Automotive designer demographics and statistics in the US
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Automotive designer gender statistics
19.8% of automotive designers are women and 80.2% of automotive designers are men.
- Male, 80.2%
- Female, 19.8%
Automotive designer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 80.2% |
| Female | 19.8% |
Automotive designer gender pay gap
Women earn $1.04 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$67,061
Female income
$69,636
Automotive designer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in automotive designer positions over time. Currently, 19.8% of automotive designers are female.
Automotive designer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 83.20% | 16.80% |
| 2011 | 87.87% | 12.13% |
| 2012 | 84.65% | 15.35% |
| 2013 | 85.47% | 14.53% |
| 2014 | 83.83% | 16.17% |
| 2015 | 82.60% | 17.40% |
| 2016 | 84.37% | 15.63% |
| 2017 | 81.52% | 18.48% |
| 2018 | 82.41% | 17.59% |
| 2019 | 82.23% | 17.77% |
| 2020 | 78.70% | 21.30% |
| 2021 | 80.23% | 19.77% |
Automotive designer related jobs gender ratio
We compared automotive designers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, senior electronics design engineer and refrigeration engineer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic Engineer | 11% | 89% |
| Automotive Designer | 80% | 20% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Automotive designer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among automotive designers is White, which makes up 70.9% of all automotive designers. Comparatively, 11.0% of automotive designers are Asian and 9.8% of automotive designers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 70.9%
- Asian, 11.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.8%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- Black or African American, 3.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Automotive designer race
| Automotive designer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 70.9% |
| Asian | 11.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.8% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| Black or African American | 3.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Automotive designer race and ethnicity over time
See how automotive designer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Automotive designer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 78.13% | 3.60% | 8.89% | 7.47% |
| 2011 | 78.19% | 3.60% | 8.67% | 7.77% |
| 2012 | 78.63% | 3.83% | 7.83% | 8.10% |
| 2013 | 78.19% | 3.08% | 9.32% | 7.52% |
| 2014 | 76.22% | 3.17% | 10.44% | 8.52% |
| 2015 | 76.70% | 3.42% | 9.05% | 9.12% |
| 2016 | 74.72% | 3.62% | 10.14% | 9.71% |
| 2017 | 75.44% | 2.90% | 9.86% | 9.63% |
| 2018 | 76.23% | 3.21% | 9.50% | 8.86% |
| 2019 | 74.68% | 3.46% | 10.01% | 9.14% |
| 2020 | 71.17% | 3.16% | 11.51% | 10.50% |
| 2021 | 70.92% | 3.51% | 11.01% | 9.83% |
Automotive designer wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino automotive designers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american automotive designers have the lowest average salary at $62,351.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $67,183 |
| White | $68,294 |
| Black or African American | $62,351 |
| Asian | $67,581 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $70,152 |
Average automotive designer age
See how the average age of automotive designers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Automotive designer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 39 | 36 |
| White | 40 | 33 |
| Black or African American | 40 | 48 |
| Asian | 38.5 | 34 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 26 |
Automotive designer age breakdown
The average age of automotive designers is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the automotive designer population.
Automotive designer age breakdown
| Automotive Designer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Automotive designer educational attainment
The most common degree for automotive designers is bachelor's degree, with 53% of automotive designers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 29% and associate degree degree at 5%.
- Bachelor's, 53%
- Associate, 29%
- Master's, 5%
- Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Automotive designers by degree level
| Automotive designer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 53% |
| Associate | 29% |
| Master's | 5% |
| Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Automotive designer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, automotive designers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $91,454 annually. With a Master's degree, automotive designers earn a median annual income of $81,750 compared to $68,777 for automotive designers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $81,750 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $68,777 |
| Doctorate Degree | $91,454 |
Automotive designer employment statistics
Most automotive designers work for a private in the automotive industry.
Company size where automotive designers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where automotive designers work.
Automotive designer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 2% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 33% |
Automotive designer jobs by company type
Employees with the automotive designer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most automotive designers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Automotive designer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 22% |
| Private | 75% |
Automotive designer jobs by industry
The most common industries for automotive designers are automotive, manufacturing and professional.
Automotive designer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Automotive | 25% |
| Manufacturing | 18% |
| Fortune 500 | 15% |
| Professional | 15% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
Automotive designer turnover and employment statistics
Automotive designer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for automotive designers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Automotive designer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Automotive designer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.09% |
| 2011 | 4.26% |
| 2012 | 2.86% |
| 2013 | 1.99% |
| 2014 | 1.63% |
| 2015 | 1.74% |
| 2016 | 1.46% |
| 2017 | 1.74% |
| 2018 | 1.20% |
| 2019 | 1.42% |
| 2020 | 2.46% |
| 2021 | 2.18% |
Average automotive designer tenure
The average automotive designer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 144 automotive designers resumes in Zippia's database.
Automotive designer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 24% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 16% |
Automotive designer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of automotive 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Process And Quality Engineer | 3.67% | 92,216 |
| Automotive Designer | 4.55% | - |
| Optical Engineer | 5.25% | 26,628 |
| Senior Electrical Designer | 6.39% | 78,838 |
| Spacecraft Systems Engineer | 7.54% | 78,004 |
| Chemical Research Engineer | 8.92% | 49,328 |
| Corrosion Engineer | 10.43% | 21,942 |
Similar automotive designer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Process And Quality Engineer | 3.67% | 92,216 |
| Optical Engineer | 5.25% | 26,628 |
| Senior Electrical Designer | 6.39% | 78,838 |
| Spacecraft Systems Engineer | 7.54% | 78,004 |
| Chemical Research Engineer | 8.92% | 49,328 |
| Corrosion Engineer | 10.43% | 21,942 |
Foreign languages spoken by automotive designers
The most common foreign language among automotive designers is Romanian at 25.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Carrier at 25.0% and Japanese is the third-most popular at 25.0%.
- Romanian, 25.0%
- Carrier, 25.0%
- Japanese, 25.0%
- French, 25.0%
Automotive designer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Romanian | 25.0% |
| Carrier | 25.0% |
| Japanese | 25.0% |
| French | 25.0% |
