Wedding designer demographics and statistics in the US
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Wedding designer demographics by:
Wedding designer gender statistics
72.8% of wedding designers are women and 27.2% of wedding designers are men.
- Female, 72.8%
- Male, 27.2%
Wedding designer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 72.8% |
| Male | 27.2% |
Wedding designer gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$104,955
Female income
$94,019
Wedding designer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in wedding designer positions over time. Currently, 72.8% of wedding designers are female.
Wedding designer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.30% | 24.70% |
| 2011 | 75.49% | 24.51% |
| 2012 | 74.88% | 25.12% |
| 2013 | 76.69% | 23.31% |
| 2014 | 75.08% | 24.92% |
| 2015 | 75.63% | 24.37% |
| 2016 | 74.80% | 25.20% |
| 2017 | 74.06% | 25.94% |
| 2018 | 29.76% | 70.24% |
| 2019 | 28.06% | 71.94% |
| 2020 | 29.53% | 70.47% |
| 2021 | 27.19% | 72.81% |
Wedding designer related jobs gender ratio
We compared wedding 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% |
| Wedding Designer | 27% | 73% |
| Craftsman | 88% | 12% |
| Senior Industrial Designer | 91% | 9% |
| Exhibit Builder | 93% | 7% |
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Wedding designer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among wedding designers is White, which makes up 77.3% of all wedding designers. Comparatively, 11.5% of wedding designers are Hispanic or Latino and 5.0% of wedding designers are Unknown.
- White, 77.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.5%
- Unknown, 5.0%
- Asian, 3.1%
- Black or African American, 2.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Wedding designer race
| Wedding designer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 77.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.5% |
| Unknown | 5.0% |
| Asian | 3.1% |
| Black or African American | 2.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Wedding designer race and ethnicity over time
See how wedding designer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Wedding 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 | 81.00% | 2.73% | 4.21% | 10.47% |
| 2019 | 80.89% | 1.49% | 4.14% | 11.78% |
| 2020 | 80.69% | 1.60% | 4.13% | 10.12% |
| 2021 | 77.27% | 2.71% | 3.14% | 11.47% |
Wedding designer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian wedding designers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino wedding designers have the lowest average salary at $101,250.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $102,978 |
| White | $104,270 |
| Black or African American | $102,844 |
| Asian | $113,905 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $101,250 |
Average wedding designer age
See how the average age of wedding designers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Wedding designer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 37 | |
| White | 50.5 | 52 |
| Asian | 43 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 48.5 |
Wedding designer age breakdown
The average age of wedding designers is 40+ years years old, representing 70% of the wedding designer population.
Wedding designer age breakdown
| Wedding Designer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 70% |
| 30-40 years | 14% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Wedding designer educational attainment
The most common degree for wedding designers is bachelor's degree, with 61% of wedding designers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 17% and associate degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 61%
- Associate, 17%
- High School Diploma, 9%
- Master's, 6%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Wedding designers by degree level
| Wedding designer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 61% |
| Associate | 17% |
| High School Diploma | 9% |
| Master's | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Wedding designer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, wedding designers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $135,962 annually. With a Master's degree, wedding designers earn a median annual income of $121,925 compared to $110,863 for wedding designers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $121,925 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $110,863 |
| Doctorate Degree | $135,962 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $99,643 |
Wedding designer employment statistics
Company size where wedding designers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where wedding designers work.
Wedding designer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 22% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 14% |
| > 10,000 employees | 16% |
Wedding designer jobs by industry
The most common industries for wedding designers are retail, manufacturing and technology.
Wedding designer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Retail | 25% |
| Manufacturing | 17% |
| Technology | 11% |
| Health Care | 8% |
| Hospitality | 8% |
| Energy | 6% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Media | 3% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Professional | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
Wedding designer turnover and employment statistics
Wedding designer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for wedding designers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Wedding designer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Wedding 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 | 5.21% |
| 2019 | 3.05% |
| 2020 | 5.20% |
| 2021 | 5.06% |
Average wedding designer tenure
The average wedding designer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 143 wedding designers resumes in Zippia's database.
Wedding designer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 27% |
| 1-2 years | 22% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 20% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 15% |
Wedding designer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of wedding 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 3D Animator | 11.32% | 571 |
| Show Design Supervisor | 12.35% | 37,552 |
| Multimedia Designer | 13.05% | 45,329 |
| Wedding Designer | 14.26% | - |
| Visual Merchandising Specialist | 16.91% | 32,782 |
| Clothes Designer | 17.98% | 43,787 |
| Interior Designer | 22.51% | 48,020 |
Similar wedding designer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| 3D Animator | 11.32% | 571 |
| Show Design Supervisor | 12.35% | 37,552 |
| Multimedia Designer | 13.05% | 45,329 |
| Visual Merchandising Specialist | 16.91% | 32,782 |
| Clothes Designer | 17.98% | 43,787 |
| Interior Designer | 22.51% | 48,020 |
Foreign languages spoken by wedding designers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Wedding designer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |