Video game animator demographics and statistics in the US
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Video game animator gender statistics
18.6% of video game animators are women and 81.4% of video game animators are men.
- Male, 81.4%
- Female, 18.6%
Video game animator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 81.4% |
| Female | 18.6% |
Video game animator gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$75,996
Female income
$70,121
Video game animator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in video game animator positions over time. Currently, 18.6% of video game animators are female.
Video game animator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 85.08% | 14.92% |
| 2011 | 83.74% | 16.26% |
| 2012 | 85.54% | 14.46% |
| 2013 | 83.40% | 16.60% |
| 2014 | 81.58% | 18.42% |
| 2015 | 82.95% | 17.05% |
| 2016 | 81.02% | 18.98% |
| 2017 | 82.48% | 17.52% |
| 2018 | 82.29% | 17.71% |
| 2019 | 81.33% | 18.67% |
| 2020 | 81.39% | 18.61% |
| 2021 | 81.36% | 18.64% |
Video game animator related jobs gender ratio
We compared video game animators 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% |
| Video Game Animator | 81% | 19% |
| Craftsman | 88% | 12% |
| Senior Industrial Designer | 91% | 9% |
| Exhibit Builder | 93% | 7% |
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Video game animator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among video game animators is White, which makes up 67.4% of all video game animators. Comparatively, 14.3% of video game animators are Hispanic or Latino and 7.7% of video game animators are Asian.
- White, 67.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.3%
- Asian, 7.7%
- Unknown, 5.6%
- Black or African American, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Video game animator race
| Video game animator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.3% |
| Asian | 7.7% |
| Unknown | 5.6% |
| Black or African American | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Video game animator race and ethnicity over time
See how video game animator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Video game animator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.96% | 2.97% | 6.92% | 10.50% |
| 2011 | 76.52% | 3.59% | 6.81% | 10.05% |
| 2012 | 75.20% | 3.47% | 6.04% | 11.58% |
| 2013 | 75.67% | 3.64% | 6.90% | 10.54% |
| 2014 | 74.87% | 3.51% | 7.21% | 10.77% |
| 2015 | 74.42% | 3.30% | 6.79% | 11.26% |
| 2016 | 74.06% | 2.75% | 8.29% | 11.05% |
| 2017 | 73.37% | 3.60% | 7.62% | 12.40% |
| 2018 | 73.00% | 3.42% | 8.46% | 11.83% |
| 2019 | 73.26% | 3.94% | 7.67% | 11.66% |
| 2020 | 70.28% | 3.29% | 8.05% | 12.40% |
| 2021 | 67.38% | 4.35% | 7.73% | 14.35% |
Video game animator wage gap by race
According to our data, asian video game animators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american video game animators have the lowest average salary at $66,649.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $77,045 |
| White | $75,605 |
| Black or African American | $66,649 |
| Asian | $82,854 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $78,803 |
Average video game animator age
See how the average age of video game animators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Video game animator 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 |
Video game animator age breakdown
The average age of video game animators is 40+ years years old, representing 47% of the video game animator population.
Video game animator age breakdown
| Video Game Animator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 47% |
| 30-40 years | 38% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Video game animator educational attainment
The most common degree for video game animators is bachelor's degree, with 80% of video game animators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 14% and master's degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 80%
- Master's, 14%
- Associate, 6%
Video game animators by degree level
| Video game animator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 80% |
| Master's | 14% |
| Associate | 6% |
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Video game animator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, video game animators with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $96,770 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, video game animators earn a median annual income of $93,721 compared to $76,332 for video game animators with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $96,770 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $68,050 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $93,721 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $76,332 |
Video game animator employment statistics
Company size where video game animators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where video game animators work.
Video game animator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 9% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 18% |
| > 10,000 employees | 45% |
Video game animator turnover and employment statistics
Video game animator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for video game animators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Video game animator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Video game animator 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 video game animator tenure
The average video game animator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 70 video game animators resumes in Zippia's database.
Video game animator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 39% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 2% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Video game animator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of video game animators 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Video Game Animator | 11.32% | - |
| Show Design Supervisor | 12.35% | 37,552 |
| Web Designer | 13.05% | 50,899 |
| Flower Arranger | 14.26% | 168 |
| Display Coordinator | 16.91% | 8,204 |
| Shoe Designer | 17.98% | 43,835 |
| Project Designer | 22.51% | 60,364 |
Similar video game animator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Show Design Supervisor | 12.35% | 37,552 |
| Web Designer | 13.05% | 50,899 |
| Flower Arranger | 14.26% | 168 |
| Display Coordinator | 16.91% | 8,204 |
| Shoe Designer | 17.98% | 43,835 |
| Project Designer | 22.51% | 60,364 |