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Junior graphic designer demographics and statistics in the US

Junior graphic designer demographics research summary. Zippia estimates junior graphic designer demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our junior graphic 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 junior graphic designers after extensive research and analysis:

  • There are over 101,248 junior graphic designers currently employed in the United States.
  • 54.3% of all junior graphic designers are women, while 45.7% are men.
  • The average junior graphic designer age is 38 years old.
  • The most common ethnicity of junior graphic designers is White (70.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (10.6%), Asian (10.4%) and Unknown (5.0%).
  • Junior graphic designers are most in-demand in New York, NY.
  • The professional industry is the highest-paying for junior graphic designers.
  • 13% of all junior graphic designers are LGBT.
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Junior graphic designer gender statistics

54.3% of junior graphic designers are women and 45.7% of junior graphic designers are men.
  • Female, 54.3%
  • Male, 45.7%

Junior graphic designer gender ratio

GenderPercentages
Female54.3%
Male45.7%

Junior graphic designer gender pay gap

Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male income
$44,914
female-income
Female income
$42,864

Junior graphic designer gender ratio over time

This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in junior graphic designer positions over time. Currently, 54.3% of junior graphic designers are female.
Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021

Junior graphic designer gender ratio by year

YearMaleFemale
201048.14%51.86%
201148.40%51.60%
201247.58%52.42%
201350.05%49.95%
201447.84%52.16%
201548.59%51.41%
201647.48%52.52%
201746.51%53.49%
201848.72%51.28%
201945.53%54.47%
202045.59%54.41%
202145.72%54.28%

Junior graphic designer related jobs gender ratio

We compared junior graphic 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 titleMaleFemale
Decorating Consultant9%91%
Floral Designer11%89%
Floral Manager11%89%
Junior Graphic Designer46%54%
Craftsman88%12%
Senior Industrial Designer91%9%
Exhibit Builder93%7%

Junior graphic designer demographics by race

The most common ethnicity among junior graphic designers is White, which makes up 70.2% of all junior graphic designers. Comparatively, 10.6% of junior graphic designers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.4% of junior graphic 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%

Junior graphic designer race

Junior graphic designer racePercentages
White70.2%
Hispanic or Latino10.6%
Asian10.4%
Unknown5.0%
Black or African American3.4%
American Indian and Alaska Native0.4%

Junior graphic designer race and ethnicity over time

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

Junior graphic designer race and ethnicity by year

YearWhiteBlack or African AmericanAsianHispanic or Latino
201080.32%3.37%6.45%8.15%
201179.15%3.38%7.00%8.33%
201278.60%3.42%6.69%9.26%
201379.01%3.39%7.37%8.05%
201478.43%3.15%7.37%8.85%
201577.58%3.31%7.11%9.89%
201677.09%3.54%7.72%9.34%
201777.04%3.17%8.01%9.29%
201874.98%3.33%8.26%10.34%
201976.12%3.50%7.60%10.19%
202074.32%3.04%7.13%10.91%
202170.17%3.42%10.42%10.63%

Junior graphic designer wage gap by race

According to our data, asian junior graphic designers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White junior graphic designers have the lowest average salary at $43,273.
$49,000
$48,000
$47,000
$46,000
$45,000
$44,000
$43,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$46,259
White$43,273
Black or African American$43,385
Asian$47,903
Hispanic or Latino$43,934

Average junior graphic designer age

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

Junior graphic designer age by race and gender

RaceMale ageFemale age
Unknown4033
White4035
Black or African American3834
Asian3633
Hispanic or Latino3631

Junior graphic designer age breakdown

The average age of junior graphic designers is 40+ years years old, representing 42% of the junior graphic designer population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Junior graphic designer age breakdown

Junior Graphic Designer YearsPercentages
40+ years42%
30-40 years35%
20-30 years24%

Junior graphic designer educational attainment

The most common degree for junior graphic designers is bachelor's degree, with 77% of junior graphic designers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 16% and associate degree degree at 3%.
  • Bachelor's, 77%
  • Associate, 16%
  • Master's, 3%
  • High School Diploma, 2%
  • Other Degrees, 2%

Junior graphic designers by degree level

Junior graphic designer degreePercentages
Bachelor's77%
Associate16%
Master's3%
High School Diploma2%
Other Degrees2%

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Junior graphic designer wage gap by degree level

According to the data, junior graphic designers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $52,515 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, junior graphic designers earn a median annual income of $48,211 compared to $43,370 for junior graphic designers with an Associate degree.
$54,000
$52,000
$50,000
$48,000
$46,000
$44,000
$42,000
Master's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Some College/ Associate Degree
EducationSalary
Master's Degree$52,515
Bachelor's Degree$48,211
Some College/ Associate Degree$43,370

Junior graphic designer employment statistics

Most junior graphic designers work for a private in the media industry.

Company size where junior graphic designers work

Below, you can see the size of companies where junior graphic designers work.

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Junior graphic designer jobs by employer size

Company sizePercentages
< 50 employees9%
50 - 100 employees16%
100 - 500 employees35%
500 - 1,000 employees7%
1,000 - 10,000 employees21%
> 10,000 employees12%

Junior graphic designer jobs by company type

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

Education

Public

Private

Government

Junior graphic designer jobs by sector

Company typePercentages
Education5%
Public16%
Private78%
Government1%

Junior graphic designer jobs by industry

The most common industries for junior graphic designers are media, professional and manufacturing.

Media

Professional

Manufacturing

Retail

Technology

Junior graphic designer turnover and employment statistics

Junior graphic designer unemployment rate over time

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

Junior graphic designer unemployment rate by year

YearJunior graphic designer unemployment rate
20109.84%
20117.82%
20127.12%
20135.32%
20144.78%
20154.60%
20164.15%
20173.61%
20183.55%
20193.78%
20206.80%
20217.79%

Average junior graphic designer tenure

The average junior graphic designer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,892 junior graphic designers resumes in Zippia's database.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Junior graphic designer tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year38%
1-2 years39%
3-4 years9%
5-7 years9%
8-10 years3%
11+ years2%

Junior graphic designer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of junior graphic designers that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
Job titleLGBTJob openings
Creative Services Director11.32%60,237
Exhibition Designer12.35%45,425
Junior Graphic Designer13.05%-
Florist Designer14.26%43,831
Display Specialist16.91%20,915
Wardrobe Stylist17.98%12,526
Residential Designer22.51%53,507

Similar junior graphic designer jobs LGBT demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job openings
Creative Services Director11.32%60,237
Exhibition Designer12.35%45,425
Florist Designer14.26%43,831
Display Specialist16.91%20,915
Wardrobe Stylist17.98%12,526
Residential Designer22.51%53,507

Foreign languages spoken by junior graphic designers

The most common foreign language among junior graphic designers is Spanish at 43.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 10.7% and Mandarin is the third-most popular at 8.7%.
  • Spanish, 43.7%
  • French, 10.7%
  • Mandarin, 8.7%
  • Chinese, 7.8%
  • Japanese, 5.8%
  • Other, 23.3%

Junior graphic designer languages spoken

Foreign languagePercentages
Spanish43.7%
French10.7%
Mandarin8.7%
Chinese7.8%
Japanese5.8%
Other23.3%

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Junior graphic designer location demographics

Where do junior graphic designers earn the most?

Junior graphic designers earn the most in New York, where the average junior graphic designer salary is $52,348. The map here shows where junior graphic 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 Junior Graphic Designers?

By looking through more than 1,892 resumes, we found that the most popular places for junior graphic designers are New York, NY and Los Angeles, CA.
Number of Junior Graphic Designers

Junior graphic designer jobs by state

RankStateNumber of jobsAverage salary
1California3,864$49,110
2Texas1,690$34,103
3New York1,609$52,348
4Virginia1,132$45,753
5Florida1,102$32,650
6Washington1,003$47,194
7Illinois999$41,554
8Georgia964$33,238
9Massachusetts886$48,452
10Pennsylvania850$44,832
11Maryland796$45,721
12North Carolina774$43,559
13Ohio690$33,164
14Michigan671$34,094
15Oregon561$40,611
16New Jersey522$52,058
17Colorado516$41,993
18Minnesota498$38,131
19Wisconsin451$37,358
20Arizona404$39,816
21Utah390$37,513
22Indiana371$35,778
23Missouri353$33,837
24Tennessee352$35,141
25Alabama332$31,074
26District of Columbia312$57,319
27Connecticut276$44,223
28South Carolina261$29,458
29Iowa224$32,725
30Kentucky218$34,977
31Kansas208$30,372
32Oklahoma206$32,054
33Louisiana189$31,889
34New Hampshire165$36,384
35Arkansas153$33,488
36Nebraska146$33,609
37Nevada139$34,453
38New Mexico127$33,028
39Idaho119$29,299
40Mississippi116$29,257
41Rhode Island113$42,425
42Maine112$33,512
43Delaware100$45,998
44West Virginia73$44,624
45Montana72$34,248
46South Dakota64$26,550
47Vermont63$33,577
48North Dakota62$37,620
49Hawaii50$35,465
50Wyoming48$36,486
51Alaska48$41,469

Where are junior graphic designers in high demand?

Junior graphic designers are in high demand in New York, NY. There are currently 7 job openings for junior graphic designers here. We looked over job openings to determine where in the country junior graphic designers are in the most demand.
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