Sweater designer demographics and statistics in the US
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Sweater designer gender statistics
86.1% of sweater designers are women and 13.9% of sweater designers are men.
- Female, 86.1%
- Male, 13.9%
Sweater designer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 86.1% |
| Male | 13.9% |
Sweater designer gender pay gap
Women earn 88¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$77,989
Female income
$68,355
Sweater designer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in sweater designer positions over time. Currently, 86.1% of sweater designers are female.
Sweater designer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 50.16% | 49.84% |
| 2011 | 50.42% | 49.58% |
| 2012 | 49.60% | 50.40% |
| 2013 | 52.07% | 47.93% |
| 2014 | 49.87% | 50.13% |
| 2015 | 50.62% | 49.38% |
| 2016 | 49.50% | 50.50% |
| 2017 | 48.53% | 51.47% |
| 2018 | 21.47% | 78.53% |
| 2019 | 16.22% | 83.78% |
| 2020 | 13.35% | 86.65% |
| 2021 | 13.89% | 86.11% |
Sweater designer related jobs gender ratio
We compared sweater 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% |
| Sweater Designer | 14% | 86% |
| Craftsman | 88% | 12% |
| Senior Industrial Designer | 91% | 9% |
| Exhibit Builder | 93% | 7% |
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Sweater designer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among sweater designers is White, which makes up 63.0% of all sweater designers. Comparatively, 11.9% of sweater designers are Hispanic or Latino and 11.6% of sweater 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%
Sweater designer race
| Sweater 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% |
Sweater designer race and ethnicity over time
See how sweater designer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Sweater 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% |
Sweater designer wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown sweater designers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White sweater designers have the lowest average salary at $68,385.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $95,209 |
| White | $68,385 |
| Black or African American | $73,702 |
| Asian | $70,898 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $84,802 |
Average sweater designer age
See how the average age of sweater designers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Sweater designer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 34 | 34.5 |
| Asian | 39 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 |
Sweater designer age breakdown
The average age of sweater designers is 40+ years years old, representing 37% of the sweater designer population.
Sweater designer age breakdown
| Sweater Designer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 37% |
| 30-40 years | 34% |
| 20-30 years | 27% |
Sweater designer educational attainment
The most common degree for sweater designers is bachelor's degree, with 72% of sweater designers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 23% and associate degree degree at 2%.
- Bachelor's, 72%
- Associate, 23%
- Master's, 2%
- Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Sweater designers by degree level
| Sweater designer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 72% |
| Associate | 23% |
| Master's | 2% |
| Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Sweater designer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, sweater designers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $87,996 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, sweater designers earn a median annual income of $86,495 compared to $61,831 for sweater designers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $61,831 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $86,495 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $87,996 |
Sweater designer employment statistics
Company size where sweater designers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where sweater designers work.
Sweater designer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 31% |
| > 10,000 employees | 19% |
Sweater designer jobs by industry
The most common industries for sweater designers are retail, manufacturing and professional.
Sweater designer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Retail | 53% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Manufacturing | 9% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Sweater designer turnover and employment statistics
Sweater designer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for sweater designers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Sweater designer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Sweater 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 sweater designer tenure
The average sweater designer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 230 sweater designers resumes in Zippia's database.
Sweater designer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 18% |
| 1-2 years | 43% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Sweater designer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of sweater 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Visual Artist | 11.32% | 7,209 |
| Set Designer | 12.35% | 49,102 |
| Associate Graphic Designer | 13.05% | 45,173 |
| Wedding Designer | 14.26% | 43,844 |
| Free Lance Displayer | 16.91% | 660 |
| Sweater Designer | 17.98% | - |
| Home Decorator | 22.51% | 40,825 |
Similar sweater designer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Visual Artist | 11.32% | 7,209 |
| Set Designer | 12.35% | 49,102 |
| Associate Graphic Designer | 13.05% | 45,173 |
| Wedding Designer | 14.26% | 43,844 |
| Free Lance Displayer | 16.91% | 660 |
| Home Decorator | 22.51% | 40,825 |
Foreign languages spoken by sweater designers
The most common foreign language among sweater designers is Korean at 23.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 14.3% and Spanish is the third-most popular at 14.3%.
- Korean, 23.8%
- Chinese, 14.3%
- Spanish, 14.3%
- Swedish, 9.5%
- German, 9.5%
- Other, 28.6%
Sweater designer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Korean | 23.8% |
| Chinese | 14.3% |
| Spanish | 14.3% |
| Swedish | 9.5% |
| German | 9.5% |
| Other | 28.6% |
