Content developer demographics and statistics in the US
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Content developer gender statistics
48.7% of content developers are women and 51.3% of content developers are men.
- Male, 51.3%
- Female, 48.7%
Content developer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 51.3% |
| Female | 48.7% |
Content developer gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$71,264
Female income
$68,167
Content developer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in content developer positions over time. Currently, 48.7% of content developers are female.
Content developer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 49.42% | 50.58% |
| 2011 | 48.12% | 51.88% |
| 2012 | 51.80% | 48.20% |
| 2013 | 51.95% | 48.05% |
| 2014 | 51.23% | 48.77% |
| 2015 | 48.94% | 51.06% |
| 2016 | 49.83% | 50.17% |
| 2017 | 49.36% | 50.64% |
| 2018 | 47.42% | 52.58% |
| 2019 | 50.88% | 49.12% |
| 2020 | 51.76% | 48.24% |
| 2021 | 51.29% | 48.71% |
Content developer related jobs gender ratio
We compared content developers 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% |
| Content Developer | 51% | 49% |
| Senior Data Center Engineer | 98% | 2% |
| Software Applications Architect | 98% | 2% |
| Dell Certified Systems Expert | 99% | 1% |
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Content developer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among content developers is White, which makes up 59.8% of all content developers. Comparatively, 13.1% of content developers are Hispanic or Latino and 12.9% of content developers are Asian.
- White, 59.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.1%
- Asian, 12.9%
- Black or African American, 7.0%
- Unknown, 6.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Content developer race
| Content developer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.1% |
| Asian | 12.9% |
| Black or African American | 7.0% |
| Unknown | 6.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Content developer race and ethnicity over time
See how content developer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Content developer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.35% | 5.09% | 10.83% | 8.02% |
| 2011 | 71.25% | 4.84% | 11.26% | 9.46% |
| 2012 | 71.01% | 6.10% | 10.70% | 8.92% |
| 2013 | 71.43% | 6.65% | 10.29% | 8.52% |
| 2014 | 70.84% | 6.25% | 10.72% | 9.14% |
| 2015 | 68.68% | 6.12% | 11.69% | 9.73% |
| 2016 | 68.47% | 5.49% | 12.32% | 10.37% |
| 2017 | 67.47% | 5.79% | 12.34% | 11.14% |
| 2018 | 66.87% | 6.71% | 11.08% | 11.31% |
| 2019 | 65.56% | 6.49% | 12.50% | 12.24% |
| 2020 | 61.82% | 6.28% | 12.01% | 13.29% |
| 2021 | 59.83% | 7.05% | 12.93% | 13.09% |
Content developer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian content developers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino content developers have the lowest average salary at $68,364.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $68,955 |
| White | $72,362 |
| Black or African American | $70,990 |
| Asian | $75,906 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $68,364 |
Average content developer age
See how the average age of content developers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Content developer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 35.5 | 33 |
| White | 36 | 37 |
| Black or African American | 32 | 33.5 |
| Asian | 34 | 32 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35.5 | 31.5 |
Content developer age breakdown
The average age of content developers is 30-40 years years old, representing 43% of the content developer population.
Content developer age breakdown
| Content Developer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 34% |
| 30-40 years | 43% |
| 20-30 years | 23% |
Content developer educational attainment
The most common degree for content developers is bachelor's degree, with 72% of content developers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 17% and master's degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 72%
- Master's, 17%
- Associate, 6%
- Doctorate, 2%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Content developers by degree level
| Content developer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 72% |
| Master's | 17% |
| Associate | 6% |
| Doctorate | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Content developer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, content developers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $78,450 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, content developers earn a median annual income of $73,591 compared to $69,653 for content developers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $78,450 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $73,591 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $69,653 |
Content developer employment statistics
Most content developers work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where content developers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where content developers work.
Content developer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 32% |
Content developer jobs by company type
Employees with the content developer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most content developers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Content developer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 17% |
| Public | 36% |
| Private | 45% |
| Government | 2% |
Content developer jobs by industry
The most common industries for content developers are technology, education and professional.
Content developer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 21% |
| Fortune 500 | 14% |
| Education | 14% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Media | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Content developer turnover and employment statistics
Content developer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for content developers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Content developer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Content developer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.83% |
| 2011 | 6.20% |
| 2012 | 4.69% |
| 2013 | 5.98% |
| 2014 | 4.44% |
| 2015 | 5.01% |
| 2016 | 3.71% |
| 2017 | 4.10% |
| 2018 | 3.35% |
| 2019 | 3.70% |
| 2020 | 6.13% |
| 2021 | 5.15% |
Average content developer tenure
The average content developer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 2,788 content developers resumes in Zippia's database.
Content developer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 28% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Content developer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of content developers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Telecommunications System Analyst | 7.31% | 24,554 |
| Software Engineering Analyst | 8.46% | 328,309 |
| Physical Security Engineer | 8.59% | 118,927 |
| Assistant Systems Administrator | 9.03% | 104,311 |
| Content Developer | 9.45% | - |
| Search Strategist | 10.54% | 9,339 |
| Technical Operations Specialist | 10.88% | 184,171 |
Similar content developer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Telecommunications System Analyst | 7.31% | 24,554 |
| Software Engineering Analyst | 8.46% | 328,309 |
| Physical Security Engineer | 8.59% | 118,927 |
| Assistant Systems Administrator | 9.03% | 104,311 |
| Search Strategist | 10.54% | 9,339 |
| Technical Operations Specialist | 10.88% | 184,171 |
Foreign languages spoken by content developers
The most common foreign language among content developers is Spanish at 34.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 11.9% and Russian is the third-most popular at 8.6%.
- Spanish, 34.3%
- French, 11.9%
- Russian, 8.6%
- German, 7.1%
- Mandarin, 5.7%
- Other, 32.4%
Content developer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 34.3% |
| French | 11.9% |
| Russian | 8.6% |
| German | 7.1% |
| Mandarin | 5.7% |
| Other | 32.4% |
