Wardrobe stylist demographics and statistics in the US
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Wardrobe stylist demographics by:
Wardrobe stylist gender statistics
79.4% of wardrobe stylists are women and 20.6% of wardrobe stylists are men.
- Female, 79.4%
- Male, 20.6%
Wardrobe stylist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 79.4% |
| Male | 20.6% |
Wardrobe stylist gender pay gap
Women earn 89¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$44,188
Female income
$39,474
Wardrobe stylist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in wardrobe stylist positions over time. Currently, 79.4% of wardrobe stylists are female.
Wardrobe stylist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.86% | 38.14% |
| 2011 | 62.10% | 37.90% |
| 2012 | 61.33% | 38.67% |
| 2013 | 63.64% | 36.36% |
| 2014 | 61.58% | 38.42% |
| 2015 | 62.29% | 37.71% |
| 2016 | 61.23% | 38.77% |
| 2017 | 60.30% | 39.70% |
| 2018 | 30.58% | 69.42% |
| 2019 | 23.78% | 76.22% |
| 2020 | 19.89% | 80.11% |
| 2021 | 20.63% | 79.37% |
Wardrobe stylist related jobs gender ratio
We compared wardrobe stylists 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% |
| Wardrobe Stylist | 21% | 79% |
| Craftsman | 88% | 12% |
| Senior Industrial Designer | 91% | 9% |
| Exhibit Builder | 93% | 7% |
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Wardrobe stylist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among wardrobe stylists is White, which makes up 63.0% of all wardrobe stylists. Comparatively, 11.9% of wardrobe stylists are Hispanic or Latino and 11.6% of wardrobe stylists 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%
Wardrobe stylist race
| Wardrobe stylist 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% |
Wardrobe stylist race and ethnicity over time
See how wardrobe stylist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Wardrobe stylist 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% |
Wardrobe stylist wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown wardrobe stylists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White wardrobe stylists have the lowest average salary at $39,489.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $52,413 |
| White | $39,489 |
| Black or African American | $42,101 |
| Asian | $40,727 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $47,471 |
Average wardrobe stylist age
See how the average age of wardrobe stylists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Wardrobe stylist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 34 | 34.5 |
| Asian | 39 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 |
Wardrobe stylist age breakdown
The average age of wardrobe stylists is 40+ years years old, representing 37% of the wardrobe stylist population.
Wardrobe stylist age breakdown
| Wardrobe Stylist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 37% |
| 30-40 years | 34% |
| 20-30 years | 27% |
Wardrobe stylist educational attainment
The most common degree for wardrobe stylists is bachelor's degree, with 66% of wardrobe stylists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 22% and associate degree degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 66%
- Associate, 22%
- High School Diploma, 7%
- Master's, 2%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Wardrobe stylists by degree level
| Wardrobe stylist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 66% |
| Associate | 22% |
| High School Diploma | 7% |
| Master's | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Wardrobe stylist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, wardrobe stylists with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $48,996 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, wardrobe stylists earn a median annual income of $48,280 compared to $36,227 for wardrobe stylists with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $36,227 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $48,280 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $48,996 |
Wardrobe stylist employment statistics
Most wardrobe stylists work for a private in the retail industry.
Company size where wardrobe stylists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where wardrobe stylists work.
Wardrobe stylist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 14% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 18% |
Wardrobe stylist jobs by company type
Employees with the wardrobe stylist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most wardrobe stylists prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Wardrobe stylist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 20% |
| Private | 74% |
| Government | 3% |
Wardrobe stylist jobs by industry
The most common industries for wardrobe stylists are retail, media and hospitality.
Wardrobe stylist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Retail | 39% |
| Media | 15% |
| Start-up | 8% |
| Hospitality | 6% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
Wardrobe stylist turnover and employment statistics
Wardrobe stylist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for wardrobe stylists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Wardrobe stylist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Wardrobe stylist 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 wardrobe stylist tenure
The average wardrobe stylist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,172 wardrobe stylists resumes in Zippia's database.
Wardrobe stylist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 26% |
| 1-2 years | 25% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 17% |
Wardrobe stylist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of wardrobe stylists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Associate Art Director | 11.32% | 8,646 |
| Stage Set Designer | 12.35% | 45,818 |
| Computer Graphic Artist | 13.05% | 20,631 |
| Floral Artist | 14.26% | 3,971 |
| Retail Coverage Merchandiser | 16.91% | 100,999 |
| Wardrobe Stylist | 17.98% | - |
| Interior Design Internship | 22.51% | 88,151 |
Similar wardrobe stylist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Associate Art Director | 11.32% | 8,646 |
| Stage Set Designer | 12.35% | 45,818 |
| Computer Graphic Artist | 13.05% | 20,631 |
| Floral Artist | 14.26% | 3,971 |
| Retail Coverage Merchandiser | 16.91% | 100,999 |
| Interior Design Internship | 22.51% | 88,151 |
Foreign languages spoken by wardrobe stylists
The most common foreign language among wardrobe stylists is Spanish at 45.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 19.7% and Italian is the third-most popular at 7.6%.
- Spanish, 45.5%
- French, 19.7%
- Italian, 7.6%
- German, 6.1%
- Portuguese, 3.0%
- Other, 18.1%
Wardrobe stylist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 45.5% |
| French | 19.7% |
| Italian | 7.6% |
| German | 6.1% |
| Portuguese | 3.0% |
| Other | 18.1% |
