Shoe designer demographics and statistics in the US
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Shoe designer gender statistics
61.2% of shoe designers are women and 38.8% of shoe designers are men.
- Female, 61.2%
- Male, 38.8%
Shoe designer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 61.2% |
| Male | 38.8% |
Shoe designer gender pay gap
Women earn 88¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$80,148
Female income
$70,346
Shoe designer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in shoe designer positions over time. Currently, 61.2% of shoe designers are female.
Shoe designer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.85% | 20.15% |
| 2011 | 80.01% | 19.99% |
| 2012 | 79.48% | 20.52% |
| 2013 | 81.05% | 18.95% |
| 2014 | 79.65% | 20.35% |
| 2015 | 80.14% | 19.86% |
| 2016 | 79.42% | 20.58% |
| 2017 | 78.77% | 21.23% |
| 2018 | 51.83% | 48.17% |
| 2019 | 43.25% | 56.75% |
| 2020 | 37.75% | 62.25% |
| 2021 | 38.83% | 61.17% |
Shoe designer related jobs gender ratio
We compared shoe 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% |
| Shoe Designer | 39% | 61% |
| Craftsman | 88% | 12% |
| Senior Industrial Designer | 91% | 9% |
| Exhibit Builder | 93% | 7% |
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Shoe designer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among shoe designers is White, which makes up 63.0% of all shoe designers. Comparatively, 11.9% of shoe designers are Hispanic or Latino and 11.6% of shoe designers are Asian.
- White, 63.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.9%
- Asian, 11.6%
- Black or African American, 7.3%
- Unknown, 5.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Shoe designer race
| Shoe designer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.9% |
| Asian | 11.6% |
| Black or African American | 7.3% |
| Unknown | 5.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Shoe designer race and ethnicity over time
See how shoe designer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Shoe 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 | 59.60% | 6.29% | 13.25% | 15.23% |
| 2019 | 57.46% | 7.46% | 17.16% | 13.18% |
| 2020 | 58.27% | 7.38% | 12.72% | 17.81% |
| 2021 | 63.04% | 7.34% | 11.65% | 11.90% |
Shoe designer wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown shoe designers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White shoe designers have the lowest average salary at $70,377.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $97,639 |
| White | $70,377 |
| Black or African American | $75,788 |
| Asian | $72,935 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $87,073 |
Average shoe designer age
See how the average age of shoe designers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Shoe designer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 34 | 34.5 |
| Asian | 39 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 |
Shoe designer age breakdown
The average age of shoe designers is 40+ years years old, representing 37% of the shoe designer population.
Shoe designer age breakdown
| Shoe Designer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 37% |
| 30-40 years | 34% |
| 20-30 years | 27% |
Shoe designer educational attainment
The most common degree for shoe designers is bachelor's degree, with 61% of shoe designers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 15% and associate degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 61%
- Associate, 15%
- High School Diploma, 11%
- Master's, 7%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Shoe designers by degree level
| Shoe designer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 61% |
| Associate | 15% |
| High School Diploma | 11% |
| Master's | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Shoe designer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, shoe designers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $90,317 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, shoe designers earn a median annual income of $88,793 compared to $63,699 for shoe designers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $63,699 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $88,793 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $90,317 |
Shoe designer employment statistics
Most shoe designers work for a private in the retail industry.
Company size where shoe designers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where shoe designers work.
Shoe designer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 16% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 24% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 16% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 10% |
| > 10,000 employees | 27% |
Shoe designer jobs by company type
Employees with the shoe designer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most shoe designers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Shoe designer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 26% |
| Private | 70% |
Shoe designer jobs by industry
The most common industries for shoe designers are retail, professional and technology.
Shoe designer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Retail | 43% |
| Fortune 500 | 13% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Media | 4% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Internet | 4% |
| Education | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
Shoe designer turnover and employment statistics
Shoe designer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for shoe designers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Shoe designer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Shoe 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 | 5.28% |
| 2019 | 6.25% |
| 2020 | 12.09% |
| 2021 | 16.87% |
Average shoe designer tenure
The average shoe designer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 283 shoe designers resumes in Zippia's database.
Shoe designer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 29% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Shoe designer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of shoe 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Animation Artist | 11.32% | 3,822 |
| Show Design Supervisor | 12.35% | 37,552 |
| Art Critic | 13.05% | 2,726 |
| Florist | 14.26% | 1,381 |
| Display Artist | 16.91% | 3,769 |
| Shoe Designer | 17.98% | - |
| Interior Design Consultant | 22.51% | 48,894 |
Similar shoe designer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Animation Artist | 11.32% | 3,822 |
| Show Design Supervisor | 12.35% | 37,552 |
| Art Critic | 13.05% | 2,726 |
| Florist | 14.26% | 1,381 |
| Display Artist | 16.91% | 3,769 |
| Interior Design Consultant | 22.51% | 48,894 |
Foreign languages spoken by shoe designers
The most common foreign language among shoe designers is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 8.3% and French is the third-most popular at 8.3%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- Chinese, 8.3%
- French, 8.3%
- Mandarin, 8.3%
- Carrier, 8.3%
- Other, 16.8%
Shoe designer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| Chinese | 8.3% |
| French | 8.3% |
| Mandarin | 8.3% |
| Carrier | 8.3% |
| Other | 16.8% |
