Sketch artist demographics and statistics in the US
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Sketch artist gender statistics
45.1% of sketch artists are women and 54.9% of sketch artists are men.
- Male, 54.9%
- Female, 45.1%
Sketch artist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 54.9% |
| Female | 45.1% |
Sketch artist gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$55,431
Female income
$49,836
Sketch artist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in sketch artist positions over time. Currently, 45.1% of sketch artists are female.
Sketch artist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.44% | 38.56% |
| 2011 | 59.01% | 40.99% |
| 2012 | 62.31% | 37.69% |
| 2013 | 58.40% | 41.60% |
| 2014 | 55.31% | 44.69% |
| 2015 | 57.62% | 42.38% |
| 2016 | 54.40% | 45.60% |
| 2017 | 56.81% | 43.19% |
| 2018 | 56.49% | 43.51% |
| 2019 | 54.91% | 45.09% |
| 2020 | 55.00% | 45.00% |
| 2021 | 54.95% | 45.05% |
Sketch artist related jobs gender ratio
We compared sketch 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% |
| Sketch Artist | 55% | 45% |
| Craftsman | 88% | 12% |
| Senior Industrial Designer | 91% | 9% |
| Exhibit Builder | 93% | 7% |
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Sketch artist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among sketch artists is White, which makes up 67.4% of all sketch artists. Comparatively, 14.0% of sketch artists are Hispanic or Latino and 7.5% of sketch artists are Asian.
- White, 67.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.0%
- Asian, 7.5%
- Unknown, 6.0%
- Black or African American, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Sketch artist race
| Sketch artist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.0% |
| Asian | 7.5% |
| Unknown | 6.0% |
| Black or African American | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Sketch artist race and ethnicity over time
See how sketch artist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Sketch artist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 77.00% | 2.90% | 6.72% | 10.13% |
| 2011 | 76.56% | 3.53% | 6.61% | 9.68% |
| 2012 | 75.24% | 3.41% | 5.84% | 11.21% |
| 2013 | 75.71% | 3.58% | 6.70% | 10.17% |
| 2014 | 74.91% | 3.45% | 7.01% | 10.39% |
| 2015 | 74.46% | 3.24% | 6.59% | 10.89% |
| 2016 | 74.10% | 2.68% | 8.09% | 10.68% |
| 2017 | 73.40% | 3.54% | 7.42% | 12.02% |
| 2018 | 73.04% | 3.36% | 8.26% | 11.46% |
| 2019 | 73.30% | 3.88% | 7.47% | 11.28% |
| 2020 | 70.32% | 3.22% | 7.85% | 12.03% |
| 2021 | 67.42% | 4.29% | 7.53% | 13.97% |
Sketch artist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian sketch artists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american sketch artists have the lowest average salary at $49,103.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $56,264 |
| White | $54,525 |
| Black or African American | $49,103 |
| Asian | $61,217 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $56,749 |
Average sketch artist age
See how the average age of sketch artists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Sketch 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 |
Sketch artist age breakdown
The average age of sketch artists is 40+ years years old, representing 47% of the sketch artist population.
Sketch artist age breakdown
| Sketch Artist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 47% |
| 30-40 years | 38% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Sketch artist educational attainment
The most common degree for sketch artists is bachelor's degree, with 67% of sketch artists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 21% and associate degree degree at 3%.
- Bachelor's, 67%
- Associate, 21%
- Master's, 3%
- Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Sketch artists by degree level
| Sketch artist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 67% |
| Associate | 21% |
| Master's | 3% |
| Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Sketch artist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, sketch artists with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $72,586 annually. With a Master's degree, sketch artists earn a median annual income of $72,300 compared to $54,150 for sketch artists with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $72,300 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $45,239 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $72,586 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $54,150 |
Sketch artist employment statistics
Most sketch artists work for a private in the retail industry.
Company size where sketch artists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where sketch artists work.
Sketch artist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 12% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 4% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 38% |
| > 10,000 employees | 35% |
Sketch artist jobs by company type
Employees with the sketch artist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most sketch artists prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Sketch artist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 8% |
| Public | 36% |
| Private | 56% |
Sketch artist jobs by industry
The most common industries for sketch artists are retail, media and telecommunication.
Sketch artist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Retail | 29% |
| Media | 19% |
| Fortune 500 | 13% |
| Telecommunication | 6% |
| Hospitality | 6% |
| Education | 6% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Professional | 3% |
Sketch artist turnover and employment statistics
Sketch artist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for sketch artists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Sketch artist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Sketch 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 sketch artist tenure
The average sketch artist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 115 sketch artists resumes in Zippia's database.
Sketch artist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 30% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 4% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 20% |
Sketch artist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of sketch 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sketch Artist | 11.32% | - |
| Set Designer | 12.35% | 49,102 |
| Graphic Design Teacher | 13.05% | 109,582 |
| Florist Designer | 14.26% | 43,831 |
| Display Department Manager | 16.91% | 31,077 |
| Clothes Designer | 17.98% | 43,787 |
| Interior Design Director | 22.51% | 43,103 |
Similar sketch artist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Set Designer | 12.35% | 49,102 |
| Graphic Design Teacher | 13.05% | 109,582 |
| Florist Designer | 14.26% | 43,831 |
| Display Department Manager | 16.91% | 31,077 |
| Clothes Designer | 17.98% | 43,787 |
| Interior Design Director | 22.51% | 43,103 |
Foreign languages spoken by sketch artists
The most common foreign language among sketch artists is Spanish at 25.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 12.5% and Samoan is the third-most popular at 12.5%.
- Spanish, 25.0%
- Chinese, 12.5%
- Samoan, 12.5%
- French, 12.5%
- Persian, 12.5%
- Other, 25.0%
Sketch artist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 25.0% |
| Chinese | 12.5% |
| Samoan | 12.5% |
| French | 12.5% |
| Persian | 12.5% |
| Other | 25.0% |