Computer tester demographics and statistics in the US
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Computer tester gender statistics
34.5% of computer testers are women and 65.5% of computer testers are men.
- Male, 65.5%
- Female, 34.5%
Computer tester gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 65.5% |
| Female | 34.5% |
Computer tester gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$54,912
Female income
$52,072
Computer tester gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in computer tester positions over time. Currently, 34.5% of computer testers are female.
Computer tester gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 78.29% | 21.71% |
| 2011 | 76.52% | 23.48% |
| 2012 | 78.02% | 21.98% |
| 2013 | 79.54% | 20.46% |
| 2014 | 77.83% | 22.17% |
| 2015 | 77.97% | 22.03% |
| 2016 | 79.51% | 20.49% |
| 2017 | 78.65% | 21.35% |
| 2018 | 67.71% | 32.29% |
| 2019 | 65.70% | 34.30% |
| 2020 | 66.63% | 33.37% |
| 2021 | 65.50% | 34.50% |
Computer tester related jobs gender ratio
We compared computer 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% |
| Computer Tester | 66% | 35% |
| Senior Data Center Engineer | 98% | 2% |
| Software Applications Architect | 98% | 2% |
| Dell Certified Systems Expert | 99% | 1% |
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Computer tester demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among computer testers is White, which makes up 67.7% of all computer testers. Comparatively, 12.0% of computer testers are Asian and 8.8% of computer 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%
Computer tester race
| Computer 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% |
Computer tester race and ethnicity over time
See how computer tester racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Computer 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% |
Computer tester wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $54,185 |
| White | $54,628 |
| Black or African American | $52,982 |
| Asian | $59,391 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $53,603 |
Average computer tester age
See how the average age of computer testers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Computer 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 |
Computer tester age breakdown
The average age of computer testers is 40+ years years old, representing 62% of the computer tester population.
Computer tester age breakdown
| Computer Tester Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 62% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Computer tester educational attainment
The most common degree for computer testers is bachelor's degree, with 31% of computer testers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 25% and associate degree degree at 23%.
- Bachelor's, 31%
- Associate, 25%
- High School Diploma, 23%
- Diploma, 12%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Computer testers by degree level
| Computer tester degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 31% |
| Associate | 25% |
| High School Diploma | 23% |
| Diploma | 12% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Computer tester wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $65,154 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $58,252 |
| Doctorate Degree | $65,535 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $48,521 |
Computer tester employment statistics
Most computer testers work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where computer testers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where computer testers work.
Computer tester jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 8% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 17% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 17% |
| > 10,000 employees | 40% |
Computer tester jobs by company type
Employees with the computer tester job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most computer testers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Computer tester jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 42% |
| Private | 53% |
Computer tester jobs by industry
The most common industries for computer testers are technology, professional and manufacturing.
Computer tester industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 23% |
| Fortune 500 | 21% |
| Professional | 17% |
| Manufacturing | 11% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Telecommunication | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Education | 4% |
| Insurance | 4% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
Computer tester turnover and employment statistics
Computer tester unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for computer testers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Computer tester unemployment rate by year
| Year | Computer 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 computer tester tenure
The average computer tester stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 208 computer testers resumes in Zippia's database.
Computer tester tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 44% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 7% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Computer tester LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of computer 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering Specialist | 7.31% | 74,442 |
| Solutions Analyst | 8.42% | 167,971 |
| Systems Engineering Internship | 8.46% | 161,551 |
| Senior Network Security Analyst | 8.59% | 79,631 |
| Networking/Software Engineer | 9.03% | 276,278 |
| Computer Tester | 10.54% | - |
| Information Specialist | 10.88% | 121,168 |
Similar computer tester jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering Specialist | 7.31% | 74,442 |
| Solutions Analyst | 8.42% | 167,971 |
| Systems Engineering Internship | 8.46% | 161,551 |
| Senior Network Security Analyst | 8.59% | 79,631 |
| Networking/Software Engineer | 9.03% | 276,278 |
| Information Specialist | 10.88% | 121,168 |
Foreign languages spoken by computer testers
The most common foreign language among computer testers is Spanish at 60.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Swahili at 20.0% and French is the third-most popular at 20.0%.
- Spanish, 60.0%
- Swahili, 20.0%
- French, 20.0%
Computer tester languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 60.0% |
| Swahili | 20.0% |
| French | 20.0% |