Environmental designer demographics and statistics in the US
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Environmental designer gender statistics
40.2% of environmental designers are women and 59.8% of environmental designers are men.
- Male, 59.8%
- Female, 40.2%
Environmental designer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 59.8% |
| Female | 40.2% |
Environmental designer gender pay gap
Women earn $1.02 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$54,746
Female income
$55,635
Environmental designer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in environmental designer positions over time. Currently, 40.2% of environmental designers are female.
Environmental designer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.51% | 23.49% |
| 2011 | 79.25% | 20.75% |
| 2012 | 74.10% | 25.90% |
| 2013 | 73.72% | 26.28% |
| 2014 | 70.11% | 29.89% |
| 2015 | 73.69% | 26.31% |
| 2016 | 70.39% | 29.61% |
| 2017 | 68.53% | 31.47% |
| 2018 | 64.92% | 35.08% |
| 2019 | 65.82% | 34.18% |
| 2020 | 64.65% | 35.35% |
| 2021 | 59.82% | 40.18% |
Environmental designer related jobs gender ratio
We compared environmental designers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, senior electronics design engineer and refrigeration engineer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic Engineer | 11% | 89% |
| Environmental Designer | 60% | 40% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Environmental designer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among environmental designers is White, which makes up 69.2% of all environmental designers. Comparatively, 12.9% of environmental designers are Asian and 10.2% of environmental designers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 69.2%
- Asian, 12.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.2%
- Unknown, 3.8%
- Black or African American, 3.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Environmental designer race
| Environmental designer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 69.2% |
| Asian | 12.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.2% |
| Unknown | 3.8% |
| Black or African American | 3.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Environmental designer race and ethnicity over time
See how environmental designer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Environmental designer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.29% | 6.79% | 9.71% | 4.50% |
| 2011 | 72.19% | 5.71% | 12.60% | 8.13% |
| 2012 | 72.21% | 6.21% | 11.69% | 7.61% |
| 2013 | 76.83% | 4.91% | 7.62% | 8.74% |
| 2014 | 73.58% | 6.93% | 8.49% | 9.03% |
| 2015 | 69.29% | 7.05% | 12.52% | 8.47% |
| 2016 | 69.06% | 5.38% | 15.12% | 8.39% |
| 2017 | 71.49% | 6.80% | 11.23% | 7.93% |
| 2018 | 63.13% | 6.47% | 16.24% | 10.56% |
| 2019 | 71.45% | 3.94% | 14.82% | 7.36% |
| 2020 | 66.57% | 6.45% | 11.89% | 8.72% |
| 2021 | 69.18% | 3.50% | 12.86% | 10.18% |
Environmental designer wage gap by race
According to our data, black or african american environmental designers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown environmental designers have the lowest average salary at $52,768.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $52,768 |
| White | $53,227 |
| Black or African American | $56,360 |
| Asian | $55,704 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $55,772 |
Average environmental designer age
See how the average age of environmental designers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Environmental designer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 44 | |
| White | 47.5 | 35 |
| Asian | 40 | 42 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40.5 |
Environmental designer age breakdown
The average age of environmental designers is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the environmental designer population.
Environmental designer age breakdown
| Environmental Designer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 22% |
Environmental designer educational attainment
The most common degree for environmental designers is bachelor's degree, with 73% of environmental designers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 20% and associate degree degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 73%
- Associate, 20%
- Master's, 7%
- High School Diploma, 1%
Environmental designers by degree level
| Environmental designer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 73% |
| Associate | 20% |
| Master's | 7% |
| High School Diploma | 1% |
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Environmental designer wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $59,450 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $57,388 |
Environmental designer employment statistics
Most environmental designers work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where environmental designers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where environmental designers work.
Environmental designer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 13% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 16% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 23% |
Environmental designer jobs by company type
Employees with the environmental designer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most environmental designers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Environmental designer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 15% |
| Public | 19% |
| Private | 61% |
| Government | 5% |
Environmental designer jobs by industry
The most common industries for environmental designers are professional, education and retail.
Environmental designer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 22% |
| Education | 13% |
| Retail | 9% |
| Hospitality | 9% |
| Manufacturing | 9% |
| Media | 6% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Government | 4% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Environmental designer turnover and employment statistics
Environmental designer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for environmental designers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Environmental designer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Environmental designer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 1.83% |
| 2011 | 2.66% |
| 2012 | 2.97% |
| 2013 | 3.26% |
| 2014 | 1.03% |
| 2015 | 1.30% |
| 2016 | 1.22% |
| 2017 | 2.15% |
| 2018 | 2.14% |
| 2019 | 2.57% |
| 2020 | 0.65% |
| 2021 | 1.20% |
Average environmental designer tenure
The average environmental designer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 142 environmental designers resumes in Zippia's database.
Environmental designer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 30% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Environmental designer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of environmental 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Consultant-User Experience | 3.67% | 24,606 |
| Wind Farm Engineer | 5.25% | 8,651 |
| Associate Electrical Engineer | 6.39% | 31,707 |
| Aerospace Stress Engineer | 7.54% | 1,968 |
| Polymerization Engineer | 8.92% | 4,035 |
| Materials Research Engineer | 10.43% | 82,912 |
| Environmental Designer | 12.89% | - |
Similar environmental designer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Consultant-User Experience | 3.67% | 24,606 |
| Wind Farm Engineer | 5.25% | 8,651 |
| Associate Electrical Engineer | 6.39% | 31,707 |
| Aerospace Stress Engineer | 7.54% | 1,968 |
| Polymerization Engineer | 8.92% | 4,035 |
| Materials Research Engineer | 10.43% | 82,912 |
Foreign languages spoken by environmental designers
The most common foreign language among environmental designers is Spanish at 30.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Mandarin at 30.0% and Swedish is the third-most popular at 10.0%.
- Spanish, 30.0%
- Mandarin, 30.0%
- Swedish, 10.0%
- Chinese, 10.0%
- Braille, 10.0%
- Other, 10.0%
Environmental designer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 30.0% |
| Mandarin | 30.0% |
| Swedish | 10.0% |
| Chinese | 10.0% |
| Braille | 10.0% |
| Other | 10.0% |
