Design painter demographics and statistics in the US
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Design painter gender statistics
49.0% of design painters are women and 51.0% of design painters are men.
- Male, 51.0%
- Female, 49.0%
Design painter gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 51.0% |
| Female | 49.0% |
Design painter gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$44,809
Female income
$40,971
Design painter gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in design painter positions over time. Currently, 49.0% of design painters are female.
Design painter gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 60.37% | 39.63% |
| 2011 | 61.83% | 38.17% |
| 2012 | 62.26% | 37.74% |
| 2013 | 63.86% | 36.14% |
| 2014 | 59.53% | 40.47% |
| 2015 | 62.82% | 37.18% |
| 2016 | 59.97% | 40.03% |
| 2017 | 58.04% | 41.96% |
| 2018 | 56.03% | 43.97% |
| 2019 | 52.19% | 47.81% |
| 2020 | 55.95% | 44.05% |
| 2021 | 51.02% | 48.98% |
Design painter related jobs gender ratio
We compared design painters with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, water softener installer and insulation worker have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Composition Floor Setter | 34% | 66% |
| Design Painter | 51% | 49% |
| Gas Fitter | 97% | 3% |
| Insulation Worker | 97% | 2% |
| Water Softener Installer | 97% | 3% |
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Design painter demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among design painters is White, which makes up 51.0% of all design painters. Comparatively, 32.8% of design painters are Hispanic or Latino and 8.3% of design painters are Black or African American.
- White, 51.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 32.8%
- Black or African American, 8.3%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- Asian, 2.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Design painter race
| Design painter race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 51.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 32.8% |
| Black or African American | 8.3% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| Asian | 2.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Design painter race and ethnicity over time
See how design painter racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Design painter race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.31% | 9.74% | 2.16% | 23.35% |
| 2011 | 62.04% | 10.73% | 2.12% | 22.72% |
| 2012 | 62.31% | 10.37% | 2.12% | 22.40% |
| 2013 | 61.77% | 9.87% | 2.04% | 23.84% |
| 2014 | 60.80% | 9.23% | 2.36% | 25.14% |
| 2015 | 59.32% | 8.95% | 1.88% | 27.44% |
| 2016 | 58.58% | 8.87% | 2.12% | 27.09% |
| 2017 | 59.86% | 8.06% | 1.93% | 27.08% |
| 2018 | 59.26% | 8.17% | 2.07% | 27.97% |
| 2019 | 57.73% | 9.14% | 2.07% | 28.48% |
| 2020 | 57.15% | 8.67% | 2.20% | 26.83% |
| 2021 | 51.03% | 8.31% | 2.26% | 32.80% |
Design painter wage gap by race
According to our data, asian design painters have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino design painters have the lowest average salary at $43,032.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $44,855 |
| White | $46,543 |
| Black or African American | $43,080 |
| Asian | $46,679 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $43,032 |
Average design painter age
See how the average age of design painters varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Design painter age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 50 | |
| Unknown | 38 | |
| Asian | 51 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40.5 | 36 |
| White | 45 | 43.5 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 35 |
Design painter age breakdown
The average age of design painters is 40+ years years old, representing 57% of the design painter population.
Design painter age breakdown
| Design Painter Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 57% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Design painter educational attainment
The most common degree for design painters is bachelor's degree, with 58% of design painters earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 17% and associate degree degree at 15%.
- Bachelor's, 58%
- Associate, 17%
- High School Diploma, 15%
- Master's, 4%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Design painters by degree level
| Design painter degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 58% |
| Associate | 17% |
| High School Diploma | 15% |
| Master's | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Design painter wage gap by degree level
According to the data, design painters with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $45,929 annually. With a High School Diploma degree, design painters earn a median annual income of $45,821 compared to $45,696 for design painters with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $45,821 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $45,696 |
| No Education | $42,730 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $45,929 |
Design painter employment statistics
Most design painters work for a private in the hospitality industry.
Company size where design painters work
Below, you can see the size of companies where design painters work.
Design painter jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 28% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 36% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 9% |
| > 10,000 employees | 9% |
Design painter jobs by company type
Employees with the design painter job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most design painters prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Design painter jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 11% |
| Private | 80% |
| Government | 7% |
Design painter jobs by industry
The most common industries for design painters are hospitality, media and construction.
Design painter industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Hospitality | 15% |
| Media | 13% |
| Construction | 11% |
| Retail | 11% |
| Manufacturing | 9% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Government | 6% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
Design painter turnover and employment statistics
Design painter unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for design painters between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Design painter unemployment rate by year
| Year | Design painter unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 20.78% |
| 2011 | 19.00% |
| 2012 | 16.53% |
| 2013 | 14.04% |
| 2014 | 11.65% |
| 2015 | 10.22% |
| 2016 | 8.94% |
| 2017 | 8.43% |
| 2018 | 7.07% |
| 2019 | 6.48% |
| 2020 | 10.42% |
| 2021 | 8.86% |
Average design painter tenure
The average design painter stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 229 design painters resumes in Zippia's database.
Design painter tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 26% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Design painter LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of design painters 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Monument Erector | 1.40% | 46 |
| Acoustical Ceiling Mechanic | 1.75% | 33,392 |
| Grunt | 2.24% | 4,605 |
| Electrician/Mechanic | 2.76% | 48,369 |
| Layer | 3.39% | 371 |
| Gutter Installer | 4.07% | 15,110 |
| Design Painter | 4.71% | - |
Similar design painter jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Monument Erector | 1.40% | 46 |
| Acoustical Ceiling Mechanic | 1.75% | 33,392 |
| Grunt | 2.24% | 4,605 |
| Electrician/Mechanic | 2.76% | 48,369 |
| Layer | 3.39% | 371 |
| Gutter Installer | 4.07% | 15,110 |
Foreign languages spoken by design painters
The most common foreign language among design painters is Spanish at 70.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Greek at 10.0% and Carrier is the third-most popular at 10.0%.
- Spanish, 70.0%
- Greek, 10.0%
- Carrier, 10.0%
- French, 10.0%
Design painter languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 70.0% |
| Greek | 10.0% |
| Carrier | 10.0% |
| French | 10.0% |