Decorator demographics and statistics in the US
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Decorator demographics by:
Decorator gender statistics
77.4% of decorators are women and 22.6% of decorators are men.
- Female, 77.4%
- Male, 22.6%
Decorator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 77.4% |
| Male | 22.6% |
Decorator gender pay gap
Women earn 89¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$31,444
Female income
$27,968
Decorator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in decorator positions over time. Currently, 77.4% of decorators are female.
Decorator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 22.28% | 77.72% |
| 2011 | 20.37% | 79.63% |
| 2012 | 18.71% | 81.29% |
| 2013 | 18.64% | 81.36% |
| 2014 | 21.25% | 78.75% |
| 2015 | 22.81% | 77.19% |
| 2016 | 18.73% | 81.27% |
| 2017 | 21.02% | 78.98% |
| 2018 | 22.89% | 77.11% |
| 2019 | 21.10% | 78.90% |
| 2020 | 17.32% | 82.68% |
| 2021 | 22.57% | 77.43% |
Decorator related jobs gender ratio
We compared decorators with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, corrugator and stone cutter have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Examiner | 7% | 93% |
| Cake Decorator | 9% | 91% |
| Garment Inspector | 10% | 90% |
| Decorator | 23% | 77% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Decorator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among decorators is White, which makes up 58.3% of all decorators. Comparatively, 22.4% of decorators are Hispanic or Latino and 11.1% of decorators are Black or African American.
- White, 58.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 22.4%
- Black or African American, 11.1%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- Asian, 3.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Decorator race
| Decorator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 58.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22.4% |
| Black or African American | 11.1% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| Asian | 3.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Decorator race and ethnicity over time
See how decorator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Decorator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.38% | 9.98% | 3.51% | 22.23% |
| 2011 | 59.94% | 12.18% | 2.78% | 22.04% |
| 2012 | 60.08% | 11.20% | 3.02% | 23.47% |
| 2013 | 61.05% | 11.25% | 3.88% | 20.96% |
| 2014 | 63.01% | 11.18% | 3.43% | 19.58% |
| 2015 | 61.33% | 10.59% | 2.91% | 21.58% |
| 2016 | 59.10% | 11.77% | 3.89% | 22.78% |
| 2017 | 62.41% | 10.27% | 3.85% | 20.62% |
| 2018 | 60.61% | 11.60% | 3.43% | 21.37% |
| 2019 | 64.81% | 9.91% | 3.51% | 18.88% |
| 2020 | 61.55% | 9.85% | 3.67% | 19.29% |
| 2021 | 58.34% | 11.12% | 3.53% | 22.38% |
Decorator wage gap by race
According to our data, asian decorators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino decorators have the lowest average salary at $29,620.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $31,873 |
| White | $31,533 |
| Black or African American | $30,906 |
| Asian | $33,413 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $29,620 |
Average decorator age
See how the average age of decorators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Decorator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 38 | |
| White | 41 | 41.5 |
| Black or African American | 46 | |
| Asian | 42 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 | 40 |
Decorator age breakdown
The average age of decorators is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the decorator population.
Decorator age breakdown
| Decorator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Decorator educational attainment
The most common degree for decorators is bachelor's degree, with 38% of decorators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 25% and associate degree degree at 24%.
- Bachelor's, 38%
- Associate, 25%
- High School Diploma, 24%
- Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Decorators by degree level
| Decorator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 38% |
| Associate | 25% |
| High School Diploma | 24% |
| Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Decorator employment statistics
Most decorators work for a private in the retail industry.
Company size where decorators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where decorators work.
Decorator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 13% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 18% |
| > 10,000 employees | 24% |
Decorator jobs by company type
Employees with the decorator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most decorators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Decorator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 19% |
| Private | 78% |
| Government | 2% |
Decorator jobs by industry
The most common industries for decorators are retail, hospitality and manufacturing.
Decorator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Retail | 31% |
| Hospitality | 14% |
| Manufacturing | 11% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Media | 8% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
Decorator turnover and employment statistics
Decorator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for decorators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Decorator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Decorator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 14.90% |
| 2011 | 12.05% |
| 2012 | 8.86% |
| 2013 | 8.15% |
| 2014 | 6.70% |
| 2015 | 5.83% |
| 2016 | 4.20% |
| 2017 | 3.89% |
| 2018 | 3.47% |
| 2019 | 3.95% |
| 2020 | 4.23% |
| 2021 | 6.66% |
Average decorator tenure
The average decorator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 2,719 decorators resumes in Zippia's database.
Decorator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 31% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Decorator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of decorators 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Decorator | 4.35% | - |
| Glove Parts Inspector | 4.47% | 39,210 |
| Planting Machine Operator | 4.75% | 65,498 |
| Envelope Machine Adjuster | 7.84% | 35,743 |
| Beer Maker | 8.41% | 6,981 |
| Heater Helper | 8.89% | 13,396 |
| Certified Photo Specialist | 15.21% | 34,966 |
Similar decorator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Glove Parts Inspector | 4.47% | 39,210 |
| Planting Machine Operator | 4.75% | 65,498 |
| Envelope Machine Adjuster | 7.84% | 35,743 |
| Beer Maker | 8.41% | 6,981 |
| Heater Helper | 8.89% | 13,396 |
| Certified Photo Specialist | 15.21% | 34,966 |
Foreign languages spoken by decorators
The most common foreign language among decorators is Spanish at 57.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 7.3% and German is the third-most popular at 5.2%.
- Spanish, 57.3%
- French, 7.3%
- German, 5.2%
- Russian, 4.2%
- Ukrainian, 3.1%
- Other, 22.9%
Decorator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 57.3% |
| French | 7.3% |
| German | 5.2% |
| Russian | 4.2% |
| Ukrainian | 3.1% |
| Other | 22.9% |
