Product development designer demographics and statistics in the US
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Product development designer gender statistics
40.9% of product development designers are women and 59.1% of product development designers are men.
- Male, 59.1%
- Female, 40.9%
Product development designer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 59.1% |
| Female | 40.9% |
Product development designer gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$57,703
Female income
$52,293
Product development designer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in product development designer positions over time. Currently, 40.9% of product development designers are female.
Product development designer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 42.65% | 57.35% |
| 2011 | 42.90% | 57.10% |
| 2012 | 42.10% | 57.90% |
| 2013 | 44.53% | 55.47% |
| 2014 | 42.36% | 57.64% |
| 2015 | 43.09% | 56.91% |
| 2016 | 42.00% | 58.00% |
| 2017 | 41.06% | 58.94% |
| 2018 | 48.76% | 51.24% |
| 2019 | 61.42% | 38.58% |
| 2020 | 59.85% | 40.15% |
| 2021 | 59.13% | 40.87% |
Product development designer related jobs gender ratio
We compared product development 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% |
| Product Development Designer | 59% | 41% |
| Craftsman | 88% | 12% |
| Senior Industrial Designer | 91% | 9% |
| Exhibit Builder | 93% | 7% |
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Product development designer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among product development designers is White, which makes up 76.7% of all product development designers. Comparatively, 10.1% of product development designers are Asian and 7.3% of product development designers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 76.7%
- Asian, 10.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.3%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- Black or African American, 1.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Product development designer race
| Product development designer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 76.7% |
| Asian | 10.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.3% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| Black or African American | 1.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Product development designer race and ethnicity over time
See how product development designer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Product development 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 | 68.47% | 1.48% | 13.79% | 11.82% |
| 2019 | 73.68% | 1.56% | 12.45% | 10.90% |
| 2020 | 73.69% | 2.05% | 8.19% | 10.92% |
| 2021 | 76.67% | 1.12% | 10.07% | 7.28% |
Product development designer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian product development designers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino product development designers have the lowest average salary at $55,865.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $56,733 |
| White | $57,366 |
| Black or African American | $56,670 |
| Asian | $62,088 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $55,865 |
Product development designer age breakdown
The average age of product development designers is 40+ years years old, representing 46% of the product development designer population.
Product development designer age breakdown
| Product Development Designer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 46% |
| 30-40 years | 34% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Product development designer educational attainment
The most common degree for product development designers is bachelor's degree, with 70% of product development designers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 17% and associate degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 70%
- Associate, 17%
- Master's, 9%
- High School Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Product development designers by degree level
| Product development designer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 70% |
| Associate | 17% |
| Master's | 9% |
| High School Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Product development designer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, product development designers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $72,497 annually. With a Master's degree, product development designers earn a median annual income of $65,972 compared to $60,597 for product development designers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $65,972 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $60,597 |
| Doctorate Degree | $72,497 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $55,084 |
Product development designer employment statistics
Most product development designers work for a private in the retail industry.
Company size where product development designers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where product development designers work.
Product development designer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 26% |
Product development designer jobs by company type
Employees with the product development designer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most product development designers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Product development designer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 27% |
| Private | 70% |
Product development designer jobs by industry
The most common industries for product development designers are retail, manufacturing and professional.
Product development designer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Retail | 22% |
| Manufacturing | 20% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
Product development designer turnover and employment statistics
Product development designer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for product development designers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Product development designer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Product development 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 | 3.35% |
| 2019 | 0.61% |
| 2020 | 4.03% |
| 2021 | 8.44% |
Average product development designer tenure
The average product development designer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 798 product development designers resumes in Zippia's database.
Product development designer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 18% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 15% |
Product development designer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of product development 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Product Development Designer | 7.73% | - |
| Visual Artist | 11.32% | 7,209 |
| Set Decorator | 12.35% | 3,544 |
| Creative Services Specialist | 13.05% | 63,613 |
| Florist | 14.26% | 1,381 |
| Apparel Merchandiser | 16.91% | 68,095 |
| Fur Stylist | 17.98% | 10,232 |
Similar product development designer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Visual Artist | 11.32% | 7,209 |
| Set Decorator | 12.35% | 3,544 |
| Creative Services Specialist | 13.05% | 63,613 |
| Florist | 14.26% | 1,381 |
| Apparel Merchandiser | 16.91% | 68,095 |
| Fur Stylist | 17.98% | 10,232 |
Foreign languages spoken by product development designers
The most common foreign language among product development designers is Spanish at 36.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 15.8% and French is the third-most popular at 7.9%.
- Spanish, 36.8%
- Chinese, 15.8%
- French, 7.9%
- Mandarin, 7.9%
- Italian, 7.9%
- Other, 23.7%
Product development designer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 36.8% |
| Chinese | 15.8% |
| French | 7.9% |
| Mandarin | 7.9% |
| Italian | 7.9% |
| Other | 23.7% |
