Special effects artist demographics and statistics in the US
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Special effects artist gender statistics
45.5% of special effects artists are women and 54.5% of special effects artists are men.
- Male, 54.5%
- Female, 45.5%
Special effects artist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 54.5% |
| Female | 45.5% |
Special effects artist gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$92,915
Female income
$88,891
Special effects artist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in special effects artist positions over time. Currently, 45.5% of special effects artists are female.
Special effects artist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 78.69% | 21.31% |
| 2011 | 74.43% | 25.57% |
| 2012 | 75.90% | 24.10% |
| 2013 | 78.04% | 21.96% |
| 2014 | 79.52% | 20.48% |
| 2015 | 79.33% | 20.67% |
| 2016 | 79.05% | 20.95% |
| 2017 | 78.08% | 21.92% |
| 2018 | 75.63% | 24.37% |
| 2019 | 69.77% | 30.23% |
| 2020 | 67.61% | 32.39% |
| 2021 | 54.55% | 45.45% |
Special effects artist related jobs gender ratio
We compared special effects artists with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, barber apprentice and master barber have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Electrologist | 1% | 99% |
| Medical Esthetician | 4% | 96% |
| Licensed Esthetician | 5% | 95% |
| Special Effects Artist | 55% | 45% |
| Barber | 75% | 25% |
| Master Barber | 78% | 22% |
| Barber Apprentice | 79% | 21% |
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Special effects artist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among special effects artists is White, which makes up 51.1% of all special effects artists. Comparatively, 20.4% of special effects artists are Hispanic or Latino and 13.6% of special effects artists are Asian.
- White, 51.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 20.4%
- Asian, 13.6%
- Black or African American, 8.7%
- Unknown, 5.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Special effects artist race
| Special effects artist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 51.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.4% |
| Asian | 13.6% |
| Black or African American | 8.7% |
| Unknown | 5.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Special effects artist race and ethnicity over time
See how special effects artist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Special effects artist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 35.81% | 3.43% | 50.31% | 8.49% |
| 2011 | 35.18% | 3.79% | 50.59% | 8.67% |
| 2012 | 33.18% | 3.29% | 52.84% | 8.62% |
| 2013 | 34.40% | 3.85% | 50.37% | 9.13% |
| 2014 | 31.70% | 3.32% | 53.44% | 9.89% |
| 2015 | 31.93% | 3.13% | 52.64% | 10.51% |
| 2016 | 31.12% | 2.88% | 54.99% | 9.24% |
| 2017 | 29.78% | 3.08% | 53.72% | 10.79% |
| 2018 | 51.52% | 9.80% | 11.20% | 22.68% |
| 2019 | 55.08% | 12.31% | 8.62% | 20.92% |
| 2020 | 50.60% | 9.82% | 8.31% | 22.28% |
| 2021 | 51.13% | 8.74% | 13.59% | 20.39% |
Special effects artist wage gap by race
According to our data, white special effects artists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian special effects artists have the lowest average salary at $83,302.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $89,790 |
| White | $101,632 |
| Black or African American | $100,537 |
| Asian | $83,302 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $90,611 |
Average special effects artist age
See how the average age of special effects artists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Special effects artist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 29 | |
| Asian | 37 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 |
Special effects artist age breakdown
The average age of special effects artists is 20-30 years years old, representing 38% of the special effects artist population.
Special effects artist age breakdown
| Special Effects Artist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 30% |
| 30-40 years | 32% |
| 20-30 years | 38% |
Special effects artist educational attainment
The most common degree for special effects artists is bachelor's degree, with 59% of special effects artists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 22% and associate degree degree at 5%.
- Bachelor's, 59%
- Associate, 22%
- High School Diploma, 5%
- Master's, 4%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Special effects artists by degree level
| Special effects artist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 59% |
| Associate | 22% |
| High School Diploma | 5% |
| Master's | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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Special effects artist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, special effects artists with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $100,411 annually. With a Associate degree, special effects artists earn a median annual income of $91,044 compared to $86,525 for special effects artists with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $86,525 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $100,411 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $91,044 |
Special effects artist employment statistics
Most special effects artists work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where special effects artists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where special effects artists work.
Special effects artist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 24% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 11% |
Special effects artist jobs by company type
Employees with the special effects artist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most special effects artists prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Special effects artist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 6% |
| Public | 19% |
| Private | 74% |
Special effects artist jobs by industry
The most common industries for special effects artists are media, technology and health care.
Special effects artist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 31% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Technology | 9% |
| Health Care | 6% |
| Hospitality | 6% |
| Education | 6% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
Special effects artist turnover and employment statistics
Special effects artist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for special effects artists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Special effects artist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Special effects artist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.12% |
| 2011 | 5.30% |
| 2012 | 3.94% |
| 2013 | 4.25% |
| 2014 | 3.79% |
| 2015 | 2.62% |
| 2016 | 3.06% |
| 2017 | 2.20% |
| 2018 | 4.85% |
| 2019 | 4.94% |
| 2020 | 20.21% |
| 2021 | 18.03% |
Average special effects artist tenure
The average special effects artist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 352 special effects artists resumes in Zippia's database.
Special effects artist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 31% |
| 1-2 years | 23% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Special effects artist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of special effects 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nail Artist | 5.12% | 4,559 |
| Master Barber | 8.10% | 10,378 |
| Esthetician Facialist | 8.70% | 2,078 |
| Assistant Hairstylist | 11.87% | 43,136 |
| Special Effects Artist | 12.20% | - |
Similar special effects artist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Nail Artist | 5.12% | 4,559 |
| Master Barber | 8.10% | 10,378 |
| Esthetician Facialist | 8.70% | 2,078 |
| Assistant Hairstylist | 11.87% | 43,136 |
Foreign languages spoken by special effects artists
The most common foreign language among special effects artists is Italian at 25.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Finnish at 25.0% and French is the third-most popular at 25.0%.
- Italian, 25.0%
- Finnish, 25.0%
- French, 25.0%
- Spanish, 25.0%
Special effects artist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Italian | 25.0% |
| Finnish | 25.0% |
| French | 25.0% |
| Spanish | 25.0% |
