Apparel fashion designer demographics and statistics in the US
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Apparel fashion designer demographics by:
Apparel fashion designer gender statistics
80.8% of apparel fashion designers are women and 19.2% of apparel fashion designers are men.
- Female, 80.8%
- Male, 19.2%
Apparel fashion designer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 80.8% |
| Male | 19.2% |
Apparel fashion designer gender pay gap
Women earn 88¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$69,092
Female income
$60,861
Apparel fashion designer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in apparel fashion designer positions over time. Currently, 80.8% of apparel fashion designers are female.
Apparel fashion designer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 59.77% | 40.23% |
| 2011 | 60.02% | 39.98% |
| 2012 | 59.23% | 40.77% |
| 2013 | 61.59% | 38.41% |
| 2014 | 59.49% | 40.51% |
| 2015 | 60.21% | 39.79% |
| 2016 | 59.13% | 40.87% |
| 2017 | 58.19% | 41.81% |
| 2018 | 28.75% | 71.25% |
| 2019 | 22.23% | 77.77% |
| 2020 | 18.53% | 81.47% |
| 2021 | 19.23% | 80.77% |
Apparel fashion designer related jobs gender ratio
We compared apparel fashion 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% |
| Apparel Fashion Designer | 19% | 81% |
| Craftsman | 88% | 12% |
| Senior Industrial Designer | 91% | 9% |
| Exhibit Builder | 93% | 7% |
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Apparel fashion designer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among apparel fashion designers is White, which makes up 63.0% of all apparel fashion designers. Comparatively, 11.9% of apparel fashion designers are Hispanic or Latino and 11.6% of apparel fashion designers are Asian.
- White, 63.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.9%
- Asian, 11.6%
- Black or African American, 7.3%
- Unknown, 5.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Apparel fashion designer race
| Apparel fashion designer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.9% |
| Asian | 11.6% |
| Black or African American | 7.3% |
| Unknown | 5.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Apparel fashion designer race and ethnicity over time
See how apparel fashion designer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Apparel fashion 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 | 59.60% | 6.29% | 13.25% | 15.23% |
| 2019 | 57.46% | 7.46% | 17.16% | 13.18% |
| 2020 | 58.27% | 7.38% | 12.72% | 17.81% |
| 2021 | 63.04% | 7.34% | 11.65% | 11.90% |
Apparel fashion designer wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown apparel fashion designers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White apparel fashion designers have the lowest average salary at $60,887.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $83,711 |
| White | $60,887 |
| Black or African American | $65,435 |
| Asian | $63,038 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $74,890 |
Average apparel fashion designer age
See how the average age of apparel fashion designers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Apparel fashion designer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 34 | 34.5 |
| Asian | 39 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 |
Apparel fashion designer age breakdown
The average age of apparel fashion designers is 40+ years years old, representing 37% of the apparel fashion designer population.
Apparel fashion designer age breakdown
| Apparel Fashion Designer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 37% |
| 30-40 years | 34% |
| 20-30 years | 27% |
Apparel fashion designer educational attainment
The most common degree for apparel fashion designers is bachelor's degree, with 74% of apparel fashion designers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 16% and associate degree degree at 5%.
- Bachelor's, 74%
- Associate, 16%
- Master's, 5%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Apparel fashion designers by degree level
| Apparel fashion designer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 74% |
| Associate | 16% |
| Master's | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Apparel fashion designer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, apparel fashion designers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $77,601 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, apparel fashion designers earn a median annual income of $76,327 compared to $55,263 for apparel fashion designers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $55,263 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $76,327 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $77,601 |
Apparel fashion designer turnover and employment statistics
Apparel fashion designer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for apparel fashion designers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Apparel fashion designer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Apparel fashion 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 | 5.28% |
| 2019 | 6.25% |
| 2020 | 12.09% |
| 2021 | 16.87% |
Average apparel fashion designer tenure
The average apparel fashion designer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 33 apparel fashion designers resumes in Zippia's database.
Apparel fashion designer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 62% |
| 3-4 years | 3% |
| 5-7 years | 0% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Apparel fashion designer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of apparel fashion 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Visual Artist | 11.32% | 7,209 |
| Scenic Arts Supervisor | 12.35% | 1,424 |
| Furrier Designer | 13.05% | 44,199 |
| Florist Designer | 14.26% | 43,831 |
| Display Decorator | 16.91% | 1,976 |
| Apparel Fashion Designer | 17.98% | - |
| Design Specialist | 22.51% | 68,347 |
Similar apparel fashion designer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Visual Artist | 11.32% | 7,209 |
| Scenic Arts Supervisor | 12.35% | 1,424 |
| Furrier Designer | 13.05% | 44,199 |
| Florist Designer | 14.26% | 43,831 |
| Display Decorator | 16.91% | 1,976 |
| Design Specialist | 22.51% | 68,347 |
Foreign languages spoken by apparel fashion designers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Apparel fashion designer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |