Sketcher demographics and statistics in the US
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Sketcher gender statistics
39.0% of sketchers are women and 61.0% of sketchers are men.
- Male, 61.0%
- Female, 39.0%
Sketcher gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 61.0% |
| Female | 39.0% |
Sketcher gender pay gap
Women earn 82¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$70,942
Female income
$57,890
Sketcher gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in sketcher positions over time. Currently, 39.0% of sketchers are female.
Sketcher gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.98% | 34.02% |
| 2011 | 65.59% | 34.41% |
| 2012 | 67.73% | 32.27% |
| 2013 | 64.00% | 36.00% |
| 2014 | 65.30% | 34.70% |
| 2015 | 64.73% | 35.27% |
| 2016 | 64.43% | 35.57% |
| 2017 | 65.06% | 34.94% |
| 2018 | 62.07% | 37.93% |
| 2019 | 65.88% | 34.12% |
| 2020 | 63.00% | 37.00% |
| 2021 | 60.98% | 39.02% |
Sketcher related jobs gender ratio
We compared sketchers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, offset pressman and printing pressman have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Ad Setter | 20% | 80% |
| Folder | 27% | 73% |
| Typographer | 30% | 70% |
| Sketcher | 61% | 39% |
| 1st Pressman | 97% | 3% |
| Printing Pressman | 97% | 3% |
| Offset Pressman | 98% | 2% |
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Sketcher demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among sketchers is White, which makes up 69.1% of all sketchers. Comparatively, 14.8% of sketchers are Hispanic or Latino and 6.6% of sketchers are Black or African American.
- White, 69.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.8%
- Black or African American, 6.6%
- Asian, 5.7%
- Unknown, 3.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Sketcher race
| Sketcher race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 69.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.8% |
| Black or African American | 6.6% |
| Asian | 5.7% |
| Unknown | 3.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Sketcher race and ethnicity over time
See how sketcher racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Sketcher race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.87% | 8.30% | 3.69% | 13.41% |
| 2011 | 72.21% | 8.23% | 3.56% | 14.09% |
| 2012 | 69.05% | 8.28% | 5.20% | 15.60% |
| 2013 | 73.03% | 6.87% | 4.14% | 14.64% |
| 2014 | 72.42% | 6.86% | 5.02% | 14.04% |
| 2015 | 73.26% | 6.88% | 4.60% | 13.28% |
| 2016 | 72.16% | 6.06% | 4.76% | 15.10% |
| 2017 | 70.68% | 7.28% | 5.17% | 14.96% |
| 2018 | 72.93% | 6.10% | 4.05% | 14.75% |
| 2019 | 72.04% | 6.37% | 4.50% | 15.07% |
| 2020 | 73.44% | 6.68% | 3.58% | 13.00% |
| 2021 | 69.13% | 6.58% | 5.65% | 14.78% |
Sketcher wage gap by race
According to our data, asian sketchers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino sketchers have the lowest average salary at $67,459.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $70,392 |
| White | $73,152 |
| Black or African American | $69,008 |
| Asian | $74,963 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $67,459 |
Average sketcher age
See how the average age of sketchers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Sketcher age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 49 | 52 |
| White | 52 | 51 |
| Black or African American | 51 | 52 |
| Asian | 52 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46 | 47 |
Sketcher age breakdown
The average age of sketchers is 40+ years years old, representing 75% of the sketcher population.
Sketcher age breakdown
| Sketcher Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 75% |
| 30-40 years | 18% |
| 20-30 years | 8% |
Sketcher educational attainment
The most common degree for sketchers is associate degree, with 38% of sketchers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 29% and bachelor's degree degree at 19%.
- Associate, 38%
- Bachelor's, 29%
- High School Diploma, 19%
- Master's, 14%
Sketchers by degree level
| Sketcher degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 38% |
| Bachelor's | 29% |
| High School Diploma | 19% |
| Master's | 14% |
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Sketcher wage gap by degree level
According to the data, sketchers with a High School Diploma degree earn more than those without, at $73,744 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, sketchers earn a median annual income of $72,766 compared to $71,967 for sketchers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $73,744 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $72,766 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $71,967 |
Sketcher turnover and employment statistics
Sketcher unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for sketchers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Sketcher unemployment rate by year
| Year | Sketcher unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 12.31% |
| 2011 | 11.87% |
| 2012 | 8.30% |
| 2013 | 7.97% |
| 2014 | 6.16% |
| 2015 | 4.53% |
| 2016 | 4.02% |
| 2017 | 3.15% |
| 2018 | 2.98% |
| 2019 | 2.78% |
| 2020 | 5.62% |
| 2021 | 6.37% |
Average sketcher tenure
The average sketcher stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 45 sketchers resumes in Zippia's database.
Sketcher tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 52% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 0% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 0% |
Sketcher LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of sketchers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Utility Operator | 2.37% | 67,565 |
| Numerical Control Operator | 2.83% | 85,068 |
| Final Inspector | 3.84% | 16,639 |
| Meat Manager | 4.18% | 8,254 |
| Laundry Worker | 5.06% | 25,513 |
| Sketcher | 5.41% | - |
| Lithopress Operator | 20.58% | 26,014 |
Similar sketcher jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Utility Operator | 2.37% | 67,565 |
| Numerical Control Operator | 2.83% | 85,068 |
| Final Inspector | 3.84% | 16,639 |
| Meat Manager | 4.18% | 8,254 |
| Laundry Worker | 5.06% | 25,513 |
| Lithopress Operator | 20.58% | 26,014 |
Foreign languages spoken by sketchers
The most common foreign language among sketchers is Chinese at 30.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Spanish at 20.0% and French is the third-most popular at 20.0%.
- Chinese, 30.0%
- Spanish, 20.0%
- French, 20.0%
- German, 10.0%
- Dutch, 10.0%
- Other, 10.0%
Sketcher languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Chinese | 30.0% |
| Spanish | 20.0% |
| French | 20.0% |
| German | 10.0% |
| Dutch | 10.0% |
| Other | 10.0% |