Design maker demographics and statistics in the US
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Design maker gender statistics
44.6% of design makers are women and 55.4% of design makers are men.
- Male, 55.4%
- Female, 44.6%
Design maker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 55.4% |
| Female | 44.6% |
Design maker gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$61,001
Female income
$58,957
Design maker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in design maker positions over time. Currently, 44.6% of design makers are female.
Design maker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 57.82% | 42.18% |
| 2011 | 58.07% | 41.93% |
| 2012 | 57.27% | 42.73% |
| 2013 | 59.67% | 40.33% |
| 2014 | 57.53% | 42.47% |
| 2015 | 58.26% | 41.74% |
| 2016 | 57.17% | 42.83% |
| 2017 | 56.21% | 43.79% |
| 2018 | 58.39% | 41.61% |
| 2019 | 55.24% | 44.76% |
| 2020 | 55.30% | 44.70% |
| 2021 | 55.43% | 44.57% |
Design maker related jobs gender ratio
We compared design makers 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% |
| Design Maker | 55% | 45% |
| Craftsman | 88% | 12% |
| Senior Industrial Designer | 91% | 9% |
| Exhibit Builder | 93% | 7% |
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Design maker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among design makers is White, which makes up 70.2% of all design makers. Comparatively, 10.6% of design makers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.4% of design makers 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%
Design maker race
| Design maker 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% |
Design maker race and ethnicity over time
See how design maker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Design maker 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% |
Design maker wage gap by race
According to our data, asian design makers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White design makers have the lowest average salary at $59,367.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $62,327 |
| White | $59,367 |
| Black or African American | $59,479 |
| Asian | $63,935 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $60,027 |
Average design maker age
See how the average age of design makers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Design maker 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 |
Design maker age breakdown
The average age of design makers is 40+ years years old, representing 42% of the design maker population.
Design maker age breakdown
| Design Maker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 42% |
| 30-40 years | 35% |
| 20-30 years | 24% |
Design maker educational attainment
The most common degree for design makers is bachelor's degree, with 64% of design makers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 20% and associate degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 64%
- Associate, 20%
- High School Diploma, 6%
- Master's, 6%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Design makers by degree level
| Design maker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 64% |
| Associate | 20% |
| High School Diploma | 6% |
| Master's | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Design maker wage gap by degree level
According to the data, design makers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $68,368 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, design makers earn a median annual income of $64,234 compared to $59,464 for design makers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $68,368 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $64,234 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $59,464 |
Design maker employment statistics
Most design makers work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where design makers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where design makers work.
Design maker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 18% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 25% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 18% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
Design maker jobs by company type
Employees with the design maker job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most design makers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Design maker jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 8% |
| Public | 12% |
| Private | 80% |
Design maker jobs by industry
The most common industries for design makers are professional, manufacturing and media.
Design maker industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 16% |
| Manufacturing | 13% |
| Media | 10% |
| Health Care | 10% |
| Education | 6% |
| Transportation | 6% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Start-up | 6% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
Design maker turnover and employment statistics
Design maker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for design makers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Design maker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Design maker 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 design maker tenure
The average design maker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 105 design makers resumes in Zippia's database.
Design maker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 18% |
| 1-2 years | 24% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 12% |
| 11+ years | 16% |
Design maker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of design makers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Comic | 11.32% | 36 |
| Exhibit Builder | 12.35% | 2,879 |
| Design Maker | 13.05% | - |
| Floral Manager | 14.26% | 51,189 |
| Display Artist | 16.91% | 3,769 |
| Dance Costume Designer | 17.98% | 44,181 |
| Design Consultant | 22.51% | 59,470 |
Similar design maker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Comic | 11.32% | 36 |
| Exhibit Builder | 12.35% | 2,879 |
| Floral Manager | 14.26% | 51,189 |
| Display Artist | 16.91% | 3,769 |
| Dance Costume Designer | 17.98% | 44,181 |
| Design Consultant | 22.51% | 59,470 |
Foreign languages spoken by design makers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Design maker languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |