Digital media designer demographics and statistics in the US
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Digital media designer gender statistics
33.8% of digital media designers are women and 66.2% of digital media designers are men.
- Male, 66.2%
- Female, 33.8%
Digital media designer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 66.2% |
| Female | 33.8% |
Digital media designer gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$56,934
Female income
$54,561
Digital media designer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in digital media designer positions over time. Currently, 33.8% of digital media designers are female.
Digital media designer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.33% | 31.67% |
| 2011 | 68.56% | 31.44% |
| 2012 | 67.85% | 32.15% |
| 2013 | 69.96% | 30.04% |
| 2014 | 68.08% | 31.92% |
| 2015 | 68.73% | 31.27% |
| 2016 | 67.76% | 32.24% |
| 2017 | 66.90% | 33.10% |
| 2018 | 68.84% | 31.16% |
| 2019 | 66.02% | 33.98% |
| 2020 | 66.08% | 33.92% |
| 2021 | 66.20% | 33.80% |
Digital media designer related jobs gender ratio
We compared digital media designers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, exhibit builder and senior industrial designer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Decorating Consultant | 9% | 91% |
| Floral Designer | 11% | 89% |
| Floral Manager | 11% | 89% |
| Digital Media Designer | 66% | 34% |
| Craftsman | 88% | 12% |
| Senior Industrial Designer | 91% | 9% |
| Exhibit Builder | 93% | 7% |
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Digital media designer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among digital media designers is White, which makes up 70.2% of all digital media designers. Comparatively, 10.6% of digital media designers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.4% of digital media designers are Asian.
- White, 70.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.6%
- Asian, 10.4%
- Unknown, 5.0%
- Black or African American, 3.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Digital media designer race
| Digital media designer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 70.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.6% |
| Asian | 10.4% |
| Unknown | 5.0% |
| Black or African American | 3.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Digital media designer race and ethnicity over time
See how digital media designer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Digital media designer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 80.32% | 3.37% | 6.45% | 8.15% |
| 2011 | 79.15% | 3.38% | 7.00% | 8.33% |
| 2012 | 78.60% | 3.42% | 6.69% | 9.26% |
| 2013 | 79.01% | 3.39% | 7.37% | 8.05% |
| 2014 | 78.43% | 3.15% | 7.37% | 8.85% |
| 2015 | 77.58% | 3.31% | 7.11% | 9.89% |
| 2016 | 77.09% | 3.54% | 7.72% | 9.34% |
| 2017 | 77.04% | 3.17% | 8.01% | 9.29% |
| 2018 | 74.98% | 3.33% | 8.26% | 10.34% |
| 2019 | 76.12% | 3.50% | 7.60% | 10.19% |
| 2020 | 74.32% | 3.04% | 7.13% | 10.91% |
| 2021 | 70.17% | 3.42% | 10.42% | 10.63% |
Digital media designer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian digital media designers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White digital media designers have the lowest average salary at $55,036.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $58,485 |
| White | $55,036 |
| Black or African American | $55,166 |
| Asian | $60,376 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $55,801 |
Average digital media designer age
See how the average age of digital media designers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Digital media designer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 40 | 33 |
| White | 40 | 35 |
| Black or African American | 38 | 34 |
| Asian | 36 | 33 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36 | 31 |
Digital media designer age breakdown
The average age of digital media designers is 40+ years years old, representing 42% of the digital media designer population.
Digital media designer age breakdown
| Digital Media Designer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 42% |
| 30-40 years | 35% |
| 20-30 years | 24% |
Digital media designer educational attainment
The most common degree for digital media designers is bachelor's degree, with 71% of digital media designers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 20% and associate degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 71%
- Associate, 20%
- Master's, 8%
- Diploma, 0%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Digital media designers by degree level
| Digital media designer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 71% |
| Associate | 20% |
| Master's | 8% |
| Diploma | 0% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Digital media designer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, digital media designers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $65,650 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, digital media designers earn a median annual income of $60,729 compared to $55,148 for digital media designers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $65,650 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $60,729 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $55,148 |
Digital media designer employment statistics
Most digital media designers work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where digital media designers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where digital media designers work.
Digital media designer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 24% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 3% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 18% |
Digital media designer jobs by company type
Employees with the digital media designer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most digital media designers prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Digital media designer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 19% |
| Public | 13% |
| Private | 60% |
| Government | 8% |
Digital media designer jobs by industry
The most common industries for digital media designers are education, media and professional.
Digital media designer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 17% |
| Media | 14% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Government | 7% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Finance | 6% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Non Profits | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Internet | 4% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
Digital media designer turnover and employment statistics
Digital media designer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for digital media designers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Digital media designer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Digital media designer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 9.84% |
| 2011 | 7.82% |
| 2012 | 7.12% |
| 2013 | 5.32% |
| 2014 | 4.78% |
| 2015 | 4.60% |
| 2016 | 4.15% |
| 2017 | 3.61% |
| 2018 | 3.55% |
| 2019 | 3.78% |
| 2020 | 6.80% |
| 2021 | 7.79% |
Average digital media designer tenure
The average digital media designer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 338 digital media designers resumes in Zippia's database.
Digital media designer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 20% |
| 1-2 years | 23% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 23% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Digital media designer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of digital media designers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cartoon Artist | 11.32% | 3,596 |
| Exhibit Builder | 12.35% | 2,879 |
| Digital Media Designer | 13.05% | - |
| Floral Arranger | 14.26% | 469 |
| Merchandise Displayer | 16.91% | 7,856 |
| Uniform Designer | 17.98% | 43,787 |
| Interior Design Coordinator | 22.51% | 49,402 |
Similar digital media designer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Cartoon Artist | 11.32% | 3,596 |
| Exhibit Builder | 12.35% | 2,879 |
| Floral Arranger | 14.26% | 469 |
| Merchandise Displayer | 16.91% | 7,856 |
| Uniform Designer | 17.98% | 43,787 |
| Interior Design Coordinator | 22.51% | 49,402 |
Foreign languages spoken by digital media designers
The most common foreign language among digital media designers is Spanish at 66.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 8.3% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 8.3%.
- Spanish, 66.7%
- German, 8.3%
- Portuguese, 8.3%
- Japanese, 8.3%
- Turkish, 8.3%
Digital media designer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| German | 8.3% |
| Portuguese | 8.3% |
| Japanese | 8.3% |
| Turkish | 8.3% |
