Sign artist demographics and statistics in the US
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Sign artist demographics by:
Sign artist gender statistics
50.3% of sign artists are women and 49.7% of sign artists are men.
- Female, 50.3%
- Male, 49.7%
Sign artist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% |
| Male | 49.7% |
Sign artist gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$57,916
Female income
$53,859
Sign artist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in sign artist positions over time. Currently, 50.3% of sign artists are female.
Sign artist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 52.16% | 47.84% |
| 2011 | 52.42% | 47.58% |
| 2012 | 51.60% | 48.40% |
| 2013 | 54.06% | 45.94% |
| 2014 | 51.86% | 48.14% |
| 2015 | 52.61% | 47.39% |
| 2016 | 51.50% | 48.50% |
| 2017 | 50.52% | 49.48% |
| 2018 | 52.75% | 47.25% |
| 2019 | 49.54% | 50.46% |
| 2020 | 49.60% | 50.40% |
| 2021 | 49.74% | 50.26% |
Sign artist related jobs gender ratio
We compared sign 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% |
| Sign Artist | 50% | 50% |
| Craftsman | 88% | 12% |
| Senior Industrial Designer | 91% | 9% |
| Exhibit Builder | 93% | 7% |
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Sign artist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among sign artists is White, which makes up 70.2% of all sign artists. Comparatively, 10.6% of sign artists are Hispanic or Latino and 10.4% of sign artists are Asian.
- White, 70.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.6%
- Asian, 10.4%
- Unknown, 5.0%
- Black or African American, 3.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Sign artist race
| Sign artist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 70.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.6% |
| Asian | 10.4% |
| Unknown | 5.0% |
| Black or African American | 3.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Sign artist race and ethnicity over time
See how sign artist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Sign artist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 80.32% | 3.37% | 6.45% | 8.15% |
| 2011 | 79.15% | 3.38% | 7.00% | 8.33% |
| 2012 | 78.60% | 3.42% | 6.69% | 9.26% |
| 2013 | 79.01% | 3.39% | 7.37% | 8.05% |
| 2014 | 78.43% | 3.15% | 7.37% | 8.85% |
| 2015 | 77.58% | 3.31% | 7.11% | 9.89% |
| 2016 | 77.09% | 3.54% | 7.72% | 9.34% |
| 2017 | 77.04% | 3.17% | 8.01% | 9.29% |
| 2018 | 74.98% | 3.33% | 8.26% | 10.34% |
| 2019 | 76.12% | 3.50% | 7.60% | 10.19% |
| 2020 | 74.32% | 3.04% | 7.13% | 10.91% |
| 2021 | 70.17% | 3.42% | 10.42% | 10.63% |
Sign artist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian sign artists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White sign artists have the lowest average salary at $54,661.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $60,633 |
| White | $54,661 |
| Black or African American | $54,881 |
| Asian | $64,016 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $55,964 |
Average sign artist age
See how the average age of sign artists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Sign artist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 40 | 33 |
| White | 40 | 35 |
| Black or African American | 38 | 34 |
| Asian | 36 | 33 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36 | 31 |
Sign artist age breakdown
The average age of sign artists is 40+ years years old, representing 42% of the sign artist population.
Sign artist age breakdown
| Sign Artist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 42% |
| 30-40 years | 35% |
| 20-30 years | 24% |
Sign artist educational attainment
The most common degree for sign artists is bachelor's degree, with 67% of sign artists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 17% and associate degree degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 67%
- Associate, 17%
- High School Diploma, 7%
- Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Sign artists by degree level
| Sign artist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 67% |
| Associate | 17% |
| High School Diploma | 7% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Sign artist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, sign artists with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $73,848 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, sign artists earn a median annual income of $64,655 compared to $54,850 for sign artists with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $73,848 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $64,655 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $54,850 |
Sign artist employment statistics
Most sign artists work for a private in the retail industry.
Company size where sign artists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where sign artists work.
Sign artist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 23% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 12% |
| > 10,000 employees | 31% |
Sign artist jobs by company type
Employees with the sign artist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most sign artists prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Sign artist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 8% |
| Public | 16% |
| Private | 76% |
Sign artist jobs by industry
The most common industries for sign artists are retail, hospitality and education.
Sign artist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Retail | 33% |
| Fortune 500 | 15% |
| Hospitality | 15% |
| Education | 7% |
| Media | 7% |
| Construction | 7% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
Sign artist turnover and employment statistics
Sign artist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for sign artists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Sign artist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Sign artist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 9.84% |
| 2011 | 7.82% |
| 2012 | 7.12% |
| 2013 | 5.32% |
| 2014 | 4.78% |
| 2015 | 4.60% |
| 2016 | 4.15% |
| 2017 | 3.61% |
| 2018 | 3.55% |
| 2019 | 3.78% |
| 2020 | 6.80% |
| 2021 | 7.79% |
Average sign artist tenure
The average sign artist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 210 sign artists resumes in Zippia's database.
Sign artist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 14% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 20% |
Sign artist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of sign 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Automotive Artist | 11.32% | 36,617 |
| Set Designer | 12.35% | 49,102 |
| Sign Artist | 13.05% | - |
| Floral Assistant | 14.26% | 444 |
| Retail Coverage Merchandiser | 16.91% | 100,999 |
| Fashion Director | 17.98% | 9,325 |
| Home Designer | 22.51% | 86,223 |
Similar sign artist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Automotive Artist | 11.32% | 36,617 |
| Set Designer | 12.35% | 49,102 |
| Floral Assistant | 14.26% | 444 |
| Retail Coverage Merchandiser | 16.91% | 100,999 |
| Fashion Director | 17.98% | 9,325 |
| Home Designer | 22.51% | 86,223 |
Foreign languages spoken by sign artists
- Spanish, 75.0%
- Japanese, 25.0%
Sign artist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 75.0% |
| Japanese | 25.0% |