Car designer demographics and statistics in the US
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Car designer gender statistics
11.6% of car designers are women and 88.4% of car designers are men.
- Male, 88.4%
- Female, 11.6%
Car designer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 88.4% |
| Female | 11.6% |
Car designer gender pay gap
Women earn $1.04 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$60,902
Female income
$63,339
Car designer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in car designer positions over time. Currently, 11.6% of car designers are female.
Car designer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 90.27% | 9.73% |
| 2011 | 93.13% | 6.87% |
| 2012 | 91.17% | 8.83% |
| 2013 | 91.68% | 8.32% |
| 2014 | 90.66% | 9.34% |
| 2015 | 89.89% | 10.11% |
| 2016 | 91.00% | 9.00% |
| 2017 | 89.20% | 10.80% |
| 2018 | 89.77% | 10.23% |
| 2019 | 89.65% | 10.35% |
| 2020 | 87.37% | 12.63% |
| 2021 | 88.37% | 11.63% |
Car designer related jobs gender ratio
We compared car 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% |
| Car Designer | 88% | 12% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Car designer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among car designers is White, which makes up 75.1% of all car designers. Comparatively, 11.1% of car designers are Asian and 6.5% of car designers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 75.1%
- Asian, 11.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 6.5%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- Black or African American, 2.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
Car designer race
| Car designer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 75.1% |
| Asian | 11.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.5% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| Black or African American | 2.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
Car designer race and ethnicity over time
See how car designer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Car designer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 82.29% | 2.86% | 9.02% | 4.12% |
| 2011 | 82.35% | 2.86% | 8.80% | 4.42% |
| 2012 | 82.78% | 3.08% | 7.96% | 4.75% |
| 2013 | 82.35% | 2.34% | 9.46% | 4.17% |
| 2014 | 80.38% | 2.43% | 10.57% | 5.17% |
| 2015 | 80.86% | 2.68% | 9.18% | 5.77% |
| 2016 | 78.88% | 2.88% | 10.27% | 6.36% |
| 2017 | 79.60% | 2.16% | 10.00% | 6.28% |
| 2018 | 80.39% | 2.47% | 9.63% | 5.51% |
| 2019 | 78.84% | 2.72% | 10.14% | 5.79% |
| 2020 | 75.33% | 2.42% | 11.64% | 7.15% |
| 2021 | 75.08% | 2.77% | 11.14% | 6.48% |
Car designer wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino car designers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american car designers have the lowest average salary at $56,453.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $61,017 |
| White | $62,068 |
| Black or African American | $56,453 |
| Asian | $61,393 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $63,828 |
Average car designer age
See how the average age of car designers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Car 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 |
Car designer age breakdown
The average age of car designers is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the car designer population.
Car designer age breakdown
| Car Designer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Car designer educational attainment
The most common degree for car designers is bachelor's degree, with 63% of car designers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 17% and associate degree degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 63%
- Associate, 17%
- Master's, 13%
- High School Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Car designers by degree level
| Car designer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 63% |
| Associate | 17% |
| Master's | 13% |
| High School Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Car designer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, car designers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $84,135 annually. With a Master's degree, car designers earn a median annual income of $74,856 compared to $62,526 for car designers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $74,856 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $62,526 |
| Doctorate Degree | $84,135 |
Car designer employment statistics
Company size where car designers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where car designers work.
Car designer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 6% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 50% |
| > 10,000 employees | 25% |
Car designer jobs by company type
Employees with the car designer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most car designers prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Car designer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 50% |
| Public | 13% |
| Private | 38% |
Car designer turnover and employment statistics
Car designer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for car designers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Car designer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Car 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 car designer tenure
The average car designer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 52 car designers resumes in Zippia's database.
Car designer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 54% |
| 1-2 years | 24% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 7% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Car designer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of car 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Treating Engineer | 3.67% | 37,343 |
| Car Designer | 4.55% | - |
| Mineral Engineer | 5.25% | 6,598 |
| Power Shovel Engineer | 6.39% | 20,916 |
| Aircraft Engineer | 7.54% | 5,718 |
| Chemical Engineering Internship | 8.92% | 99,481 |
| Smelting Engineer | 10.43% | 3,371 |
Similar car designer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Treating Engineer | 3.67% | 37,343 |
| Mineral Engineer | 5.25% | 6,598 |
| Power Shovel Engineer | 6.39% | 20,916 |
| Aircraft Engineer | 7.54% | 5,718 |
| Chemical Engineering Internship | 8.92% | 99,481 |
| Smelting Engineer | 10.43% | 3,371 |
Foreign languages spoken by car designers
The most common foreign language among car designers is Greek at 25.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Arabic at 25.0% and Italian is the third-most popular at 25.0%.
- Greek, 25.0%
- Arabic, 25.0%
- Italian, 25.0%
- Spanish, 25.0%
Car designer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Greek | 25.0% |
| Arabic | 25.0% |
| Italian | 25.0% |
| Spanish | 25.0% |