Development technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Development technician gender statistics
32.4% of development technicians are women and 67.6% of development technicians are men.
- Male, 67.6%
- Female, 32.4%
Development technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 67.6% |
| Female | 32.4% |
Development technician gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$89,336
Female income
$82,071
Development technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in development technician positions over time. Currently, 32.4% of development technicians are female.
Development technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.10% | 35.90% |
| 2011 | 63.79% | 36.21% |
| 2012 | 65.57% | 34.43% |
| 2013 | 65.44% | 34.56% |
| 2014 | 66.89% | 33.11% |
| 2015 | 66.51% | 33.49% |
| 2016 | 68.59% | 31.41% |
| 2017 | 67.87% | 32.13% |
| 2018 | 67.92% | 32.08% |
| 2019 | 67.56% | 32.44% |
| 2020 | 67.48% | 32.52% |
| 2021 | 67.63% | 32.37% |
Development technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared development technicians 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% |
| Development Technician | 68% | 32% |
| Senior Data Center Engineer | 98% | 2% |
| Software Applications Architect | 98% | 2% |
| Dell Certified Systems Expert | 99% | 1% |
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Development technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among development technicians is White, which makes up 52.7% of all development technicians. Comparatively, 30.0% of development technicians are Asian and 8.0% of development technicians are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 52.7%
- Asian, 30.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.0%
- Unknown, 4.8%
- Black or African American, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Development technician race
| Development technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 52.7% |
| Asian | 30.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.0% |
| Unknown | 4.8% |
| Black or African American | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Development technician race and ethnicity over time
See how development technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Development technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 60.78% | 5.39% | 25.83% | 5.57% |
| 2011 | 61.25% | 5.62% | 25.33% | 5.27% |
| 2012 | 60.16% | 5.16% | 26.71% | 5.72% |
| 2013 | 60.55% | 4.68% | 26.53% | 5.53% |
| 2014 | 59.43% | 5.19% | 27.18% | 5.65% |
| 2015 | 58.60% | 5.00% | 27.30% | 6.23% |
| 2016 | 58.10% | 4.99% | 28.01% | 6.23% |
| 2017 | 56.68% | 4.87% | 28.56% | 6.60% |
| 2018 | 57.33% | 4.72% | 27.79% | 7.21% |
| 2019 | 56.50% | 4.82% | 28.98% | 6.83% |
| 2020 | 54.70% | 4.56% | 28.74% | 7.65% |
| 2021 | 52.68% | 4.31% | 30.04% | 8.03% |
Development technician wage gap by race
According to our data, asian development technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american development technicians have the lowest average salary at $85,014.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $90,175 |
| White | $89,808 |
| Black or African American | $85,014 |
| Asian | $95,445 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $86,595 |
Average development technician age
See how the average age of development technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Development technician age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 37 | 46 |
| Unknown | 37 | 34 |
| Asian | 38 | 37 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36 | 34 |
| White | 39 | 40 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 41 |
Development technician age breakdown
The average age of development technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 45% of the development technician population.
Development technician age breakdown
| Development Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 45% |
| 30-40 years | 36% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Development technician educational attainment
The most common degree for development technicians is bachelor's degree, with 58% of development technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 19% and associate degree degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 58%
- Associate, 19%
- Master's, 13%
- High School Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Development technicians by degree level
| Development technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 58% |
| Associate | 19% |
| Master's | 13% |
| High School Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Development technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, development technicians with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $110,461 annually. With a Master's degree, development technicians earn a median annual income of $99,985 compared to $89,850 for development technicians with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $99,985 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $89,850 |
| Doctorate Degree | $110,461 |
Development technician employment statistics
Most development technicians work for a public in the technology industry.
Company size where development technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where development technicians work.
Development technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 8% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 13% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 47% |
Development technician jobs by company type
Employees with the development technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most development technicians prefer to work at public companies over private companies.
Development technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 10% |
| Public | 45% |
| Private | 39% |
| Government | 6% |
Development technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for development technicians are technology, finance and manufacturing.
Development technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 21% |
| Technology | 17% |
| Finance | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 8% |
| Education | 8% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Government | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Development technician turnover and employment statistics
Development technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for development technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Development technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Development technician unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.56% |
| 2011 | 3.25% |
| 2012 | 2.64% |
| 2013 | 2.67% |
| 2014 | 2.07% |
| 2015 | 2.26% |
| 2016 | 2.33% |
| 2017 | 2.17% |
| 2018 | 1.80% |
| 2019 | 1.88% |
| 2020 | 2.40% |
| 2021 | 2.07% |
Average development technician tenure
The average development technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 2,905 development technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Development technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 24% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Development technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of development technicians 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Telecommunications Analyst | 7.31% | 1,404 |
| Cognos Consultant | 8.42% | 33,277 |
| Development Technician | 8.46% | - |
| Manager, Information Assurance | 8.59% | 89,174 |
| Security Systems Administrator | 9.03% | 173,690 |
| Resource Project Manager | 10.54% | 127,659 |
| Data Process Specialist | 10.88% | 147,321 |
Similar development technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Telecommunications Analyst | 7.31% | 1,404 |
| Cognos Consultant | 8.42% | 33,277 |
| Manager, Information Assurance | 8.59% | 89,174 |
| Security Systems Administrator | 9.03% | 173,690 |
| Resource Project Manager | 10.54% | 127,659 |
| Data Process Specialist | 10.88% | 147,321 |
Foreign languages spoken by development technicians
The most common foreign language among development technicians is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 8.3% and Mandarin is the third-most popular at 7.1%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- French, 8.3%
- Mandarin, 7.1%
- Chinese, 4.8%
- Japanese, 4.8%
- Other, 25.0%
Development technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| French | 8.3% |
| Mandarin | 7.1% |
| Chinese | 4.8% |
| Japanese | 4.8% |
| Other | 25.0% |
