Designer and manufacturer demographics and statistics in the US
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Designer and manufacturer gender statistics
23.6% of designer and manufacturers are women and 76.4% of designer and manufacturers are men.
- Male, 76.4%
- Female, 23.6%
Designer and manufacturer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 76.4% |
| Female | 23.6% |
Designer and manufacturer gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$62,176
Female income
$60,153
Designer and manufacturer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in designer and manufacturer positions over time. Currently, 23.6% of designer and manufacturers are female.
Designer and manufacturer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 82.71% | 17.29% |
| 2011 | 82.27% | 17.73% |
| 2012 | 80.41% | 19.59% |
| 2013 | 79.48% | 20.52% |
| 2014 | 81.58% | 18.42% |
| 2015 | 80.47% | 19.53% |
| 2016 | 78.61% | 21.39% |
| 2017 | 79.73% | 20.27% |
| 2018 | 78.45% | 21.55% |
| 2019 | 81.39% | 18.61% |
| 2020 | 79.42% | 20.58% |
| 2021 | 76.36% | 23.64% |
Designer and manufacturer related jobs gender ratio
We compared designer and manufacturers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, senior electronics design engineer and refrigeration engineer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic Engineer | 11% | 89% |
| Designer And Manufacturer | 76% | 24% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Designer and manufacturer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among designer and manufacturers is White, which makes up 66.4% of all designer and manufacturers. Comparatively, 14.7% of designer and manufacturers are Asian and 10.6% of designer and manufacturers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 66.4%
- Asian, 14.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.6%
- Black or African American, 4.3%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
Designer and manufacturer race
| Designer and manufacturer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.4% |
| Asian | 14.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.6% |
| Black or African American | 4.3% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
Designer and manufacturer race and ethnicity over time
See how designer and manufacturer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Designer and manufacturer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.28% | 4.15% | 14.32% | 6.54% |
| 2011 | 74.71% | 4.30% | 11.79% | 7.83% |
| 2012 | 74.43% | 3.42% | 13.08% | 7.37% |
| 2013 | 73.51% | 4.38% | 12.89% | 7.42% |
| 2014 | 72.10% | 4.46% | 13.79% | 7.75% |
| 2015 | 71.93% | 4.97% | 13.24% | 8.44% |
| 2016 | 71.01% | 4.15% | 13.93% | 8.46% |
| 2017 | 70.30% | 3.65% | 14.59% | 9.48% |
| 2018 | 70.28% | 3.73% | 15.30% | 8.48% |
| 2019 | 68.07% | 3.90% | 16.61% | 9.34% |
| 2020 | 68.23% | 4.39% | 14.53% | 9.32% |
| 2021 | 66.42% | 4.31% | 14.66% | 10.56% |
Designer and manufacturer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian designer and manufacturers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american designer and manufacturers have the lowest average salary at $60,439.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $62,998 |
| White | $60,673 |
| Black or African American | $60,439 |
| Asian | $65,584 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $61,331 |
Average designer and manufacturer age
See how the average age of designer and manufacturers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Designer and manufacturer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 41 | 37 |
| White | 42.5 | 40 |
| Black or African American | 40 | 39 |
| Asian | 38 | 34 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40.5 | 40.5 |
Designer and manufacturer age breakdown
The average age of designer and manufacturers is 40+ years years old, representing 53% of the designer and manufacturer population.
Designer and manufacturer age breakdown
| Designer And Manufacturer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 53% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Designer and manufacturer educational attainment
The most common degree for designer and manufacturers is bachelor's degree, with 64% of designer and manufacturers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 22% and associate degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 64%
- Associate, 22%
- Master's, 9%
- High School Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Designer and manufacturers by degree level
| Designer and manufacturer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 64% |
| Associate | 22% |
| Master's | 9% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Designer and manufacturer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, designer and manufacturers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $72,572 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, designer and manufacturers earn a median annual income of $62,990 compared to $50,959 for designer and manufacturers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $72,572 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $62,990 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $50,959 |
Designer and manufacturer employment statistics
Most designer and manufacturers work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where designer and manufacturers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where designer and manufacturers work.
Designer and manufacturer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 25% |
Designer and manufacturer jobs by company type
Employees with the designer and manufacturer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most designer and manufacturers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Designer and manufacturer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 11% |
| Public | 31% |
| Private | 57% |
| Government | 1% |
Designer and manufacturer jobs by industry
The most common industries for designer and manufacturers are manufacturing, technology and education.
Designer and manufacturer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 19% |
| Technology | 13% |
| Education | 10% |
| Retail | 9% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Health Care | 6% |
| Automotive | 5% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Energy | 4% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Designer and manufacturer turnover and employment statistics
Designer and manufacturer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for designer and manufacturers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Designer and manufacturer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Designer and manufacturer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.89% |
| 2011 | 4.17% |
| 2012 | 3.90% |
| 2013 | 3.52% |
| 2014 | 3.01% |
| 2015 | 2.38% |
| 2016 | 1.95% |
| 2017 | 2.07% |
| 2018 | 2.58% |
| 2019 | 2.26% |
| 2020 | 3.20% |
| 2021 | 2.82% |
Average designer and manufacturer tenure
The average designer and manufacturer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 550 designer and manufacturers resumes in Zippia's database.
Designer and manufacturer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 22% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 16% |
Designer and manufacturer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of designer and manufacturers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Designer And Manufacturer | 3.67% | - |
| Criticality Safety Engineer | 5.25% | 15,326 |
| Wireless Engineer | 6.39% | 24,289 |
| Stress Analyst | 7.54% | 8,437 |
| Chemical Test Engineer | 8.92% | 25,902 |
| Welding Engineer | 10.43% | 39,405 |
| Environmental Engineer/Scientist | 12.89% | 56,460 |
Similar designer and manufacturer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Criticality Safety Engineer | 5.25% | 15,326 |
| Wireless Engineer | 6.39% | 24,289 |
| Stress Analyst | 7.54% | 8,437 |
| Chemical Test Engineer | 8.92% | 25,902 |
| Welding Engineer | 10.43% | 39,405 |
| Environmental Engineer/Scientist | 12.89% | 56,460 |
Foreign languages spoken by designer and manufacturers
The most common foreign language among designer and manufacturers is Spanish at 32.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 17.6% and Mandarin is the third-most popular at 14.7%.
- Spanish, 32.4%
- French, 17.6%
- Mandarin, 14.7%
- Chinese, 8.8%
- Japanese, 5.9%
- Other, 20.6%
Designer and manufacturer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 32.4% |
| French | 17.6% |
| Mandarin | 14.7% |
| Chinese | 8.8% |
| Japanese | 5.9% |
| Other | 20.6% |
