Scientific Illustrator demographics and statistics in the US
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Scientific Illustrator gender statistics
64.9% of scientific illustrators are women and 35.1% of scientific illustrators are men.
- Female, 64.9%
- Male, 35.1%
Scientific Illustrator gender ratio
Gender  | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 64.9% |
| Male | 35.1% |
Scientific Illustrator gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male Income
$68,747
Female Income
$62,422
Scientific Illustrator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in scientific illustrator positions over time. Currently, 64.9% of scientific illustrators are female.
Scientific Illustrator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 41.40% | 58.60% |
| 2011 | 38.95% | 61.05% |
| 2012 | 42.29% | 57.71% |
| 2013 | 38.36% | 61.64% |
| 2014 | 35.42% | 64.58% |
| 2015 | 37.60% | 62.40% |
| 2016 | 34.59% | 65.41% |
| 2017 | 36.83% | 63.17% |
| 2018 | 36.53% | 63.47% |
| 2019 | 35.05% | 64.95% |
| 2020 | 35.14% | 64.86% |
| 2021 | 35.09% | 64.91% |
Scientific Illustrator related jobs gender ratio
We compared scientific 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% |
| Scientific Illustrator | 35% | 65% |
| Craftsman | 88% | 12% |
| Senior Industrial Designer | 91% | 9% |
| Exhibit Builder | 93% | 7% |
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Scientific Illustrator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among scientific illustrators is White, which makes up 67.8% of all scientific illustrators. Comparatively, 14.1% of scientific illustrators are Hispanic or Latino and 7.6% of scientific illustrators are Asian.
- White, 67.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.1%
- Asian, 7.6%
- Unknown, 5.6%
- Black or African American, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Scientific Illustrator Race
| Scientific Illustrator Race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.1% |
| Asian | 7.6% |
| Unknown | 5.6% |
| Black or African American | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Scientific Illustrator race and ethnicity over time
See how scientific illustrator 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
Scientific Illustrator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 77.34% | 2.93% | 6.80% | 10.28% |
| 2011 | 76.90% | 3.56% | 6.69% | 9.83% |
| 2012 | 75.57% | 3.43% | 5.92% | 11.36% |
| 2013 | 76.05% | 3.61% | 6.78% | 10.32% |
| 2014 | 75.24% | 3.47% | 7.09% | 10.54% |
| 2015 | 74.80% | 3.26% | 6.67% | 11.04% |
| 2016 | 74.43% | 2.71% | 8.17% | 10.83% |
| 2017 | 73.74% | 3.57% | 7.50% | 12.17% |
| 2018 | 73.37% | 3.39% | 8.34% | 11.61% |
| 2019 | 73.63% | 3.91% | 7.55% | 11.43% |
| 2020 | 70.65% | 3.25% | 7.93% | 12.18% |
| 2021 | 67.76% | 4.32% | 7.61% | 14.12% |
Scientific Illustrator wage gap by race
According to our data, asian scientific illustrators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american scientific illustrators have the lowest average salary at $61,589.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $69,684 |
| White | $67,728 |
| Black or African American | $61,589 |
| Asian | $75,225 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $70,229 |
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Average scientific illustrator age
See how the average age of scientific illustrators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Scientific 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 |
Scientific Illustrator age breakdown
The average age of scientific illustrators is 40+ years years old, representing 47% of the scientific illustrator population.
Scientific Illustrator age breakdown
| Scientific Illustrator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 47% |
| 30-40 years | 38% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Scientific Illustrator educational attainment
The most common degree for scientific illustrators is bachelor's degree, with 81% of scientific illustrators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 7% and master's degree degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 81%
- Master's, 7%
- Associate, 7%
- High School Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Scientific Illustrators by degree level
| Scientific Illustrator Degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 81% |
| Master's | 7% |
| Associate | 7% |
| High School Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Scientific Illustrator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, scientific illustrators with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $87,795 annually. With a Master's degree, scientific illustrators earn a median annual income of $87,481 compared to $67,304 for scientific illustrators with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $87,481 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $57,176 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $87,795 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $67,304 |
Scientific Illustrator employment statistics
Company size where scientific illustrators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where scientific illustrators work.
Scientific Illustrator jobs by employer size
| Company Size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 4% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 38% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 17% |
Scientific Illustrator turnover and employment statistics
Scientific Illustrator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for scientific illustrators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Scientific Illustrator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Scientific 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 scientific illustrator tenure
The average scientific illustrator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 74 scientific illustrators resumes in Zippia's database.
Scientific Illustrator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 20% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 7% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 18% |
Scientific Illustrator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of scientific 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Illustrator | 11.32% | - |
| Theater Set Production Designer | 12.35% | 97,246 |
| Graphic Arts Instructor | 13.05% | 28,467 |
| Floral Decorator | 14.26% | 2,182 |
| Visual Merchandising Specialist | 16.91% | 32,782 |
| Costume Designer | 17.98% | 47,323 |
| Interior Design Director | 22.51% | 43,103 |
Similar scientific illustrator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|
| Theater Set Production Designer | 12.35% | 97,246 |
| Graphic Arts Instructor | 13.05% | 28,467 |
| Floral Decorator | 14.26% | 2,182 |
| Visual Merchandising Specialist | 16.91% | 32,782 |
| Costume Designer | 17.98% | 47,323 |
| Interior Design Director | 22.51% | 43,103 |
Foreign languages spoken by scientific illustrators
The most common foreign language among scientific illustrators is Russian at 28.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Spanish at 28.6% and French is the third-most popular at 14.3%.
- Russian, 28.6%
- Spanish, 28.6%
- French, 14.3%
- Hawaiian, 14.3%
- Hebrew, 14.3%
Scientific Illustrator languages spoken
| Foreign Language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Russian | 28.6% |
| Spanish | 28.6% |
| French | 14.3% |
| Hawaiian | 14.3% |
| Hebrew | 14.3% |