Video game designer demographics and statistics in the US
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Video game designer gender statistics
13.3% of video game designers are women and 86.7% of video game designers are men.
- Male, 86.7%
- Female, 13.3%
Video game designer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 86.7% |
| Female | 13.3% |
Video game designer gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$94,586
Female income
$87,481
Video game designer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in video game designer positions over time. Currently, 13.3% of video game designers are female.
Video game designer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 92.55% | 7.45% |
| 2011 | 91.82% | 8.18% |
| 2012 | 92.44% | 7.56% |
| 2013 | 93.05% | 6.95% |
| 2014 | 92.36% | 7.64% |
| 2015 | 92.42% | 7.58% |
| 2016 | 93.04% | 6.96% |
| 2017 | 92.69% | 7.31% |
| 2018 | 87.84% | 12.16% |
| 2019 | 86.83% | 13.17% |
| 2020 | 87.31% | 12.69% |
| 2021 | 86.73% | 13.27% |
Video game designer related jobs gender ratio
We compared video game designers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, dell certified systems expert and software applications architect have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Informatics Nurse Specialist | 13% | 87% |
| Clinical Support Specialist | 22% | 78% |
| Clinic Administrator | 23% | 77% |
| Video Game Designer | 87% | 13% |
| Senior Data Center Engineer | 98% | 2% |
| Software Applications Architect | 98% | 2% |
| Dell Certified Systems Expert | 99% | 1% |
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Video game designer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among video game designers is White, which makes up 67.7% of all video game designers. Comparatively, 12.0% of video game designers are Asian and 8.8% of video game designers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 67.7%
- Asian, 12.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.8%
- Black or African American, 6.2%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Video game designer race
| Video game designer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.7% |
| Asian | 12.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.8% |
| Black or African American | 6.2% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Video game designer race and ethnicity over time
See how video game designer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Video game designer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.09% | 9.39% | 10.78% | 7.43% |
| 2011 | 70.82% | 9.26% | 10.08% | 6.76% |
| 2012 | 68.23% | 9.76% | 11.84% | 7.55% |
| 2013 | 68.24% | 9.08% | 13.31% | 7.03% |
| 2014 | 68.30% | 8.60% | 13.45% | 6.77% |
| 2015 | 69.40% | 8.46% | 11.85% | 7.58% |
| 2016 | 68.76% | 7.94% | 12.50% | 7.70% |
| 2017 | 68.46% | 8.03% | 12.72% | 8.01% |
| 2018 | 72.30% | 6.27% | 11.30% | 7.41% |
| 2019 | 71.06% | 6.68% | 11.46% | 8.08% |
| 2020 | 68.88% | 6.11% | 11.53% | 8.82% |
| 2021 | 67.73% | 6.24% | 11.99% | 8.82% |
Video game designer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian video game designers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american video game designers have the lowest average salary at $89,739.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $92,751 |
| White | $93,869 |
| Black or African American | $89,739 |
| Asian | $106,145 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $91,289 |
Average video game designer age
See how the average age of video game designers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Video game designer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 43 | 45 |
| Unknown | 42 | 42 |
| Asian | 42 | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 | 41 |
| White | 44 | 44 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 44 | 46 |
Video game designer age breakdown
The average age of video game designers is 40+ years years old, representing 62% of the video game designer population.
Video game designer age breakdown
| Video Game Designer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 62% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Video game designer educational attainment
The most common degree for video game designers is bachelor's degree, with 74% of video game designers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 12% and associate degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 74%
- Associate, 12%
- Master's, 6%
- High School Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Video game designers by degree level
| Video game designer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 74% |
| Associate | 12% |
| Master's | 6% |
| High School Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Video game designer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, video game designers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $122,676 annually. With a Master's degree, video game designers earn a median annual income of $121,628 compared to $103,165 for video game designers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $121,628 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $103,165 |
| Doctorate Degree | $122,676 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $78,852 |
Video game designer employment statistics
Most video game designers work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where video game designers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where video game designers work.
Video game designer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 17% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 23% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 3% |
Video game designer jobs by company type
Employees with the video game designer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most video game designers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Video game designer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 7% |
| Public | 17% |
| Private | 77% |
Video game designer jobs by industry
The most common industries for video game designers are technology, media and internet.
Video game designer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 35% |
| Start-up | 18% |
| Media | 12% |
| Internet | 12% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Education | 6% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
Video game designer turnover and employment statistics
Video game designer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for video game designers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Video game designer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Video game designer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.08% |
| 2011 | 4.28% |
| 2012 | 4.87% |
| 2013 | 3.52% |
| 2014 | 3.32% |
| 2015 | 3.15% |
| 2016 | 2.86% |
| 2017 | 2.28% |
| 2018 | 2.52% |
| 2019 | 2.66% |
| 2020 | 3.94% |
| 2021 | 3.69% |
Average video game designer tenure
The average video game designer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 123 video game designers resumes in Zippia's database.
Video game designer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 24% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Video game designer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of video game 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Voice Engineer | 7.31% | 8,657 |
| Informatics Nurse | 8.42% | 12,534 |
| Software Project Manager | 8.46% | 285,134 |
| SAP Security Consultant | 8.59% | 70,622 |
| Computer Systems Engineer | 9.03% | 149,045 |
| Video Game Designer | 10.54% | - |
| Field Services Analyst | 10.88% | 105,427 |
Similar video game designer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Voice Engineer | 7.31% | 8,657 |
| Informatics Nurse | 8.42% | 12,534 |
| Software Project Manager | 8.46% | 285,134 |
| SAP Security Consultant | 8.59% | 70,622 |
| Computer Systems Engineer | 9.03% | 149,045 |
| Field Services Analyst | 10.88% | 105,427 |
Foreign languages spoken by video game designers
- Japanese, 50.0%
- Spanish, 50.0%
Video game designer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Japanese | 50.0% |
| Spanish | 50.0% |
