Senior artist demographics and statistics in the US
Senior artist demographics research summary. Zippia estimates senior artist demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our senior artist estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about senior artists after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 3,551 senior artists currently employed in the United States.
- 28.2% of all senior artists are women, while 71.8% are men.
- The average senior artist age is 40 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of senior artists is White (67.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (14.0%), Asian (7.6%) and Unknown (6.0%).
- Senior artists are most in-demand in Los Angeles, CA.
- The technology industry is the highest-paying for senior artists.
- 11% of all senior artists are LGBT.
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Senior artist demographics by:
Senior artist gender statistics
28.2% of senior artists are women and 71.8% of senior artists are men.
- Male, 71.8%
- Female, 28.2%
Senior artist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 71.8% |
| Female | 28.2% |
Senior artist gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$78,934
Female income
$73,775
Senior artist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in senior artist positions over time. Currently, 28.2% of senior artists are female.
Senior artist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.86% | 23.14% |
| 2011 | 75.01% | 24.99% |
| 2012 | 77.51% | 22.49% |
| 2013 | 74.53% | 25.47% |
| 2014 | 72.07% | 27.93% |
| 2015 | 73.92% | 26.08% |
| 2016 | 71.32% | 28.68% |
| 2017 | 73.28% | 26.72% |
| 2018 | 73.02% | 26.98% |
| 2019 | 71.74% | 28.26% |
| 2020 | 71.81% | 28.19% |
| 2021 | 71.77% | 28.23% |
Senior artist related jobs gender ratio
We compared senior 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% |
| Senior Artist | 72% | 28% |
| Craftsman | 88% | 12% |
| Senior Industrial Designer | 91% | 9% |
| Exhibit Builder | 93% | 7% |
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Senior artist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among senior artists is White, which makes up 67.3% of all senior artists. Comparatively, 14.0% of senior artists are Hispanic or Latino and 7.6% of senior artists are Asian.
- White, 67.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.0%
- Asian, 7.6%
- Unknown, 6.0%
- Black or African American, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Senior artist race
| Senior artist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.0% |
| Asian | 7.6% |
| Unknown | 6.0% |
| Black or African American | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Senior artist race and ethnicity over time
See how senior artist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Senior artist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.91% | 2.91% | 6.74% | 10.18% |
| 2011 | 76.47% | 3.54% | 6.63% | 9.73% |
| 2012 | 75.14% | 3.42% | 5.86% | 11.26% |
| 2013 | 75.62% | 3.59% | 6.73% | 10.22% |
| 2014 | 74.81% | 3.45% | 7.04% | 10.45% |
| 2015 | 74.37% | 3.25% | 6.61% | 10.94% |
| 2016 | 74.01% | 2.69% | 8.12% | 10.73% |
| 2017 | 73.31% | 3.55% | 7.45% | 12.07% |
| 2018 | 72.95% | 3.37% | 8.28% | 11.51% |
| 2019 | 73.21% | 3.89% | 7.50% | 11.33% |
| 2020 | 70.22% | 3.23% | 7.87% | 12.08% |
| 2021 | 67.33% | 4.30% | 7.56% | 14.02% |
Senior artist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian senior artists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american senior artists have the lowest average salary at $70,693.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $79,849 |
| White | $78,593 |
| Black or African American | $70,693 |
| Asian | $84,878 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $81,377 |
Average senior artist age
See how the average age of senior artists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Senior 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 |
Senior artist age breakdown
The average age of senior artists is 40+ years years old, representing 47% of the senior artist population.
Senior artist age breakdown
| Senior Artist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 47% |
| 30-40 years | 38% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Senior artist educational attainment
The most common degree for senior artists is bachelor's degree, with 67% of senior artists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 18% and associate degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 67%
- Associate, 18%
- Master's, 8%
- High School Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Senior artists by degree level
| Senior artist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 67% |
| Associate | 18% |
| Master's | 8% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Senior artist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, senior artists with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $96,705 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, senior artists earn a median annual income of $94,138 compared to $79,227 for senior artists with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $96,705 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $71,939 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $94,138 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $79,227 |
Senior artist employment statistics
Most senior artists work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where senior artists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where senior artists work.
Senior artist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 28% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 16% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 13% |
Senior artist jobs by company type
Employees with the senior artist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most senior artists prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Senior artist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 20% |
| Private | 73% |
| Government | 2% |
Senior artist jobs by industry
The most common industries for senior artists are technology, media and retail.
Senior artist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 28% |
| Media | 19% |
| Start-up | 8% |
| Retail | 7% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Education | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
Senior artist turnover and employment statistics
Senior artist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for senior artists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Senior artist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Senior 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 senior artist tenure
The average senior artist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,072 senior artists resumes in Zippia's database.
Senior artist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 19% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Senior artist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of senior 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Artist | 11.32% | - |
| Show Design Supervisor | 12.35% | 37,552 |
| Digital Media Designer | 13.05% | 67,696 |
| Floral Arranger | 14.26% | 469 |
| Field Merchandiser | 16.91% | 115,632 |
| Fashion Designer | 17.98% | 49,476 |
| Interior Design Director | 22.51% | 43,103 |
Similar senior artist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Show Design Supervisor | 12.35% | 37,552 |
| Digital Media Designer | 13.05% | 67,696 |
| Floral Arranger | 14.26% | 469 |
| Field Merchandiser | 16.91% | 115,632 |
| Fashion Designer | 17.98% | 49,476 |
| Interior Design Director | 22.51% | 43,103 |
Foreign languages spoken by senior artists
The most common foreign language among senior artists is Spanish at 61.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 11.1% and Irish is the third-most popular at 5.6%.
- Spanish, 61.1%
- French, 11.1%
- Irish, 5.6%
- Japanese, 5.6%
- Bengali, 5.6%
- Other, 11.0%
Senior artist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 61.1% |
| French | 11.1% |
| Irish | 5.6% |
| Japanese | 5.6% |
| Bengali | 5.6% |
| Other | 11.0% |
