Dress designer demographics and statistics in the US
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Dress designer gender statistics
83.7% of dress designers are women and 16.3% of dress designers are men.
- Female, 83.7%
- Male, 16.3%
Dress designer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 83.7% |
| Male | 16.3% |
Dress designer gender pay gap
Women earn 88¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$75,878
Female income
$66,619
Dress designer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in dress designer positions over time. Currently, 83.7% of dress designers are female.
Dress designer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 54.79% | 45.21% |
| 2011 | 55.04% | 44.96% |
| 2012 | 54.23% | 45.77% |
| 2013 | 56.67% | 43.33% |
| 2014 | 54.49% | 45.51% |
| 2015 | 55.24% | 44.76% |
| 2016 | 54.13% | 45.87% |
| 2017 | 53.16% | 46.84% |
| 2018 | 24.76% | 75.24% |
| 2019 | 18.91% | 81.09% |
| 2020 | 15.65% | 84.35% |
| 2021 | 16.26% | 83.74% |
Dress designer related jobs gender ratio
We compared dress 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% |
| Dress Designer | 16% | 84% |
| Craftsman | 88% | 12% |
| Senior Industrial Designer | 91% | 9% |
| Exhibit Builder | 93% | 7% |
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Dress designer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among dress designers is White, which makes up 63.0% of all dress designers. Comparatively, 11.9% of dress designers are Hispanic or Latino and 11.6% of dress designers are Asian.
- White, 63.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.9%
- Asian, 11.6%
- Black or African American, 7.3%
- Unknown, 5.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Dress designer race
| Dress designer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.9% |
| Asian | 11.6% |
| Black or African American | 7.3% |
| Unknown | 5.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Dress designer race and ethnicity over time
See how dress designer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Dress 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 | 59.60% | 6.29% | 13.25% | 15.23% |
| 2019 | 57.46% | 7.46% | 17.16% | 13.18% |
| 2020 | 58.27% | 7.38% | 12.72% | 17.81% |
| 2021 | 63.04% | 7.34% | 11.65% | 11.90% |
Dress designer wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown dress designers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White dress designers have the lowest average salary at $66,648.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $92,391 |
| White | $66,648 |
| Black or African American | $71,760 |
| Asian | $69,064 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $82,416 |
Average dress designer age
See how the average age of dress designers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Dress designer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 34 | 34.5 |
| Asian | 39 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 |
Dress designer age breakdown
The average age of dress designers is 40+ years years old, representing 37% of the dress designer population.
Dress designer age breakdown
| Dress Designer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 37% |
| 30-40 years | 34% |
| 20-30 years | 27% |
Dress designer educational attainment
The most common degree for dress designers is bachelor's degree, with 61% of dress designers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 29% and associate degree degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 61%
- Associate, 29%
- Master's, 7%
- Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Dress designers by degree level
| Dress designer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 61% |
| Associate | 29% |
| Master's | 7% |
| Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Dress designer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, dress designers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $85,479 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, dress designers earn a median annual income of $84,040 compared to $60,339 for dress designers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $60,339 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $84,040 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $85,479 |
Dress designer employment statistics
Most dress designers work for a private in the retail industry.
Company size where dress designers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where dress designers work.
Dress designer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 13% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 23% |
Dress designer jobs by company type
Employees with the dress designer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most dress designers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Dress designer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 11% |
| Public | 38% |
| Private | 52% |
Dress designer jobs by industry
The most common industries for dress designers are retail, education and professional.
Dress designer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Retail | 46% |
| Fortune 500 | 13% |
| Education | 10% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Media | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
Dress designer turnover and employment statistics
Dress designer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for dress designers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Dress designer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Dress 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 | 5.28% |
| 2019 | 6.25% |
| 2020 | 12.09% |
| 2021 | 16.87% |
Average dress designer tenure
The average dress designer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 166 dress designers resumes in Zippia's database.
Dress designer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 28% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Dress designer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of dress 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Artist | 11.32% | 47,910 |
| Stage Set Designer | 12.35% | 45,818 |
| Documentation Designer | 13.05% | 44,309 |
| Flower Arranger | 14.26% | 168 |
| Display Designer | 16.91% | 43,956 |
| Dress Designer | 17.98% | - |
| Interior Design Internship | 22.51% | 88,151 |
Similar dress designer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Artist | 11.32% | 47,910 |
| Stage Set Designer | 12.35% | 45,818 |
| Documentation Designer | 13.05% | 44,309 |
| Flower Arranger | 14.26% | 168 |
| Display Designer | 16.91% | 43,956 |
| Interior Design Internship | 22.51% | 88,151 |
Foreign languages spoken by dress designers
The most common foreign language among dress designers is Spanish at 42.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 14.3% and Italian is the third-most popular at 14.3%.
- Spanish, 42.9%
- Portuguese, 14.3%
- Italian, 14.3%
- Irish, 7.1%
- Japanese, 7.1%
- Other, 14.3%
Dress designer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 42.9% |
| Portuguese | 14.3% |
| Italian | 14.3% |
| Irish | 7.1% |
| Japanese | 7.1% |
| Other | 14.3% |