Visual arts teacher demographics and statistics in the US
Visual arts teacher demographics research summary. Zippia estimates visual arts teacher demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our visual arts teacher estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about visual arts teachers after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 27,981 visual arts teachers currently employed in the United States.
- 71.0% of all visual arts teachers are women, while 29.0% are men.
- The average visual arts teacher age is 42 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of visual arts teachers is White (69.0%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (12.9%), Black or African American (10.0%) and Unknown (3.9%).
- Visual arts teachers are most in-demand in Boston, MA.
- The education industry is the highest-paying for visual arts teachers.
- Newark, NJ pays an annual average wage of $65,641, the highest in the US.
- In 2022, women visual arts teachers earned 95% of what men earned.
- 9% of all visual arts teachers are LGBT.
- Maryland is the best state for visual arts teachers to live.
- Visual arts teachers are 83% more likely to work at education companies in comparison to government companies.
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Visual arts teacher gender statistics
71.0% of visual arts teachers are women and 29.0% of visual arts teachers are men.
- Female, 71.0%
- Male, 29.0%
Visual arts teacher gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 71.0% |
| Male | 29.0% |
Visual arts teacher gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$44,884
Female income
$42,630
Visual arts teacher gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in visual arts teacher positions over time. Currently, 71.0% of visual arts teachers are female.
Visual arts teacher gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 30.07% | 69.93% |
| 2011 | 30.37% | 69.63% |
| 2012 | 30.72% | 69.28% |
| 2013 | 30.88% | 69.12% |
| 2014 | 30.44% | 69.56% |
| 2015 | 30.93% | 69.07% |
| 2016 | 30.95% | 69.05% |
| 2017 | 30.81% | 69.19% |
| 2018 | 31.36% | 68.64% |
| 2019 | 27.61% | 72.39% |
| 2020 | 28.38% | 71.62% |
| 2021 | 29.02% | 70.98% |
Visual arts teacher related jobs gender ratio
We compared visual arts teachers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, auto collision repair instructor and automotive technology instructor have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development Associate Teacher | 3% | 97% |
| Prekindergarten Teacher | 5% | 95% |
| Infant And Toddler Teacher | 5% | 95% |
| Visual Arts Teacher | 29% | 71% |
| Automotive Instructor | 96% | 4% |
| Automotive Technology Instructor | 96% | 4% |
| Auto Collision Repair Instructor | 98% | 2% |
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Visual arts teacher demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among visual arts teachers is White, which makes up 69.0% of all visual arts teachers. Comparatively, 12.9% of visual arts teachers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.0% of visual arts teachers are Black or African American.
- White, 69.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.9%
- Black or African American, 10.0%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- Asian, 3.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Visual arts teacher race
| Visual arts teacher race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 69.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.9% |
| Black or African American | 10.0% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| Asian | 3.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Visual arts teacher race and ethnicity over time
See how visual arts teacher racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Visual arts teacher race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.76% | 10.35% | 2.48% | 9.76% |
| 2011 | 75.36% | 10.29% | 2.66% | 9.94% |
| 2012 | 75.19% | 10.15% | 2.71% | 10.07% |
| 2013 | 74.65% | 10.18% | 2.91% | 10.28% |
| 2014 | 74.74% | 10.11% | 2.90% | 10.35% |
| 2015 | 74.48% | 9.78% | 3.04% | 10.71% |
| 2016 | 73.63% | 10.20% | 3.06% | 11.11% |
| 2017 | 73.58% | 9.85% | 3.19% | 11.25% |
| 2018 | 73.36% | 9.76% | 3.20% | 11.49% |
| 2019 | 72.47% | 10.07% | 3.38% | 11.97% |
| 2020 | 70.56% | 9.74% | 3.45% | 12.10% |
| 2021 | 68.99% | 10.03% | 3.69% | 12.85% |
Visual arts teacher wage gap by race
According to our data, asian visual arts teachers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american visual arts teachers have the lowest average salary at $43,568.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $44,514 |
| White | $44,496 |
| Black or African American | $43,568 |
| Asian | $46,249 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $45,642 |
Average visual arts teacher age
See how the average age of visual arts teachers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Visual arts teacher age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 42 | 44 |
| Unknown | 42 | 41 |
| Asian | 40 | 42 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 42 |
| White | 43 | 42 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 40.5 | 48.5 |
Visual arts teacher age breakdown
The average age of visual arts teachers is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the visual arts teacher population.
Visual arts teacher age breakdown
| Visual Arts Teacher Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Visual arts teacher educational attainment
The most common degree for visual arts teachers is bachelor's degree, with 68% of visual arts teachers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 23% and master's degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 68%
- Master's, 23%
- Associate, 6%
- High School Diploma, 1%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Visual arts teachers by degree level
| Visual arts teacher degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 68% |
| Master's | 23% |
| Associate | 6% |
| High School Diploma | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Visual arts teacher wage gap by degree level
According to the data, visual arts teachers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $57,472 annually. With a Doctorate degree, visual arts teachers earn a median annual income of $57,052 compared to $47,978 for visual arts teachers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $57,472 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $47,978 |
| Doctorate Degree | $57,052 |
Visual arts teacher employment statistics
Most visual arts teachers work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where visual arts teachers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where visual arts teachers work.
Visual arts teacher jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 12% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 30% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 34% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 14% |
| > 10,000 employees | 4% |
Visual arts teacher jobs by company type
Employees with the visual arts teacher job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most visual arts teachers prefer to work at education companies over government companies.
Visual arts teacher jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 83% |
| Public | 1% |
| Private | 7% |
| Government | 9% |
Visual arts teacher jobs by industry
The most common industries for visual arts teachers are education, government and media.
Visual arts teacher industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 80% |
| Government | 8% |
| Media | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Professional | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
Visual arts teacher turnover and employment statistics
Visual arts teacher unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for visual arts teachers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Visual arts teacher unemployment rate by year
| Year | Visual arts teacher unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.82% |
| 2011 | 2.96% |
| 2012 | 2.53% |
| 2013 | 2.43% |
| 2014 | 1.86% |
| 2015 | 1.70% |
| 2016 | 1.52% |
| 2017 | 1.41% |
| 2018 | 1.53% |
| 2019 | 1.62% |
| 2020 | 2.49% |
| 2021 | 2.16% |
Average visual arts teacher tenure
The average visual arts teacher stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 936 visual arts teachers resumes in Zippia's database.
Visual arts teacher tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 20% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 17% |
Visual arts teacher LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of visual arts teachers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Head Start Teacher | 5.04% | 67,747 |
| In-Class Special Education Teacher | 7.55% | 91,114 |
| Visual Arts Teacher | 8.89% | - |
| High School Science Teacher | 11.94% | 84,939 |
Similar visual arts teacher jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Head Start Teacher | 5.04% | 67,747 |
| In-Class Special Education Teacher | 7.55% | 91,114 |
| High School Science Teacher | 11.94% | 84,939 |
Foreign languages spoken by visual arts teachers
The most common foreign language among visual arts teachers is Spanish at 59.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 14.3% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 4.8%.
- Spanish, 59.5%
- French, 14.3%
- Chinese, 4.8%
- German, 4.8%
- Italian, 4.8%
- Other, 11.8%
Visual arts teacher languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 59.5% |
| French | 14.3% |
| Chinese | 4.8% |
| German | 4.8% |
| Italian | 4.8% |
| Other | 11.8% |
