Men's designer demographics and statistics in the US
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Men's designer demographics by:
Men's designer gender statistics
40.4% of men's designers are women and 59.6% of men's designers are men.
- Male, 59.6%
- Female, 40.4%
Men's designer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 59.6% |
| Female | 40.4% |
Men's designer gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$62,957
Female income
$58,744
Men's designer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in men's designer positions over time. Currently, 40.4% of men's designers are female.
Men's designer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.93% | 38.07% |
| 2011 | 62.17% | 37.83% |
| 2012 | 61.40% | 38.60% |
| 2013 | 63.71% | 36.29% |
| 2014 | 61.65% | 38.35% |
| 2015 | 62.36% | 37.64% |
| 2016 | 61.30% | 38.70% |
| 2017 | 60.37% | 39.63% |
| 2018 | 62.48% | 37.52% |
| 2019 | 59.42% | 40.58% |
| 2020 | 59.49% | 40.51% |
| 2021 | 59.62% | 40.38% |
Men's designer related jobs gender ratio
We compared men's 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% |
| Men's Designer | 60% | 40% |
| Craftsman | 88% | 12% |
| Senior Industrial Designer | 91% | 9% |
| Exhibit Builder | 93% | 7% |
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Men's designer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among men's designers is White, which makes up 70.2% of all men's designers. Comparatively, 10.6% of men's designers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.4% of men's 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%
Men's designer race
| Men's 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% |
Men's designer race and ethnicity over time
See how men's designer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Men's 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% |
Men's designer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian men's designers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White men's designers have the lowest average salary at $59,578.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $65,771 |
| White | $59,578 |
| Black or African American | $59,807 |
| Asian | $69,265 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $60,931 |
Average men's designer age
See how the average age of men's designers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Men's 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 |
Men's designer age breakdown
The average age of men's designers is 40+ years years old, representing 42% of the men's designer population.
Men's designer age breakdown
| Men's Designer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 42% |
| 30-40 years | 35% |
| 20-30 years | 24% |
Men's designer educational attainment
The most common degree for men's designers is bachelor's degree, with 64% of men's designers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 25% and associate degree degree at 5%.
- Bachelor's, 64%
- Associate, 25%
- High School Diploma, 5%
- Master's, 4%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Men's designers by degree level
| Men's designer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 64% |
| Associate | 25% |
| High School Diploma | 5% |
| Master's | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Men's designer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, men's designers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $79,377 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, men's designers earn a median annual income of $69,925 compared to $59,775 for men's designers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $79,377 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $69,925 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $59,775 |
Men's designer employment statistics
Company size where men's designers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where men's designers work.
Men's designer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 29% |
Men's designer jobs by industry
The most common industries for men's designers are retail, manufacturing and finance.
Men's designer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Retail | 61% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Men's designer turnover and employment statistics
Men's designer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for men's designers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Men's designer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Men's 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 men's designer tenure
The average men's designer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 376 men's designers resumes in Zippia's database.
Men's designer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 21% |
| 1-2 years | 41% |
| 3-4 years | 20% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Men's designer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of men's 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 Art Director | 11.32% | 9,098 |
| Set Decorator | 12.35% | 3,544 |
| Men's Designer | 13.05% | - |
| Floral Artist | 14.26% | 3,971 |
| Director Of Display | 16.91% | 5,175 |
| Costume Designer | 17.98% | 47,323 |
| Interior Designer/Project Manager | 22.51% | 85,288 |
Similar men's designer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Art Director | 11.32% | 9,098 |
| Set Decorator | 12.35% | 3,544 |
| Floral Artist | 14.26% | 3,971 |
| Director Of Display | 16.91% | 5,175 |
| Costume Designer | 17.98% | 47,323 |
| Interior Designer/Project Manager | 22.51% | 85,288 |
Foreign languages spoken by men's designers
The most common foreign language among men's designers is Spanish at 28.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 20.0% and Italian is the third-most popular at 13.3%.
- Spanish, 28.9%
- French, 20.0%
- Italian, 13.3%
- Chinese, 6.7%
- German, 6.7%
- Other, 24.4%
Men's designer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 28.9% |
| French | 20.0% |
| Italian | 13.3% |
| Chinese | 6.7% |
| German | 6.7% |
| Other | 24.4% |
