3d designer demographics and statistics in the US
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3d designer gender statistics
15.6% of 3d designers are women and 84.4% of 3d designers are men.
- Male, 84.4%
- Female, 15.6%
3d designer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 84.4% |
| Female | 15.6% |
3d designer gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$65,814
Female income
$61,965
3d designer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in 3d designer positions over time. Currently, 15.6% of 3d designers are female.
3d designer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 85.67% | 14.33% |
| 2011 | 85.80% | 14.20% |
| 2012 | 85.39% | 14.61% |
| 2013 | 86.58% | 13.42% |
| 2014 | 85.52% | 14.48% |
| 2015 | 85.89% | 14.11% |
| 2016 | 85.34% | 14.66% |
| 2017 | 84.85% | 15.15% |
| 2018 | 85.96% | 14.04% |
| 2019 | 84.33% | 15.67% |
| 2020 | 84.37% | 15.63% |
| 2021 | 84.44% | 15.56% |
3d designer related jobs gender ratio
We compared 3d designers 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% |
| 3D Designer | 84% | 16% |
| Craftsman | 88% | 12% |
| Senior Industrial Designer | 91% | 9% |
| Exhibit Builder | 93% | 7% |
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3d designer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among 3d designers is White, which makes up 70.2% of all 3d designers. Comparatively, 10.6% of 3d designers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.4% of 3d designers 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%
3d designer race
| 3d designer 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% |
3d designer race and ethnicity over time
See how 3d designer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
3d designer 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% |
3d designer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian 3d designers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White 3d designers have the lowest average salary at $62,730.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $68,366 |
| White | $62,730 |
| Black or African American | $62,940 |
| Asian | $71,515 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $63,968 |
Average 3d designer age
See how the average age of 3d designers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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3d designer 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 |
3d designer age breakdown
The average age of 3d designers is 40+ years years old, representing 42% of the 3d designer population.
3d designer age breakdown
| 3D Designer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 42% |
| 30-40 years | 35% |
| 20-30 years | 24% |
3d designer educational attainment
The most common degree for 3d designers is bachelor's degree, with 64% of 3d designers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 24% and associate degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 64%
- Associate, 24%
- Master's, 6%
- Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 2%
3d designers by degree level
| 3d designer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 64% |
| Associate | 24% |
| Master's | 6% |
| Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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3d designer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, 3d designers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $80,516 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, 3d designers earn a median annual income of $72,108 compared to $62,910 for 3d designers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $80,516 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $72,108 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $62,910 |
3d designer employment statistics
Most 3d designers work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where 3d designers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where 3d designers work.
3d designer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 23% |
3d designer jobs by company type
Employees with the 3d designer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most 3d designers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
3d designer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 29% |
| Private | 65% |
| Government | 2% |
3d designer jobs by industry
The most common industries for 3d designers are professional, manufacturing and technology.
3d designer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 14% |
| Manufacturing | 13% |
| Technology | 11% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Construction | 9% |
| Retail | 8% |
| Media | 8% |
| Energy | 6% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
3d designer turnover and employment statistics
3d designer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for 3d designers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
3d designer unemployment rate by year
| Year | 3d designer 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 3d designer tenure
The average 3d designer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 837 3d designers resumes in Zippia's database.
3d designer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 32% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
3d designer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of 3d designers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Fiber Artist | 11.32% | 4,369 |
| Exhibit Builder | 12.35% | 2,879 |
| 3D Designer | 13.05% | - |
| Floral Artist | 14.26% | 3,971 |
| Visual Presentation Manager | 16.91% | 4,573 |
| Sweater Designer | 17.98% | 43,786 |
| Interior Design Assistant | 22.51% | 46,701 |
Similar 3d designer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Fiber Artist | 11.32% | 4,369 |
| Exhibit Builder | 12.35% | 2,879 |
| Floral Artist | 14.26% | 3,971 |
| Visual Presentation Manager | 16.91% | 4,573 |
| Sweater Designer | 17.98% | 43,786 |
| Interior Design Assistant | 22.51% | 46,701 |
Foreign languages spoken by 3d designers
The most common foreign language among 3d designers is Spanish at 34.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Mandarin at 17.2% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 10.3%.
- Spanish, 34.5%
- Mandarin, 17.2%
- Chinese, 10.3%
- French, 10.3%
- Japanese, 6.9%
- Other, 20.8%
3d designer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 34.5% |
| Mandarin | 17.2% |
| Chinese | 10.3% |
| French | 10.3% |
| Japanese | 6.9% |
| Other | 20.8% |
