Studio designer demographics and statistics in the US
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Studio designer gender statistics
43.7% of studio designers are women and 56.3% of studio designers are men.
- Male, 56.3%
- Female, 43.7%
Studio designer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 56.3% |
| Female | 43.7% |
Studio designer gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$97,173
Female income
$89,779
Studio designer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in studio designer positions over time. Currently, 43.7% of studio designers are female.
Studio designer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 58.71% | 41.29% |
| 2011 | 58.96% | 41.04% |
| 2012 | 58.16% | 41.84% |
| 2013 | 60.55% | 39.45% |
| 2014 | 58.42% | 41.58% |
| 2015 | 59.15% | 40.85% |
| 2016 | 58.07% | 41.93% |
| 2017 | 57.11% | 42.89% |
| 2018 | 59.28% | 40.72% |
| 2019 | 56.14% | 43.86% |
| 2020 | 56.21% | 43.79% |
| 2021 | 56.34% | 43.66% |
Studio designer related jobs gender ratio
We compared studio 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% |
| Studio Designer | 56% | 44% |
| Craftsman | 88% | 12% |
| Senior Industrial Designer | 91% | 9% |
| Exhibit Builder | 93% | 7% |
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Studio designer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among studio designers is White, which makes up 70.2% of all studio designers. Comparatively, 10.6% of studio designers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.4% of studio designers are Asian.
- White, 70.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.6%
- Asian, 10.4%
- Unknown, 5.0%
- Black or African American, 3.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Studio designer race
| Studio designer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 70.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.6% |
| Asian | 10.4% |
| Unknown | 5.0% |
| Black or African American | 3.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Studio designer race and ethnicity over time
See how studio designer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Studio 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 | 74.98% | 3.33% | 8.26% | 10.34% |
| 2019 | 76.12% | 3.50% | 7.60% | 10.19% |
| 2020 | 74.32% | 3.04% | 7.13% | 10.91% |
| 2021 | 70.17% | 3.42% | 10.42% | 10.63% |
Studio designer wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $102,150 |
| White | $91,237 |
| Black or African American | $91,637 |
| Asian | $108,374 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $93,609 |
Average studio designer age
See how the average age of studio designers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Studio designer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 40 | 33 |
| White | 40 | 35 |
| Black or African American | 38 | 34 |
| Asian | 36 | 33 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36 | 31 |
Studio designer age breakdown
The average age of studio designers is 40+ years years old, representing 42% of the studio designer population.
Studio designer age breakdown
| Studio Designer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 42% |
| 30-40 years | 35% |
| 20-30 years | 24% |
Studio designer educational attainment
The most common degree for studio designers is bachelor's degree, with 81% of studio designers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 9% and associate degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 81%
- Associate, 9%
- Master's, 6%
- Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Studio designers by degree level
| Studio designer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 81% |
| Associate | 9% |
| Master's | 6% |
| Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Studio designer wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $126,630 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $109,555 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $91,582 |
Studio designer employment statistics
Most studio designers work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where studio designers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where studio designers work.
Studio designer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 15% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 24% |
Studio designer jobs by company type
Employees with the studio designer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most studio designers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Studio designer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 11% |
| Public | 29% |
| Private | 58% |
| Government | 3% |
Studio designer jobs by industry
The most common industries for studio designers are media, technology and professional.
Studio designer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 16% |
| Fortune 500 | 13% |
| Technology | 12% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Education | 9% |
| Retail | 7% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Automotive | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Government | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
Studio designer turnover and employment statistics
Studio designer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for studio designers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Studio designer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Studio 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 | 3.55% |
| 2019 | 3.78% |
| 2020 | 6.80% |
| 2021 | 7.79% |
Average studio designer tenure
The average studio designer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 176 studio designers resumes in Zippia's database.
Studio designer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 26% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 1% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Studio designer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of studio 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Art Supervisor | 11.32% | 5,000 |
| Exhibit Builder | 12.35% | 2,879 |
| Studio Designer | 13.05% | - |
| Florist Designer | 14.26% | 43,831 |
| Field Merchandiser | 16.91% | 115,632 |
| Fashion Internship | 17.98% | 49,151 |
| Interior Design Assistant | 22.51% | 46,701 |
Similar studio designer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Art Supervisor | 11.32% | 5,000 |
| Exhibit Builder | 12.35% | 2,879 |
| Florist Designer | 14.26% | 43,831 |
| Field Merchandiser | 16.91% | 115,632 |
| Fashion Internship | 17.98% | 49,151 |
| Interior Design Assistant | 22.51% | 46,701 |
Foreign languages spoken by studio designers
The most common foreign language among studio designers is Spanish at 55.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 22.2% and French is the third-most popular at 11.1%.
- Spanish, 55.6%
- Portuguese, 22.2%
- French, 11.1%
- Polish, 11.1%
Studio designer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 55.6% |
| Portuguese | 22.2% |
| French | 11.1% |
| Polish | 11.1% |