Exhibition designer demographics and statistics in the US
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Exhibition designer gender statistics
40.6% of exhibition designers are women and 59.4% of exhibition designers are men.
- Male, 59.4%
- Female, 40.6%
Exhibition designer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 59.4% |
| Female | 40.6% |
Exhibition designer gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$64,946
Female income
$59,646
Exhibition designer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in exhibition designer positions over time. Currently, 40.6% of exhibition designers are female.
Exhibition designer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 51.51% | 48.49% |
| 2011 | 51.77% | 48.23% |
| 2012 | 50.95% | 49.05% |
| 2013 | 53.41% | 46.59% |
| 2014 | 51.21% | 48.79% |
| 2015 | 51.96% | 48.04% |
| 2016 | 50.85% | 49.15% |
| 2017 | 49.87% | 50.13% |
| 2018 | 60.58% | 39.42% |
| 2019 | 59.12% | 40.88% |
| 2020 | 61.32% | 38.68% |
| 2021 | 59.35% | 40.65% |
Exhibition designer related jobs gender ratio
We compared exhibition 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% |
| Exhibition Designer | 59% | 41% |
| Craftsman | 88% | 12% |
| Senior Industrial Designer | 91% | 9% |
| Exhibit Builder | 93% | 7% |
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Exhibition designer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among exhibition designers is White, which makes up 70.6% of all exhibition designers. Comparatively, 11.4% of exhibition designers are Asian and 10.0% of exhibition designers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 70.6%
- Asian, 11.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.0%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- Black or African American, 2.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Exhibition designer race
| Exhibition designer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 70.6% |
| Asian | 11.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.0% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| Black or African American | 2.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Exhibition designer race and ethnicity over time
See how exhibition designer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Exhibition 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 | 72.75% | 3.56% | 11.27% | 9.77% |
| 2019 | 75.38% | 2.43% | 10.33% | 9.29% |
| 2020 | 71.34% | 3.12% | 10.61% | 9.80% |
| 2021 | 70.65% | 2.79% | 11.38% | 10.03% |
Exhibition designer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian exhibition designers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino exhibition designers have the lowest average salary at $60,697.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $63,177 |
| White | $65,824 |
| Black or African American | $64,842 |
| Asian | $70,597 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $60,697 |
Average exhibition designer age
See how the average age of exhibition designers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Exhibition designer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 45 | 34 |
| White | 43 | 40 |
| Black or African American | 38 | 40 |
| Asian | 39.5 | 35 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 | 34 |
Exhibition designer age breakdown
The average age of exhibition designers is 40+ years years old, representing 53% of the exhibition designer population.
Exhibition designer age breakdown
| Exhibition Designer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 53% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Exhibition designer educational attainment
The most common degree for exhibition designers is bachelor's degree, with 77% of exhibition designers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 10% and master's degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 77%
- Master's, 10%
- Associate, 10%
- High School Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Exhibition designers by degree level
| Exhibition designer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 77% |
| Master's | 10% |
| Associate | 10% |
| High School Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Exhibition designer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, exhibition designers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $70,267 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, exhibition designers earn a median annual income of $66,173 compared to $59,305 for exhibition designers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $70,267 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $66,173 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $59,305 |
Exhibition designer employment statistics
Most exhibition designers work for a private in the non profits industry.
Company size where exhibition designers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where exhibition designers work.
Exhibition designer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 29% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 28% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 17% |
| > 10,000 employees | 8% |
Exhibition designer jobs by company type
Employees with the exhibition designer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most exhibition designers prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Exhibition designer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 24% |
| Public | 14% |
| Private | 57% |
| Government | 5% |
Exhibition designer jobs by industry
The most common industries for exhibition designers are non profits, education and professional.
Exhibition designer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Non Profits | 22% |
| Education | 18% |
| Professional | 17% |
| Media | 7% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Government | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Exhibition designer turnover and employment statistics
Exhibition designer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for exhibition designers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Exhibition designer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Exhibition 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 | 3.16% |
| 2019 | 3.10% |
| 2020 | 6.45% |
| 2021 | 6.58% |
Average exhibition designer tenure
The average exhibition designer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 731 exhibition designers resumes in Zippia's database.
Exhibition designer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 26% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Exhibition designer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of exhibition 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cartoonist | 11.32% | 42 |
| Exhibition Designer | 12.35% | - |
| Art Director, Senior Graphic Designer | 13.05% | 51,425 |
| Floral Designer | 14.26% | 47,504 |
| Display Coordinator | 16.91% | 8,204 |
| Uniform Designer | 17.98% | 43,787 |
| Interior Decorator | 22.51% | 11,194 |
Similar exhibition designer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Cartoonist | 11.32% | 42 |
| Art Director, Senior Graphic Designer | 13.05% | 51,425 |
| Floral Designer | 14.26% | 47,504 |
| Display Coordinator | 16.91% | 8,204 |
| Uniform Designer | 17.98% | 43,787 |
| Interior Decorator | 22.51% | 11,194 |
Foreign languages spoken by exhibition designers
The most common foreign language among exhibition designers is Spanish at 39.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 24.4% and Japanese is the third-most popular at 9.8%.
- Spanish, 39.0%
- French, 24.4%
- Japanese, 9.8%
- Mandarin, 7.3%
- Chinese, 4.9%
- Other, 14.6%
Exhibition designer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 39.0% |
| French | 24.4% |
| Japanese | 9.8% |
| Mandarin | 7.3% |
| Chinese | 4.9% |
| Other | 14.6% |
