Head designer demographics and statistics in the US
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Head designer gender statistics
49.9% of head designers are women and 50.1% of head designers are men.
- Male, 50.1%
- Female, 49.9%
Head designer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 50.1% |
| Female | 49.9% |
Head designer gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$118,512
Female income
$110,694
Head designer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in head designer positions over time. Currently, 49.9% of head designers are female.
Head designer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 52.53% | 47.47% |
| 2011 | 52.79% | 47.21% |
| 2012 | 51.97% | 48.03% |
| 2013 | 54.43% | 45.57% |
| 2014 | 52.24% | 47.76% |
| 2015 | 52.98% | 47.02% |
| 2016 | 51.87% | 48.13% |
| 2017 | 50.90% | 49.10% |
| 2018 | 53.12% | 46.88% |
| 2019 | 49.91% | 50.09% |
| 2020 | 49.97% | 50.03% |
| 2021 | 50.11% | 49.89% |
Head designer related jobs gender ratio
We compared head 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% |
| Head Designer | 50% | 50% |
| Craftsman | 88% | 12% |
| Senior Industrial Designer | 91% | 9% |
| Exhibit Builder | 93% | 7% |
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Head designer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among head designers is White, which makes up 70.2% of all head designers. Comparatively, 10.6% of head designers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.4% of head 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%
Head designer race
| Head 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% |
Head designer race and ethnicity over time
See how head designer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Head 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% |
Head designer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian head designers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White head designers have the lowest average salary at $112,242.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $123,728 |
| White | $112,242 |
| Black or African American | $112,667 |
| Asian | $130,203 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $114,754 |
Average head designer age
See how the average age of head designers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Head 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 |
Head designer age breakdown
The average age of head designers is 40+ years years old, representing 42% of the head designer population.
Head designer age breakdown
| Head Designer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 42% |
| 30-40 years | 35% |
| 20-30 years | 24% |
Head designer educational attainment
The most common degree for head designers is bachelor's degree, with 66% of head designers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 17% and associate degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 66%
- Associate, 17%
- Master's, 9%
- High School Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Head designers by degree level
| Head designer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 66% |
| Associate | 17% |
| Master's | 9% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Head designer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, head designers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $148,909 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, head designers earn a median annual income of $131,425 compared to $112,608 for head designers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $148,909 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $131,425 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $112,608 |
Head designer employment statistics
Most head designers work for a private in the retail industry.
Company size where head designers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where head designers work.
Head designer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 23% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 19% |
| > 10,000 employees | 18% |
Head designer jobs by company type
Employees with the head designer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most head designers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Head designer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 6% |
| Public | 25% |
| Private | 68% |
| Government | 1% |
Head designer jobs by industry
The most common industries for head designers are retail, technology and professional.
Head designer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Retail | 19% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Technology | 11% |
| Manufacturing | 10% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Media | 6% |
| Start-up | 6% |
| Education | 5% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Government | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Head designer turnover and employment statistics
Head designer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for head designers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Head designer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Head 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 head designer tenure
The average head designer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 2,442 head designers resumes in Zippia's database.
Head designer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 14% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Head designer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of head 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Political Cartoonist | 11.32% | 270 |
| Scenic Designer | 12.35% | 43,797 |
| Head Designer | 13.05% | - |
| Floral Assistant | 14.26% | 444 |
| Visual Presentation Manager | 16.91% | 4,573 |
| Fashion Supervisor | 17.98% | 3,122 |
| Interior Design Consultant | 22.51% | 48,894 |
Similar head designer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Political Cartoonist | 11.32% | 270 |
| Scenic Designer | 12.35% | 43,797 |
| Floral Assistant | 14.26% | 444 |
| Visual Presentation Manager | 16.91% | 4,573 |
| Fashion Supervisor | 17.98% | 3,122 |
| Interior Design Consultant | 22.51% | 48,894 |
Foreign languages spoken by head designers
The most common foreign language among head designers is Spanish at 44.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 16.7% and Italian is the third-most popular at 5.6%.
- Spanish, 44.4%
- French, 16.7%
- Italian, 5.6%
- German, 4.9%
- Portuguese, 4.3%
- Other, 24.1%
Head designer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 44.4% |
| French | 16.7% |
| Italian | 5.6% |
| German | 4.9% |
| Portuguese | 4.3% |
| Other | 24.1% |
