Media/instructional designer demographics and statistics in the US
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Media/instructional designer demographics by:
Media/instructional designer gender statistics
39.6% of media/instructional designers are women and 60.4% of media/instructional designers are men.
- Male, 60.4%
- Female, 39.6%
Media/instructional designer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 60.4% |
| Female | 39.6% |
Media/instructional designer gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$54,883
Female income
$52,639
Media/instructional designer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in media/instructional designer positions over time. Currently, 39.6% of media/instructional designers are female.
Media/instructional designer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.69% | 37.31% |
| 2011 | 62.93% | 37.07% |
| 2012 | 62.16% | 37.84% |
| 2013 | 64.46% | 35.54% |
| 2014 | 62.41% | 37.59% |
| 2015 | 63.11% | 36.89% |
| 2016 | 62.07% | 37.93% |
| 2017 | 61.14% | 38.86% |
| 2018 | 63.24% | 36.76% |
| 2019 | 60.20% | 39.80% |
| 2020 | 60.27% | 39.73% |
| 2021 | 60.39% | 39.61% |
Media/instructional designer related jobs gender ratio
We compared media/instructional 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% |
| Media/Instructional Designer | 60% | 40% |
| Craftsman | 88% | 12% |
| Senior Industrial Designer | 91% | 9% |
| Exhibit Builder | 93% | 7% |
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Media/instructional designer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among media/instructional designers is White, which makes up 70.2% of all media/instructional designers. Comparatively, 10.6% of media/instructional designers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.4% of media/instructional 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%
Media/instructional designer race
| Media/instructional 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% |
Media/instructional designer race and ethnicity over time
See how media/instructional designer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Media/instructional 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% |
Media/instructional designer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian media/instructional designers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White media/instructional designers have the lowest average salary at $53,088.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $56,348 |
| White | $53,088 |
| Black or African American | $53,211 |
| Asian | $58,133 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $53,812 |
Average media/instructional designer age
See how the average age of media/instructional designers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Media/instructional 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 |
Media/instructional designer age breakdown
The average age of media/instructional designers is 40+ years years old, representing 42% of the media/instructional designer population.
Media/instructional designer age breakdown
| Media/Instructional Designer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 42% |
| 30-40 years | 35% |
| 20-30 years | 24% |
Media/instructional designer educational attainment
The most common degree for media/instructional designers is bachelor's degree, with 68% of media/instructional designers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 19% and master's degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 68%
- Master's, 19%
- Associate, 10%
- Doctorate, 1%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Media/instructional designers by degree level
| Media/instructional designer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 68% |
| Master's | 19% |
| Associate | 10% |
| Doctorate | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Media/instructional designer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, media/instructional designers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $63,107 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, media/instructional designers earn a median annual income of $58,466 compared to $53,194 for media/instructional designers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $63,107 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $58,466 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $53,194 |
Media/instructional designer employment statistics
Most media/instructional designers work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where media/instructional designers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where media/instructional designers work.
Media/instructional designer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 18% |
Media/instructional designer jobs by company type
Employees with the media/instructional designer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most media/instructional designers prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Media/instructional designer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 63% |
| Public | 12% |
| Private | 23% |
| Government | 2% |
Media/instructional designer jobs by industry
The most common industries for media/instructional designers are education, technology and manufacturing.
Media/instructional designer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 51% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Media | 5% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Government | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
Media/instructional designer turnover and employment statistics
Media/instructional designer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for media/instructional designers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Media/instructional designer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Media/instructional 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 media/instructional designer tenure
The average media/instructional designer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 283 media/instructional designers resumes in Zippia's database.
Media/instructional designer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 18% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Media/instructional designer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of media/instructional 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Interactive Art Director | 11.32% | 10,071 |
| Home Stager | 12.35% | 39,061 |
| Media/Instructional Designer | 13.05% | - |
| Florist | 14.26% | 1,381 |
| Window Decorator | 16.91% | 7,192 |
| Athletic Shoe Designer | 17.98% | 46,419 |
| Design Consultant | 22.51% | 59,470 |
Similar media/instructional designer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Interactive Art Director | 11.32% | 10,071 |
| Home Stager | 12.35% | 39,061 |
| Florist | 14.26% | 1,381 |
| Window Decorator | 16.91% | 7,192 |
| Athletic Shoe Designer | 17.98% | 46,419 |
| Design Consultant | 22.51% | 59,470 |
Foreign languages spoken by media/instructional designers
- Spanish, 66.7%
- French, 33.3%
Media/instructional designer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| French | 33.3% |