Home Decorator demographics and statistics in the US
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Home Decorator demographics by:
Home Decorator gender statistics
77.6% of home decorators are women and 22.4% of home decorators are men.
- Female, 77.6%
- Male, 22.4%
Home Decorator gender ratio
Gender  | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 77.6% |
| Male | 22.4% |
Home Decorator gender pay gap
Women earn 100¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male Income
$73,299
Female Income
$73,208
Home Decorator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in home decorator positions over time. Currently, 77.6% of home decorators are female.
Home Decorator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.31% | 34.69% |
| 2011 | 65.54% | 34.46% |
| 2012 | 64.80% | 35.20% |
| 2013 | 67.02% | 32.98% |
| 2014 | 65.04% | 34.96% |
| 2015 | 65.72% | 34.28% |
| 2016 | 64.71% | 35.29% |
| 2017 | 63.81% | 36.19% |
| 2018 | 30.95% | 69.05% |
| 2019 | 28.82% | 71.18% |
| 2020 | 30.52% | 69.48% |
| 2021 | 22.41% | 77.59% |
Home Decorator related jobs gender ratio
We compared home decorators 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% |
| Home Decorator | 22% | 78% |
| Craftsman | 88% | 12% |
| Senior Industrial Designer | 91% | 9% |
| Exhibit Builder | 93% | 7% |
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Home Decorator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among home decorators is White, which makes up 82.1% of all home decorators. Comparatively, 7.6% of home decorators are Hispanic or Latino and 4.6% of home decorators are Asian.
- White, 82.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.6%
- Asian, 4.6%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- Black or African American, 1.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
Home Decorator Race
| Home Decorator Race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 82.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.6% |
| Asian | 4.6% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| Black or African American | 1.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
Home Decorator race and ethnicity over time
See how home decorator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
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- Asian
- Hispanic or Latino
- Black or African American
Home Decorator 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 | 85.73% | 1.22% | 4.08% | 7.35% |
| 2019 | 83.87% | 2.27% | 4.25% | 7.33% |
| 2020 | 80.68% | 1.86% | 4.83% | 8.64% |
| 2021 | 82.14% | 1.48% | 4.57% | 7.59% |
Home Decorator wage gap by race
According to our data, asian home decorators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino home decorators have the lowest average salary at $69,854.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $72,800 |
| White | $73,097 |
| Black or African American | $73,982 |
| Asian | $76,935 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $69,854 |
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Average home decorator age
See how the average age of home decorators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Home Decorator age by race and gender
| Race | Male Age | Female Age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 40 | |
| White | 47 | 39 |
| Asian | 34.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 34 |
Home Decorator age breakdown
The average age of home decorators is 40+ years years old, representing 51% of the home decorator population.
Home Decorator age breakdown
| Home Decorator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 51% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 19% |
Home Decorator educational attainment
The most common degree for home decorators is bachelor's degree, with 43% of home decorators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 30% and associate degree degree at 16%.
- Bachelor's, 43%
- Associate, 30%
- High School Diploma, 16%
- Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Home Decorators by degree level
| Home Decorator Degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 43% |
| Associate | 30% |
| High School Diploma | 16% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Home Decorator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, home decorators with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $81,214 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, home decorators earn a median annual income of $76,317 compared to $68,340 for home decorators with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $81,214 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $76,317 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $68,340 |
Home Decorator employment statistics
Company size where home decorators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where home decorators work.
Home Decorator jobs by employer size
| Company Size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 23% |
Home Decorator jobs by industry
The most common industries for home decorators are retail, finance and health care.
Home Decorator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Retail | 40% |
| Fortune 500 | 12% |
| Finance | 7% |
| Start-up | 7% |
| Health Care | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Media | 5% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Government | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
Home Decorator turnover and employment statistics
Home Decorator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for home decorators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Home Decorator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Home Decorator 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 | 2.59% |
| 2019 | 2.19% |
| 2020 | 6.04% |
| 2021 | 5.90% |
Average home decorator tenure
The average home decorator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 188 home decorators resumes in Zippia's database.
Home Decorator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 23% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 23% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Home Decorator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of home decorators 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sketch Artist | 11.32% | 3,596 |
| Exhibit Builder | 12.35% | 2,879 |
| Associate Graphic Designer | 13.05% | 45,173 |
| Wedding Designer | 14.26% | 43,844 |
| Senior Merchandiser | 16.91% | 65,852 |
| Apparel Fashion Designer | 17.98% | 46,150 |
| Home Decorator | 22.51% | - |
Similar home decorator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|
| Sketch Artist | 11.32% | 3,596 |
| Exhibit Builder | 12.35% | 2,879 |
| Associate Graphic Designer | 13.05% | 45,173 |
| Wedding Designer | 14.26% | 43,844 |
| Senior Merchandiser | 16.91% | 65,852 |
| Apparel Fashion Designer | 17.98% | 46,150 |
Foreign languages spoken by home decorators
- Spanish, 75.0%
- German, 25.0%
Home Decorator languages spoken
| Foreign Language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 75.0% |
| German | 25.0% |