Magazine designer demographics and statistics in the US
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Magazine designer gender statistics
49.4% of magazine designers are women and 50.6% of magazine designers are men.
- Male, 50.6%
- Female, 49.4%
Magazine designer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 50.6% |
| Female | 49.4% |
Magazine designer gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$49,301
Female income
$45,298
Magazine designer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in magazine designer positions over time. Currently, 49.4% of magazine designers are female.
Magazine designer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 57.26% | 42.74% |
| 2011 | 54.75% | 45.25% |
| 2012 | 58.15% | 41.85% |
| 2013 | 54.13% | 45.87% |
| 2014 | 50.99% | 49.01% |
| 2015 | 53.33% | 46.67% |
| 2016 | 50.07% | 49.93% |
| 2017 | 52.51% | 47.49% |
| 2018 | 52.18% | 47.82% |
| 2019 | 50.58% | 49.42% |
| 2020 | 50.67% | 49.33% |
| 2021 | 50.62% | 49.38% |
Magazine designer related jobs gender ratio
We compared magazine 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% |
| Magazine Designer | 51% | 49% |
| Craftsman | 88% | 12% |
| Senior Industrial Designer | 91% | 9% |
| Exhibit Builder | 93% | 7% |
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Magazine designer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among magazine designers is White, which makes up 66.9% of all magazine designers. Comparatively, 14.4% of magazine designers are Hispanic or Latino and 7.7% of magazine designers are Asian.
- White, 66.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.4%
- Asian, 7.7%
- Unknown, 5.8%
- Black or African American, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Magazine designer race
| Magazine designer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.4% |
| Asian | 7.7% |
| Unknown | 5.8% |
| Black or African American | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Magazine designer race and ethnicity over time
See how magazine designer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Magazine designer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.49% | 2.97% | 6.93% | 10.52% |
| 2011 | 76.05% | 3.60% | 6.82% | 10.07% |
| 2012 | 74.73% | 3.47% | 6.05% | 11.60% |
| 2013 | 75.20% | 3.65% | 6.92% | 10.56% |
| 2014 | 74.40% | 3.51% | 7.22% | 10.79% |
| 2015 | 73.95% | 3.30% | 6.80% | 11.28% |
| 2016 | 73.59% | 2.75% | 8.30% | 11.07% |
| 2017 | 72.90% | 3.61% | 7.64% | 12.42% |
| 2018 | 72.53% | 3.43% | 8.47% | 11.86% |
| 2019 | 72.79% | 3.95% | 7.69% | 11.68% |
| 2020 | 69.81% | 3.29% | 8.06% | 12.42% |
| 2021 | 66.91% | 4.36% | 7.74% | 14.37% |
Magazine designer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian magazine designers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american magazine designers have the lowest average salary at $43,519.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $49,972 |
| White | $48,923 |
| Black or African American | $43,519 |
| Asian | $53,815 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $50,870 |
Average magazine designer age
See how the average age of magazine designers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Magazine designer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 38.5 | 34.5 |
| White | 41 | 36 |
| Black or African American | 34 | |
| Asian | 37 | 33 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 | 38.5 |
Magazine designer age breakdown
The average age of magazine designers is 40+ years years old, representing 47% of the magazine designer population.
Magazine designer age breakdown
| Magazine Designer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 47% |
| 30-40 years | 38% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Magazine designer educational attainment
The most common degree for magazine designers is bachelor's degree, with 74% of magazine designers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 13% and associate degree degree at 4%.
- Bachelor's, 74%
- Associate, 13%
- Master's, 4%
- High School Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Magazine designers by degree level
| Magazine designer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 74% |
| Associate | 13% |
| Master's | 4% |
| High School Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Magazine designer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, magazine designers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $62,719 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, magazine designers earn a median annual income of $61,259 compared to $49,112 for magazine designers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $62,719 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $43,289 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $61,259 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $49,112 |
Magazine designer employment statistics
Most magazine designers work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where magazine designers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where magazine designers work.
Magazine designer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 34% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 10% |
Magazine designer jobs by company type
Employees with the magazine designer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most magazine designers prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Magazine designer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 26% |
| Public | 15% |
| Private | 59% |
Magazine designer jobs by industry
The most common industries for magazine designers are media, education and technology.
Magazine designer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 37% |
| Education | 23% |
| Technology | 10% |
| Retail | 7% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
Magazine designer turnover and employment statistics
Magazine designer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for magazine designers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Magazine designer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Magazine designer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.96% |
| 2011 | 8.02% |
| 2012 | 8.31% |
| 2013 | 6.45% |
| 2014 | 5.83% |
| 2015 | 5.42% |
| 2016 | 4.83% |
| 2017 | 5.07% |
| 2018 | 4.28% |
| 2019 | 4.56% |
| 2020 | 8.18% |
| 2021 | 8.63% |
Average magazine designer tenure
The average magazine designer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 100 magazine designers resumes in Zippia's database.
Magazine designer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 32% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Magazine designer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of magazine 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Magazine Designer | 11.32% | - |
| Scenic Designer | 12.35% | 43,797 |
| Computer Graphic Designer | 13.05% | 56,896 |
| Florist Designer | 14.26% | 43,831 |
| Display Coordinator | 16.91% | 8,204 |
| Apparel Fashion Designer | 17.98% | 46,150 |
| Furniture Arranger | 22.51% | 974 |
Similar magazine designer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Scenic Designer | 12.35% | 43,797 |
| Computer Graphic Designer | 13.05% | 56,896 |
| Florist Designer | 14.26% | 43,831 |
| Display Coordinator | 16.91% | 8,204 |
| Apparel Fashion Designer | 17.98% | 46,150 |
| Furniture Arranger | 22.51% | 974 |
Foreign languages spoken by magazine designers
The most common foreign language among magazine designers is Mandarin at 30.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 23.1% and Spanish is the third-most popular at 23.1%.
- Mandarin, 30.8%
- Chinese, 23.1%
- Spanish, 23.1%
- German, 7.7%
- Cantonese, 7.7%
- Other, 7.6%
Magazine designer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Mandarin | 30.8% |
| Chinese | 23.1% |
| Spanish | 23.1% |
| German | 7.7% |
| Cantonese | 7.7% |
| Other | 7.6% |