Interior design director demographics and statistics in the US
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Interior design director gender statistics
69.8% of interior design directors are women and 30.2% of interior design directors are men.
- Female, 69.8%
- Male, 30.2%
Interior design director gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 69.8% |
| Male | 30.2% |
Interior design director gender pay gap
Women earn 100¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$87,223
Female income
$87,074
Interior design director gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in interior design director positions over time. Currently, 69.8% of interior design directors are female.
Interior design director gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.83% | 26.17% |
| 2011 | 74.02% | 25.98% |
| 2012 | 73.39% | 26.61% |
| 2013 | 75.27% | 24.73% |
| 2014 | 73.60% | 26.40% |
| 2015 | 74.18% | 25.82% |
| 2016 | 73.31% | 26.69% |
| 2017 | 72.54% | 27.46% |
| 2018 | 40.17% | 59.83% |
| 2019 | 37.76% | 62.24% |
| 2020 | 39.70% | 60.30% |
| 2021 | 30.21% | 69.79% |
Interior design director related jobs gender ratio
We compared interior design directors 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% |
| Interior Design Director | 30% | 70% |
| Craftsman | 88% | 12% |
| Senior Industrial Designer | 91% | 9% |
| Exhibit Builder | 93% | 7% |
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Interior design director demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among interior design directors is White, which makes up 82.1% of all interior design directors. Comparatively, 7.6% of interior design directors are Hispanic or Latino and 4.6% of interior design directors 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%
Interior design director race
| Interior design director 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% |
Interior design director race and ethnicity over time
See how interior design director racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Interior design director 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% |
Interior design director wage gap by race
According to our data, asian interior design directors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino interior design directors have the lowest average salary at $81,571.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $86,399 |
| White | $86,889 |
| Black or African American | $88,358 |
| Asian | $93,305 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $81,571 |
Average interior design director age
See how the average age of interior design directors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Interior design director age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 40 | |
| White | 47 | 39 |
| Asian | 34.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 34 |
Interior design director age breakdown
The average age of interior design directors is 40+ years years old, representing 51% of the interior design director population.
Interior design director age breakdown
| Interior Design Director Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 51% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 19% |
Interior design director educational attainment
The most common degree for interior design directors is bachelor's degree, with 71% of interior design directors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 15% and associate degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 71%
- Associate, 15%
- Master's, 10%
- Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Interior design directors by degree level
| Interior design director degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 71% |
| Associate | 15% |
| Master's | 10% |
| Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Interior design director wage gap by degree level
According to the data, interior design directors with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $100,607 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, interior design directors earn a median annual income of $92,263 compared to $79,120 for interior design directors with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $100,607 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $92,263 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $79,120 |
Interior design director employment statistics
Company size where interior design directors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where interior design directors work.
Interior design director jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 12% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 31% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 17% |
| > 10,000 employees | 11% |
Interior design director jobs by industry
The most common industries for interior design directors are professional, retail and technology.
Interior design director industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 26% |
| Retail | 13% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Health Care | 6% |
| Construction | 6% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Media | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Insurance | 5% |
| Automotive | 4% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Interior design director turnover and employment statistics
Interior design director unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for interior design directors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Interior design director unemployment rate by year
| Year | Interior design director 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 interior design director tenure
The average interior design director stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 234 interior design directors resumes in Zippia's database.
Interior design director tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 5% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 20% |
Interior design director LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of interior design directors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Artistic Director | 11.32% | 7,019 |
| Theater Set Production Designer | 12.35% | 97,246 |
| Wedding Cake Designer | 13.05% | 45,759 |
| Florist | 14.26% | 1,381 |
| Display Coordinator | 16.91% | 8,204 |
| Dance Costume Designer | 17.98% | 44,181 |
| Interior Design Director | 22.51% | - |
Similar interior design director jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Artistic Director | 11.32% | 7,019 |
| Theater Set Production Designer | 12.35% | 97,246 |
| Wedding Cake Designer | 13.05% | 45,759 |
| Florist | 14.26% | 1,381 |
| Display Coordinator | 16.91% | 8,204 |
| Dance Costume Designer | 17.98% | 44,181 |
Foreign languages spoken by interior design directors
The most common foreign language among interior design directors is Spanish at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Indonesian at 11.1% and Japanese is the third-most popular at 11.1%.
- Spanish, 33.3%
- Indonesian, 11.1%
- Japanese, 11.1%
- French, 11.1%
- Venetian, 11.1%
- Other, 22.3%
Interior design director languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 33.3% |
| Indonesian | 11.1% |
| Japanese | 11.1% |
| French | 11.1% |
| Venetian | 11.1% |
| Other | 22.3% |