Upholstery designer demographics and statistics in the US
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Upholstery designer demographics by:
Upholstery designer gender statistics
21.1% of upholstery designers are women and 78.9% of upholstery designers are men.
- Male, 78.9%
- Female, 21.1%
Upholstery designer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 78.9% |
| Female | 21.1% |
Upholstery designer gender pay gap
Women earn 84¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$65,142
Female income
$54,532
Upholstery designer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in upholstery designer positions over time. Currently, 21.1% of upholstery designers are female.
Upholstery designer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 86.37% | 13.63% |
| 2011 | 78.03% | 21.97% |
| 2012 | 82.03% | 17.97% |
| 2013 | 80.07% | 19.93% |
| 2014 | 82.32% | 17.68% |
| 2015 | 88.04% | 11.96% |
| 2016 | 78.51% | 21.49% |
| 2017 | 81.64% | 18.36% |
| 2018 | 82.42% | 17.58% |
| 2019 | 86.53% | 13.47% |
| 2020 | 77.11% | 22.89% |
| 2021 | 78.95% | 21.05% |
Upholstery designer related jobs gender ratio
We compared upholstery designers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, dye tub operator and cloth doffer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Laundress | 3% | 97% |
| Custom Seamstress | 3% | 97% |
| Seamstress | 6% | 94% |
| Upholstery Designer | 79% | 21% |
| Dry Finisher | 94% | 6% |
| Cloth Doffer | 95% | 5% |
| Dye Tub Operator | 97% | 3% |
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Upholstery designer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among upholstery designers is White, which makes up 62.2% of all upholstery designers. Comparatively, 25.2% of upholstery designers are Hispanic or Latino and 7.1% of upholstery designers are Black or African American.
- White, 62.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 25.2%
- Black or African American, 7.1%
- Unknown, 3.1%
- Asian, 2.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Upholstery designer race
| Upholstery designer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25.2% |
| Black or African American | 7.1% |
| Unknown | 3.1% |
| Asian | 2.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Upholstery designer race and ethnicity over time
See how upholstery designer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Upholstery designer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.61% | 7.01% | 1.27% | 24.20% |
| 2011 | 64.98% | 7.09% | 1.42% | 24.09% |
| 2012 | 64.63% | 8.84% | 2.11% | 21.89% |
| 2013 | 66.03% | 6.96% | 1.90% | 23.21% |
| 2014 | 60.65% | 6.48% | 4.40% | 26.85% |
| 2015 | 63.22% | 7.45% | 1.44% | 27.16% |
| 2016 | 63.20% | 5.33% | 3.30% | 26.90% |
| 2017 | 58.51% | 7.46% | 1.63% | 30.30% |
| 2018 | 60.76% | 8.86% | 1.77% | 26.84% |
| 2019 | 60.40% | 5.94% | 2.97% | 27.97% |
| 2020 | 51.60% | 7.87% | 3.21% | 33.24% |
| 2021 | 62.15% | 7.08% | 2.15% | 25.23% |
Upholstery designer wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $65,409 |
| White | $66,801 |
| Black or African American | $58,881 |
| Asian | $88,843 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $51,318 |
Average upholstery designer age
See how the average age of upholstery designers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Upholstery designer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 48.5 | 42 |
| Black or African American | 52.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 49 |
Upholstery designer age breakdown
The average age of upholstery designers is 40+ years years old, representing 68% of the upholstery designer population.
Upholstery designer age breakdown
| Upholstery Designer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 68% |
| 30-40 years | 20% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Upholstery designer educational attainment
The most common degree for upholstery designers is bachelor's degree, with 56% of upholstery designers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 22% and associate degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 56%
- Associate, 22%
- High School Diploma, 11%
- Other Degrees, 11%
Upholstery designers by degree level
| Upholstery designer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 56% |
| Associate | 22% |
| High School Diploma | 11% |
| Other Degrees | 11% |
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Upholstery designer wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $54,613 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $95,413 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $76,514 |
Upholstery designer turnover and employment statistics
Upholstery designer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for upholstery designers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Upholstery designer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Upholstery designer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 11.98% |
| 2011 | 12.00% |
| 2012 | 6.18% |
| 2013 | 7.57% |
| 2014 | 4.86% |
| 2015 | 2.10% |
| 2016 | 3.72% |
| 2017 | 2.62% |
| 2018 | 2.70% |
| 2019 | 4.55% |
| 2020 | 3.81% |
| 2021 | 3.79% |
Average upholstery designer tenure
The average upholstery designer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 24 upholstery designers resumes in Zippia's database.
Upholstery designer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 12% |
| 1-2 years | 40% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 0% |
| 11+ years | 24% |
Upholstery designer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of upholstery 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Laundry Operator | 5.10% | 34,064 |
| Upholstery Designer | 5.26% | - |
| Strap Sewer | 5.45% | 136 |
| Drug Worker | 7.83% | 20,122 |
| Beadworker | 12.01% | 30 |
Similar upholstery designer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Laundry Operator | 5.10% | 34,064 |
| Strap Sewer | 5.45% | 136 |
| Drug Worker | 7.83% | 20,122 |
| Beadworker | 12.01% | 30 |