Scenic designer demographics and statistics in the US
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Scenic designer gender statistics
54.1% of scenic designers are women and 45.9% of scenic designers are men.
- Female, 54.1%
- Male, 45.9%
Scenic designer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 54.1% |
| Male | 45.9% |
Scenic designer gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$56,824
Female income
$52,050
Scenic designer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in scenic designer positions over time. Currently, 54.1% of scenic designers are female.
Scenic designer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 38.15% | 61.85% |
| 2011 | 38.40% | 61.60% |
| 2012 | 37.63% | 62.37% |
| 2013 | 39.97% | 60.03% |
| 2014 | 37.87% | 62.13% |
| 2015 | 38.58% | 61.42% |
| 2016 | 37.53% | 62.47% |
| 2017 | 36.62% | 63.38% |
| 2018 | 47.16% | 52.84% |
| 2019 | 45.65% | 54.35% |
| 2020 | 47.93% | 52.07% |
| 2021 | 45.89% | 54.11% |
Scenic designer related jobs gender ratio
We compared scenic 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% |
| Scenic Designer | 46% | 54% |
| Craftsman | 88% | 12% |
| Senior Industrial Designer | 91% | 9% |
| Exhibit Builder | 93% | 7% |
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Scenic designer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among scenic designers is White, which makes up 70.6% of all scenic designers. Comparatively, 11.4% of scenic designers are Asian and 10.0% of scenic designers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 70.6%
- Asian, 11.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.0%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- Black or African American, 2.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Scenic designer race
| Scenic designer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 70.6% |
| Asian | 11.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.0% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| Black or African American | 2.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Scenic designer race and ethnicity over time
See how scenic designer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Scenic 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 | 72.75% | 3.56% | 11.27% | 9.77% |
| 2019 | 75.38% | 2.43% | 10.33% | 9.29% |
| 2020 | 71.34% | 3.12% | 10.61% | 9.80% |
| 2021 | 70.65% | 2.79% | 11.38% | 10.03% |
Scenic designer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian scenic designers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino scenic designers have the lowest average salary at $52,996.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $55,229 |
| White | $57,616 |
| Black or African American | $56,730 |
| Asian | $61,928 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $52,996 |
Average scenic designer age
See how the average age of scenic designers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Scenic designer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 45 | 34 |
| White | 43 | 40 |
| Black or African American | 38 | 40 |
| Asian | 39.5 | 35 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 | 34 |
Scenic designer age breakdown
The average age of scenic designers is 40+ years years old, representing 53% of the scenic designer population.
Scenic designer age breakdown
| Scenic Designer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 53% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Scenic designer educational attainment
The most common degree for scenic designers is bachelor's degree, with 78% of scenic designers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 11% and master's degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 78%
- Master's, 11%
- Associate, 6%
- High School Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Scenic designers by degree level
| Scenic designer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 78% |
| Master's | 11% |
| Associate | 6% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Scenic designer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, scenic designers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $61,630 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, scenic designers earn a median annual income of $57,931 compared to $51,743 for scenic designers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $61,630 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $57,931 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $51,743 |
Scenic designer employment statistics
Most scenic designers work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where scenic designers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where scenic designers work.
Scenic designer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 12% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 33% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 10% |
Scenic designer jobs by company type
Employees with the scenic designer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most scenic designers prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Scenic designer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 58% |
| Public | 6% |
| Private | 29% |
| Government | 7% |
Scenic designer jobs by industry
The most common industries for scenic designers are education, media and government.
Scenic designer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 47% |
| Media | 18% |
| Government | 6% |
| Hospitality | 6% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Professional | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
Scenic designer turnover and employment statistics
Scenic designer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for scenic designers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Scenic designer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Scenic 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 | 3.16% |
| 2019 | 3.10% |
| 2020 | 6.45% |
| 2021 | 6.58% |
Average scenic designer tenure
The average scenic designer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 363 scenic designers resumes in Zippia's database.
Scenic designer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 39% |
| 1-2 years | 17% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 17% |
Scenic designer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of scenic 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Picture Framer | 11.32% | 276 |
| Scenic Designer | 12.35% | - |
| World Designer | 13.05% | 43,866 |
| Floral Arranger | 14.26% | 469 |
| Free Lance Displayer | 16.91% | 660 |
| Athletic Shoe Designer | 17.98% | 46,419 |
| Interior Design Coordinator | 22.51% | 49,402 |
Similar scenic designer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Picture Framer | 11.32% | 276 |
| World Designer | 13.05% | 43,866 |
| Floral Arranger | 14.26% | 469 |
| Free Lance Displayer | 16.91% | 660 |
| Athletic Shoe Designer | 17.98% | 46,419 |
| Interior Design Coordinator | 22.51% | 49,402 |
Foreign languages spoken by scenic designers
The most common foreign language among scenic designers is Spanish at 46.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 20.0% and German is the third-most popular at 13.3%.
- Spanish, 46.7%
- French, 20.0%
- German, 13.3%
- Mandarin, 6.7%
- Korean, 6.7%
- Other, 6.6%
Scenic designer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 46.7% |
| French | 20.0% |
| German | 13.3% |
| Mandarin | 6.7% |
| Korean | 6.7% |
| Other | 6.6% |