Clothes designer demographics and statistics in the US
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Clothes designer demographics by:
Clothes designer gender statistics
68.1% of clothes designers are women and 31.9% of clothes designers are men.
- Female, 68.1%
- Male, 31.9%
Clothes designer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 68.1% |
| Male | 31.9% |
Clothes designer gender pay gap
Women earn 88¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$72,707
Female income
$63,896
Clothes designer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in clothes designer positions over time. Currently, 68.1% of clothes designers are female.
Clothes designer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.54% | 25.46% |
| 2011 | 74.73% | 25.27% |
| 2012 | 74.11% | 25.89% |
| 2013 | 75.96% | 24.04% |
| 2014 | 74.31% | 25.69% |
| 2015 | 74.88% | 25.12% |
| 2016 | 74.03% | 25.97% |
| 2017 | 73.27% | 26.73% |
| 2018 | 44.29% | 55.71% |
| 2019 | 36.03% | 63.97% |
| 2020 | 30.95% | 69.05% |
| 2021 | 31.93% | 68.07% |
Clothes designer related jobs gender ratio
We compared clothes 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% |
| Clothes Designer | 32% | 68% |
| Craftsman | 88% | 12% |
| Senior Industrial Designer | 91% | 9% |
| Exhibit Builder | 93% | 7% |
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Clothes designer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among clothes designers is White, which makes up 63.0% of all clothes designers. Comparatively, 11.9% of clothes designers are Hispanic or Latino and 11.6% of clothes 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%
Clothes designer race
| Clothes 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% |
Clothes designer race and ethnicity over time
See how clothes designer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Clothes 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% |
Clothes designer wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown clothes designers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White clothes designers have the lowest average salary at $63,924.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $88,404 |
| White | $63,924 |
| Black or African American | $68,790 |
| Asian | $66,224 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $78,926 |
Average clothes designer age
See how the average age of clothes designers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Clothes designer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 34 | 34.5 |
| Asian | 39 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 |
Clothes designer age breakdown
The average age of clothes designers is 40+ years years old, representing 37% of the clothes designer population.
Clothes designer age breakdown
| Clothes Designer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 37% |
| 30-40 years | 34% |
| 20-30 years | 27% |
Clothes designer educational attainment
The most common degree for clothes designers is bachelor's degree, with 59% of clothes designers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 21% and associate degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 59%
- Associate, 21%
- High School Diploma, 8%
- Master's, 6%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Clothes designers by degree level
| Clothes designer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 59% |
| Associate | 21% |
| High School Diploma | 8% |
| Master's | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Clothes designer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, clothes designers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $81,837 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, clothes designers earn a median annual income of $80,469 compared to $57,915 for clothes designers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $57,915 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $80,469 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $81,837 |
Clothes designer employment statistics
Most clothes designers work for a private in the retail industry.
Company size where clothes designers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where clothes designers work.
Clothes designer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 16% |
Clothes designer jobs by company type
Employees with the clothes designer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most clothes designers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Clothes designer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 21% |
| Private | 73% |
| Government | 5% |
Clothes designer jobs by industry
The most common industries for clothes designers are retail, manufacturing and technology.
Clothes designer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Retail | 38% |
| Manufacturing | 11% |
| Technology | 11% |
| Non Profits | 8% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Government | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
Clothes designer turnover and employment statistics
Clothes designer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for clothes designers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Clothes designer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Clothes 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 clothes designer tenure
The average clothes designer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 328 clothes designers resumes in Zippia's database.
Clothes designer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 14% |
| 1-2 years | 24% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 18% |
Clothes designer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of clothes 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Special Effects Specialist | 11.32% | 32,111 |
| Exhibit Builder | 12.35% | 2,879 |
| Assistant Technical Designer | 13.05% | 115,280 |
| Floral Designer | 14.26% | 47,504 |
| Display Department Manager | 16.91% | 31,077 |
| Clothes Designer | 17.98% | - |
| Interior Design Coordinator | 22.51% | 49,402 |
Similar clothes designer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Special Effects Specialist | 11.32% | 32,111 |
| Exhibit Builder | 12.35% | 2,879 |
| Assistant Technical Designer | 13.05% | 115,280 |
| Floral Designer | 14.26% | 47,504 |
| Display Department Manager | 16.91% | 31,077 |
| Interior Design Coordinator | 22.51% | 49,402 |
Foreign languages spoken by clothes designers
The most common foreign language among clothes designers is Spanish at 23.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 13.3% and German is the third-most popular at 10.0%.
- Spanish, 23.3%
- French, 13.3%
- German, 10.0%
- Arabic, 10.0%
- Chinese, 6.7%
- Other, 36.7%
Clothes designer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 23.3% |
| French | 13.3% |
| German | 10.0% |
| Arabic | 10.0% |
| Chinese | 6.7% |
| Other | 36.7% |
