Scenic artist demographics and statistics in the US
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Scenic artist gender statistics
54.6% of scenic artists are women and 45.4% of scenic artists are men.
- Female, 54.6%
- Male, 45.4%
Scenic artist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 54.6% |
| Male | 45.4% |
Scenic artist gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$49,883
Female income
$45,060
Scenic artist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in scenic artist positions over time. Currently, 54.6% of scenic artists are female.
Scenic artist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 52.05% | 47.95% |
| 2011 | 49.51% | 50.49% |
| 2012 | 52.96% | 47.04% |
| 2013 | 48.88% | 51.12% |
| 2014 | 45.74% | 54.26% |
| 2015 | 48.07% | 51.93% |
| 2016 | 44.83% | 55.17% |
| 2017 | 47.26% | 52.74% |
| 2018 | 46.93% | 53.07% |
| 2019 | 45.34% | 54.66% |
| 2020 | 45.43% | 54.57% |
| 2021 | 45.37% | 54.63% |
Scenic artist related jobs gender ratio
We compared scenic 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% |
| Scenic Artist | 45% | 55% |
| Craftsman | 88% | 12% |
| Senior Industrial Designer | 91% | 9% |
| Exhibit Builder | 93% | 7% |
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Scenic artist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among scenic artists is White, which makes up 67.3% of all scenic artists. Comparatively, 15.0% of scenic artists are Hispanic or Latino and 7.1% of scenic artists are Asian.
- White, 67.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.0%
- Asian, 7.1%
- Unknown, 5.6%
- Black or African American, 4.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Scenic artist race
| Scenic artist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.0% |
| Asian | 7.1% |
| Unknown | 5.6% |
| Black or African American | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Scenic artist race and ethnicity over time
See how scenic artist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Scenic artist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.88% | 3.07% | 6.25% | 11.14% |
| 2011 | 76.44% | 3.70% | 6.14% | 10.70% |
| 2012 | 75.11% | 3.58% | 5.37% | 12.23% |
| 2013 | 75.59% | 3.75% | 6.24% | 11.19% |
| 2014 | 74.79% | 3.61% | 6.54% | 11.41% |
| 2015 | 74.34% | 3.41% | 6.12% | 11.91% |
| 2016 | 73.98% | 2.85% | 7.63% | 11.69% |
| 2017 | 73.28% | 3.71% | 6.96% | 13.04% |
| 2018 | 72.92% | 3.53% | 7.79% | 12.48% |
| 2019 | 73.18% | 4.05% | 7.01% | 12.30% |
| 2020 | 70.19% | 3.39% | 7.38% | 13.04% |
| 2021 | 67.30% | 4.46% | 7.07% | 14.99% |
Scenic artist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian scenic artists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american scenic artists have the lowest average salary at $44,427.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $50,599 |
| White | $49,103 |
| Black or African American | $44,427 |
| Asian | $54,847 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $51,016 |
Average scenic artist age
See how the average age of scenic artists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Scenic 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 |
Scenic artist age breakdown
The average age of scenic artists is 40+ years years old, representing 47% of the scenic artist population.
Scenic artist age breakdown
| Scenic Artist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 47% |
| 30-40 years | 38% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Scenic artist educational attainment
The most common degree for scenic artists is bachelor's degree, with 70% of scenic artists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 11% and master's degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 70%
- Master's, 11%
- Associate, 11%
- High School Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Scenic artists by degree level
| Scenic artist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 70% |
| Master's | 11% |
| Associate | 11% |
| High School Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Scenic artist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, scenic artists with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $64,543 annually. With a Master's degree, scenic artists earn a median annual income of $64,300 compared to $48,780 for scenic artists with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $64,300 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $41,080 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $64,543 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $48,780 |
Scenic artist employment statistics
Most scenic artists work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where scenic artists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where scenic artists work.
Scenic artist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 15% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 22% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 8% |
Scenic artist jobs by company type
Employees with the scenic artist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most scenic artists prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Scenic artist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 26% |
| Public | 10% |
| Private | 62% |
| Government | 2% |
Scenic artist jobs by industry
The most common industries for scenic artists are media, education and professional.
Scenic artist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 28% |
| Education | 19% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Retail | 7% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Scenic artist turnover and employment statistics
Scenic artist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for scenic artists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Scenic artist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Scenic 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 scenic artist tenure
The average scenic artist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 727 scenic artists resumes in Zippia's database.
Scenic artist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 31% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Scenic artist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of scenic 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Scenic Artist | 11.32% | - |
| Show Design Supervisor | 12.35% | 37,552 |
| House Designer | 13.05% | 66,887 |
| Floral Artist | 14.26% | 3,971 |
| Show Floor Decorator | 16.91% | 18,742 |
| Shoe Designer | 17.98% | 43,835 |
| Interior Designer | 22.51% | 48,020 |
Similar scenic artist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Show Design Supervisor | 12.35% | 37,552 |
| House Designer | 13.05% | 66,887 |
| Floral Artist | 14.26% | 3,971 |
| Show Floor Decorator | 16.91% | 18,742 |
| Shoe Designer | 17.98% | 43,835 |
| Interior Designer | 22.51% | 48,020 |
Foreign languages spoken by scenic artists
The most common foreign language among scenic artists is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 10.7% and Russian is the third-most popular at 10.7%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- French, 10.7%
- Russian, 10.7%
- German, 7.1%
- Swahili, 3.6%
- Other, 17.9%
Scenic artist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| French | 10.7% |
| Russian | 10.7% |
| German | 7.1% |
| Swahili | 3.6% |
| Other | 17.9% |
