Beta tester demographics and statistics in the US
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Beta tester gender statistics
22.7% of beta testers are women and 77.3% of beta testers are men.
- Male, 77.3%
- Female, 22.7%
Beta tester gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 77.3% |
| Female | 22.7% |
Beta tester gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$104,211
Female income
$98,924
Beta tester gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in beta tester positions over time. Currently, 22.7% of beta testers are female.
Beta tester gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 86.62% | 13.38% |
| 2011 | 85.40% | 14.60% |
| 2012 | 86.44% | 13.56% |
| 2013 | 87.47% | 12.53% |
| 2014 | 86.31% | 13.69% |
| 2015 | 86.40% | 13.60% |
| 2016 | 87.45% | 12.55% |
| 2017 | 86.87% | 13.13% |
| 2018 | 79.02% | 20.98% |
| 2019 | 77.47% | 22.53% |
| 2020 | 78.19% | 21.81% |
| 2021 | 77.32% | 22.68% |
Beta tester related jobs gender ratio
We compared beta testers 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% |
| Beta Tester | 77% | 23% |
| Senior Data Center Engineer | 98% | 2% |
| Software Applications Architect | 98% | 2% |
| Dell Certified Systems Expert | 99% | 1% |
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Beta tester demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among beta testers is White, which makes up 67.7% of all beta testers. Comparatively, 12.0% of beta testers are Asian and 8.8% of beta testers 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%
Beta tester race
| Beta tester 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% |
Beta tester race and ethnicity over time
See how beta tester racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Beta tester 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% |
Beta tester wage gap by race
According to our data, asian beta testers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american beta testers have the lowest average salary at $100,619.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $102,858 |
| White | $103,683 |
| Black or African American | $100,619 |
| Asian | $112,537 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $101,775 |
Average beta tester age
See how the average age of beta testers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Beta tester 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 |
Beta tester age breakdown
The average age of beta testers is 40+ years years old, representing 62% of the beta tester population.
Beta tester age breakdown
| Beta Tester Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 62% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Beta tester educational attainment
The most common degree for beta testers is bachelor's degree, with 60% of beta testers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 18% and associate degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 60%
- Associate, 18%
- Master's, 8%
- High School Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Beta testers by degree level
| Beta tester degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 60% |
| Associate | 18% |
| Master's | 8% |
| High School Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Beta tester wage gap by degree level
According to the data, beta testers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $123,939 annually. With a Master's degree, beta testers earn a median annual income of $123,232 compared to $110,421 for beta testers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $123,232 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $110,421 |
| Doctorate Degree | $123,939 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $92,306 |
Beta tester employment statistics
Most beta testers work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where beta testers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where beta testers work.
Beta tester jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 20% |
Beta tester jobs by company type
Employees with the beta tester job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most beta testers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Beta tester jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 10% |
| Public | 30% |
| Private | 58% |
| Government | 2% |
Beta tester jobs by industry
The most common industries for beta testers are technology, professional and education.
Beta tester industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 36% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Start-up | 8% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Education | 8% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Media | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
Beta tester turnover and employment statistics
Beta tester unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for beta testers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Beta tester unemployment rate by year
| Year | Beta tester 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 beta tester tenure
The average beta tester stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 506 beta testers resumes in Zippia's database.
Beta tester tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 31% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Beta tester LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of beta testers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Data Communications Analyst | 7.31% | 90,240 |
| Professional Services Consultant | 8.42% | 156,160 |
| Computer Software Engineer | 8.46% | 326,143 |
| Manager, Information Assurance | 8.59% | 89,174 |
| Information Systems Administrator | 9.03% | 176,724 |
| Beta Tester | 10.54% | - |
| Advanced Technical Support | 10.88% | 130,649 |
Similar beta tester jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Data Communications Analyst | 7.31% | 90,240 |
| Professional Services Consultant | 8.42% | 156,160 |
| Computer Software Engineer | 8.46% | 326,143 |
| Manager, Information Assurance | 8.59% | 89,174 |
| Information Systems Administrator | 9.03% | 176,724 |
| Advanced Technical Support | 10.88% | 130,649 |
Foreign languages spoken by beta testers
The most common foreign language among beta testers is Spanish at 34.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Japanese at 23.1% and French is the third-most popular at 15.4%.
- Spanish, 34.6%
- Japanese, 23.1%
- French, 15.4%
- Chinese, 3.8%
- Vietnamese, 3.8%
- Other, 19.3%
Beta tester languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 34.6% |
| Japanese | 23.1% |
| French | 15.4% |
| Chinese | 3.8% |
| Vietnamese | 3.8% |
| Other | 19.3% |