Exterior designer demographics and statistics in the US
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Exterior designer gender statistics
27.9% of exterior designers are women and 72.1% of exterior designers are men.
- Male, 72.1%
- Female, 27.9%
Exterior designer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 72.1% |
| Female | 27.9% |
Exterior designer gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$89,241
Female income
$81,386
Exterior designer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in exterior designer positions over time. Currently, 27.9% of exterior designers are female.
Exterior designer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 83.00% | 17.00% |
| 2011 | 83.11% | 16.89% |
| 2012 | 85.49% | 14.51% |
| 2013 | 84.37% | 15.63% |
| 2014 | 82.47% | 17.53% |
| 2015 | 82.83% | 17.17% |
| 2016 | 83.12% | 16.88% |
| 2017 | 81.95% | 18.05% |
| 2018 | 77.36% | 22.64% |
| 2019 | 70.68% | 29.32% |
| 2020 | 73.77% | 26.23% |
| 2021 | 72.14% | 27.86% |
Exterior designer related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior Designer | 72% | 28% |
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Exterior designer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among exterior designers is White, which makes up 85.0% of all exterior designers. Comparatively, 5.8% of exterior designers are Hispanic or Latino and 5.2% of exterior designers are Asian.
- White, 85.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 5.8%
- Asian, 5.2%
- Unknown, 3.4%
- Black or African American, 0.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Exterior designer race
| Exterior designer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 85.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5.8% |
| Asian | 5.2% |
| Unknown | 3.4% |
| Black or African American | 0.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Exterior designer race and ethnicity over time
See how exterior designer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Exterior designer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 80.59% | 1.68% | 9.73% | 6.69% |
| 2011 | 79.67% | 2.19% | 9.94% | 6.62% |
| 2012 | 80.02% | 2.89% | 9.01% | 6.62% |
| 2013 | 81.30% | 2.50% | 8.48% | 6.16% |
| 2014 | 81.12% | 2.51% | 7.83% | 6.55% |
| 2015 | 80.54% | 2.30% | 9.19% | 6.42% |
| 2016 | 80.47% | 1.85% | 9.28% | 6.80% |
| 2017 | 75.88% | 2.68% | 10.80% | 8.63% |
| 2018 | 85.02% | 0.84% | 3.90% | 7.80% |
| 2019 | 85.30% | 0.24% | 6.89% | 6.18% |
| 2020 | 86.88% | 1.08% | 6.19% | 3.77% |
| 2021 | 84.96% | 0.40% | 5.21% | 5.81% |
Exterior designer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian exterior designers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino exterior designers have the lowest average salary at $82,330.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $89,477 |
| White | $88,166 |
| Black or African American | $86,762 |
| Asian | $100,446 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $82,330 |
Average exterior designer age
See how the average age of exterior designers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Exterior designer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 47 | 39.5 |
| Asian | 31.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 |
Exterior designer age breakdown
The average age of exterior designers is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the exterior designer population.
Exterior designer age breakdown
| Exterior Designer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 32% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Exterior designer educational attainment
The most common degree for exterior designers is bachelor's degree, with 61% of exterior designers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 14% and associate degree degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 61%
- Associate, 14%
- High School Diploma, 13%
- Master's, 6%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Exterior designers by degree level
| Exterior designer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 61% |
| Associate | 14% |
| High School Diploma | 13% |
| Master's | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Exterior designer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, exterior designers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $98,605 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, exterior designers earn a median annual income of $96,665 compared to $95,828 for exterior designers with an Doctorate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $98,605 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $96,665 |
| Doctorate Degree | $95,828 |
Exterior designer employment statistics
Company size where exterior designers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where exterior designers work.
Exterior designer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 18% |
Exterior designer jobs by industry
The most common industries for exterior designers are automotive, retail and construction.
Exterior designer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Automotive | 27% |
| Retail | 12% |
| Construction | 10% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Start-up | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Media | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
Exterior designer turnover and employment statistics
Exterior designer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for exterior designers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Exterior designer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Exterior designer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 9.11% |
| 2011 | 7.46% |
| 2012 | 4.97% |
| 2013 | 4.02% |
| 2014 | 2.85% |
| 2015 | 1.53% |
| 2016 | 2.33% |
| 2017 | 1.61% |
| 2018 | 1.94% |
| 2019 | 2.75% |
| 2020 | 4.39% |
| 2021 | 4.02% |
Average exterior designer tenure
The average exterior designer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 165 exterior designers resumes in Zippia's database.
Exterior designer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 20% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 15% |
Exterior designer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of exterior 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Electronics Technician | 3.19% | 68,281 |
| Validation Engineer | 3.66% | 28,394 |
| Hardware Engineer | 7.52% | 53,213 |
| Environmental Engineering Internship | 7.95% | 112,274 |
| Geodetic Computator | 10.27% | 3 |
| Senior Architect/Design Manager | 11.82% | 112,833 |
| Exterior Designer | 12.56% | - |
Similar exterior designer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Electronics Technician | 3.19% | 68,281 |
| Validation Engineer | 3.66% | 28,394 |
| Hardware Engineer | 7.52% | 53,213 |
| Environmental Engineering Internship | 7.95% | 112,274 |
| Geodetic Computator | 10.27% | 3 |
| Senior Architect/Design Manager | 11.82% | 112,833 |
Foreign languages spoken by exterior designers
The most common foreign language among exterior designers is Japanese at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 33.3% and Russian is the third-most popular at 16.7%.
- Japanese, 33.3%
- French, 33.3%
- Russian, 16.7%
- Albanian, 16.7%
Exterior designer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Japanese | 33.3% |
| French | 33.3% |
| Russian | 16.7% |
| Albanian | 16.7% |
