Toy designer demographics and statistics in the US
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Toy designer gender statistics
44.2% of toy designers are women and 55.8% of toy designers are men.
- Male, 55.8%
- Female, 44.2%
Toy designer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 55.8% |
| Female | 44.2% |
Toy designer gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$55,270
Female income
$49,939
Toy designer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in toy designer positions over time. Currently, 44.2% of toy designers are female.
Toy designer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 39.35% | 60.65% |
| 2011 | 39.60% | 60.40% |
| 2012 | 38.81% | 61.19% |
| 2013 | 41.18% | 58.82% |
| 2014 | 39.07% | 60.93% |
| 2015 | 39.78% | 60.22% |
| 2016 | 38.72% | 61.28% |
| 2017 | 37.80% | 62.20% |
| 2018 | 45.36% | 54.64% |
| 2019 | 58.14% | 41.86% |
| 2020 | 56.53% | 43.47% |
| 2021 | 55.79% | 44.21% |
Toy designer related jobs gender ratio
We compared toy 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% |
| Toy Designer | 56% | 44% |
| Craftsman | 88% | 12% |
| Senior Industrial Designer | 91% | 9% |
| Exhibit Builder | 93% | 7% |
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Toy designer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among toy designers is White, which makes up 76.7% of all toy designers. Comparatively, 10.1% of toy designers are Asian and 7.3% of toy designers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 76.7%
- Asian, 10.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.3%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- Black or African American, 1.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Toy designer race
| Toy designer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 76.7% |
| Asian | 10.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.3% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| Black or African American | 1.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Toy designer race and ethnicity over time
See how toy designer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Toy 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 | 68.47% | 1.48% | 13.79% | 11.82% |
| 2019 | 73.68% | 1.56% | 12.45% | 10.90% |
| 2020 | 73.69% | 2.05% | 8.19% | 10.92% |
| 2021 | 76.67% | 1.12% | 10.07% | 7.28% |
Toy designer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian toy designers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino toy designers have the lowest average salary at $53,457.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $54,313 |
| White | $54,937 |
| Black or African American | $54,251 |
| Asian | $59,601 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $53,457 |
Toy designer age breakdown
The average age of toy designers is 40+ years years old, representing 46% of the toy designer population.
Toy designer age breakdown
| Toy Designer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 46% |
| 30-40 years | 34% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Toy designer educational attainment
The most common degree for toy designers is bachelor's degree, with 81% of toy designers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 13% and associate degree degree at 3%.
- Bachelor's, 81%
- Associate, 13%
- Master's, 3%
- High School Diploma, 1%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Toy designers by degree level
| Toy designer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 81% |
| Associate | 13% |
| Master's | 3% |
| High School Diploma | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Toy designer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, toy designers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $69,918 annually. With a Master's degree, toy designers earn a median annual income of $63,445 compared to $58,127 for toy designers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $63,445 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $58,127 |
| Doctorate Degree | $69,918 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $52,687 |
Toy designer employment statistics
Company size where toy designers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where toy designers work.
Toy designer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 33% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 18% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 10% |
Toy designer jobs by industry
The most common industries for toy designers are manufacturing, media and professional.
Toy designer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 38% |
| Media | 18% |
| Professional | 15% |
| Retail | 10% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
Toy designer turnover and employment statistics
Toy designer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for toy designers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Toy designer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Toy 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 | 3.35% |
| 2019 | 0.61% |
| 2020 | 4.03% |
| 2021 | 8.44% |
Average toy designer tenure
The average toy designer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 133 toy designers resumes in Zippia's database.
Toy designer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 29% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Toy designer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of toy 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Toy Designer | 7.73% | - |
| Mural Painter | 11.32% | 3,987 |
| Exhibition Designer | 12.35% | 45,425 |
| Graphic Design Instructor | 13.05% | 82,641 |
| Floral Arranger | 14.26% | 469 |
| Display Specialist | 16.91% | 20,915 |
| Fashion Coordinator | 17.98% | 11,559 |
Similar toy designer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Mural Painter | 11.32% | 3,987 |
| Exhibition Designer | 12.35% | 45,425 |
| Graphic Design Instructor | 13.05% | 82,641 |
| Floral Arranger | 14.26% | 469 |
| Display Specialist | 16.91% | 20,915 |
| Fashion Coordinator | 17.98% | 11,559 |
Foreign languages spoken by toy designers
The most common foreign language among toy designers is Chinese at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 16.7% and Mandarin is the third-most popular at 16.7%.
- Chinese, 33.3%
- German, 16.7%
- Mandarin, 16.7%
- Hindi, 16.7%
- Nepali, 16.7%
Toy designer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Chinese | 33.3% |
| German | 16.7% |
| Mandarin | 16.7% |
| Hindi | 16.7% |
| Nepali | 16.7% |
