Interface designer demographics and statistics in the US
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Interface designer gender statistics
22.0% of interface designers are women and 78.0% of interface designers are men.
- Male, 78.0%
- Female, 22.0%
Interface designer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 78.0% |
| Female | 22.0% |
Interface designer gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$105,971
Female income
$99,398
Interface designer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in interface designer positions over time. Currently, 22.0% of interface designers are female.
Interface designer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.65% | 20.35% |
| 2011 | 79.82% | 20.18% |
| 2012 | 79.28% | 20.72% |
| 2013 | 80.86% | 19.14% |
| 2014 | 79.46% | 20.54% |
| 2015 | 79.94% | 20.06% |
| 2016 | 79.22% | 20.78% |
| 2017 | 78.57% | 21.43% |
| 2018 | 80.03% | 19.97% |
| 2019 | 77.89% | 22.11% |
| 2020 | 77.94% | 22.06% |
| 2021 | 78.03% | 21.97% |
Interface designer related jobs gender ratio
We compared interface 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% |
| Interface Designer | 78% | 22% |
| Craftsman | 88% | 12% |
| Senior Industrial Designer | 91% | 9% |
| Exhibit Builder | 93% | 7% |
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Interface designer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among interface designers is White, which makes up 70.2% of all interface designers. Comparatively, 10.6% of interface designers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.4% of interface 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%
Interface designer race
| Interface 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% |
Interface designer race and ethnicity over time
See how interface designer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Interface 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% |
Interface designer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian interface designers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White interface designers have the lowest average salary at $100,701.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $110,342 |
| White | $100,701 |
| Black or African American | $101,059 |
| Asian | $115,752 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $102,815 |
Average interface designer age
See how the average age of interface designers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Interface 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 |
Interface designer age breakdown
The average age of interface designers is 40+ years years old, representing 42% of the interface designer population.
Interface designer age breakdown
| Interface Designer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 42% |
| 30-40 years | 35% |
| 20-30 years | 24% |
Interface designer educational attainment
The most common degree for interface designers is bachelor's degree, with 73% of interface designers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 13% and master's degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 73%
- Master's, 13%
- Associate, 11%
- Diploma, 0%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Interface designers by degree level
| Interface designer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 73% |
| Master's | 13% |
| Associate | 11% |
| Diploma | 0% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Interface designer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, interface designers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $131,291 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, interface designers earn a median annual income of $116,771 compared to $101,009 for interface designers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $131,291 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $116,771 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $101,009 |
Interface designer employment statistics
Most interface designers work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where interface designers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where interface designers work.
Interface designer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 2% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 23% |
Interface designer jobs by company type
Employees with the interface designer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most interface designers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Interface designer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 6% |
| Public | 24% |
| Private | 68% |
| Government | 2% |
Interface designer jobs by industry
The most common industries for interface designers are technology, professional and media.
Interface designer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 23% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Media | 7% |
| Start-up | 6% |
| Education | 5% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Government | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
Interface designer turnover and employment statistics
Interface designer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for interface designers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Interface designer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Interface 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 interface designer tenure
The average interface designer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 328 interface designers resumes in Zippia's database.
Interface designer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 30% |
| 1-2 years | 40% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 2% |
Interface designer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of interface 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Character Animator | 11.32% | 416 |
| Theater Set Production Designer | 12.35% | 97,246 |
| Interface Designer | 13.05% | - |
| Floral Decorator | 14.26% | 2,182 |
| Display Coordinator | 16.91% | 8,204 |
| Costume Designer | 17.98% | 47,323 |
| Pottery Decoration Designer | 22.51% | 43,828 |
Similar interface designer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Character Animator | 11.32% | 416 |
| Theater Set Production Designer | 12.35% | 97,246 |
| Floral Decorator | 14.26% | 2,182 |
| Display Coordinator | 16.91% | 8,204 |
| Costume Designer | 17.98% | 47,323 |
| Pottery Decoration Designer | 22.51% | 43,828 |
Foreign languages spoken by interface designers
The most common foreign language among interface designers is Spanish at 30.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 10.0% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 10.0%.
- Spanish, 30.0%
- Portuguese, 10.0%
- Chinese, 10.0%
- German, 10.0%
- French, 10.0%
- Other, 30.0%
Interface designer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 30.0% |
| Portuguese | 10.0% |
| Chinese | 10.0% |
| German | 10.0% |
| French | 10.0% |
| Other | 30.0% |
