | 76.59% | 3.59% | 6.78% | 10.01% |
| 2012 | 75.27% | 3.46% | 6.01% | 11.54% |
| 2013 | 75.74% | 3.64% | 6.88% | 10.50% |
| 2014 | 74.94% | 3.50% | 7.19% | 10.72% |
| 2015 | 74.49% | 3.29% | 6.76% | 11.22% |
| 2016 | 74.13% | 2.74% | 8.27% | 11.01% |
| 2017 | 73.44% | 3.60% | 7.60% | 12.35% |
| 2018 | 73.07% | 3.42% | 8.44% | 11.79% |
| 2019 | 73.33% | 3.94% | 7.65% | 11.61% |
| 2020 | 70.35% | 3.28% | 8.02% | 12.36% |
| 2021 | 67.45% | 4.35% | 7.71% | 14.30% |
Portrait artist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian portrait artists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american portrait artists have the lowest average salary at $71,651.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $79,234 |
| White | $77,417 |
| Black or African American | $71,651 |
| Asian | $84,331 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $79,738 |
Average portrait artist age
See how the average age of portrait artists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Portrait 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 |
Portrait artist age breakdown
The average age of portrait artists is 40+ years years old, representing 47% of the portrait artist population.
Portrait artist age breakdown
| Portrait Artist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 47% |
| 30-40 years | 38% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Portrait artist educational attainment
The most common degree for portrait artists is bachelor's degree, with 63% of portrait artists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 17% and associate degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 63%
- Associate, 17%
- High School Diploma, 9%
- Master's, 7%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Portrait artists by degree level
| Portrait artist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 63% |
| Associate | 17% |
| High School Diploma | 9% |
| Master's | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Portrait artist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, portrait artists with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $95,644 annually. With a Master's degree, portrait artists earn a median annual income of $95,365 compared to $77,022 for portrait artists with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $95,365 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $67,440 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $95,644 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $77,022 |
Portrait artist employment statistics
Most portrait artists work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where portrait artists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where portrait artists work.
Portrait artist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 16% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 37% |
| > 10,000 employees | 24% |
Portrait artist jobs by company type
Employees with the portrait artist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most portrait artists prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Portrait artist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 15% |
| Public | 36% |
| Private | 45% |
| Government | 3% |
Portrait artist jobs by industry
The most common industries for portrait artists are education, hospitality and retail.
Portrait artist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 13% |
| Hospitality | 13% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Retail | 10% |
| Manufacturing | 8% |
| Non Profits | 8% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Internet | 5% |
| Media | 5% |
| Insurance | 5% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Agriculture | 3% |
Portrait artist turnover and employment statistics
Portrait artist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for portrait artists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Portrait artist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Portrait 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 portrait artist tenure
The average portrait artist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 297 portrait artists resumes in Zippia's database.
Portrait artist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 20% |
| 1-2 years | 18% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 29% |
Portrait artist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of portrait 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait Artist | 11.32% | - |
| Scenic Arts Supervisor | 12.35% | 1,424 |
| Design Director | 13.05% | 48,337 |
| Floral Manager | 14.26% | 51,189 |
| Display Artist | 16.91% | 3,769 |
| Apparel Fashion Designer | 17.98% | 46,150 |
| Furniture Arranger | 22.51% | 974 |
Similar portrait artist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Scenic Arts Supervisor | 12.35% | 1,424 |
| Design Director | 13.05% | 48,337 |
| Floral Manager | 14.26% | 51,189 |
| Display Artist | 16.91% | 3,769 |
| Apparel Fashion Designer | 17.98% | 46,150 |
| Furniture Arranger | 22.51% | 974 |
Foreign languages spoken by portrait artists
The most common foreign language among portrait artists is Spanish at 57.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Japanese at 14.3% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 14.3%.
- Spanish, 57.1%
- Japanese, 14.3%
- Chinese, 14.3%
- Mandarin, 7.1%
- Hebrew, 7.1%
Portrait artist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 57.1% |
| Japanese | 14.3% |
| Chinese | 14.3% |
| Mandarin | 7.1% |
| Hebrew | 7.1% |