Memorial designer demographics and statistics in the US
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Memorial designer gender statistics
24.2% of memorial designers are women and 75.8% of memorial designers are men.
- Male, 75.8%
- Female, 24.2%
Memorial designer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 75.8% |
| Female | 24.2% |
Memorial designer gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$54,203
Female income
$50,769
Memorial designer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in memorial designer positions over time. Currently, 24.2% of memorial designers are female.
Memorial designer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 77.50% | 22.50% |
| 2011 | 77.67% | 22.33% |
| 2012 | 77.10% | 22.90% |
| 2013 | 78.80% | 21.20% |
| 2014 | 77.29% | 22.71% |
| 2015 | 77.81% | 22.19% |
| 2016 | 77.03% | 22.97% |
| 2017 | 76.33% | 23.67% |
| 2018 | 77.90% | 22.10% |
| 2019 | 75.61% | 24.39% |
| 2020 | 75.66% | 24.34% |
| 2021 | 75.76% | 24.24% |
Memorial designer related jobs gender ratio
We compared memorial 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% |
| Memorial Designer | 76% | 24% |
| Craftsman | 88% | 12% |
| Senior Industrial Designer | 91% | 9% |
| Exhibit Builder | 93% | 7% |
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Memorial designer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among memorial designers is White, which makes up 70.2% of all memorial designers. Comparatively, 10.6% of memorial designers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.4% of memorial 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%
Memorial designer race
| Memorial 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% |
Memorial designer race and ethnicity over time
See how memorial designer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Memorial 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% |
Memorial designer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian memorial designers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White memorial designers have the lowest average salary at $51,449.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $56,489 |
| White | $51,449 |
| Black or African American | $51,636 |
| Asian | $59,321 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $52,553 |
Average memorial designer age
See how the average age of memorial designers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Memorial 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 |
Memorial designer age breakdown
The average age of memorial designers is 40+ years years old, representing 42% of the memorial designer population.
Memorial designer age breakdown
| Memorial Designer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 42% |
| 30-40 years | 35% |
| 20-30 years | 24% |
Memorial designer educational attainment
The most common degree for memorial designers is bachelor's degree, with 55% of memorial designers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 24% and master's degree degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 55%
- Master's, 24%
- Associate, 7%
- Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 11%
Memorial designers by degree level
| Memorial designer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 55% |
| Master's | 24% |
| Associate | 7% |
| Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 11% |
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Memorial designer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, memorial designers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $67,472 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, memorial designers earn a median annual income of $59,855 compared to $51,610 for memorial designers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $67,472 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $59,855 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $51,610 |
Memorial designer employment statistics
Company size where memorial designers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where memorial designers work.
Memorial designer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 11% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 33% |
| > 10,000 employees | 33% |
Memorial designer jobs by company type
Employees with the memorial designer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most memorial designers prefer to work at public companies over education companies.
Memorial designer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 33% |
| Public | 40% |
| Private | 20% |
| Government | 7% |
Memorial designer turnover and employment statistics
Memorial designer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for memorial designers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Memorial designer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Memorial 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 memorial designer tenure
The average memorial designer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 39 memorial designers resumes in Zippia's database.
Memorial designer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 39% |
| 1-2 years | 12% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 3% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 21% |
Memorial designer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of memorial 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Illustrator | 11.32% | 45,699 |
| Show Design Supervisor | 12.35% | 37,552 |
| Memorial Designer | 13.05% | - |
| Floral Manager | 14.26% | 51,189 |
| Visual Merchandising Specialist | 16.91% | 32,782 |
| Sweater Designer | 17.98% | 43,786 |
| Certified Kitchen Designer | 22.51% | 90,901 |
Similar memorial designer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Illustrator | 11.32% | 45,699 |
| Show Design Supervisor | 12.35% | 37,552 |
| Floral Manager | 14.26% | 51,189 |
| Visual Merchandising Specialist | 16.91% | 32,782 |
| Sweater Designer | 17.98% | 43,786 |
| Certified Kitchen Designer | 22.51% | 90,901 |