Pattern designer demographics and statistics in the US
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Pattern designer gender statistics
70.3% of pattern designers are women and 29.7% of pattern designers are men.
- Female, 70.3%
- Male, 29.7%
Pattern designer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 70.3% |
| Male | 29.7% |
Pattern designer gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$50,755
Female income
$47,855
Pattern designer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in pattern designer positions over time. Currently, 70.3% of pattern designers are female.
Pattern designer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 31.77% | 68.23% |
| 2011 | 31.99% | 68.01% |
| 2012 | 31.28% | 68.72% |
| 2013 | 33.45% | 66.55% |
| 2014 | 31.51% | 68.49% |
| 2015 | 32.16% | 67.84% |
| 2016 | 31.20% | 68.80% |
| 2017 | 30.37% | 69.63% |
| 2018 | 32.28% | 67.72% |
| 2019 | 29.54% | 70.46% |
| 2020 | 29.59% | 70.41% |
| 2021 | 29.70% | 70.30% |
Pattern designer related jobs gender ratio
We compared pattern 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% |
| Pattern Designer | 30% | 70% |
| Craftsman | 88% | 12% |
| Senior Industrial Designer | 91% | 9% |
| Exhibit Builder | 93% | 7% |
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Pattern designer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among pattern designers is White, which makes up 70.2% of all pattern designers. Comparatively, 10.6% of pattern designers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.4% of pattern 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%
Pattern designer race
| Pattern 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% |
Pattern designer race and ethnicity over time
See how pattern designer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Pattern 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% |
Pattern designer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian pattern designers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White pattern designers have the lowest average salary at $48,432.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $52,674 |
| White | $48,432 |
| Black or African American | $48,590 |
| Asian | $55,041 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $49,364 |
Average pattern designer age
See how the average age of pattern designers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Pattern 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 |
Pattern designer age breakdown
The average age of pattern designers is 40+ years years old, representing 42% of the pattern designer population.
Pattern designer age breakdown
| Pattern Designer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 42% |
| 30-40 years | 35% |
| 20-30 years | 24% |
Pattern designer educational attainment
The most common degree for pattern designers is bachelor's degree, with 60% of pattern designers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 25% and associate degree degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 60%
- Associate, 25%
- Master's, 7%
- High School Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Pattern designers by degree level
| Pattern designer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 60% |
| Associate | 25% |
| Master's | 7% |
| High School Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Pattern designer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, pattern designers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $61,793 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, pattern designers earn a median annual income of $55,486 compared to $48,568 for pattern designers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $61,793 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $55,486 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $48,568 |
Pattern designer employment statistics
Most pattern designers work for a private in the retail industry.
Company size where pattern designers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where pattern designers work.
Pattern designer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 12% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 31% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 31% |
| > 10,000 employees | 12% |
Pattern designer jobs by company type
Employees with the pattern designer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most pattern designers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Pattern designer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 7% |
| Public | 17% |
| Private | 76% |
Pattern designer jobs by industry
The most common industries for pattern designers are retail, manufacturing and education.
Pattern designer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Retail | 37% |
| Manufacturing | 21% |
| Education | 8% |
| Transportation | 8% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Media | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
Pattern designer turnover and employment statistics
Pattern designer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for pattern designers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Pattern designer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Pattern 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 pattern designer tenure
The average pattern designer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 140 pattern designers resumes in Zippia's database.
Pattern designer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 22% |
Pattern designer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of pattern 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Art Restorer | 11.32% | 2,725 |
| Scenic Designer | 12.35% | 43,797 |
| Pattern Designer | 13.05% | - |
| Floral Artist | 14.26% | 3,971 |
| Visual Merchandiser | 16.91% | 74,351 |
| Athletic Shoe Designer | 17.98% | 46,419 |
| Design Consultant | 22.51% | 59,470 |
Similar pattern designer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Art Restorer | 11.32% | 2,725 |
| Scenic Designer | 12.35% | 43,797 |
| Floral Artist | 14.26% | 3,971 |
| Visual Merchandiser | 16.91% | 74,351 |
| Athletic Shoe Designer | 17.98% | 46,419 |
| Design Consultant | 22.51% | 59,470 |
Foreign languages spoken by pattern designers
The most common foreign language among pattern designers is Czech at 25.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Japanese at 25.0% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 25.0%.
- Czech, 25.0%
- Japanese, 25.0%
- Chinese, 25.0%
- Spanish, 25.0%
Pattern designer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Czech | 25.0% |
| Japanese | 25.0% |
| Chinese | 25.0% |
| Spanish | 25.0% |
