Computer designer demographics and statistics in the US
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Computer designer gender statistics
18.4% of computer designers are women and 81.6% of computer designers are men.
- Male, 81.6%
- Female, 18.4%
Computer designer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 81.6% |
| Female | 18.4% |
Computer designer gender pay gap
Women earn 100¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$65,524
Female income
$65,409
Computer designer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in computer designer positions over time. Currently, 18.4% of computer designers are female.
Computer designer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 96.65% | 3.35% |
| 2011 | 96.68% | 3.32% |
| 2012 | 96.57% | 3.43% |
| 2013 | 96.88% | 3.12% |
| 2014 | 96.61% | 3.39% |
| 2015 | 96.70% | 3.30% |
| 2016 | 96.56% | 3.44% |
| 2017 | 96.43% | 3.57% |
| 2018 | 87.28% | 12.72% |
| 2019 | 86.10% | 13.90% |
| 2020 | 87.05% | 12.95% |
| 2021 | 81.55% | 18.45% |
Computer designer related jobs gender ratio
We compared computer 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% |
| Computer Designer | 82% | 18% |
| Craftsman | 88% | 12% |
| Senior Industrial Designer | 91% | 9% |
| Exhibit Builder | 93% | 7% |
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Computer designer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among computer designers is White, which makes up 82.1% of all computer designers. Comparatively, 7.6% of computer designers are Hispanic or Latino and 4.6% of computer designers are Asian.
- White, 82.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.6%
- Asian, 4.6%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- Black or African American, 1.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
Computer designer race
| Computer designer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 82.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.6% |
| Asian | 4.6% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| Black or African American | 1.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
Computer designer race and ethnicity over time
See how computer designer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Computer 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 | 85.73% | 1.22% | 4.08% | 7.35% |
| 2019 | 83.87% | 2.27% | 4.25% | 7.33% |
| 2020 | 80.68% | 1.86% | 4.83% | 8.64% |
| 2021 | 82.14% | 1.48% | 4.57% | 7.59% |
Computer designer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian computer designers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino computer designers have the lowest average salary at $61,157.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $64,887 |
| White | $65,266 |
| Black or African American | $66,402 |
| Asian | $70,233 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $61,157 |
Average computer designer age
See how the average age of computer designers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Computer designer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 40 | |
| White | 47 | 39 |
| Asian | 34.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 34 |
Computer designer age breakdown
The average age of computer designers is 40+ years years old, representing 51% of the computer designer population.
Computer designer age breakdown
| Computer Designer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 51% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 19% |
Computer designer educational attainment
The most common degree for computer designers is bachelor's degree, with 45% of computer designers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 38% and associate degree degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 45%
- Associate, 38%
- High School Diploma, 7%
- Master's, 4%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Computer designers by degree level
| Computer designer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 45% |
| Associate | 38% |
| High School Diploma | 7% |
| Master's | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Computer designer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, computer designers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $75,898 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, computer designers earn a median annual income of $69,425 compared to $59,266 for computer designers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $75,898 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $69,425 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $59,266 |
Computer designer employment statistics
Most computer designers work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where computer designers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where computer designers work.
Computer designer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 18% |
| > 10,000 employees | 21% |
Computer designer jobs by company type
Employees with the computer designer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most computer designers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Computer designer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 23% |
| Private | 72% |
| Government | 1% |
Computer designer jobs by industry
The most common industries for computer designers are professional, manufacturing and technology.
Computer designer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 17% |
| Manufacturing | 15% |
| Technology | 14% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Construction | 9% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Automotive | 4% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Government | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Computer designer turnover and employment statistics
Computer designer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for computer designers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Computer designer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Computer 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 | 2.59% |
| 2019 | 2.19% |
| 2020 | 6.04% |
| 2021 | 5.90% |
Average computer designer tenure
The average computer designer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,234 computer designers resumes in Zippia's database.
Computer designer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 19% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Computer designer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of computer 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 3D Artist | 11.32% | 3,978 |
| Scenic Arts Supervisor | 12.35% | 1,424 |
| Art Director, Senior Graphic Designer | 13.05% | 51,425 |
| Florist | 14.26% | 1,381 |
| Retail Sales Merchandiser | 16.91% | 155,213 |
| Fashion Show Director | 17.98% | 7,493 |
| Computer Designer | 22.51% | - |
Similar computer designer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| 3D Artist | 11.32% | 3,978 |
| Scenic Arts Supervisor | 12.35% | 1,424 |
| Art Director, Senior Graphic Designer | 13.05% | 51,425 |
| Florist | 14.26% | 1,381 |
| Retail Sales Merchandiser | 16.91% | 155,213 |
| Fashion Show Director | 17.98% | 7,493 |
Foreign languages spoken by computer designers
The most common foreign language among computer designers is Spanish at 28.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 8.9% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 6.7%.
- Spanish, 28.9%
- German, 8.9%
- Chinese, 6.7%
- Mandarin, 6.7%
- Arabic, 6.7%
- Other, 42.1%
Computer designer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 28.9% |
| German | 8.9% |
| Chinese | 6.7% |
| Mandarin | 6.7% |
| Arabic | 6.7% |
| Other | 42.1% |
