Fashion stylist demographics and statistics in the US
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Fashion stylist demographics by:
Fashion stylist gender statistics
79.2% of fashion stylists are women and 20.8% of fashion stylists are men.
- Female, 79.2%
- Male, 20.8%
Fashion stylist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 79.2% |
| Male | 20.8% |
Fashion stylist gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$51,485
Female income
$46,898
Fashion stylist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in fashion stylist positions over time. Currently, 79.2% of fashion stylists are female.
Fashion stylist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.06% | 37.94% |
| 2011 | 62.31% | 37.69% |
| 2012 | 61.53% | 38.47% |
| 2013 | 63.84% | 36.16% |
| 2014 | 61.78% | 38.22% |
| 2015 | 62.49% | 37.51% |
| 2016 | 61.44% | 38.56% |
| 2017 | 60.51% | 39.49% |
| 2018 | 30.76% | 69.24% |
| 2019 | 23.94% | 76.06% |
| 2020 | 20.03% | 79.97% |
| 2021 | 20.77% | 79.23% |
Fashion stylist related jobs gender ratio
We compared fashion stylists 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 Stylist | 21% | 79% |
| Craftsman | 88% | 12% |
| Senior Industrial Designer | 91% | 9% |
| Exhibit Builder | 93% | 7% |
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Fashion stylist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among fashion stylists is White, which makes up 63.0% of all fashion stylists. Comparatively, 11.9% of fashion stylists are Hispanic or Latino and 11.6% of fashion stylists 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 stylist race
| Fashion stylist 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 stylist race and ethnicity over time
See how fashion stylist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Fashion stylist 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 stylist wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown fashion stylists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White fashion stylists have the lowest average salary at $46,913.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $59,294 |
| White | $46,913 |
| Black or African American | $49,466 |
| Asian | $48,126 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $54,630 |
Average fashion stylist age
See how the average age of fashion stylists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Fashion stylist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 34 | 34.5 |
| Asian | 39 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 |
Fashion stylist age breakdown
The average age of fashion stylists is 40+ years years old, representing 37% of the fashion stylist population.
Fashion stylist age breakdown
| Fashion Stylist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 37% |
| 30-40 years | 34% |
| 20-30 years | 27% |
Fashion stylist educational attainment
The most common degree for fashion stylists is bachelor's degree, with 64% of fashion stylists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 22% and associate degree degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 64%
- Associate, 22%
- High School Diploma, 7%
- Master's, 4%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Fashion stylists by degree level
| Fashion stylist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 64% |
| Associate | 22% |
| High School Diploma | 7% |
| Master's | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Fashion stylist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, fashion stylists with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $56,078 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, fashion stylists earn a median annual income of $55,400 compared to $43,684 for fashion stylists with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $43,684 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $55,400 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $56,078 |
Fashion stylist employment statistics
Most fashion stylists work for a private in the retail industry.
Company size where fashion stylists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where fashion stylists work.
Fashion stylist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 13% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 21% |
Fashion stylist jobs by company type
Employees with the fashion stylist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most fashion stylists prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Fashion stylist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 30% |
| Private | 66% |
| Government | 2% |
Fashion stylist jobs by industry
The most common industries for fashion stylists are retail, media and manufacturing.
Fashion stylist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Retail | 39% |
| Media | 12% |
| Start-up | 7% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Fashion stylist turnover and employment statistics
Fashion stylist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for fashion stylists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Fashion stylist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Fashion stylist 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 stylist tenure
The average fashion stylist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,952 fashion stylists resumes in Zippia's database.
Fashion stylist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 25% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Fashion stylist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of fashion stylists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Caricature Artist | 11.32% | 3,596 |
| Scenic Arts Supervisor | 12.35% | 1,424 |
| Computer Artist | 13.05% | 17,162 |
| Florist | 14.26% | 1,381 |
| Free Lance Displayer | 16.91% | 660 |
| Fashion Stylist | 17.98% | - |
| Interior Designer/Project Manager | 22.51% | 85,288 |
Similar fashion stylist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Caricature Artist | 11.32% | 3,596 |
| Scenic Arts Supervisor | 12.35% | 1,424 |
| Computer Artist | 13.05% | 17,162 |
| Florist | 14.26% | 1,381 |
| Free Lance Displayer | 16.91% | 660 |
| Interior Designer/Project Manager | 22.51% | 85,288 |
Foreign languages spoken by fashion stylists
The most common foreign language among fashion stylists is Spanish at 54.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 9.4% and Italian is the third-most popular at 5.1%.
- Spanish, 54.3%
- French, 9.4%
- Italian, 5.1%
- Chinese, 4.3%
- Portuguese, 3.6%
- Other, 23.3%
Fashion stylist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 54.3% |
| French | 9.4% |
| Italian | 5.1% |
| Chinese | 4.3% |
| Portuguese | 3.6% |
| Other | 23.3% |
