Stage set designer demographics and statistics in the US
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Stage set designer gender statistics
35.8% of stage set designers are women and 64.2% of stage set designers are men.
- Male, 64.2%
- Female, 35.8%
Stage set designer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 64.2% |
| Female | 35.8% |
Stage set designer gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$67,134
Female income
$60,777
Stage set designer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in stage set designer positions over time. Currently, 35.8% of stage set designers are female.
Stage set designer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 56.64% | 43.36% |
| 2011 | 56.89% | 43.11% |
| 2012 | 56.09% | 43.91% |
| 2013 | 58.50% | 41.50% |
| 2014 | 56.35% | 43.65% |
| 2015 | 57.08% | 42.92% |
| 2016 | 55.99% | 44.01% |
| 2017 | 55.02% | 44.98% |
| 2018 | 65.40% | 34.60% |
| 2019 | 64.00% | 36.00% |
| 2020 | 66.09% | 33.91% |
| 2021 | 64.23% | 35.77% |
Stage set designer related jobs gender ratio
We compared stage set 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% |
| Stage Set Designer | 64% | 36% |
| Craftsman | 88% | 12% |
| Senior Industrial Designer | 91% | 9% |
| Exhibit Builder | 93% | 7% |
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Stage set designer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among stage set designers is White, which makes up 70.6% of all stage set designers. Comparatively, 11.4% of stage set designers are Asian and 10.0% of stage set 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%
Stage set designer race
| Stage set 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% |
Stage set designer race and ethnicity over time
See how stage set designer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Stage set 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% |
Stage set designer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian stage set designers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino stage set designers have the lowest average salary at $62,030.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $65,002 |
| White | $68,196 |
| Black or African American | $67,008 |
| Asian | $74,010 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $62,030 |
Average stage set designer age
See how the average age of stage set designers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Stage set 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 |
Stage set designer age breakdown
The average age of stage set designers is 40+ years years old, representing 53% of the stage set designer population.
Stage set designer age breakdown
| Stage Set Designer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 53% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Stage set designer educational attainment
The most common degree for stage set designers is bachelor's degree, with 72% of stage set 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 8%.
- Bachelor's, 72%
- Master's, 11%
- Associate, 8%
- High School Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Stage set designers by degree level
| Stage set designer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 72% |
| Master's | 11% |
| Associate | 8% |
| High School Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Stage set designer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, stage set designers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $73,606 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, stage set designers earn a median annual income of $68,619 compared to $60,371 for stage set designers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $73,606 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $68,619 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $60,371 |
Stage set designer employment statistics
Company size where stage set designers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where stage set designers work.
Stage set designer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 14% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
Stage set designer jobs by company type
Employees with the stage set designer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most stage set designers prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Stage set designer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 27% |
| Public | 20% |
| Private | 53% |
Stage set designer turnover and employment statistics
Stage set designer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for stage set designers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Stage set designer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Stage set 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 stage set designer tenure
The average stage set designer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 141 stage set designers resumes in Zippia's database.
Stage set designer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 37% |
| 1-2 years | 23% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Stage set designer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of stage set 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 3D Animator | 11.32% | 571 |
| Stage Set Designer | 12.35% | - |
| Graphic Design Instructor | 13.05% | 82,641 |
| Floral Artist | 14.26% | 3,971 |
| Director Of Display | 16.91% | 5,175 |
| Fashion Design Internship | 17.98% | 91,499 |
| Director Of Interiors | 22.51% | 10,606 |
Similar stage set designer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| 3D Animator | 11.32% | 571 |
| Graphic Design Instructor | 13.05% | 82,641 |
| Floral Artist | 14.26% | 3,971 |
| Director Of Display | 16.91% | 5,175 |
| Fashion Design Internship | 17.98% | 91,499 |
| Director Of Interiors | 22.51% | 10,606 |
Foreign languages spoken by stage set designers
The most common foreign language among stage set designers is Spanish at 38.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 15.4% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 7.7%.
- Spanish, 38.5%
- French, 15.4%
- Chinese, 7.7%
- German, 7.7%
- Japanese, 7.7%
- Other, 23.0%
Stage set designer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 38.5% |
| French | 15.4% |
| Chinese | 7.7% |
| German | 7.7% |
| Japanese | 7.7% |
| Other | 23.0% |