Custom designer demographics and statistics in the US
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Custom designer gender statistics
55.6% of custom designers are women and 44.4% of custom designers are men.
- Female, 55.6%
- Male, 44.4%
Custom designer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 55.6% |
| Male | 44.4% |
Custom designer gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$59,731
Female income
$57,136
Custom designer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in custom designer positions over time. Currently, 55.6% of custom designers are female.
Custom designer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 46.80% | 53.20% |
| 2011 | 47.06% | 52.94% |
| 2012 | 46.24% | 53.76% |
| 2013 | 48.71% | 51.29% |
| 2014 | 46.51% | 53.49% |
| 2015 | 47.25% | 52.75% |
| 2016 | 46.14% | 53.86% |
| 2017 | 45.17% | 54.83% |
| 2018 | 47.39% | 52.61% |
| 2019 | 44.20% | 55.80% |
| 2020 | 44.26% | 55.74% |
| 2021 | 44.39% | 55.61% |
Custom designer related jobs gender ratio
We compared custom 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% |
| Custom Designer | 44% | 56% |
| Craftsman | 88% | 12% |
| Senior Industrial Designer | 91% | 9% |
| Exhibit Builder | 93% | 7% |
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Custom designer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among custom designers is White, which makes up 70.2% of all custom designers. Comparatively, 10.6% of custom designers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.4% of custom 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%
Custom designer race
| Custom 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% |
Custom designer race and ethnicity over time
See how custom designer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Custom 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% |
Custom designer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian custom designers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White custom designers have the lowest average salary at $57,655.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $61,430 |
| White | $57,655 |
| Black or African American | $57,797 |
| Asian | $63,503 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $58,492 |
Average custom designer age
See how the average age of custom designers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Custom 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 |
Custom designer age breakdown
The average age of custom designers is 40+ years years old, representing 42% of the custom designer population.
Custom designer age breakdown
| Custom Designer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 42% |
| 30-40 years | 35% |
| 20-30 years | 24% |
Custom designer educational attainment
The most common degree for custom designers is bachelor's degree, with 50% of custom designers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 25% and associate degree degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 50%
- Associate, 25%
- High School Diploma, 12%
- Master's, 6%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Custom designers by degree level
| Custom designer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 50% |
| Associate | 25% |
| High School Diploma | 12% |
| Master's | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Custom designer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, custom designers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $69,302 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, custom designers earn a median annual income of $63,891 compared to $57,777 for custom designers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $69,302 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $63,891 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $57,777 |
Custom designer employment statistics
Most custom designers work for a private in the retail industry.
Company size where custom designers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where custom designers work.
Custom designer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 16% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 17% |
| > 10,000 employees | 29% |
Custom designer jobs by company type
Employees with the custom designer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most custom designers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Custom designer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 30% |
| Private | 64% |
| Government | 2% |
Custom designer jobs by industry
The most common industries for custom designers are retail, manufacturing and professional.
Custom designer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Retail | 19% |
| Fortune 500 | 16% |
| Manufacturing | 11% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Media | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Education | 4% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
Custom designer turnover and employment statistics
Custom designer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for custom designers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Custom designer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Custom 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 custom designer tenure
The average custom designer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,763 custom designers resumes in Zippia's database.
Custom designer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 19% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Custom designer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of custom 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Interactive Art Director | 11.32% | 10,071 |
| Exhibit Builder | 12.35% | 2,879 |
| Custom Designer | 13.05% | - |
| Wedding Designer | 14.26% | 43,844 |
| Display Designer | 16.91% | 43,956 |
| Fur Stylist | 17.98% | 10,232 |
| Interior Design Coordinator | 22.51% | 49,402 |
Similar custom designer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Interactive Art Director | 11.32% | 10,071 |
| Exhibit Builder | 12.35% | 2,879 |
| Wedding Designer | 14.26% | 43,844 |
| Display Designer | 16.91% | 43,956 |
| Fur Stylist | 17.98% | 10,232 |
| Interior Design Coordinator | 22.51% | 49,402 |
Foreign languages spoken by custom designers
The most common foreign language among custom designers is Spanish at 50.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 8.2% and French is the third-most popular at 8.2%.
- Spanish, 50.8%
- German, 8.2%
- French, 8.2%
- Chinese, 6.6%
- Mandarin, 4.9%
- Other, 21.3%
Custom designer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.8% |
| German | 8.2% |
| French | 8.2% |
| Chinese | 6.6% |
| Mandarin | 4.9% |
| Other | 21.3% |
