Fabric designer demographics and statistics in the US
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Fabric designer gender statistics
21.5% of fabric designers are women and 78.5% of fabric designers are men.
- Male, 78.5%
- Female, 21.5%
Fabric designer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 78.5% |
| Female | 21.5% |
Fabric designer gender pay gap
Women earn $1.04 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$61,488
Female income
$63,876
Fabric designer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in fabric designer positions over time. Currently, 21.5% of fabric designers are female.
Fabric designer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 81.68% | 18.32% |
| 2011 | 86.70% | 13.30% |
| 2012 | 83.24% | 16.76% |
| 2013 | 84.12% | 15.88% |
| 2014 | 82.36% | 17.64% |
| 2015 | 81.04% | 18.96% |
| 2016 | 82.94% | 17.06% |
| 2017 | 79.88% | 20.12% |
| 2018 | 80.83% | 19.17% |
| 2019 | 80.65% | 19.35% |
| 2020 | 76.88% | 23.12% |
| 2021 | 78.51% | 21.49% |
Fabric designer related jobs gender ratio
We compared fabric 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% |
| Fabric Designer | 79% | 21% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Fabric designer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among fabric designers is White, which makes up 72.0% of all fabric designers. Comparatively, 10.2% of fabric designers are Asian and 9.6% of fabric designers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 72.0%
- Asian, 10.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.6%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- Black or African American, 3.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
Fabric designer race
| Fabric designer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 72.0% |
| Asian | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.6% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| Black or African American | 3.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
Fabric designer race and ethnicity over time
See how fabric designer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Fabric designer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.21% | 3.54% | 8.13% | 7.22% |
| 2011 | 79.28% | 3.54% | 7.91% | 7.52% |
| 2012 | 79.71% | 3.77% | 7.07% | 7.85% |
| 2013 | 79.28% | 3.02% | 8.56% | 7.27% |
| 2014 | 77.31% | 3.12% | 9.68% | 8.27% |
| 2015 | 77.79% | 3.37% | 8.29% | 8.86% |
| 2016 | 75.81% | 3.56% | 9.38% | 9.45% |
| 2017 | 76.53% | 2.85% | 9.10% | 9.38% |
| 2018 | 77.31% | 3.16% | 8.74% | 8.61% |
| 2019 | 75.77% | 3.40% | 9.25% | 8.89% |
| 2020 | 72.26% | 3.11% | 10.75% | 10.24% |
| 2021 | 72.00% | 3.46% | 10.25% | 9.57% |
Fabric designer wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino fabric designers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american fabric designers have the lowest average salary at $57,122.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $61,601 |
| White | $62,631 |
| Black or African American | $57,122 |
| Asian | $61,970 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $64,355 |
Average fabric designer age
See how the average age of fabric designers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Fabric designer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 39 | 36 |
| White | 40 | 33 |
| Black or African American | 40 | 48 |
| Asian | 38.5 | 34 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 26 |
Fabric designer age breakdown
The average age of fabric designers is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the fabric designer population.
Fabric designer age breakdown
| Fabric Designer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Fabric designer educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 64%
- Associate, 15%
- Master's, 10%
- High School Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Fabric designers by degree level
| Fabric designer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 64% |
| Associate | 15% |
| Master's | 10% |
| High School Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Fabric designer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, fabric designers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $84,151 annually. With a Master's degree, fabric designers earn a median annual income of $75,125 compared to $63,080 for fabric designers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $75,125 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $63,080 |
| Doctorate Degree | $84,151 |
Fabric designer employment statistics
Most fabric designers work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where fabric designers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where fabric designers work.
Fabric designer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 9% |
Fabric designer jobs by company type
Employees with the fabric designer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most fabric designers prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Fabric designer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 12% |
| Public | 12% |
| Private | 74% |
| Government | 3% |
Fabric designer jobs by industry
The most common industries for fabric designers are manufacturing, retail and education.
Fabric designer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 20% |
| Retail | 11% |
| Education | 9% |
| Construction | 8% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Media | 4% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Fabric designer turnover and employment statistics
Fabric designer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for fabric designers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Fabric designer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Fabric designer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.09% |
| 2011 | 4.26% |
| 2012 | 2.86% |
| 2013 | 1.99% |
| 2014 | 1.63% |
| 2015 | 1.74% |
| 2016 | 1.46% |
| 2017 | 1.74% |
| 2018 | 1.20% |
| 2019 | 1.42% |
| 2020 | 2.46% |
| 2021 | 2.18% |
Average fabric designer tenure
The average fabric designer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 569 fabric designers resumes in Zippia's database.
Fabric designer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 23% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 15% |
Fabric designer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of fabric 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Treating Engineer | 3.67% | 37,343 |
| Fabric Designer | 4.55% | - |
| Solar Systems Designer | 5.25% | 103,850 |
| Power Transmission Engineer | 6.39% | 11,154 |
| Loads Engineer | 7.54% | 5,786 |
| Chemical Research Engineer | 8.92% | 49,328 |
| Extractive Metallurgist | 10.43% | 820 |
Similar fabric designer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Treating Engineer | 3.67% | 37,343 |
| Solar Systems Designer | 5.25% | 103,850 |
| Power Transmission Engineer | 6.39% | 11,154 |
| Loads Engineer | 7.54% | 5,786 |
| Chemical Research Engineer | 8.92% | 49,328 |
| Extractive Metallurgist | 10.43% | 820 |
Foreign languages spoken by fabric designers
The most common foreign language among fabric designers is Spanish at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 11.1% and Japanese is the third-most popular at 11.1%.
- Spanish, 33.3%
- German, 11.1%
- Japanese, 11.1%
- French, 11.1%
- Venetian, 5.6%
- Other, 27.8%
Fabric designer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 33.3% |
| German | 11.1% |
| Japanese | 11.1% |
| French | 11.1% |
| Venetian | 5.6% |
| Other | 27.8% |
