Designer/estimator demographics and statistics in the US
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Designer/estimator demographics by:
Designer/estimator gender statistics
18.7% of designer/estimators are women and 81.3% of designer/estimators are men.
- Male, 81.3%
- Female, 18.7%
Designer/estimator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 81.3% |
| Female | 18.7% |
Designer/estimator gender pay gap
Women earn 86¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$53,902
Female income
$46,102
Designer/estimator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in designer/estimator positions over time. Currently, 18.7% of designer/estimators are female.
Designer/estimator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 83.79% | 16.21% |
| 2011 | 87.18% | 12.82% |
| 2012 | 82.26% | 17.74% |
| 2013 | 84.51% | 15.49% |
| 2014 | 85.54% | 14.46% |
| 2015 | 81.72% | 18.28% |
| 2016 | 84.36% | 15.64% |
| 2017 | 84.67% | 15.33% |
| 2018 | 82.09% | 17.91% |
| 2019 | 83.61% | 16.39% |
| 2020 | 81.29% | 18.71% |
| 2021 | 81.28% | 18.72% |
Designer/estimator related jobs gender ratio
We compared designer/estimators with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, timber buyer and chief estimator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Wedding Coordinator | 9% | 91% |
| Conference Planning Manager | 9% | 91% |
| Human Resources Administrative Assistant | 9% | 91% |
| Designer/Estimator | 81% | 19% |
| Electronic Security Specialist | 94% | 6% |
| Chief Estimator | 95% | 5% |
| Timber Buyer | 97% | 3% |
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Designer/estimator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among designer/estimators is White, which makes up 75.5% of all designer/estimators. Comparatively, 13.7% of designer/estimators are Hispanic or Latino and 4.5% of designer/estimators are Asian.
- White, 75.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.7%
- Asian, 4.5%
- Unknown, 3.8%
- Black or African American, 2.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Designer/estimator race
| Designer/estimator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 75.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.7% |
| Asian | 4.5% |
| Unknown | 3.8% |
| Black or African American | 2.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Designer/estimator race and ethnicity over time
See how designer/estimator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Designer/estimator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 83.79% | 1.62% | 3.44% | 9.70% |
| 2011 | 84.71% | 1.30% | 3.12% | 9.14% |
| 2012 | 83.38% | 1.59% | 3.55% | 10.09% |
| 2013 | 84.80% | 1.90% | 3.06% | 9.18% |
| 2014 | 82.04% | 1.87% | 4.05% | 10.68% |
| 2015 | 82.48% | 1.25% | 4.40% | 10.14% |
| 2016 | 82.31% | 1.77% | 3.20% | 10.94% |
| 2017 | 80.47% | 1.98% | 4.52% | 10.99% |
| 2018 | 82.32% | 1.81% | 3.60% | 10.47% |
| 2019 | 80.29% | 2.03% | 3.73% | 12.23% |
| 2020 | 79.28% | 1.73% | 3.76% | 12.24% |
| 2021 | 75.53% | 2.24% | 4.46% | 13.72% |
Designer/estimator wage gap by race
According to our data, asian designer/estimators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american designer/estimators have the lowest average salary at $50,911.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $54,413 |
| White | $54,091 |
| Black or African American | $50,911 |
| Asian | $57,543 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $52,769 |
Average designer/estimator age
See how the average age of designer/estimators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Designer/estimator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 35.5 | 36 |
| White | 49 | 44 |
| Black or African American | 37 | |
| Asian | 53 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 | 41 |
Designer/estimator age breakdown
The average age of designer/estimators is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the designer/estimator population.
Designer/estimator age breakdown
| Designer/Estimator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Designer/estimator educational attainment
The most common degree for designer/estimators is bachelor's degree, with 45% of designer/estimators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 40% and associate degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 45%
- Associate, 40%
- High School Diploma, 6%
- Master's, 5%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Designer/estimators by degree level
| Designer/estimator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 45% |
| Associate | 40% |
| High School Diploma | 6% |
| Master's | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Designer/estimator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, designer/estimators with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $58,804 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, designer/estimators earn a median annual income of $54,854 compared to $51,579 for designer/estimators with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $58,804 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $50,219 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $54,854 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $51,579 |
Designer/estimator employment statistics
Most designer/estimators work for a private in the construction industry.
Company size where designer/estimators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where designer/estimators work.
Designer/estimator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 22% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 34% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 14% |
| > 10,000 employees | 13% |
Designer/estimator jobs by company type
Employees with the designer/estimator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most designer/estimators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Designer/estimator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 16% |
| Private | 80% |
| Government | 3% |
Designer/estimator jobs by industry
The most common industries for designer/estimators are construction, manufacturing and professional.
Designer/estimator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Construction | 27% |
| Manufacturing | 15% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Retail | 7% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Energy | 5% |
| Media | 4% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Designer/estimator turnover and employment statistics
Designer/estimator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for designer/estimators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Designer/estimator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Designer/estimator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 9.64% |
| 2011 | 8.16% |
| 2012 | 5.75% |
| 2013 | 4.57% |
| 2014 | 2.45% |
| 2015 | 2.85% |
| 2016 | 1.86% |
| 2017 | 2.29% |
| 2018 | 1.60% |
| 2019 | 1.58% |
| 2020 | 3.04% |
| 2021 | 3.00% |
Average designer/estimator tenure
The average designer/estimator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 688 designer/estimators resumes in Zippia's database.
Designer/estimator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 16% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Designer/estimator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of designer/estimators 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/Estimator | 4.41% | - |
| Logistics Management Specialist | 8.65% | 85,107 |
| Senior Staffing Specialist | 8.93% | 30,094 |
| Profiler | 10.00% | 752 |
| Consulting Assistant | 11.05% | 6,038 |
| Regulatory Affairs Associate | 11.64% | 9,032 |
| Major Donor Coordinator | 19.25% | 17,673 |
Similar designer/estimator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Logistics Management Specialist | 8.65% | 85,107 |
| Senior Staffing Specialist | 8.93% | 30,094 |
| Profiler | 10.00% | 752 |
| Consulting Assistant | 11.05% | 6,038 |
| Regulatory Affairs Associate | 11.64% | 9,032 |
| Major Donor Coordinator | 19.25% | 17,673 |
Foreign languages spoken by designer/estimators
The most common foreign language among designer/estimators is Spanish at 52.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 8.0% and Japanese is the third-most popular at 8.0%.
- Spanish, 52.0%
- Portuguese, 8.0%
- Japanese, 8.0%
- French, 8.0%
- Italian, 8.0%
- Other, 16.0%
Designer/estimator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 52.0% |
| Portuguese | 8.0% |
| Japanese | 8.0% |
| French | 8.0% |
| Italian | 8.0% |
| Other | 16.0% |
