Animator demographics and statistics in the US
Animator demographics research summary. Zippia estimates animator demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our animator estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about animators after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 4,937 animators currently employed in the United States.
- 28.1% of all animators are women, while 71.9% are men.
- The average animator age is 40 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of animators is White (67.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (13.9%), Asian (7.5%) and Unknown (5.8%).
- Animators are most in-demand in Austin, TX.
- The media industry is the highest-paying for animators.
- Las Vegas, NV pays an annual average wage of $130,424, the highest in the US.
- In 2022, women animators earned 94% of what men earned.
- 11% of all animators are LGBT.
- New Hampshire is the best state for animators to live.
- Animators are 66% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to public companies.
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Animator gender statistics
28.1% of animators are women and 71.9% of animators are men.
- Male, 71.9%
- Female, 28.1%
Animator gender ratio
Gender  | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 71.9% |
| Female | 28.1% |
Animator gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male Income
$73,183
Female Income
$68,908
Animator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in animator positions over time. Currently, 28.1% of animators are female.
Animator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.97% | 23.03% |
| 2011 | 75.12% | 24.88% |
| 2012 | 77.61% | 22.39% |
| 2013 | 74.65% | 25.35% |
| 2014 | 72.19% | 27.81% |
| 2015 | 74.03% | 25.97% |
| 2016 | 71.45% | 28.55% |
| 2017 | 73.40% | 26.60% |
| 2018 | 73.14% | 26.86% |
| 2019 | 71.86% | 28.14% |
| 2020 | 71.94% | 28.06% |
| 2021 | 71.89% | 28.11% |
Animator related jobs gender ratio
We compared 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% |
| Animator | 72% | 28% |
| Craftsman | 88% | 12% |
| Senior Industrial Designer | 91% | 9% |
| Exhibit Builder | 93% | 7% |
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Animator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among animators is White, which makes up 67.7% of all animators. Comparatively, 13.9% of animators are Hispanic or Latino and 7.5% of animators are Asian.
- White, 67.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.9%
- Asian, 7.5%
- Unknown, 5.8%
- Black or African American, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Animator Race
| Animator Race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.9% |
| Asian | 7.5% |
| Unknown | 5.8% |
| Black or African American | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Animator race and ethnicity over time
See how animator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
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- Asian
- Hispanic or Latino
- Black or African American
Animator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 77.27% | 2.90% | 6.69% | 10.09% |
| 2011 | 76.83% | 3.53% | 6.58% | 9.64% |
| 2012 | 75.51% | 3.40% | 5.81% | 11.17% |
| 2013 | 75.98% | 3.58% | 6.68% | 10.13% |
| 2014 | 75.18% | 3.44% | 6.99% | 10.35% |
| 2015 | 74.73% | 3.23% | 6.56% | 10.85% |
| 2016 | 74.37% | 2.68% | 8.07% | 10.64% |
| 2017 | 73.67% | 3.53% | 7.40% | 11.98% |
| 2018 | 73.31% | 3.35% | 8.23% | 11.42% |
| 2019 | 73.57% | 3.88% | 7.45% | 11.24% |
| 2020 | 70.59% | 3.22% | 7.82% | 11.99% |
| 2021 | 67.69% | 4.29% | 7.51% | 13.93% |
Animator wage gap by race
According to our data, asian animators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american animators have the lowest average salary at $66,339.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $73,938 |
| White | $72,901 |
| Black or African American | $66,339 |
| Asian | $78,070 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $75,196 |
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Average animator age
See how the average age of animators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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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 |
Animator age breakdown
The average age of animators is 40+ years years old, representing 47% of the animator population.
Animator age breakdown
| Animator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 47% |
| 30-40 years | 38% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Animator educational attainment
The most common degree for animators is bachelor's degree, with 74% of animators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 13% and associate degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 74%
- Associate, 13%
- Master's, 8%
- Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Animators by degree level
| Animator Degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 74% |
| Associate | 13% |
| Master's | 8% |
| Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Animator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, animators with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $87,684 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, animators earn a median annual income of $85,609 compared to $73,425 for animators with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $87,684 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $67,380 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $85,609 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $73,425 |
Animator employment statistics
Most animators work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where animators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where animators work.
Animator jobs by employer size
| Company Size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 15% |
Animator jobs by company type
Employees with the animator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most animators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Animator jobs by sector
| Company Type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 11% |
| Public | 20% |
| Private | 66% |
| Government | 4% |
Animator jobs by industry
The most common industries for animators are media, technology and education.
Animator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 28% |
| Technology | 22% |
| Education | 9% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Internet | 4% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Government | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Animator turnover and employment statistics
Animator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for animators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
- Unemployment rate
Animator unemployment rate by year
| Year | 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 animator tenure
The average animator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 4,869 animators resumes in Zippia's database.
Animator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 46% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 8% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Animator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Animator | 11.32% | - |
| Theater Set Production Designer | 12.35% | 97,246 |
| Production Graphic Artist | 13.05% | 58,934 |
| Floral Decorator | 14.26% | 2,182 |
| Display Department Manager | 16.91% | 31,077 |
| Fashion Assistant | 17.98% | 2,420 |
| Furniture Arranger | 22.51% | 974 |
Similar animator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|
| Theater Set Production Designer | 12.35% | 97,246 |
| Production Graphic Artist | 13.05% | 58,934 |
| Floral Decorator | 14.26% | 2,182 |
| Display Department Manager | 16.91% | 31,077 |
| Fashion Assistant | 17.98% | 2,420 |
| Furniture Arranger | 22.51% | 974 |
Foreign languages spoken by animators
The most common foreign language among animators is Spanish at 35.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 14.0% and Japanese is the third-most popular at 8.1%.
- Spanish, 35.3%
- French, 14.0%
- Japanese, 8.1%
- Chinese, 6.6%
- German, 5.9%
- Other, 30.1%
Animator languages spoken
| Foreign Language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 35.3% |
| French | 14.0% |
| Japanese | 8.1% |
| Chinese | 6.6% |
| German | 5.9% |
| Other | 30.1% |
