Facility designer demographics and statistics in the US
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Facility designer gender statistics
31.1% of facility designers are women and 68.9% of facility designers are men.
- Male, 68.9%
- Female, 31.1%
Facility designer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 68.9% |
| Female | 31.1% |
Facility designer gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$63,655
Female income
$61,051
Facility designer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in facility designer positions over time. Currently, 31.1% of facility designers are female.
Facility designer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.91% | 29.09% |
| 2011 | 71.12% | 28.88% |
| 2012 | 70.45% | 29.55% |
| 2013 | 72.46% | 27.54% |
| 2014 | 70.67% | 29.33% |
| 2015 | 71.29% | 28.71% |
| 2016 | 70.36% | 29.64% |
| 2017 | 69.54% | 30.46% |
| 2018 | 71.39% | 28.61% |
| 2019 | 68.70% | 31.30% |
| 2020 | 68.76% | 31.24% |
| 2021 | 68.87% | 31.13% |
Facility designer related jobs gender ratio
We compared facility 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% |
| Facility Designer | 69% | 31% |
| Craftsman | 88% | 12% |
| Senior Industrial Designer | 91% | 9% |
| Exhibit Builder | 93% | 7% |
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Facility designer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among facility designers is White, which makes up 70.2% of all facility designers. Comparatively, 10.6% of facility designers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.4% of facility designers are Asian.
- White, 70.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.6%
- Asian, 10.4%
- Unknown, 5.0%
- Black or African American, 3.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Facility designer race
| Facility designer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 70.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.6% |
| Asian | 10.4% |
| Unknown | 5.0% |
| Black or African American | 3.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Facility designer race and ethnicity over time
See how facility designer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Facility 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 | 74.98% | 3.33% | 8.26% | 10.34% |
| 2019 | 76.12% | 3.50% | 7.60% | 10.19% |
| 2020 | 74.32% | 3.04% | 7.13% | 10.91% |
| 2021 | 70.17% | 3.42% | 10.42% | 10.63% |
Facility designer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian facility designers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White facility designers have the lowest average salary at $61,572.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $65,355 |
| White | $61,572 |
| Black or African American | $61,715 |
| Asian | $67,427 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $62,412 |
Average facility designer age
See how the average age of facility designers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Facility designer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 40 | 33 |
| White | 40 | 35 |
| Black or African American | 38 | 34 |
| Asian | 36 | 33 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36 | 31 |
Facility designer age breakdown
The average age of facility designers is 40+ years years old, representing 42% of the facility designer population.
Facility designer age breakdown
| Facility Designer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 42% |
| 30-40 years | 35% |
| 20-30 years | 24% |
Facility designer educational attainment
The most common degree for facility designers is bachelor's degree, with 60% of facility designers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 23% and associate degree degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 60%
- Associate, 23%
- Master's, 12%
- High School Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Facility designers by degree level
| Facility designer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 60% |
| Associate | 23% |
| Master's | 12% |
| High School Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Facility designer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, facility designers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $73,201 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, facility designers earn a median annual income of $67,814 compared to $61,695 for facility designers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $73,201 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $67,814 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $61,695 |
Facility designer employment statistics
Most facility designers work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where facility designers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where facility designers work.
Facility designer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 15% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 30% |
| > 10,000 employees | 32% |
Facility designer jobs by company type
Employees with the facility designer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most facility designers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Facility designer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 12% |
| Public | 33% |
| Private | 54% |
| Government | 2% |
Facility designer jobs by industry
The most common industries for facility designers are professional, manufacturing and technology.
Facility designer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 16% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Manufacturing | 10% |
| Technology | 10% |
| Education | 9% |
| Health Care | 8% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Construction | 5% |
| Telecommunication | 4% |
| Energy | 4% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Facility designer turnover and employment statistics
Facility designer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for facility designers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Facility designer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Facility 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 | 3.55% |
| 2019 | 3.78% |
| 2020 | 6.80% |
| 2021 | 7.79% |
Average facility designer tenure
The average facility designer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 578 facility designers resumes in Zippia's database.
Facility designer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 20% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Facility designer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of facility 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Quilter | 11.32% | 12,310 |
| Exhibition Designer | 12.35% | 45,425 |
| Facility Designer | 13.05% | - |
| Flower Arranger | 14.26% | 168 |
| Display Associate | 16.91% | 195 |
| Fashion Show Director | 17.98% | 7,493 |
| Interior Design Internship | 22.51% | 88,151 |
Similar facility designer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Quilter | 11.32% | 12,310 |
| Exhibition Designer | 12.35% | 45,425 |
| Flower Arranger | 14.26% | 168 |
| Display Associate | 16.91% | 195 |
| Fashion Show Director | 17.98% | 7,493 |
| Interior Design Internship | 22.51% | 88,151 |
Foreign languages spoken by facility designers
The most common foreign language among facility designers is Spanish at 45.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Carrier at 15.0% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 10.0%.
- Spanish, 45.0%
- Carrier, 15.0%
- Chinese, 10.0%
- French, 10.0%
- Cornish, 5.0%
- Other, 15.0%
Facility designer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 45.0% |
| Carrier | 15.0% |
| Chinese | 10.0% |
| French | 10.0% |
| Cornish | 5.0% |
| Other | 15.0% |
