Level designer demographics and statistics in the US
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Level designer gender statistics
12.8% of level designers are women and 87.2% of level designers are men.
- Male, 87.2%
- Female, 12.8%
Level designer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 87.2% |
| Female | 12.8% |
Level designer gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$97,559
Female income
$91,883
Level designer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in level designer positions over time. Currently, 12.8% of level designers are female.
Level designer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 88.25% | 11.75% |
| 2011 | 88.36% | 11.64% |
| 2012 | 88.02% | 11.98% |
| 2013 | 89.02% | 10.98% |
| 2014 | 88.13% | 11.87% |
| 2015 | 88.44% | 11.56% |
| 2016 | 87.97% | 12.03% |
| 2017 | 87.55% | 12.45% |
| 2018 | 88.49% | 11.51% |
| 2019 | 87.12% | 12.88% |
| 2020 | 87.15% | 12.85% |
| 2021 | 87.21% | 12.79% |
Level designer related jobs gender ratio
We compared level 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% |
| Level Designer | 87% | 13% |
| Craftsman | 88% | 12% |
| Senior Industrial Designer | 91% | 9% |
| Exhibit Builder | 93% | 7% |
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Level designer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among level designers is White, which makes up 70.2% of all level designers. Comparatively, 10.6% of level designers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.4% of level 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%
Level designer race
| Level 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% |
Level designer race and ethnicity over time
See how level designer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Level 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% |
Level designer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian level designers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White level designers have the lowest average salary at $93,011.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $101,322 |
| White | $93,011 |
| Black or African American | $93,320 |
| Asian | $105,964 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $94,837 |
Average level designer age
See how the average age of level designers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Level 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 |
Level designer age breakdown
The average age of level designers is 40+ years years old, representing 42% of the level designer population.
Level designer age breakdown
| Level Designer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 42% |
| 30-40 years | 35% |
| 20-30 years | 24% |
Level designer educational attainment
The most common degree for level designers is bachelor's degree, with 75% of level designers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 15% and associate degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 75%
- Associate, 15%
- Master's, 6%
- High School Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Level designers by degree level
| Level designer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 75% |
| Associate | 15% |
| Master's | 6% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Level designer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, level designers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $119,227 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, level designers earn a median annual income of $106,838 compared to $93,277 for level designers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $119,227 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $106,838 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $93,277 |
Level designer employment statistics
Most level designers work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where level designers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where level designers work.
Level designer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 17% |
| > 10,000 employees | 19% |
Level designer jobs by company type
Employees with the level designer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most level designers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Level designer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 8% |
| Public | 21% |
| Private | 70% |
| Government | 1% |
Level designer jobs by industry
The most common industries for level designers are technology, media and manufacturing.
Level designer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 27% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Media | 9% |
| Manufacturing | 8% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Education | 7% |
| Start-up | 6% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
Level designer turnover and employment statistics
Level designer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for level designers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Level designer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Level 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 level designer tenure
The average level designer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 587 level designers resumes in Zippia's database.
Level designer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 38% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Level designer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of level 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 3D Animator | 11.32% | 571 |
| Set Decorator | 12.35% | 3,544 |
| Level Designer | 13.05% | - |
| Floral Artist | 14.26% | 3,971 |
| Show Floor Decorator | 16.91% | 18,742 |
| Fur Stylist | 17.98% | 10,232 |
| Interior Design Internship | 22.51% | 88,151 |
Similar level designer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| 3D Animator | 11.32% | 571 |
| Set Decorator | 12.35% | 3,544 |
| Floral Artist | 14.26% | 3,971 |
| Show Floor Decorator | 16.91% | 18,742 |
| Fur Stylist | 17.98% | 10,232 |
| Interior Design Internship | 22.51% | 88,151 |
Foreign languages spoken by level designers
The most common foreign language among level designers is Spanish at 30.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 20.0% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 10.0%.
- Spanish, 30.0%
- German, 20.0%
- Portuguese, 10.0%
- Dutch, 10.0%
- Carrier, 10.0%
- Other, 20.0%
Level designer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 30.0% |
| German | 20.0% |
| Portuguese | 10.0% |
| Dutch | 10.0% |
| Carrier | 10.0% |
| Other | 20.0% |
