Technical Artist demographics and statistics in the US
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Technical Artist demographics by:
Technical Artist gender statistics
24.1% of technical artists are women and 75.9% of technical artists are men.
- Male, 75.9%
- Female, 24.1%
Technical Artist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 75.9% |
| Female | 24.1% |
Technical Artist gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male Income
$85,666
Female Income
$79,864
Technical Artist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in technical artist positions over time. Currently, 24.1% of technical artists are female.
Technical Artist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 80.47% | 19.53% |
| 2011 | 78.83% | 21.17% |
| 2012 | 81.04% | 18.96% |
| 2013 | 78.40% | 21.60% |
| 2014 | 76.19% | 23.81% |
| 2015 | 77.85% | 22.15% |
| 2016 | 75.52% | 24.48% |
| 2017 | 77.28% | 22.72% |
| 2018 | 77.05% | 22.95% |
| 2019 | 75.90% | 24.10% |
| 2020 | 75.97% | 24.03% |
| 2021 | 75.93% | 24.07% |
Technical Artist related jobs gender ratio
We compared technical 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% |
| Technical Artist | 76% | 24% |
| Craftsman | 88% | 12% |
| Senior Industrial Designer | 91% | 9% |
| Exhibit Builder | 93% | 7% |
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Technical Artist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among technical artists is White, which makes up 67.7% of all technical artists. Comparatively, 14.2% of technical artists are Hispanic or Latino and 7.6% of technical artists are Asian.
- White, 67.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.2%
- Asian, 7.6%
- Unknown, 5.6%
- Black or African American, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Technical Artist Race
| Technical Artist Race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.2% |
| Asian | 7.6% |
| Unknown | 5.6% |
| Black or African American | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Technical Artist race and ethnicity over time
See how technical artist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
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Technical Artist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 77.26% | 2.94% | 6.82% | 10.33% |
| 2011 | 76.82% | 3.56% | 6.71% | 9.88% |
| 2012 | 75.49% | 3.44% | 5.94% | 11.41% |
| 2013 | 75.97% | 3.61% | 6.81% | 10.37% |
| 2014 | 75.16% | 3.48% | 7.11% | 10.59% |
| 2015 | 74.72% | 3.27% | 6.69% | 11.09% |
| 2016 | 74.36% | 2.72% | 8.20% | 10.87% |
| 2017 | 73.66% | 3.57% | 7.53% | 12.22% |
| 2018 | 73.29% | 3.39% | 8.36% | 11.66% |
| 2019 | 73.55% | 3.91% | 7.58% | 11.48% |
| 2020 | 70.57% | 3.26% | 7.95% | 12.22% |
| 2021 | 67.68% | 4.33% | 7.64% | 14.17% |
Technical Artist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian technical artists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american technical artists have the lowest average salary at $76,405.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $86,696 |
| White | $85,282 |
| Black or African American | $76,405 |
| Asian | $92,367 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $88,417 |
Average technical artist age
See how the average age of technical artists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Technical 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 |
Technical Artist age breakdown
The average age of technical artists is 40+ years years old, representing 47% of the technical artist population.
Technical Artist age breakdown
| Technical Artist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 47% |
| 30-40 years | 38% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Technical Artist educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 68%
- Associate, 18%
- Master's, 8%
- High School Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Technical Artists by degree level
| Technical Artist Degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 68% |
| Associate | 18% |
| Master's | 8% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Technical Artist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, technical artists with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $105,752 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, technical artists earn a median annual income of $102,841 compared to $85,995 for technical artists with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $105,752 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $77,803 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $102,841 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $85,995 |
Technical Artist employment statistics
Most technical artists work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where technical artists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where technical artists work.
Technical Artist jobs by employer size
| Company Size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 16% |
Technical Artist jobs by company type
Employees with the technical artist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most technical artists prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Technical Artist jobs by sector
| Company Type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 7% |
| Public | 27% |
| Private | 65% |
| Government | 1% |
Technical Artist jobs by industry
The most common industries for technical artists are technology, media and professional.
Technical Artist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 28% |
| Media | 12% |
| Start-up | 10% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Education | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Technical Artist turnover and employment statistics
Technical Artist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for technical artists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Technical Artist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Technical 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 technical artist tenure
The average technical artist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 573 technical artists resumes in Zippia's database.
Technical Artist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 26% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Technical Artist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of technical 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Technical Artist | 11.32% | - |
| Show Design Supervisor | 12.35% | 37,552 |
| Pattern Designer | 13.05% | 44,235 |
| Floral Designer | 14.26% | 47,504 |
| Window Display Designer | 16.91% | 49,345 |
| Wardrobe Stylist | 17.98% | 12,526 |
| Room Designer | 22.51% | 68,469 |
Similar technical artist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|
| Show Design Supervisor | 12.35% | 37,552 |
| Pattern Designer | 13.05% | 44,235 |
| Floral Designer | 14.26% | 47,504 |
| Window Display Designer | 16.91% | 49,345 |
| Wardrobe Stylist | 17.98% | 12,526 |
| Room Designer | 22.51% | 68,469 |
Foreign languages spoken by technical artists
The most common foreign language among technical artists is Spanish at 41.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Japanese at 17.6% and French is the third-most popular at 11.8%.
- Spanish, 41.2%
- Japanese, 17.6%
- French, 11.8%
- Portuguese, 5.9%
- Chinese, 5.9%
- Other, 17.6%
Technical Artist languages spoken
| Foreign Language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 41.2% |
| Japanese | 17.6% |
| French | 11.8% |
| Portuguese | 5.9% |
| Chinese | 5.9% |
| Other | 17.6% |
