Designer/writer demographics and statistics in the US
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Designer/writer demographics by:
Designer/writer gender statistics
48.3% of designer/writers are women and 51.7% of designer/writers are men.
- Male, 51.7%
- Female, 48.3%
Designer/writer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 51.7% |
| Female | 48.3% |
Designer/writer gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$122,684
Female income
$119,369
Designer/writer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in designer/writer positions over time. Currently, 48.3% of designer/writers are female.
Designer/writer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 53.50% | 46.50% |
| 2011 | 54.42% | 45.58% |
| 2012 | 50.75% | 49.25% |
| 2013 | 55.53% | 44.47% |
| 2014 | 50.59% | 49.41% |
| 2015 | 54.03% | 45.97% |
| 2016 | 54.32% | 45.68% |
| 2017 | 53.97% | 46.03% |
| 2018 | 49.84% | 50.16% |
| 2019 | 52.11% | 47.89% |
| 2020 | 55.80% | 44.20% |
| 2021 | 51.74% | 48.26% |
Designer/writer related jobs gender ratio
We compared designer/writers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, public address announcer and track announcer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Paraprofessional Interpreter | 12% | 88% |
| Deaf Interpreter | 15% | 85% |
| Fashion Journalist | 15% | 85% |
| Designer/Writer | 52% | 48% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
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Designer/writer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among designer/writers is White, which makes up 71.6% of all designer/writers. Comparatively, 8.7% of designer/writers are Asian and 7.8% of designer/writers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 71.6%
- Asian, 8.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.8%
- Black or African American, 6.6%
- Unknown, 5.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Designer/writer race
| Designer/writer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 71.6% |
| Asian | 8.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.8% |
| Black or African American | 6.6% |
| Unknown | 5.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Designer/writer race and ethnicity over time
See how designer/writer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Designer/writer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 77.99% | 7.27% | 5.97% | 5.51% |
| 2011 | 79.54% | 6.22% | 6.58% | 5.29% |
| 2012 | 79.08% | 5.75% | 6.26% | 5.93% |
| 2013 | 80.33% | 5.92% | 5.30% | 5.95% |
| 2014 | 77.67% | 7.08% | 5.93% | 6.85% |
| 2015 | 77.56% | 7.53% | 7.19% | 6.06% |
| 2016 | 79.49% | 5.18% | 7.33% | 6.08% |
| 2017 | 78.38% | 7.17% | 5.80% | 6.69% |
| 2018 | 77.38% | 5.90% | 7.95% | 6.28% |
| 2019 | 78.41% | 5.44% | 7.50% | 5.70% |
| 2020 | 71.90% | 4.97% | 9.42% | 7.19% |
| 2021 | 71.58% | 6.61% | 8.70% | 7.79% |
Designer/writer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian designer/writers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino designer/writers have the lowest average salary at $118,425.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $123,228 |
| White | $120,513 |
| Black or African American | $123,790 |
| Asian | $127,662 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $118,425 |
Average designer/writer age
See how the average age of designer/writers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Designer/writer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 45 | |
| White | 48 | 44.5 |
| Black or African American | 32 | |
| Asian | 50 | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 | 34.5 |
Designer/writer age breakdown
The average age of designer/writers is 40+ years years old, representing 65% of the designer/writer population.
Designer/writer age breakdown
| Designer/Writer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 65% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 10% |
Designer/writer educational attainment
The most common degree for designer/writers is bachelor's degree, with 77% of designer/writers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 12% and master's degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 77%
- Master's, 12%
- Associate, 6%
- High School Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Designer/writers by degree level
| Designer/writer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 77% |
| Master's | 12% |
| Associate | 6% |
| High School Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Designer/writer wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $125,070 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $125,597 |
Designer/writer employment statistics
Most designer/writers work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where designer/writers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where designer/writers work.
Designer/writer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 18% |
Designer/writer jobs by company type
Employees with the designer/writer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most designer/writers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Designer/writer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 15% |
| Public | 18% |
| Private | 67% |
Designer/writer jobs by industry
The most common industries for designer/writers are media, education and technology.
Designer/writer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 17% |
| Education | 13% |
| Technology | 12% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Retail | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Designer/writer turnover and employment statistics
Designer/writer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for designer/writers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Designer/writer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Designer/writer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 9.51% |
| 2011 | 8.24% |
| 2012 | 7.83% |
| 2013 | 6.26% |
| 2014 | 4.75% |
| 2015 | 4.38% |
| 2016 | 4.41% |
| 2017 | 4.58% |
| 2018 | 5.16% |
| 2019 | 4.19% |
| 2020 | 5.41% |
| 2021 | 4.60% |
Average designer/writer tenure
The average designer/writer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 378 designer/writers resumes in Zippia's database.
Designer/writer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 23% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 15% |
Designer/writer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of designer/writers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| News Writer | 10.10% | 17,010 |
| Disk Jockey | 10.34% | 1,960 |
| Designer/Writer | 10.84% | - |
| Public Relations Account Executive | 12.01% | 121,389 |
| Freelance Interpreter/Translator | 14.90% | 4,205 |
| Children's Author | 16.36% | 8,597 |
| Track Announcer | 16.36% | 736 |
Similar designer/writer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| News Writer | 10.10% | 17,010 |
| Disk Jockey | 10.34% | 1,960 |
| Public Relations Account Executive | 12.01% | 121,389 |
| Freelance Interpreter/Translator | 14.90% | 4,205 |
| Children's Author | 16.36% | 8,597 |
| Track Announcer | 16.36% | 736 |
Foreign languages spoken by designer/writers
The most common foreign language among designer/writers is Spanish at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 22.2% and German is the third-most popular at 11.1%.
- Spanish, 33.3%
- French, 22.2%
- German, 11.1%
- Japanese, 11.1%
- Chinese, 5.6%
- Other, 16.7%
Designer/writer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 33.3% |
| French | 22.2% |
| German | 11.1% |
| Japanese | 11.1% |
| Chinese | 5.6% |
| Other | 16.7% |