Visual information specialist demographics and statistics in the US
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Visual information specialist gender statistics
44.0% of visual information specialists are women and 56.0% of visual information specialists are men.
- Male, 56.0%
- Female, 44.0%
Visual information specialist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 56.0% |
| Female | 44.0% |
Visual information specialist gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$65,873
Female income
$61,826
Visual information specialist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in visual information specialist positions over time. Currently, 44.0% of visual information specialists are female.
Visual information specialist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 58.42% | 41.58% |
| 2011 | 58.67% | 41.33% |
| 2012 | 57.88% | 42.12% |
| 2013 | 60.27% | 39.73% |
| 2014 | 58.13% | 41.87% |
| 2015 | 58.86% | 41.14% |
| 2016 | 57.78% | 42.22% |
| 2017 | 56.82% | 43.18% |
| 2018 | 58.99% | 41.01% |
| 2019 | 55.85% | 44.15% |
| 2020 | 55.92% | 44.08% |
| 2021 | 56.05% | 43.95% |
Visual information specialist related jobs gender ratio
We compared visual information specialists 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% |
| Visual Information Specialist | 56% | 44% |
| Craftsman | 88% | 12% |
| Senior Industrial Designer | 91% | 9% |
| Exhibit Builder | 93% | 7% |
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Visual information specialist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among visual information specialists is White, which makes up 70.2% of all visual information specialists. Comparatively, 10.6% of visual information specialists are Hispanic or Latino and 10.4% of visual information specialists are Asian.
- White, 70.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.6%
- Asian, 10.4%
- Unknown, 5.0%
- Black or African American, 3.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Visual information specialist race
| Visual information specialist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 70.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.6% |
| Asian | 10.4% |
| Unknown | 5.0% |
| Black or African American | 3.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Visual information specialist race and ethnicity over time
See how visual information specialist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Visual information specialist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 80.32% | 3.37% | 6.45% | 8.15% |
| 2011 | 79.15% | 3.38% | 7.00% | 8.33% |
| 2012 | 78.60% | 3.42% | 6.69% | 9.26% |
| 2013 | 79.01% | 3.39% | 7.37% | 8.05% |
| 2014 | 78.43% | 3.15% | 7.37% | 8.85% |
| 2015 | 77.58% | 3.31% | 7.11% | 9.89% |
| 2016 | 77.09% | 3.54% | 7.72% | 9.34% |
| 2017 | 77.04% | 3.17% | 8.01% | 9.29% |
| 2018 | 74.98% | 3.33% | 8.26% | 10.34% |
| 2019 | 76.12% | 3.50% | 7.60% | 10.19% |
| 2020 | 74.32% | 3.04% | 7.13% | 10.91% |
| 2021 | 70.17% | 3.42% | 10.42% | 10.63% |
Visual information specialist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian visual information specialists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White visual information specialists have the lowest average salary at $62,629.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $68,564 |
| White | $62,629 |
| Black or African American | $62,849 |
| Asian | $71,891 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $63,930 |
Average visual information specialist age
See how the average age of visual information specialists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Visual information specialist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 40 | 33 |
| White | 40 | 35 |
| Black or African American | 38 | 34 |
| Asian | 36 | 33 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36 | 31 |
Visual information specialist age breakdown
The average age of visual information specialists is 40+ years years old, representing 42% of the visual information specialist population.
Visual information specialist age breakdown
| Visual Information Specialist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 42% |
| 30-40 years | 35% |
| 20-30 years | 24% |
Visual information specialist educational attainment
The most common degree for visual information specialists is bachelor's degree, with 65% of visual information specialists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 21% and associate degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 65%
- Associate, 21%
- Master's, 6%
- High School Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Visual information specialists by degree level
| Visual information specialist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 65% |
| Associate | 21% |
| Master's | 6% |
| High School Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Visual information specialist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, visual information specialists with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $81,443 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, visual information specialists earn a median annual income of $72,518 compared to $62,819 for visual information specialists with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $81,443 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $72,518 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $62,819 |
Visual information specialist employment statistics
Most visual information specialists work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where visual information specialists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where visual information specialists work.
Visual information specialist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 21% |
Visual information specialist jobs by company type
Employees with the visual information specialist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most visual information specialists prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Visual information specialist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 8% |
| Public | 14% |
| Private | 45% |
| Government | 34% |
Visual information specialist jobs by industry
The most common industries for visual information specialists are government, technology and professional.
Visual information specialist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 26% |
| Technology | 16% |
| Professional | 13% |
| Education | 7% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Visual information specialist turnover and employment statistics
Visual information specialist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for visual information specialists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Visual information specialist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Visual information specialist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 9.84% |
| 2011 | 7.82% |
| 2012 | 7.12% |
| 2013 | 5.32% |
| 2014 | 4.78% |
| 2015 | 4.60% |
| 2016 | 4.15% |
| 2017 | 3.61% |
| 2018 | 3.55% |
| 2019 | 3.78% |
| 2020 | 6.80% |
| 2021 | 7.79% |
Average visual information specialist tenure
The average visual information specialist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 628 visual information specialists resumes in Zippia's database.
Visual information specialist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 12% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 18% |
Visual information specialist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of visual information specialists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Statue Maker | 11.32% | 6,975 |
| Exhibition Designer | 12.35% | 45,425 |
| Visual Information Specialist | 13.05% | - |
| Floral Assistant | 14.26% | 444 |
| Apparel Merchandiser | 16.91% | 68,095 |
| Fashion Design Internship | 17.98% | 91,499 |
| Kitchen And Bath Designer | 22.51% | 59,890 |
Similar visual information specialist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Statue Maker | 11.32% | 6,975 |
| Exhibition Designer | 12.35% | 45,425 |
| Floral Assistant | 14.26% | 444 |
| Apparel Merchandiser | 16.91% | 68,095 |
| Fashion Design Internship | 17.98% | 91,499 |
| Kitchen And Bath Designer | 22.51% | 59,890 |
Foreign languages spoken by visual information specialists
The most common foreign language among visual information specialists is Spanish at 41.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 17.6% and French is the third-most popular at 11.8%.
- Spanish, 41.2%
- Chinese, 17.6%
- French, 11.8%
- Italian, 11.8%
- Filipino, 5.9%
- Other, 11.7%
Visual information specialist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 41.2% |
| Chinese | 17.6% |
| French | 11.8% |
| Italian | 11.8% |
| Filipino | 5.9% |
| Other | 11.7% |
