Hair and makeup designer demographics and statistics in the US
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Hair and makeup designer gender statistics
82.7% of hair and makeup designers are women and 17.3% of hair and makeup designers are men.
- Female, 82.7%
- Male, 17.3%
Hair and makeup designer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 82.7% |
| Male | 17.3% |
Hair and makeup designer gender pay gap
Women earn 86¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$34,380
Female income
$29,735
Hair and makeup designer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in hair and makeup designer positions over time. Currently, 82.7% of hair and makeup designers are female.
Hair and makeup designer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 16.39% | 83.61% |
| 2011 | 17.82% | 82.18% |
| 2012 | 17.48% | 82.52% |
| 2013 | 18.12% | 81.88% |
| 2014 | 17.83% | 82.17% |
| 2015 | 17.86% | 82.14% |
| 2016 | 18.93% | 81.07% |
| 2017 | 17.73% | 82.27% |
| 2018 | 19.62% | 80.38% |
| 2019 | 20.53% | 79.47% |
| 2020 | 18.34% | 81.66% |
| 2021 | 17.28% | 82.72% |
Hair and makeup designer related jobs gender ratio
We compared hair and makeup designers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, barber apprentice and master barber have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Electrologist | 1% | 99% |
| Medical Esthetician | 4% | 96% |
| Licensed Esthetician | 5% | 95% |
| Hair And Makeup Designer | 17% | 83% |
| Barber | 75% | 25% |
| Master Barber | 78% | 22% |
| Barber Apprentice | 79% | 21% |
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Hair and makeup designer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among hair and makeup designers is White, which makes up 56.8% of all hair and makeup designers. Comparatively, 20.2% of hair and makeup designers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.1% of hair and makeup designers are Black or African American.
- White, 56.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 20.2%
- Black or African American, 10.1%
- Asian, 8.0%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Hair and makeup designer race
| Hair and makeup designer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.2% |
| Black or African American | 10.1% |
| Asian | 8.0% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Hair and makeup designer race and ethnicity over time
See how hair and makeup designer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Hair and makeup designer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.21% | 10.61% | 6.39% | 17.66% |
| 2011 | 62.91% | 10.76% | 6.16% | 17.99% |
| 2012 | 61.87% | 11.06% | 6.24% | 18.81% |
| 2013 | 62.17% | 11.00% | 6.28% | 18.60% |
| 2014 | 62.10% | 10.84% | 6.01% | 18.58% |
| 2015 | 61.98% | 10.08% | 6.62% | 19.05% |
| 2016 | 60.84% | 10.19% | 6.98% | 19.50% |
| 2017 | 60.30% | 9.78% | 7.89% | 19.44% |
| 2018 | 61.52% | 9.86% | 7.18% | 19.07% |
| 2019 | 61.16% | 9.64% | 7.65% | 19.14% |
| 2020 | 58.52% | 9.39% | 7.58% | 20.03% |
| 2021 | 56.76% | 10.11% | 7.98% | 20.24% |
Hair and makeup designer wage gap by race
According to our data, white hair and makeup designers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino hair and makeup designers have the lowest average salary at $32,265.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $35,288 |
| White | $36,835 |
| Black or African American | $33,365 |
| Asian | $34,326 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $32,265 |
Average hair and makeup designer age
See how the average age of hair and makeup designers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Hair and makeup designer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 42 | 40 |
| Unknown | 39 | |
| Asian | 44 | 46.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 | 37 |
| White | 41 | 38 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 42 |
Hair and makeup designer age breakdown
The average age of hair and makeup designers is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the hair and makeup designer population.
Hair and makeup designer age breakdown
| Hair And Makeup Designer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 22% |
Hair and makeup designer educational attainment
The most common degree for hair and makeup designers is bachelor's degree, with 56% of hair and makeup designers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 14% and high school diploma degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 56%
- High School Diploma, 14%
- Associate, 13%
- Master's, 11%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Hair and makeup designers by degree level
| Hair and makeup designer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 56% |
| High School Diploma | 14% |
| Associate | 13% |
| Master's | 11% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Hair and makeup designer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, hair and makeup designers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $39,016 annually. With a Associate degree, hair and makeup designers earn a median annual income of $35,130 compared to $31,853 for hair and makeup designers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $31,853 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $39,016 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $35,130 |
Hair and makeup designer employment statistics
Most hair and makeup designers work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where hair and makeup designers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where hair and makeup designers work.
Hair and makeup designer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 31% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 39% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 6% |
| > 10,000 employees | 11% |
Hair and makeup designer jobs by company type
Employees with the hair and makeup designer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most hair and makeup designers prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Hair and makeup designer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 30% |
| Public | 10% |
| Private | 57% |
| Government | 3% |
Hair and makeup designer jobs by industry
The most common industries for hair and makeup designers are education, media and professional.
Hair and makeup designer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 23% |
| Media | 13% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Retail | 8% |
| Start-up | 5% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Agriculture | 3% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
Hair and makeup designer turnover and employment statistics
Hair and makeup designer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for hair and makeup designers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Hair and makeup designer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Hair and makeup designer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.68% |
| 2011 | 3.78% |
| 2012 | 4.14% |
| 2013 | 3.57% |
| 2014 | 3.48% |
| 2015 | 2.63% |
| 2016 | 2.46% |
| 2017 | 2.31% |
| 2018 | 2.10% |
| 2019 | 1.86% |
| 2020 | 5.43% |
| 2021 | 6.02% |
Average hair and makeup designer tenure
The average hair and makeup designer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 196 hair and makeup designers resumes in Zippia's database.
Hair and makeup designer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 26% |
| 1-2 years | 19% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 16% |
Hair and makeup designer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of hair and makeup 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Manicurist | 5.12% | 1,746 |
| Barber Shop Operator | 8.10% | 38,845 |
| Skin Care Therapist | 8.70% | 79,146 |
| Hair And Makeup Designer | 11.87% | - |
| Shampooer | 12.20% | 495 |
Similar hair and makeup designer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Manicurist | 5.12% | 1,746 |
| Barber Shop Operator | 8.10% | 38,845 |
| Skin Care Therapist | 8.70% | 79,146 |
| Shampooer | 12.20% | 495 |
Foreign languages spoken by hair and makeup designers
The most common foreign language among hair and makeup designers is Spanish at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Japanese at 16.7% and French is the third-most popular at 16.7%.
- Spanish, 33.3%
- Japanese, 16.7%
- French, 16.7%
- Swahili, 8.3%
- Chinese, 8.3%
- Other, 16.7%
Hair and makeup designer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 33.3% |
| Japanese | 16.7% |
| French | 16.7% |
| Swahili | 8.3% |
| Chinese | 8.3% |
| Other | 16.7% |