Designer and patternmaker demographics and statistics in the US
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Designer and patternmaker gender statistics
79.8% of designer and patternmakers are women and 20.2% of designer and patternmakers are men.
- Female, 79.8%
- Male, 20.2%
Designer and patternmaker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 79.8% |
| Male | 20.2% |
Designer and patternmaker gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$65,086
Female income
$58,889
Designer and patternmaker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in designer and patternmaker positions over time. Currently, 79.8% of designer and patternmakers are female.
Designer and patternmaker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 19.10% | 80.90% |
| 2011 | 16.87% | 83.13% |
| 2012 | 15.95% | 84.05% |
| 2013 | 14.73% | 85.27% |
| 2014 | 16.14% | 83.86% |
| 2015 | 19.83% | 80.17% |
| 2016 | 17.65% | 82.35% |
| 2017 | 14.73% | 85.27% |
| 2018 | 20.68% | 79.32% |
| 2019 | 16.13% | 83.87% |
| 2020 | 19.01% | 80.99% |
| 2021 | 20.16% | 79.84% |
Designer and patternmaker related jobs gender ratio
We compared designer and patternmakers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, dye tub operator and cloth doffer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Laundress | 3% | 97% |
| Custom Seamstress | 3% | 97% |
| Seamstress | 6% | 94% |
| Designer And Patternmaker | 20% | 80% |
| Dry Finisher | 94% | 6% |
| Cloth Doffer | 95% | 5% |
| Dye Tub Operator | 97% | 3% |
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Designer and patternmaker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among designer and patternmakers is White, which makes up 52.5% of all designer and patternmakers. Comparatively, 17.8% of designer and patternmakers are Asian and 17.2% of designer and patternmakers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 52.5%
- Asian, 17.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.2%
- Black or African American, 6.6%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Designer and patternmaker race
| Designer and patternmaker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 52.5% |
| Asian | 17.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.2% |
| Black or African American | 6.6% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Designer and patternmaker race and ethnicity over time
See how designer and patternmaker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Designer and patternmaker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 56.38% | 9.48% | 13.52% | 19.34% |
| 2011 | 50.43% | 12.10% | 12.11% | 24.36% |
| 2012 | 52.73% | 9.94% | 14.53% | 21.71% |
| 2013 | 52.72% | 10.27% | 11.84% | 23.32% |
| 2014 | 51.81% | 10.05% | 12.12% | 22.97% |
| 2015 | 49.54% | 11.13% | 14.28% | 23.09% |
| 2016 | 50.69% | 7.18% | 14.08% | 25.25% |
| 2017 | 49.16% | 11.52% | 15.53% | 21.32% |
| 2018 | 46.91% | 12.02% | 13.72% | 23.74% |
| 2019 | 61.53% | 7.63% | 12.09% | 16.04% |
| 2020 | 48.55% | 11.89% | 11.48% | 22.77% |
| 2021 | 52.51% | 6.64% | 17.81% | 17.25% |
Designer and patternmaker wage gap by race
According to our data, asian designer and patternmakers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino designer and patternmakers have the lowest average salary at $56,851.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $65,196 |
| White | $66,158 |
| Black or African American | $61,680 |
| Asian | $77,223 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $56,851 |
Designer and patternmaker age breakdown
The average age of designer and patternmakers is 40+ years years old, representing 72% of the designer and patternmaker population.
Designer and patternmaker age breakdown
| Designer And Patternmaker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 72% |
| 30-40 years | 17% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Designer and patternmaker educational attainment
The most common degree for designer and patternmakers is associate degree, with 52% of designer and patternmakers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 43% and bachelor's degree degree at 2%.
- Associate, 52%
- Bachelor's, 43%
- High School Diploma, 2%
- Diploma, 2%
Designer and patternmakers by degree level
| Designer and patternmaker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 52% |
| Bachelor's | 43% |
| High School Diploma | 2% |
| Diploma | 2% |
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Designer and patternmaker wage gap by degree level
According to the data, designer and patternmakers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $80,694 annually. With a Associate degree, designer and patternmakers earn a median annual income of $70,988 compared to $58,693 for designer and patternmakers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $58,693 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $80,694 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $70,988 |
Designer and patternmaker employment statistics
Most designer and patternmakers work for a private in the retail industry.
Company size where designer and patternmakers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where designer and patternmakers work.
Designer and patternmaker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 26% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 2% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 19% |
| > 10,000 employees | 12% |
Designer and patternmaker jobs by company type
Employees with the designer and patternmaker job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most designer and patternmakers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Designer and patternmaker jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 26% |
| Private | 69% |
Designer and patternmaker jobs by industry
The most common industries for designer and patternmakers are retail, manufacturing and media.
Designer and patternmaker industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Retail | 36% |
| Manufacturing | 14% |
| Media | 11% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Education | 5% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
Designer and patternmaker turnover and employment statistics
Designer and patternmaker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for designer and patternmakers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Designer and patternmaker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Designer and patternmaker unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 14.11% |
| 2011 | 15.14% |
| 2012 | 10.85% |
| 2013 | 6.91% |
| 2014 | 10.75% |
| 2015 | 6.11% |
| 2016 | 3.09% |
| 2017 | 3.08% |
| 2018 | 4.95% |
| 2019 | 3.35% |
| 2020 | 8.14% |
| 2021 | 13.02% |
Average designer and patternmaker tenure
The average designer and patternmaker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 166 designer and patternmakers resumes in Zippia's database.
Designer and patternmaker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 12% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 26% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Designer and patternmaker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of designer and patternmakers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Laundry Operator | 5.10% | 34,064 |
| Slip Cover Seamstress | 5.26% | 285 |
| Fur Machine Operator | 5.45% | 53,684 |
| Twister Operator | 7.83% | 29,833 |
| Designer And Patternmaker | 10.75% | - |
| Custom Dressmaker | 12.01% | 803 |
Similar designer and patternmaker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Laundry Operator | 5.10% | 34,064 |
| Slip Cover Seamstress | 5.26% | 285 |
| Fur Machine Operator | 5.45% | 53,684 |
| Twister Operator | 7.83% | 29,833 |
| Custom Dressmaker | 12.01% | 803 |
Foreign languages spoken by designer and patternmakers
The most common foreign language among designer and patternmakers is Spanish at 37.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 25.0% and Mandarin is the third-most popular at 12.5%.
- Spanish, 37.5%
- French, 25.0%
- Mandarin, 12.5%
- Hindi, 12.5%
- Chinese, 12.5%
Designer and patternmaker languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 37.5% |
| French | 25.0% |
| Mandarin | 12.5% |
| Hindi | 12.5% |
| Chinese | 12.5% |