Storyboard artist demographics and statistics in the US
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Storyboard artist demographics by:
Storyboard artist gender statistics
30.1% of storyboard artists are women and 69.9% of storyboard artists are men.
- Male, 69.9%
- Female, 30.1%
Storyboard artist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 69.9% |
| Female | 30.1% |
Storyboard artist gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$84,767
Female income
$78,689
Storyboard artist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in storyboard artist positions over time. Currently, 30.1% of storyboard artists are female.
Storyboard artist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.25% | 24.75% |
| 2011 | 73.31% | 26.69% |
| 2012 | 75.92% | 24.08% |
| 2013 | 72.81% | 27.19% |
| 2014 | 70.25% | 29.75% |
| 2015 | 72.17% | 27.83% |
| 2016 | 69.48% | 30.52% |
| 2017 | 71.51% | 28.49% |
| 2018 | 71.24% | 28.76% |
| 2019 | 69.91% | 30.09% |
| 2020 | 69.99% | 30.01% |
| 2021 | 69.94% | 30.06% |
Storyboard artist related jobs gender ratio
We compared storyboard 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% |
| Storyboard Artist | 70% | 30% |
| Craftsman | 88% | 12% |
| Senior Industrial Designer | 91% | 9% |
| Exhibit Builder | 93% | 7% |
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Storyboard artist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among storyboard artists is White, which makes up 66.8% of all storyboard artists. Comparatively, 14.4% of storyboard artists are Hispanic or Latino and 7.7% of storyboard artists are Asian.
- White, 66.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.4%
- Asian, 7.7%
- Unknown, 5.9%
- Black or African American, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Storyboard artist race
| Storyboard artist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.4% |
| Asian | 7.7% |
| Unknown | 5.9% |
| Black or African American | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Storyboard artist race and ethnicity over time
See how storyboard artist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Storyboard artist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.40% | 2.97% | 6.92% | 10.51% |
| 2011 | 75.96% | 3.60% | 6.81% | 10.06% |
| 2012 | 74.64% | 3.47% | 6.04% | 11.59% |
| 2013 | 75.11% | 3.65% | 6.91% | 10.55% |
| 2014 | 74.31% | 3.51% | 7.21% | 10.77% |
| 2015 | 73.86% | 3.30% | 6.79% | 11.27% |
| 2016 | 73.50% | 2.75% | 8.29% | 11.06% |
| 2017 | 72.80% | 3.60% | 7.63% | 12.40% |
| 2018 | 72.44% | 3.42% | 8.46% | 11.84% |
| 2019 | 72.70% | 3.95% | 7.68% | 11.66% |
| 2020 | 69.72% | 3.29% | 8.05% | 12.41% |
| 2021 | 66.82% | 4.36% | 7.74% | 14.35% |
Storyboard artist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian storyboard artists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american storyboard artists have the lowest average salary at $75,079.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $85,850 |
| White | $84,364 |
| Black or African American | $75,079 |
| Asian | $91,819 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $87,659 |
Average storyboard artist age
See how the average age of storyboard artists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Storyboard 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 |
Storyboard artist age breakdown
The average age of storyboard artists is 40+ years years old, representing 47% of the storyboard artist population.
Storyboard artist age breakdown
| Storyboard Artist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 47% |
| 30-40 years | 38% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Storyboard artist educational attainment
The most common degree for storyboard artists is bachelor's degree, with 80% of storyboard artists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 11% and associate degree degree at 5%.
- Bachelor's, 80%
- Associate, 11%
- Master's, 5%
- High School Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Storyboard artists by degree level
| Storyboard artist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 80% |
| Associate | 11% |
| Master's | 5% |
| High School Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Storyboard artist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, storyboard artists with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $105,996 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, storyboard artists earn a median annual income of $102,903 compared to $85,114 for storyboard artists with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $105,996 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $76,537 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $102,903 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $85,114 |
Storyboard artist employment statistics
Most storyboard artists work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where storyboard artists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where storyboard artists work.
Storyboard artist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 8% |
Storyboard artist jobs by company type
Employees with the storyboard artist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most storyboard artists prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Storyboard artist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 13% |
| Public | 16% |
| Private | 70% |
| Government | 1% |
Storyboard artist jobs by industry
The most common industries for storyboard artists are media, education and technology.
Storyboard artist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 27% |
| Education | 11% |
| Technology | 11% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Start-up | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Internet | 4% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
Storyboard artist turnover and employment statistics
Storyboard artist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for storyboard artists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Storyboard artist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Storyboard 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 storyboard artist tenure
The average storyboard artist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,144 storyboard artists resumes in Zippia's database.
Storyboard artist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 52% |
| 1-2 years | 22% |
| 3-4 years | 7% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Storyboard artist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of storyboard 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Storyboard Artist | 11.32% | - |
| Exhibit Builder | 12.35% | 2,879 |
| Graphics Specialist | 13.05% | 12,267 |
| Floral Designer | 14.26% | 47,504 |
| Retail Coverage Merchandiser | 16.91% | 100,999 |
| Hat Designer | 17.98% | 43,786 |
| Interior Design Internship | 22.51% | 88,151 |
Similar storyboard artist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Exhibit Builder | 12.35% | 2,879 |
| Graphics Specialist | 13.05% | 12,267 |
| Floral Designer | 14.26% | 47,504 |
| Retail Coverage Merchandiser | 16.91% | 100,999 |
| Hat Designer | 17.98% | 43,786 |
| Interior Design Internship | 22.51% | 88,151 |
Foreign languages spoken by storyboard artists
The most common foreign language among storyboard artists is Spanish at 32.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 16.1% and Japanese is the third-most popular at 16.1%.
- Spanish, 32.3%
- Chinese, 16.1%
- Japanese, 16.1%
- French, 12.9%
- Mandarin, 9.7%
- Other, 12.9%
Storyboard artist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 32.3% |
| Chinese | 16.1% |
| Japanese | 16.1% |
| French | 12.9% |
| Mandarin | 9.7% |
| Other | 12.9% |
