Technical illustrator demographics and statistics in the US
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Technical illustrator demographics by:
Technical illustrator gender statistics
31.3% of technical illustrators are women and 68.7% of technical illustrators are men.
- Male, 68.7%
- Female, 31.3%
Technical illustrator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 68.7% |
| Female | 31.3% |
Technical illustrator gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$50,897
Female income
$47,373
Technical illustrator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in technical illustrator positions over time. Currently, 31.3% of technical illustrators are female.
Technical illustrator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.16% | 25.84% |
| 2011 | 72.16% | 27.84% |
| 2012 | 74.85% | 25.15% |
| 2013 | 71.65% | 28.35% |
| 2014 | 69.03% | 30.97% |
| 2015 | 70.99% | 29.01% |
| 2016 | 68.24% | 31.76% |
| 2017 | 70.32% | 29.68% |
| 2018 | 70.04% | 29.96% |
| 2019 | 68.68% | 31.32% |
| 2020 | 68.76% | 31.24% |
| 2021 | 68.71% | 31.29% |
Technical illustrator related jobs gender ratio
We compared technical illustrators 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 Illustrator | 69% | 31% |
| Craftsman | 88% | 12% |
| Senior Industrial Designer | 91% | 9% |
| Exhibit Builder | 93% | 7% |
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Technical illustrator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among technical illustrators is White, which makes up 67.7% of all technical illustrators. Comparatively, 14.2% of technical illustrators are Hispanic or Latino and 7.6% of technical illustrators 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 illustrator race
| Technical illustrator 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 illustrator race and ethnicity over time
See how technical illustrator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Technical illustrator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 77.24% | 2.94% | 6.83% | 10.34% |
| 2011 | 76.80% | 3.57% | 6.72% | 9.89% |
| 2012 | 75.48% | 3.44% | 5.95% | 11.42% |
| 2013 | 75.95% | 3.62% | 6.81% | 10.38% |
| 2014 | 75.15% | 3.48% | 7.12% | 10.60% |
| 2015 | 74.70% | 3.27% | 6.70% | 11.10% |
| 2016 | 74.34% | 2.72% | 8.20% | 10.88% |
| 2017 | 73.64% | 3.57% | 7.53% | 12.23% |
| 2018 | 73.28% | 3.40% | 8.37% | 11.67% |
| 2019 | 73.54% | 3.92% | 7.58% | 11.49% |
| 2020 | 70.56% | 3.26% | 7.96% | 12.23% |
| 2021 | 67.66% | 4.33% | 7.64% | 14.18% |
Technical illustrator wage gap by race
According to our data, asian technical illustrators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american technical illustrators have the lowest average salary at $46,902.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $51,412 |
| White | $50,335 |
| Black or African American | $46,902 |
| Asian | $54,422 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $51,710 |
Average technical illustrator age
See how the average age of technical illustrators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Technical illustrator 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 illustrator age breakdown
The average age of technical illustrators is 40+ years years old, representing 47% of the technical illustrator population.
Technical illustrator age breakdown
| Technical Illustrator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 47% |
| 30-40 years | 38% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Technical illustrator educational attainment
The most common degree for technical illustrators is bachelor's degree, with 47% of technical illustrators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 40% and associate degree degree at 4%.
- Bachelor's, 47%
- Associate, 40%
- High School Diploma, 4%
- Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Technical illustrators by degree level
| Technical illustrator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 47% |
| Associate | 40% |
| High School Diploma | 4% |
| Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Technical illustrator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, technical illustrators with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $61,047 annually. With a Master's degree, technical illustrators earn a median annual income of $60,885 compared to $50,101 for technical illustrators with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $60,885 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $44,380 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $61,047 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $50,101 |
Technical illustrator employment statistics
Most technical illustrators work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where technical illustrators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where technical illustrators work.
Technical illustrator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 27% |
Technical illustrator jobs by company type
Employees with the technical illustrator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most technical illustrators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Technical illustrator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 30% |
| Private | 66% |
| Government | 1% |
Technical illustrator jobs by industry
The most common industries for technical illustrators are technology, manufacturing and professional.
Technical illustrator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 23% |
| Manufacturing | 20% |
| Fortune 500 | 13% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
Technical illustrator turnover and employment statistics
Technical illustrator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for technical illustrators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Technical illustrator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Technical illustrator 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 illustrator tenure
The average technical illustrator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,872 technical illustrators resumes in Zippia's database.
Technical illustrator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Technical illustrator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of technical illustrators 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 Illustrator | 11.32% | - |
| Set Decorator | 12.35% | 3,544 |
| Visual Information Specialist | 13.05% | 66,802 |
| Florist Designer | 14.26% | 43,831 |
| Display Decorator | 16.91% | 1,976 |
| Fur Stylist | 17.98% | 10,232 |
| Commercial Interior Designer | 22.51% | 74,082 |
Similar technical illustrator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Set Decorator | 12.35% | 3,544 |
| Visual Information Specialist | 13.05% | 66,802 |
| Florist Designer | 14.26% | 43,831 |
| Display Decorator | 16.91% | 1,976 |
| Fur Stylist | 17.98% | 10,232 |
| Commercial Interior Designer | 22.51% | 74,082 |
Foreign languages spoken by technical illustrators
The most common foreign language among technical illustrators is Spanish at 26.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 15.8% and German is the third-most popular at 10.5%.
- Spanish, 26.3%
- French, 15.8%
- German, 10.5%
- Mandarin, 10.5%
- Korean, 10.5%
- Other, 26.4%
Technical illustrator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 26.3% |
| French | 15.8% |
| German | 10.5% |
| Mandarin | 10.5% |
| Korean | 10.5% |
| Other | 26.4% |
