Layout designer demographics and statistics in the US
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Layout designer gender statistics
40.0% of layout designers are women and 60.0% of layout designers are men.
- Male, 60.0%
- Female, 40.0%
Layout designer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 60.0% |
| Female | 40.0% |
Layout designer gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$95,656
Female income
$89,765
Layout designer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in layout designer positions over time. Currently, 40.0% of layout designers are female.
Layout designer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.32% | 37.68% |
| 2011 | 62.56% | 37.44% |
| 2012 | 61.79% | 38.21% |
| 2013 | 64.09% | 35.91% |
| 2014 | 62.04% | 37.96% |
| 2015 | 62.74% | 37.26% |
| 2016 | 61.69% | 38.31% |
| 2017 | 60.77% | 39.23% |
| 2018 | 62.87% | 37.13% |
| 2019 | 59.82% | 40.18% |
| 2020 | 59.89% | 40.11% |
| 2021 | 60.01% | 39.99% |
Layout designer related jobs gender ratio
We compared layout 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% |
| Layout Designer | 60% | 40% |
| Craftsman | 88% | 12% |
| Senior Industrial Designer | 91% | 9% |
| Exhibit Builder | 93% | 7% |
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Layout designer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among layout designers is White, which makes up 70.2% of all layout designers. Comparatively, 10.6% of layout designers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.4% of layout 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%
Layout designer race
| Layout 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% |
Layout designer race and ethnicity over time
See how layout designer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Layout 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% |
Layout designer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian layout designers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White layout designers have the lowest average salary at $90,934.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $99,571 |
| White | $90,934 |
| Black or African American | $91,255 |
| Asian | $104,415 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $92,828 |
Average layout designer age
See how the average age of layout designers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Layout 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 |
Layout designer age breakdown
The average age of layout designers is 40+ years years old, representing 42% of the layout designer population.
Layout designer age breakdown
| Layout Designer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 42% |
| 30-40 years | 35% |
| 20-30 years | 24% |
Layout designer educational attainment
The most common degree for layout designers is bachelor's degree, with 57% of layout designers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 29% and associate degree degree at 5%.
- Bachelor's, 57%
- Associate, 29%
- Master's, 5%
- High School Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Layout designers by degree level
| Layout designer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 57% |
| Associate | 29% |
| Master's | 5% |
| High School Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Layout designer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, layout designers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $118,321 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, layout designers earn a median annual income of $105,328 compared to $91,210 for layout designers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $118,321 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $105,328 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $91,210 |
Layout designer employment statistics
Most layout designers work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where layout designers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where layout designers work.
Layout designer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 25% |
Layout designer jobs by company type
Employees with the layout designer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most layout designers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Layout designer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 10% |
| Public | 38% |
| Private | 50% |
| Government | 3% |
Layout designer jobs by industry
The most common industries for layout designers are technology, manufacturing and media.
Layout designer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 26% |
| Media | 10% |
| Manufacturing | 10% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Education | 8% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Layout designer turnover and employment statistics
Layout designer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for layout designers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Layout designer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Layout 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 layout designer tenure
The average layout designer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 2,402 layout designers resumes in Zippia's database.
Layout designer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 30% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Layout designer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of layout 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Picture Framer | 11.32% | 276 |
| Home Stager | 12.35% | 39,061 |
| Layout Designer | 13.05% | - |
| Wedding Designer | 14.26% | 43,844 |
| Visual Merchandiser | 16.91% | 74,351 |
| Fashion Supervisor | 17.98% | 3,122 |
| Pottery Decoration Designer | 22.51% | 43,828 |
Similar layout designer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Picture Framer | 11.32% | 276 |
| Home Stager | 12.35% | 39,061 |
| Wedding Designer | 14.26% | 43,844 |
| Visual Merchandiser | 16.91% | 74,351 |
| Fashion Supervisor | 17.98% | 3,122 |
| Pottery Decoration Designer | 22.51% | 43,828 |
Foreign languages spoken by layout designers
The most common foreign language among layout designers is Spanish at 47.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 14.5% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 6.0%.
- Spanish, 47.0%
- French, 14.5%
- Chinese, 6.0%
- German, 4.8%
- Mandarin, 4.8%
- Other, 22.9%
Layout designer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 47.0% |
| French | 14.5% |
| Chinese | 6.0% |
| German | 4.8% |
| Mandarin | 4.8% |
| Other | 22.9% |
