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Instructional systems designer demographics and statistics in the US

Instructional systems designer demographics research summary. Zippia estimates instructional systems designer demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our instructional systems designer estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about instructional systems designers after extensive research and analysis:

  • There are over 66,053 instructional systems designers currently employed in the United States.
  • 35.4% of all instructional systems designers are women, while 64.6% are men.
  • The average instructional systems designer age is 43 years old.
  • The most common ethnicity of instructional systems designers is White (61.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (16.0%), Black or African American (12.4%) and Asian (5.3%).
  • Instructional systems designers are most in-demand in Chantilly, VA.
  • The technology industry is the highest-paying for instructional systems designers.
  • Baltimore, MD pays an annual average wage of $89,709, the highest in the US.
  • In 2022, women instructional systems designers earned 98% of what men earned.
  • 16% of all instructional systems designers are LGBT.
  • New Hampshire is the best state for instructional systems designers to live.
  • Instructional systems designers are 54% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to public companies.
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Instructional systems designer gender statistics

35.4% of instructional systems designers are women and 64.6% of instructional systems designers are men.
  • Male, 64.6%
  • Female, 35.4%

Instructional systems designer gender ratio

GenderPercentages
Male64.6%
Female35.4%

Instructional systems designer gender pay gap

Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male income
$63,588
female-income
Female income
$62,232

Instructional systems designer gender ratio over time

This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in instructional systems designer positions over time. Currently, 35.4% of instructional systems designers are female.
Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
2010
2011
2012
2013
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2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021

Instructional systems designer gender ratio by year

YearMaleFemale
201069.87%30.13%
201174.44%25.56%
201270.68%29.32%
201373.36%26.64%
201472.54%27.46%
201571.08%28.92%
201668.56%31.44%
201767.74%32.26%
201868.03%31.97%
201964.26%35.74%
202065.37%34.63%
202164.55%35.45%

Instructional systems designer related jobs gender ratio

We compared instructional systems designers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, agriculture consultant and torque tester have the biggest gender ratio gaps.

Job titleMaleFemale
Lead Toddler Teacher4%96%
Infant Teacher5%95%
Kindergarten Aide6%94%
Instructional Systems Designer65%35%
Certified Performance Technologist79%21%
Torque Tester84%16%
Agriculture Consultant84%16%

Instructional systems designer demographics by race

The most common ethnicity among instructional systems designers is White, which makes up 61.7% of all instructional systems designers. Comparatively, 16.0% of instructional systems designers are Hispanic or Latino and 12.4% of instructional systems designers are Black or African American.
  • White, 61.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino, 16.0%
  • Black or African American, 12.4%
  • Asian, 5.3%
  • Unknown, 3.8%
  • American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%

Instructional systems designer race

Instructional systems designer racePercentages
White61.7%
Hispanic or Latino16.0%
Black or African American12.4%
Asian5.3%
Unknown3.8%
American Indian and Alaska Native0.8%

Instructional systems designer race and ethnicity over time

See how instructional systems designer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.

Instructional systems designer race and ethnicity by year

YearWhiteBlack or African AmericanAsianHispanic or Latino
201068.78%12.60%4.23%12.15%
201169.29%13.05%4.45%10.46%
201269.65%13.21%3.79%10.88%
201367.67%14.20%4.50%11.30%
201466.53%13.73%3.82%12.60%
201564.75%14.50%5.41%12.85%
201668.46%12.10%4.32%12.77%
201764.88%13.73%4.65%14.21%
201865.38%13.20%4.06%13.41%
201964.98%12.54%5.27%14.71%
202061.72%12.93%5.94%13.95%
202161.71%12.43%5.35%16.02%

Instructional systems designer wage gap by race

$66,000
$65,000
$64,000
$63,000
$62,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$65,013
White$63,873
Black or African American$63,617
Asian$62,242
Hispanic or Latino$63,229

Average instructional systems designer age

See how the average age of instructional systems designers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female

Instructional systems designer age by race and gender

RaceMale ageFemale age
Unknown46
White4244
Black or African American40.549
Asian3040
Hispanic or Latino3843

Instructional systems designer age breakdown

The average age of instructional systems designers is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the instructional systems designer population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Instructional systems designer age breakdown

Instructional Systems Designer YearsPercentages
40+ years61%
30-40 years26%
20-30 years10%

Instructional systems designer educational attainment

The most common degree for instructional systems designers is bachelor's degree, with 55% of instructional systems designers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 21% and master's degree degree at 18%.
  • Bachelor's, 55%
  • Master's, 21%
  • Associate, 18%
  • High School Diploma, 2%
  • Other Degrees, 4%

Instructional systems designers by degree level

Instructional systems designer degreePercentages
Bachelor's55%
Master's21%
Associate18%
High School Diploma2%
Other Degrees4%

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Instructional systems designer wage gap by degree level

$78,000
$75,000
$72,000
$69,000
$66,000
$63,000
Master's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Doctorate Degree
EducationSalary
Master's Degree$73,316
Bachelor's Degree$65,187
Doctorate Degree$76,156

Instructional systems designer employment statistics

Most instructional systems designers work for a private in the technology industry.

Company size where instructional systems designers work

Below, you can see the size of companies where instructional systems designers work.

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Instructional systems designer jobs by employer size

Company sizePercentages
< 50 employees5%
50 - 100 employees13%
100 - 500 employees21%
500 - 1,000 employees7%
1,000 - 10,000 employees24%
> 10,000 employees30%

Instructional systems designer jobs by company type

Employees with the instructional systems designer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most instructional systems designers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.

Education

Public

Private

Government

Instructional systems designer jobs by sector

Company typePercentages
Education11%
Public28%
Private54%
Government7%

Instructional systems designer jobs by industry

The most common industries for instructional systems designers are technology, professional and education.

Technology

Professional

Fortune 500

Education

Government

Instructional systems designer turnover and employment statistics

Instructional systems designer unemployment rate over time

The unemployment rate for instructional systems designers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Instructional systems designer unemployment rate by year

YearInstructional systems designer unemployment rate
20102.66%
20114.18%
20124.25%
20132.95%
20142.65%
20152.60%
20162.14%
20172.99%
20182.61%
20192.88%
20202.90%
20213.24%

Average instructional systems designer tenure

The average instructional systems designer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,479 instructional systems designers resumes in Zippia's database.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Instructional systems designer tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year24%
1-2 years32%
3-4 years16%
5-7 years14%
8-10 years6%
11+ years8%

Instructional systems designer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of instructional systems designers that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
Job titleLGBTJob openings
Resource Specialist Teacher6.04%76,368
Co-Teacher9.52%70,919
Director Of Visual Education10.75%18,643
Special Educator11.12%62,545
Nutrition Educator12.94%8,649
Library Technician13.69%24,941
Instructional Systems Designer15.92%-

Similar instructional systems designer jobs LGBT demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job openings
Resource Specialist Teacher6.04%76,368
Co-Teacher9.52%70,919
Director Of Visual Education10.75%18,643
Special Educator11.12%62,545
Nutrition Educator12.94%8,649
Library Technician13.69%24,941

Foreign languages spoken by instructional systems designers

The most common foreign language among instructional systems designers is Spanish at 42.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 7.7% and Dari is the third-most popular at 7.7%.
  • Spanish, 42.3%
  • French, 7.7%
  • Dari, 7.7%
  • Persian, 7.7%
  • Russian, 7.7%
  • Other, 26.9%

Instructional systems designer languages spoken

Foreign languagePercentages
Spanish42.3%
French7.7%
Dari7.7%
Persian7.7%
Russian7.7%
Other26.9%

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Instructional systems designer location demographics

The amount you can make as an instructional systems designer can depend on where you live. For example, the highest salary of instructional systems designers is $83,880. Use our chart to find out where that salary is located.

Where do instructional systems designers earn the most?

Instructional systems designers earn the most in Connecticut, where the average instructional systems designer salary is $93,221. The map here shows where instructional systems designers earn the highest salaries in the U.S. The darker areas across the 50 states highlight the highest salaries.
Average salary

Which city has the most Instructional Systems Designers?

By looking through more than 1,479 resumes, we found that the most popular places for instructional systems designers are Orlando, FL and San Diego, CA.
Number of Instructional Systems Designers

Instructional systems designer jobs by state

RankStateNumber of jobsAverage salary
1Texas3,243$62,798
2California2,708$73,106
3New York2,208$84,276
4Florida2,175$53,276
5Illinois1,594$65,641
6Pennsylvania1,560$71,660
7Washington1,532$73,119
8Georgia1,477$60,678
9North Carolina1,338$62,386
10Ohio1,240$60,050
11Michigan1,126$68,727
12Arizona972$62,644
13New Jersey969$70,648
14Minnesota912$63,923
15Oregon844$71,526
16Virginia705$74,596
17Missouri689$56,110
18Wisconsin673$60,132
19Massachusetts645$74,602
20Indiana615$51,966
21Tennessee603$58,672
22South Carolina556$57,049
23Connecticut492$93,221
24Iowa424$50,171
25Kansas371$55,429
26Maryland358$89,442
27Colorado353$63,881
28Kentucky340$51,200
29Oklahoma328$56,906
30New Mexico322$61,136
31Nebraska283$66,026
32New Hampshire277$92,663
33Louisiana262$53,040
34Nevada255$74,509
35Arkansas254$56,400
36Mississippi250$52,040
37Idaho234$63,688
38Utah215$61,032
39District of Columbia198$82,049
40Rhode Island191$74,812
41Maine168$61,462
42Alabama167$54,154
43West Virginia161$42,616
44Delaware155$73,162
45South Dakota147$57,084
46North Dakota141$60,486
47Montana136$50,970
48Alaska131$64,751
49Vermont117$72,383
50Wyoming96$63,963
51Hawaii30$61,409

Where are instructional systems designers in high demand?

Instructional systems designers are in high demand in Chantilly, VA. There are currently 8 job openings for instructional systems designers here. We looked over job openings to determine where in the country instructional systems designers are in the most demand.
Jobs openings

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