Jewelry designer demographics and statistics in the US
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Jewelry designer demographics by:
Jewelry designer gender statistics
82.1% of jewelry designers are women and 17.9% of jewelry designers are men.
- Female, 82.1%
- Male, 17.9%
Jewelry designer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 82.1% |
| Male | 17.9% |
Jewelry designer gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$49,535
Female income
$47,075
Jewelry designer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in jewelry designer positions over time. Currently, 82.1% of jewelry designers are female.
Jewelry designer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 19.42% | 80.58% |
| 2011 | 19.58% | 80.42% |
| 2012 | 19.07% | 80.93% |
| 2013 | 20.64% | 79.36% |
| 2014 | 19.24% | 80.76% |
| 2015 | 19.71% | 80.29% |
| 2016 | 19.01% | 80.99% |
| 2017 | 18.42% | 81.58% |
| 2018 | 19.79% | 80.21% |
| 2019 | 17.83% | 82.17% |
| 2020 | 17.87% | 82.13% |
| 2021 | 17.95% | 82.05% |
Jewelry designer related jobs gender ratio
We compared jewelry 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% |
| Jewelry Designer | 18% | 82% |
| Craftsman | 88% | 12% |
| Senior Industrial Designer | 91% | 9% |
| Exhibit Builder | 93% | 7% |
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Jewelry designer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among jewelry designers is White, which makes up 70.2% of all jewelry designers. Comparatively, 10.6% of jewelry designers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.4% of jewelry 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%
Jewelry designer race
| Jewelry 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% |
Jewelry designer race and ethnicity over time
See how jewelry designer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Jewelry 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% |
Jewelry designer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian jewelry designers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White jewelry designers have the lowest average salary at $47,565.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $51,154 |
| White | $47,565 |
| Black or African American | $47,700 |
| Asian | $53,140 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $48,358 |
Average jewelry designer age
See how the average age of jewelry designers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Jewelry 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 |
Jewelry designer age breakdown
The average age of jewelry designers is 40+ years years old, representing 42% of the jewelry designer population.
Jewelry designer age breakdown
| Jewelry Designer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 42% |
| 30-40 years | 35% |
| 20-30 years | 24% |
Jewelry designer educational attainment
The most common degree for jewelry designers is bachelor's degree, with 60% of jewelry designers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 19% and associate degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 60%
- Associate, 19%
- Master's, 9%
- High School Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Jewelry designers by degree level
| Jewelry designer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 60% |
| Associate | 19% |
| Master's | 9% |
| High School Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Jewelry designer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, jewelry designers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $58,741 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, jewelry designers earn a median annual income of $53,512 compared to $47,681 for jewelry designers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $58,741 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $53,512 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $47,681 |
Jewelry designer employment statistics
Most jewelry designers work for a private in the retail industry.
Company size where jewelry designers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where jewelry designers work.
Jewelry designer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 13% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 28% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 12% |
Jewelry designer jobs by company type
Employees with the jewelry designer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most jewelry designers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Jewelry designer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 19% |
| Private | 78% |
| Government | 1% |
Jewelry designer jobs by industry
The most common industries for jewelry designers are retail, manufacturing and professional.
Jewelry designer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Retail | 34% |
| Manufacturing | 14% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Media | 6% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Start-up | 5% |
| Construction | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
Jewelry designer turnover and employment statistics
Jewelry designer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for jewelry designers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Jewelry designer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Jewelry 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 jewelry designer tenure
The average jewelry designer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,816 jewelry designers resumes in Zippia's database.
Jewelry designer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 11% |
| 1-2 years | 22% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 10% |
| 11+ years | 28% |
Jewelry designer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of jewelry 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Multimedia Artist | 11.32% | 4,823 |
| Scenic Designer | 12.35% | 43,797 |
| Jewelry Designer | 13.05% | - |
| Floral Arranger | 14.26% | 469 |
| Director Of Display | 16.91% | 5,175 |
| Athletic Shoe Designer | 17.98% | 46,419 |
| Interior Designer | 22.51% | 48,020 |
Similar jewelry designer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Multimedia Artist | 11.32% | 4,823 |
| Scenic Designer | 12.35% | 43,797 |
| Floral Arranger | 14.26% | 469 |
| Director Of Display | 16.91% | 5,175 |
| Athletic Shoe Designer | 17.98% | 46,419 |
| Interior Designer | 22.51% | 48,020 |
Foreign languages spoken by jewelry designers
The most common foreign language among jewelry designers is Spanish at 38.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 9.8% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 7.1%.
- Spanish, 38.4%
- French, 9.8%
- Chinese, 7.1%
- Korean, 7.1%
- Japanese, 5.4%
- Other, 32.2%
Jewelry designer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 38.4% |
| French | 9.8% |
| Chinese | 7.1% |
| Korean | 7.1% |
| Japanese | 5.4% |
| Other | 32.2% |
