Senior game designer demographics and statistics in the US
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Senior game designer gender statistics
22.5% of senior game designers are women and 77.5% of senior game designers are men.
- Male, 77.5%
- Female, 22.5%
Senior game designer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 77.5% |
| Female | 22.5% |
Senior game designer gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$102,325
Female income
$96,189
Senior game designer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in senior game designer positions over time. Currently, 22.5% of senior game designers are female.
Senior game designer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 86.74% | 13.26% |
| 2011 | 85.53% | 14.47% |
| 2012 | 86.56% | 13.44% |
| 2013 | 87.58% | 12.42% |
| 2014 | 86.43% | 13.57% |
| 2015 | 86.53% | 13.47% |
| 2016 | 87.56% | 12.44% |
| 2017 | 86.99% | 13.01% |
| 2018 | 79.19% | 20.81% |
| 2019 | 77.65% | 22.35% |
| 2020 | 78.37% | 21.63% |
| 2021 | 77.50% | 22.50% |
Senior game designer related jobs gender ratio
We compared senior game designers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, dell certified systems expert and software applications architect have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Informatics Nurse Specialist | 13% | 87% |
| Clinical Support Specialist | 22% | 78% |
| Clinic Administrator | 23% | 77% |
| Senior Game Designer | 78% | 23% |
| Senior Data Center Engineer | 98% | 2% |
| Software Applications Architect | 98% | 2% |
| Dell Certified Systems Expert | 99% | 1% |
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Senior game designer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among senior game designers is White, which makes up 67.7% of all senior game designers. Comparatively, 12.0% of senior game designers are Asian and 8.8% of senior game designers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 67.7%
- Asian, 12.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.8%
- Black or African American, 6.2%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Senior game designer race
| Senior game designer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.7% |
| Asian | 12.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.8% |
| Black or African American | 6.2% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Senior game designer race and ethnicity over time
See how senior game designer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Senior game designer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.09% | 9.39% | 10.78% | 7.43% |
| 2011 | 70.82% | 9.26% | 10.08% | 6.76% |
| 2012 | 68.23% | 9.76% | 11.84% | 7.55% |
| 2013 | 68.24% | 9.08% | 13.31% | 7.03% |
| 2014 | 68.30% | 8.60% | 13.45% | 6.77% |
| 2015 | 69.40% | 8.46% | 11.85% | 7.58% |
| 2016 | 68.76% | 7.94% | 12.50% | 7.70% |
| 2017 | 68.46% | 8.03% | 12.72% | 8.01% |
| 2018 | 72.30% | 6.27% | 11.30% | 7.41% |
| 2019 | 71.06% | 6.68% | 11.46% | 8.08% |
| 2020 | 68.88% | 6.11% | 11.53% | 8.82% |
| 2021 | 67.73% | 6.24% | 11.99% | 8.82% |
Senior game designer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian senior game designers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american senior game designers have the lowest average salary at $98,150.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $100,749 |
| White | $101,711 |
| Black or African American | $98,150 |
| Asian | $112,108 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $99,490 |
Average senior game designer age
See how the average age of senior game designers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Senior game designer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 43 | 45 |
| Unknown | 42 | 42 |
| Asian | 42 | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 | 41 |
| White | 44 | 44 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 44 | 46 |
Senior game designer age breakdown
The average age of senior game designers is 40+ years years old, representing 62% of the senior game designer population.
Senior game designer age breakdown
| Senior Game Designer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 62% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Senior game designer educational attainment
The most common degree for senior game designers is bachelor's degree, with 76% of senior game designers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 8% and master's degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 76%
- Master's, 8%
- Associate, 8%
- High School Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Senior game designers by degree level
| Senior game designer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 76% |
| Master's | 8% |
| Associate | 8% |
| High School Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Senior game designer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, senior game designers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $125,726 annually. With a Master's degree, senior game designers earn a median annual income of $124,874 compared to $109,609 for senior game designers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $124,874 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $109,609 |
| Doctorate Degree | $125,726 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $88,594 |
Senior game designer employment statistics
Most senior game designers work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where senior game designers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where senior game designers work.
Senior game designer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 9% |
Senior game designer jobs by company type
Employees with the senior game designer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most senior game designers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Senior game designer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 30% |
| Private | 65% |
| Government | 3% |
Senior game designer jobs by industry
The most common industries for senior game designers are technology, media and manufacturing.
Senior game designer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 41% |
| Media | 12% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Start-up | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Government | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Senior game designer turnover and employment statistics
Senior game designer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for senior game designers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Senior game designer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Senior game designer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.08% |
| 2011 | 4.28% |
| 2012 | 4.87% |
| 2013 | 3.52% |
| 2014 | 3.32% |
| 2015 | 3.15% |
| 2016 | 2.86% |
| 2017 | 2.28% |
| 2018 | 2.52% |
| 2019 | 2.66% |
| 2020 | 3.94% |
| 2021 | 3.69% |
Average senior game designer tenure
The average senior game designer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 282 senior game designers resumes in Zippia's database.
Senior game designer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 24% |
| 1-2 years | 39% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Senior game designer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of senior game 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Telecommunication Systems Designer | 7.31% | 102,055 |
| Functional Analyst | 8.42% | 52,085 |
| Associate Software Engineer | 8.46% | 298,481 |
| Security Architect | 8.59% | 127,619 |
| Systems Support Administrator | 9.03% | 192,994 |
| Senior Game Designer | 10.54% | - |
| Router | 10.88% | 2,393 |
Similar senior game designer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Telecommunication Systems Designer | 7.31% | 102,055 |
| Functional Analyst | 8.42% | 52,085 |
| Associate Software Engineer | 8.46% | 298,481 |
| Security Architect | 8.59% | 127,619 |
| Systems Support Administrator | 9.03% | 192,994 |
| Router | 10.88% | 2,393 |
Foreign languages spoken by senior game designers
- Spanish, 66.7%
- French, 33.3%
Senior game designer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| French | 33.3% |
