Computer graphic designer demographics and statistics in the US
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Computer graphic designer gender statistics
32.6% of computer graphic designers are women and 67.4% of computer graphic designers are men.
- Male, 67.4%
- Female, 32.6%
Computer graphic designer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 67.4% |
| Female | 32.6% |
Computer graphic designer gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$56,498
Female income
$52,143
Computer graphic designer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in computer graphic designer positions over time. Currently, 32.6% of computer graphic designers are female.
Computer graphic designer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.53% | 30.47% |
| 2011 | 69.75% | 30.25% |
| 2012 | 69.05% | 30.95% |
| 2013 | 71.12% | 28.88% |
| 2014 | 69.28% | 30.72% |
| 2015 | 69.91% | 30.09% |
| 2016 | 68.97% | 31.03% |
| 2017 | 68.13% | 31.87% |
| 2018 | 70.03% | 29.97% |
| 2019 | 67.26% | 32.74% |
| 2020 | 67.32% | 32.68% |
| 2021 | 67.44% | 32.56% |
Computer graphic designer related jobs gender ratio
We compared computer graphic 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 Graphic Designer | 67% | 33% |
| Craftsman | 88% | 12% |
| Senior Industrial Designer | 91% | 9% |
| Exhibit Builder | 93% | 7% |
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Computer graphic designer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among computer graphic designers is White, which makes up 70.2% of all computer graphic designers. Comparatively, 10.6% of computer graphic designers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.4% of computer graphic 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%
Computer graphic designer race
| Computer graphic 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% |
Computer graphic designer race and ethnicity over time
See how computer graphic designer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Computer graphic 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% |
Computer graphic designer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian computer graphic designers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White computer graphic designers have the lowest average salary at $53,001.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $59,433 |
| White | $53,001 |
| Black or African American | $53,237 |
| Asian | $63,105 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $54,398 |
Average computer graphic designer age
See how the average age of computer graphic designers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Computer graphic 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 |
Computer graphic designer age breakdown
The average age of computer graphic designers is 40+ years years old, representing 42% of the computer graphic designer population.
Computer graphic designer age breakdown
| Computer Graphic Designer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 42% |
| 30-40 years | 35% |
| 20-30 years | 24% |
Computer graphic designer educational attainment
The most common degree for computer graphic designers is bachelor's degree, with 52% of computer graphic designers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 29% and associate degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 52%
- Associate, 29%
- High School Diploma, 9%
- Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Computer graphic designers by degree level
| Computer graphic designer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 52% |
| Associate | 29% |
| High School Diploma | 9% |
| Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Computer graphic designer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, computer graphic designers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $73,893 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, computer graphic designers earn a median annual income of $63,802 compared to $53,204 for computer graphic designers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $73,893 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $63,802 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $53,204 |
Computer graphic designer employment statistics
Most computer graphic designers work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where computer graphic designers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where computer graphic designers work.
Computer graphic designer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 26% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 19% |
| > 10,000 employees | 16% |
Computer graphic designer jobs by company type
Employees with the computer graphic designer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most computer graphic designers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Computer graphic designer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 14% |
| Private | 78% |
| Government | 3% |
Computer graphic designer jobs by industry
The most common industries for computer graphic designers are manufacturing, technology and media.
Computer graphic designer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 18% |
| Technology | 14% |
| Media | 13% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Construction | 5% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Education | 4% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Computer graphic designer turnover and employment statistics
Computer graphic designer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for computer graphic designers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Computer graphic designer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Computer graphic 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 computer graphic designer tenure
The average computer graphic designer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 561 computer graphic designers resumes in Zippia's database.
Computer graphic designer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 13% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Computer graphic designer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of computer graphic 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Animator | 11.32% | 13,790 |
| Home Stager | 12.35% | 39,061 |
| Computer Graphic Designer | 13.05% | - |
| Floral Manager | 14.26% | 51,189 |
| Visual Presentation Manager | 16.91% | 4,573 |
| Fashion Director | 17.98% | 9,325 |
| Interior Design Coordinator | 22.51% | 49,402 |
Similar computer graphic designer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Animator | 11.32% | 13,790 |
| Home Stager | 12.35% | 39,061 |
| Floral Manager | 14.26% | 51,189 |
| Visual Presentation Manager | 16.91% | 4,573 |
| Fashion Director | 17.98% | 9,325 |
| Interior Design Coordinator | 22.51% | 49,402 |
Foreign languages spoken by computer graphic designers
The most common foreign language among computer graphic designers is Spanish at 24.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 13.5% and Arabic is the third-most popular at 10.8%.
- Spanish, 24.3%
- French, 13.5%
- Arabic, 10.8%
- Japanese, 8.1%
- Berber, 5.4%
- Other, 37.9%
Computer graphic designer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 24.3% |
| French | 13.5% |
| Arabic | 10.8% |
| Japanese | 8.1% |
| Berber | 5.4% |
| Other | 37.9% |
