Residential designer demographics and statistics in the US
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Residential designer gender statistics
34.6% of residential designers are women and 65.4% of residential designers are men.
- Male, 65.4%
- Female, 34.6%
Residential designer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 65.4% |
| Female | 34.6% |
Residential designer gender pay gap
Women earn 100¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$57,421
Female income
$57,331
Residential designer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in residential designer positions over time. Currently, 34.6% of residential designers are female.
Residential designer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 92.48% | 7.52% |
| 2011 | 92.55% | 7.45% |
| 2012 | 92.32% | 7.68% |
| 2013 | 92.99% | 7.01% |
| 2014 | 92.39% | 7.61% |
| 2015 | 92.60% | 7.40% |
| 2016 | 92.29% | 7.71% |
| 2017 | 92.01% | 7.99% |
| 2018 | 74.53% | 25.47% |
| 2019 | 72.55% | 27.45% |
| 2020 | 74.15% | 25.85% |
| 2021 | 65.35% | 34.65% |
Residential designer related jobs gender ratio
We compared residential 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% |
| Residential Designer | 65% | 35% |
| Craftsman | 88% | 12% |
| Senior Industrial Designer | 91% | 9% |
| Exhibit Builder | 93% | 7% |
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Residential designer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among residential designers is White, which makes up 82.1% of all residential designers. Comparatively, 7.6% of residential designers are Hispanic or Latino and 4.6% of residential designers are Asian.
- White, 82.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.6%
- Asian, 4.6%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- Black or African American, 1.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
Residential designer race
| Residential designer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 82.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.6% |
| Asian | 4.6% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| Black or African American | 1.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
Residential designer race and ethnicity over time
See how residential designer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Residential 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 | 85.73% | 1.22% | 4.08% | 7.35% |
| 2019 | 83.87% | 2.27% | 4.25% | 7.33% |
| 2020 | 80.68% | 1.86% | 4.83% | 8.64% |
| 2021 | 82.14% | 1.48% | 4.57% | 7.59% |
Residential designer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian residential designers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino residential designers have the lowest average salary at $54,014.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $56,925 |
| White | $57,220 |
| Black or African American | $58,102 |
| Asian | $61,064 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $54,014 |
Average residential designer age
See how the average age of residential designers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Residential designer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 40 | |
| White | 47 | 39 |
| Asian | 34.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 34 |
Residential designer age breakdown
The average age of residential designers is 40+ years years old, representing 51% of the residential designer population.
Residential designer age breakdown
| Residential Designer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 51% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 19% |
Residential designer educational attainment
The most common degree for residential designers is bachelor's degree, with 53% of residential designers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 32% and associate degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 53%
- Associate, 32%
- Master's, 6%
- Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Residential designers by degree level
| Residential designer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 53% |
| Associate | 32% |
| Master's | 6% |
| Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Residential designer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, residential designers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $65,412 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, residential designers earn a median annual income of $60,442 compared to $52,531 for residential designers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $65,412 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $60,442 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $52,531 |
Residential designer employment statistics
Most residential designers work for a private in the construction industry.
Company size where residential designers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where residential designers work.
Residential designer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 17% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 9% |
Residential designer jobs by company type
Employees with the residential designer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most residential designers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Residential designer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 17% |
| Private | 78% |
| Government | 2% |
Residential designer jobs by industry
The most common industries for residential designers are construction, professional and manufacturing.
Residential designer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Construction | 19% |
| Professional | 14% |
| Manufacturing | 12% |
| Retail | 10% |
| Hospitality | 7% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Pharmaceutical | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Residential designer turnover and employment statistics
Residential designer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for residential designers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Residential designer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Residential 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 | 2.59% |
| 2019 | 2.19% |
| 2020 | 6.04% |
| 2021 | 5.90% |
Average residential designer tenure
The average residential designer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 451 residential designers resumes in Zippia's database.
Residential designer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 13% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 22% |
Residential designer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of residential 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Junior Art Director | 11.32% | 20,105 |
| Exhibit Builder | 12.35% | 2,879 |
| Associate Graphic Designer | 13.05% | 45,173 |
| Floral Assistant | 14.26% | 444 |
| Display Specialist | 16.91% | 20,915 |
| Fashion Coordinator | 17.98% | 11,559 |
| Residential Designer | 22.51% | - |
Similar residential designer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Junior Art Director | 11.32% | 20,105 |
| Exhibit Builder | 12.35% | 2,879 |
| Associate Graphic Designer | 13.05% | 45,173 |
| Floral Assistant | 14.26% | 444 |
| Display Specialist | 16.91% | 20,915 |
| Fashion Coordinator | 17.98% | 11,559 |
Foreign languages spoken by residential designers
The most common foreign language among residential designers is Spanish at 66.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 8.3% and Mandarin is the third-most popular at 8.3%.
- Spanish, 66.7%
- German, 8.3%
- Mandarin, 8.3%
- French, 8.3%
- Cantonese, 8.3%
Residential designer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| German | 8.3% |
| Mandarin | 8.3% |
| French | 8.3% |
| Cantonese | 8.3% |
