Design editor demographics and statistics in the US
Design editor demographics research summary. Zippia estimates design editor demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our design editor estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about design editors after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 22,096 design editors currently employed in the United States.
- 50.6% of all design editors are women, while 49.4% are men.
- The average design editor age is 43 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of design editors is White (76.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (8.1%), Asian (7.3%) and Unknown (4.6%).
- Design editors are most in-demand in Bristol, CT.
- New York, NY pays an annual average wage of $66,374, the highest in the US.
- In 2022, women design editors earned 101% of what men earned.
- New York is the best state for design editors to live.
- Design editors are 52% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to education companies.
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Design editor demographics by:
Design editor gender statistics
50.6% of design editors are women and 49.4% of design editors are men.
- Female, 50.6%
- Male, 49.4%
Design editor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 50.6% |
| Male | 49.4% |
Design editor gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$54,099
Female income
$54,618
Design editor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in design editor positions over time. Currently, 50.6% of design editors are female.
Design editor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 52.69% | 47.31% |
| 2011 | 53.70% | 46.30% |
| 2012 | 55.95% | 44.05% |
| 2013 | 55.94% | 44.06% |
| 2014 | 54.74% | 45.26% |
| 2015 | 53.23% | 46.77% |
| 2016 | 54.49% | 45.51% |
| 2017 | 53.97% | 46.03% |
| 2018 | 50.18% | 49.82% |
| 2019 | 53.58% | 46.42% |
| 2020 | 51.12% | 48.88% |
| 2021 | 49.35% | 50.65% |
Design editor related jobs gender ratio
We compared design editors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, public address announcer and track announcer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Paraprofessional Interpreter | 12% | 88% |
| Deaf Interpreter | 15% | 85% |
| Fashion Journalist | 15% | 85% |
| Design Editor | 49% | 51% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
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Design editor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among design editors is White, which makes up 76.1% of all design editors. Comparatively, 8.1% of design editors are Hispanic or Latino and 7.3% of design editors are Asian.
- White, 76.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.1%
- Asian, 7.3%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- Black or African American, 3.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Design editor race
| Design editor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 76.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.1% |
| Asian | 7.3% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| Black or African American | 3.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Design editor race and ethnicity over time
See how design editor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Design editor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.24% | 3.95% | 6.57% | 7.88% |
| 2011 | 81.41% | 3.96% | 5.40% | 7.66% |
| 2012 | 80.92% | 4.11% | 5.68% | 7.36% |
| 2013 | 78.09% | 4.90% | 6.57% | 7.41% |
| 2014 | 79.10% | 4.04% | 6.78% | 7.65% |
| 2015 | 77.75% | 4.49% | 6.77% | 8.39% |
| 2016 | 77.81% | 4.50% | 6.59% | 8.53% |
| 2017 | 77.82% | 4.61% | 6.67% | 7.86% |
| 2018 | 77.87% | 4.01% | 7.22% | 8.04% |
| 2019 | 77.08% | 3.88% | 7.62% | 9.12% |
| 2020 | 75.18% | 3.73% | 6.97% | 8.84% |
| 2021 | 76.13% | 3.59% | 7.27% | 8.15% |
Design editor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian design editors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american design editors have the lowest average salary at $52,346.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $54,048 |
| White | $52,869 |
| Black or African American | $52,346 |
| Asian | $55,934 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $55,385 |
Average design editor age
See how the average age of design editors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Design editor age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 34.5 | 36 |
| White | 46 | 42.5 |
| Black or African American | 45 | |
| Asian | 36 | 38 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 | 31 |
Design editor age breakdown
The average age of design editors is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the design editor population.
Design editor age breakdown
| Design Editor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 15% |
Design editor educational attainment
The most common degree for design editors is bachelor's degree, with 79% of design editors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 10% and associate degree degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 79%
- Associate, 10%
- Master's, 7%
- High School Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Design editors by degree level
| Design editor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 79% |
| Associate | 10% |
| Master's | 7% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Design editor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, design editors with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $63,019 annually. With a Master's degree, design editors earn a median annual income of $59,827 compared to $55,711 for design editors with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $59,827 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $55,711 |
| Doctorate Degree | $63,019 |
Design editor employment statistics
Most design editors work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where design editors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where design editors work.
Design editor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 31% |
| > 10,000 employees | 8% |
Design editor jobs by company type
Employees with the design editor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most design editors prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Design editor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 32% |
| Public | 9% |
| Private | 52% |
| Government | 6% |
Design editor jobs by industry
The most common industries for design editors are media, education and government.
Design editor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 34% |
| Education | 27% |
| Government | 4% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
Design editor turnover and employment statistics
Design editor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for design editors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Design editor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Design editor unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.55% |
| 2011 | 6.88% |
| 2012 | 5.99% |
| 2013 | 6.94% |
| 2014 | 5.63% |
| 2015 | 4.60% |
| 2016 | 4.23% |
| 2017 | 3.44% |
| 2018 | 4.10% |
| 2019 | 2.52% |
| 2020 | 5.60% |
| 2021 | 5.26% |
Average design editor tenure
The average design editor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,629 design editors resumes in Zippia's database.
Design editor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 27% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Design editor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of design editors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| News Photographer/Editor | 10.10% | 7,009 |
| Radio Commentator | 10.34% | 2,174 |
| Publications Coordinator | 12.01% | 27,541 |
| Design Editor | 12.38% | - |
| Site Interpreter | 14.90% | 11,175 |
| Writer/Blogger | 16.36% | 15,929 |
| Track Announcer | 16.36% | 736 |
Similar design editor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| News Photographer/Editor | 10.10% | 7,009 |
| Radio Commentator | 10.34% | 2,174 |
| Publications Coordinator | 12.01% | 27,541 |
| Site Interpreter | 14.90% | 11,175 |
| Writer/Blogger | 16.36% | 15,929 |
| Track Announcer | 16.36% | 736 |
Foreign languages spoken by design editors
The most common foreign language among design editors is Spanish at 33.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 19.4% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 8.9%.
- Spanish, 33.1%
- French, 19.4%
- Chinese, 8.9%
- Mandarin, 7.3%
- Italian, 7.3%
- Other, 24.0%
Design editor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 33.1% |
| French | 19.4% |
| Chinese | 8.9% |
| Mandarin | 7.3% |
| Italian | 7.3% |
| Other | 24.0% |
