Color and materials designer demographics and statistics in the US
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Color and materials designer gender statistics
47.5% of color and materials designers are women and 52.5% of color and materials designers are men.
- Male, 52.5%
- Female, 47.5%
Color and materials designer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 52.5% |
| Female | 47.5% |
Color and materials designer gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$83,842
Female income
$79,936
Color and materials designer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in color and materials designer positions over time. Currently, 47.5% of color and materials designers are female.
Color and materials designer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 54.94% | 45.06% |
| 2011 | 55.19% | 44.81% |
| 2012 | 54.38% | 45.62% |
| 2013 | 56.82% | 43.18% |
| 2014 | 54.64% | 45.36% |
| 2015 | 55.39% | 44.61% |
| 2016 | 54.28% | 45.72% |
| 2017 | 53.31% | 46.69% |
| 2018 | 55.52% | 44.48% |
| 2019 | 52.33% | 47.67% |
| 2020 | 52.39% | 47.61% |
| 2021 | 52.53% | 47.47% |
Color and materials designer related jobs gender ratio
We compared color and materials 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% |
| Color And Materials Designer | 53% | 47% |
| Craftsman | 88% | 12% |
| Senior Industrial Designer | 91% | 9% |
| Exhibit Builder | 93% | 7% |
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Color and materials designer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among color and materials designers is White, which makes up 70.2% of all color and materials designers. Comparatively, 10.6% of color and materials designers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.4% of color and materials 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%
Color and materials designer race
| Color and materials 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% |
Color and materials designer race and ethnicity over time
See how color and materials designer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Color and materials 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% |
Color and materials designer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian color and materials designers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White color and materials designers have the lowest average salary at $80,716.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $86,405 |
| White | $80,716 |
| Black or African American | $80,929 |
| Asian | $89,542 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $81,974 |
Average color and materials designer age
See how the average age of color and materials designers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Color and materials 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 |
Color and materials designer age breakdown
The average age of color and materials designers is 40+ years years old, representing 42% of the color and materials designer population.
Color and materials designer age breakdown
| Color And Materials Designer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 42% |
| 30-40 years | 35% |
| 20-30 years | 24% |
Color and materials designer educational attainment
The most common degree for color and materials designers is bachelor's degree, with 70% of color and materials designers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 13% and associate degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 70%
- Associate, 13%
- Master's, 9%
- High School Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Color and materials designers by degree level
| Color and materials designer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 70% |
| Associate | 13% |
| Master's | 9% |
| High School Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Color and materials designer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, color and materials designers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $98,352 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, color and materials designers earn a median annual income of $90,128 compared to $80,900 for color and materials designers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $98,352 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $90,128 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $80,900 |
Color and materials designer employment statistics
Most color and materials designers work for a private in the automotive industry.
Company size where color and materials designers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where color and materials designers work.
Color and materials designer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 11% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 34% |
Color and materials designer jobs by company type
Employees with the color and materials designer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most color and materials designers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Color and materials designer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 9% |
| Public | 36% |
| Private | 53% |
| Government | 2% |
Color and materials designer jobs by industry
The most common industries for color and materials designers are automotive, manufacturing and retail.
Color and materials designer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 16% |
| Automotive | 15% |
| Manufacturing | 15% |
| Retail | 9% |
| Transportation | 7% |
| Education | 7% |
| Start-up | 5% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Telecommunication | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Government | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
Color and materials designer turnover and employment statistics
Color and materials designer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for color and materials designers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Color and materials designer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Color and materials 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 color and materials designer tenure
The average color and materials designer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 134 color and materials designers resumes in Zippia's database.
Color and materials designer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 42% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Color and materials designer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of color and materials 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Art Director | 11.32% | 9,597 |
| Scenic Arts Supervisor | 12.35% | 1,424 |
| Color And Materials Designer | 13.05% | - |
| Wedding Designer | 14.26% | 43,844 |
| Visual Merchandiser | 16.91% | 74,351 |
| Fashion Design Internship | 17.98% | 91,499 |
| Pottery Decoration Designer | 22.51% | 43,828 |
Similar color and materials designer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Art Director | 11.32% | 9,597 |
| Scenic Arts Supervisor | 12.35% | 1,424 |
| Wedding Designer | 14.26% | 43,844 |
| Visual Merchandiser | 16.91% | 74,351 |
| Fashion Design Internship | 17.98% | 91,499 |
| Pottery Decoration Designer | 22.51% | 43,828 |
Foreign languages spoken by color and materials designers
The most common foreign language among color and materials designers is Spanish at 42.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Mandarin at 14.3% and Arabic is the third-most popular at 14.3%.
- Spanish, 42.9%
- Mandarin, 14.3%
- Arabic, 14.3%
- Chinese, 14.3%
- French, 14.3%
Color and materials designer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 42.9% |
| Mandarin | 14.3% |
| Arabic | 14.3% |
| Chinese | 14.3% |
| French | 14.3% |
