Graphic art designer demographics and statistics in the US
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Graphic art designer demographics by:
Graphic art designer gender statistics
48.3% of graphic art designers are women and 51.7% of graphic art designers are men.
- Male, 51.7%
- Female, 48.3%
Graphic art designer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 51.7% |
| Female | 48.3% |
Graphic art designer gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$43,170
Female income
$40,240
Graphic art designer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in graphic art designer positions over time. Currently, 48.3% of graphic art designers are female.
Graphic art designer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 54.11% | 45.89% |
| 2011 | 54.36% | 45.64% |
| 2012 | 53.55% | 46.45% |
| 2013 | 56.00% | 44.00% |
| 2014 | 53.81% | 46.19% |
| 2015 | 54.56% | 45.44% |
| 2016 | 53.45% | 46.55% |
| 2017 | 52.48% | 47.52% |
| 2018 | 54.69% | 45.31% |
| 2019 | 51.49% | 48.51% |
| 2020 | 51.56% | 48.44% |
| 2021 | 51.69% | 48.31% |
Graphic art designer related jobs gender ratio
We compared graphic art 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% |
| Graphic Art Designer | 52% | 48% |
| Craftsman | 88% | 12% |
| Senior Industrial Designer | 91% | 9% |
| Exhibit Builder | 93% | 7% |
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Graphic art designer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among graphic art designers is White, which makes up 70.2% of all graphic art designers. Comparatively, 10.6% of graphic art designers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.4% of graphic art 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%
Graphic art designer race
| Graphic art 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% |
Graphic art designer race and ethnicity over time
See how graphic art designer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Graphic art 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% |
Graphic art designer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian graphic art designers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White graphic art designers have the lowest average salary at $40,820.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $45,128 |
| White | $40,820 |
| Black or African American | $40,979 |
| Asian | $47,562 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $41,761 |
Average graphic art designer age
See how the average age of graphic art designers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Graphic art 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 |
Graphic art designer age breakdown
The average age of graphic art designers is 40+ years years old, representing 42% of the graphic art designer population.
Graphic art designer age breakdown
| Graphic Art Designer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 42% |
| 30-40 years | 35% |
| 20-30 years | 24% |
Graphic art designer educational attainment
The most common degree for graphic art designers is bachelor's degree, with 60% of graphic art designers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 23% and associate degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 60%
- Associate, 23%
- Master's, 6%
- High School Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Graphic art designers by degree level
| Graphic art designer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 60% |
| Associate | 23% |
| Master's | 6% |
| High School Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Graphic art designer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, graphic art designers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $54,613 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, graphic art designers earn a median annual income of $48,022 compared to $40,957 for graphic art designers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $54,613 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $48,022 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $40,957 |
Graphic art designer employment statistics
Most graphic art designers work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where graphic art designers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where graphic art designers work.
Graphic art designer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 22% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 28% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 8% |
Graphic art designer jobs by company type
Employees with the graphic art designer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most graphic art designers prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Graphic art designer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 21% |
| Public | 11% |
| Private | 61% |
| Government | 7% |
Graphic art designer jobs by industry
The most common industries for graphic art designers are education, media and manufacturing.
Graphic art designer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 20% |
| Media | 16% |
| Manufacturing | 8% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Retail | 8% |
| Government | 6% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Graphic art designer turnover and employment statistics
Graphic art designer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for graphic art designers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Graphic art designer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Graphic art 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 graphic art designer tenure
The average graphic art designer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 355 graphic art designers resumes in Zippia's database.
Graphic art designer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 19% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 17% |
Graphic art designer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of graphic art 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Comic Illustrator | 11.32% | 98 |
| Set Decorator | 12.35% | 3,544 |
| Graphic Art Designer | 13.05% | - |
| Floral Arranger | 14.26% | 469 |
| Apparel Merchandiser | 16.91% | 68,095 |
| Apparel Designer | 17.98% | 46,436 |
| Pottery Decoration Designer | 22.51% | 43,828 |
Similar graphic art designer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Comic Illustrator | 11.32% | 98 |
| Set Decorator | 12.35% | 3,544 |
| Floral Arranger | 14.26% | 469 |
| Apparel Merchandiser | 16.91% | 68,095 |
| Apparel Designer | 17.98% | 46,436 |
| Pottery Decoration Designer | 22.51% | 43,828 |
Foreign languages spoken by graphic art designers
The most common foreign language among graphic art designers is Spanish at 30.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 20.0% and German is the third-most popular at 15.0%.
- Spanish, 30.0%
- French, 20.0%
- German, 15.0%
- Italian, 10.0%
- Swedish, 5.0%
- Other, 20.0%
Graphic art designer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 30.0% |
| French | 20.0% |
| German | 15.0% |
| Italian | 10.0% |
| Swedish | 5.0% |
| Other | 20.0% |
