Home designer demographics and statistics in the US
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Home designer demographics by:
Home designer gender statistics
46.4% of home designers are women and 53.6% of home designers are men.
- Male, 53.6%
- Female, 46.4%
Home designer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 53.6% |
| Female | 46.4% |
Home designer gender pay gap
Women earn 100¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$65,508
Female income
$65,383
Home designer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in home designer positions over time. Currently, 46.4% of home designers are female.
Home designer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 88.27% | 11.73% |
| 2011 | 88.37% | 11.63% |
| 2012 | 88.03% | 11.97% |
| 2013 | 89.03% | 10.97% |
| 2014 | 88.14% | 11.86% |
| 2015 | 88.45% | 11.55% |
| 2016 | 87.99% | 12.01% |
| 2017 | 87.57% | 12.43% |
| 2018 | 64.17% | 35.83% |
| 2019 | 61.80% | 38.20% |
| 2020 | 63.71% | 36.29% |
| 2021 | 53.58% | 46.42% |
Home designer related jobs gender ratio
We compared home 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% |
| Home Designer | 54% | 46% |
| Craftsman | 88% | 12% |
| Senior Industrial Designer | 91% | 9% |
| Exhibit Builder | 93% | 7% |
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Home designer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among home designers is White, which makes up 82.1% of all home designers. Comparatively, 7.6% of home designers are Hispanic or Latino and 4.6% of home designers are Asian.
- White, 82.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.6%
- Asian, 4.6%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- Black or African American, 1.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
Home designer race
| Home designer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 82.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.6% |
| Asian | 4.6% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| Black or African American | 1.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
Home designer race and ethnicity over time
See how home designer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Home 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 | 85.73% | 1.22% | 4.08% | 7.35% |
| 2019 | 83.87% | 2.27% | 4.25% | 7.33% |
| 2020 | 80.68% | 1.86% | 4.83% | 8.64% |
| 2021 | 82.14% | 1.48% | 4.57% | 7.59% |
Home designer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian home designers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino home designers have the lowest average salary at $60,801.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $64,819 |
| White | $65,229 |
| Black or African American | $66,457 |
| Asian | $70,612 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $60,801 |
Average home designer age
See how the average age of home designers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Home designer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 40 | |
| White | 47 | 39 |
| Asian | 34.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 34 |
Home designer age breakdown
The average age of home designers is 40+ years years old, representing 51% of the home designer population.
Home designer age breakdown
| Home Designer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 51% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 19% |
Home designer educational attainment
The most common degree for home designers is bachelor's degree, with 61% of home designers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 25% and associate degree degree at 5%.
- Bachelor's, 61%
- Associate, 25%
- Master's, 5%
- High School Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Home designers by degree level
| Home designer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 61% |
| Associate | 25% |
| Master's | 5% |
| High School Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Home designer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, home designers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $76,789 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, home designers earn a median annual income of $69,735 compared to $58,771 for home designers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $76,789 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $69,735 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $58,771 |
Home designer employment statistics
Most home designers work for a private in the retail industry.
Company size where home designers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where home designers work.
Home designer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 16% |
Home designer jobs by company type
Employees with the home designer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most home designers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Home designer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 23% |
| Private | 70% |
| Government | 7% |
Home designer jobs by industry
The most common industries for home designers are retail, manufacturing and construction.
Home designer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Retail | 20% |
| Manufacturing | 14% |
| Construction | 13% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Government | 6% |
| Media | 4% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Real Estate | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Home designer turnover and employment statistics
Home designer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for home designers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Home designer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Home 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 | 2.59% |
| 2019 | 2.19% |
| 2020 | 6.04% |
| 2021 | 5.90% |
Average home designer tenure
The average home designer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 492 home designers resumes in Zippia's database.
Home designer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 16% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 18% |
Home designer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of home 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculptor | 11.32% | 86 |
| Exhibition Designer | 12.35% | 45,425 |
| Graphic Design Specialist | 13.05% | 49,055 |
| Flower Arranger | 14.26% | 168 |
| Merchandise Displayer | 16.91% | 7,856 |
| Athletic Shoe Designer | 17.98% | 46,419 |
| Home Designer | 22.51% | - |
Similar home designer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Sculptor | 11.32% | 86 |
| Exhibition Designer | 12.35% | 45,425 |
| Graphic Design Specialist | 13.05% | 49,055 |
| Flower Arranger | 14.26% | 168 |
| Merchandise Displayer | 16.91% | 7,856 |
| Athletic Shoe Designer | 17.98% | 46,419 |
Foreign languages spoken by home designers
The most common foreign language among home designers is Spanish at 43.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 18.8% and German is the third-most popular at 6.3%.
- Spanish, 43.8%
- French, 18.8%
- German, 6.3%
- Japanese, 6.3%
- Hebrew, 6.3%
- Other, 18.5%
Home designer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 43.8% |
| French | 18.8% |
| German | 6.3% |
| Japanese | 6.3% |
| Hebrew | 6.3% |
| Other | 18.5% |
