Fashion director demographics and statistics in the US
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Fashion director gender statistics
70.8% of fashion directors are women and 29.2% of fashion directors are men.
- Female, 70.8%
- Male, 29.2%
Fashion director gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 70.8% |
| Male | 29.2% |
Fashion director gender pay gap
Women earn 84¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$147,950
Female income
$124,180
Fashion director gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in fashion director positions over time. Currently, 70.8% of fashion directors are female.
Fashion director gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.05% | 27.95% |
| 2011 | 72.25% | 27.75% |
| 2012 | 71.59% | 28.41% |
| 2013 | 73.56% | 26.44% |
| 2014 | 71.81% | 28.19% |
| 2015 | 72.41% | 27.59% |
| 2016 | 71.51% | 28.49% |
| 2017 | 70.71% | 29.29% |
| 2018 | 41.18% | 58.82% |
| 2019 | 33.15% | 66.85% |
| 2020 | 28.29% | 71.71% |
| 2021 | 29.23% | 70.77% |
Fashion director related jobs gender ratio
We compared fashion directors 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% |
| Fashion Director | 29% | 71% |
| Craftsman | 88% | 12% |
| Senior Industrial Designer | 91% | 9% |
| Exhibit Builder | 93% | 7% |
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Fashion director demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among fashion directors is White, which makes up 63.0% of all fashion directors. Comparatively, 11.9% of fashion directors are Hispanic or Latino and 11.6% of fashion directors are Asian.
- White, 63.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.9%
- Asian, 11.6%
- Black or African American, 7.3%
- Unknown, 5.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Fashion director race
| Fashion director race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.9% |
| Asian | 11.6% |
| Black or African American | 7.3% |
| Unknown | 5.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Fashion director race and ethnicity over time
See how fashion director racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Fashion director 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 | 59.60% | 6.29% | 13.25% | 15.23% |
| 2019 | 57.46% | 7.46% | 17.16% | 13.18% |
| 2020 | 58.27% | 7.38% | 12.72% | 17.81% |
| 2021 | 63.04% | 7.34% | 11.65% | 11.90% |
Fashion director wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown fashion directors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White fashion directors have the lowest average salary at $124,253.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $192,844 |
| White | $124,253 |
| Black or African American | $137,247 |
| Asian | $130,354 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $165,360 |
Average fashion director age
See how the average age of fashion directors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Fashion director age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 34 | 34.5 |
| Asian | 39 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 |
Fashion director age breakdown
The average age of fashion directors is 40+ years years old, representing 37% of the fashion director population.
Fashion director age breakdown
| Fashion Director Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 37% |
| 30-40 years | 34% |
| 20-30 years | 27% |
Fashion director educational attainment
The most common degree for fashion directors is bachelor's degree, with 73% of fashion directors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 16% and associate degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 73%
- Associate, 16%
- Master's, 6%
- High School Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Fashion directors by degree level
| Fashion director degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 73% |
| Associate | 16% |
| Master's | 6% |
| High School Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Fashion director wage gap by degree level
According to the data, fashion directors with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $173,684 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, fashion directors earn a median annual income of $169,759 compared to $108,689 for fashion directors with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $108,689 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $169,759 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $173,684 |
Fashion director employment statistics
Most fashion directors work for a private in the retail industry.
Company size where fashion directors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where fashion directors work.
Fashion director jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 12% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 3% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 20% |
Fashion director jobs by company type
Employees with the fashion director job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most fashion directors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Fashion director jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 7% |
| Public | 17% |
| Private | 76% |
Fashion director jobs by industry
The most common industries for fashion directors are retail, media and manufacturing.
Fashion director industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Retail | 23% |
| Media | 21% |
| Start-up | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 8% |
| Education | 6% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Real Estate | 4% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Fashion director turnover and employment statistics
Fashion director unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for fashion directors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Fashion director unemployment rate by year
| Year | Fashion director 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 | 5.28% |
| 2019 | 6.25% |
| 2020 | 12.09% |
| 2021 | 16.87% |
Average fashion director tenure
The average fashion director stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 418 fashion directors resumes in Zippia's database.
Fashion director tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 15% |
| 1-2 years | 40% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Fashion director LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of fashion directors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Illustrator | 11.32% | 45,699 |
| Set Decorator | 12.35% | 3,544 |
| Graphic Designer/Illustrator | 13.05% | 44,853 |
| Floral Assistant | 14.26% | 444 |
| Merchandising Specialist | 16.91% | 49,769 |
| Fashion Director | 17.98% | - |
| Interior Design Consultant | 22.51% | 48,894 |
Similar fashion director jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Illustrator | 11.32% | 45,699 |
| Set Decorator | 12.35% | 3,544 |
| Graphic Designer/Illustrator | 13.05% | 44,853 |
| Floral Assistant | 14.26% | 444 |
| Merchandising Specialist | 16.91% | 49,769 |
| Interior Design Consultant | 22.51% | 48,894 |
Foreign languages spoken by fashion directors
The most common foreign language among fashion directors is Spanish at 38.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 23.5% and Italian is the third-most popular at 8.8%.
- Spanish, 38.2%
- French, 23.5%
- Italian, 8.8%
- Chinese, 2.9%
- Vietnamese, 2.9%
- Other, 23.7%
Fashion director languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 38.2% |
| French | 23.5% |
| Italian | 8.8% |
| Chinese | 2.9% |
| Vietnamese | 2.9% |
| Other | 23.7% |
