Developmental specialist demographics and statistics in the US
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Developmental specialist gender statistics
80.9% of developmental specialists are women and 19.1% of developmental specialists are men.
- Female, 80.9%
- Male, 19.1%
Developmental specialist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 80.9% |
| Male | 19.1% |
Developmental specialist gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$46,214
Female income
$44,265
Developmental specialist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in developmental specialist positions over time. Currently, 80.9% of developmental specialists are female.
Developmental specialist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 20.95% | 79.05% |
| 2011 | 17.60% | 82.40% |
| 2012 | 19.23% | 80.77% |
| 2013 | 21.21% | 78.79% |
| 2014 | 17.73% | 82.27% |
| 2015 | 16.74% | 83.26% |
| 2016 | 19.55% | 80.45% |
| 2017 | 19.73% | 80.27% |
| 2018 | 17.99% | 82.01% |
| 2019 | 19.18% | 80.82% |
| 2020 | 18.94% | 81.06% |
| 2021 | 19.13% | 80.87% |
Developmental specialist related jobs gender ratio
We compared developmental specialists with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, public health worker and rehabilitation engineer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Breastfeeding Educator | 2% | 98% |
| Certified Lactation Counselor | 3% | 97% |
| Lactation Specialist | 5% | 95% |
| Developmental Specialist | 19% | 81% |
| Donation Worker | 70% | 30% |
| Rehabilitation Engineer | 70% | 30% |
| Public Health Worker | 81% | 19% |
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Developmental specialist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among developmental specialists is White, which makes up 58.9% of all developmental specialists. Comparatively, 17.0% of developmental specialists are Hispanic or Latino and 10.4% of developmental specialists are Black or African American.
- White, 58.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.0%
- Black or African American, 10.4%
- Asian, 7.0%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.8%
Developmental specialist race
| Developmental specialist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 58.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.0% |
| Black or African American | 10.4% |
| Asian | 7.0% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.8% |
Developmental specialist race and ethnicity over time
See how developmental specialist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Developmental specialist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.60% | 14.45% | 5.91% | 13.02% |
| 2011 | 65.14% | 13.72% | 5.70% | 12.32% |
| 2012 | 63.20% | 11.92% | 5.38% | 13.90% |
| 2013 | 61.50% | 13.27% | 6.20% | 13.81% |
| 2014 | 64.88% | 10.38% | 6.55% | 14.37% |
| 2015 | 63.56% | 12.41% | 5.51% | 13.82% |
| 2016 | 63.27% | 12.18% | 6.22% | 14.17% |
| 2017 | 61.55% | 12.02% | 5.78% | 15.77% |
| 2018 | 61.78% | 10.14% | 6.58% | 17.12% |
| 2019 | 61.81% | 11.26% | 6.33% | 16.46% |
| 2020 | 58.79% | 10.74% | 6.06% | 17.53% |
| 2021 | 58.92% | 10.35% | 6.96% | 17.03% |
Developmental specialist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian developmental specialists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american developmental specialists have the lowest average salary at $44,854.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $46,176 |
| White | $45,532 |
| Black or African American | $44,854 |
| Asian | $48,274 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $46,303 |
Average developmental specialist age
See how the average age of developmental specialists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Developmental specialist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 41.5 | 46 |
| Unknown | 40.5 | 40 |
| Asian | 40.5 | 38 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 | 37 |
| White | 46 | 44 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 48.5 |
Developmental specialist age breakdown
The average age of developmental specialists is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the developmental specialist population.
Developmental specialist age breakdown
| Developmental Specialist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Developmental specialist educational attainment
The most common degree for developmental specialists is bachelor's degree, with 61% of developmental specialists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 15% and master's degree degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 61%
- Master's, 15%
- Associate, 13%
- High School Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Developmental specialists by degree level
| Developmental specialist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 61% |
| Master's | 15% |
| Associate | 13% |
| High School Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Developmental specialist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, developmental specialists with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $50,842 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, developmental specialists earn a median annual income of $46,553 compared to $41,587 for developmental specialists with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $50,842 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $41,317 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $46,553 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $41,587 |
Developmental specialist employment statistics
Most developmental specialists work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where developmental specialists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where developmental specialists work.
Developmental specialist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 39% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 14% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 17% |
| > 10,000 employees | 7% |
Developmental specialist jobs by company type
Employees with the developmental specialist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most developmental specialists prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Developmental specialist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 13% |
| Public | 7% |
| Private | 63% |
| Government | 17% |
Developmental specialist jobs by industry
The most common industries for developmental specialists are health care, non profits and professional.
Developmental specialist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 27% |
| Non Profits | 17% |
| Professional | 14% |
| Government | 10% |
| Education | 8% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Developmental specialist turnover and employment statistics
Developmental specialist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for developmental specialists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Developmental specialist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Developmental specialist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.13% |
| 2011 | 7.37% |
| 2012 | 7.31% |
| 2013 | 6.59% |
| 2014 | 5.50% |
| 2015 | 3.99% |
| 2016 | 3.87% |
| 2017 | 3.26% |
| 2018 | 2.50% |
| 2019 | 2.81% |
| 2020 | 4.13% |
| 2021 | 3.99% |
Average developmental specialist tenure
The average developmental specialist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 2,161 developmental specialists resumes in Zippia's database.
Developmental specialist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 20% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Developmental specialist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of developmental specialists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Counselor | 8.96% | 77,536 |
| Correctional Case Manager | 9.50% | 26,279 |
| Career Coach | 10.75% | 42,622 |
| Social Insurance Analyst | 11.25% | 60,694 |
| Developmental Specialist | 11.48% | - |
| Mental Hygienist | 15.06% | 28,826 |
| Clinical Case Manager | 15.06% | 137,003 |
Similar developmental specialist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Counselor | 8.96% | 77,536 |
| Correctional Case Manager | 9.50% | 26,279 |
| Career Coach | 10.75% | 42,622 |
| Social Insurance Analyst | 11.25% | 60,694 |
| Mental Hygienist | 15.06% | 28,826 |
| Clinical Case Manager | 15.06% | 137,003 |
Foreign languages spoken by developmental specialists
The most common foreign language among developmental specialists is Spanish at 68.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 6.4% and French is the third-most popular at 5.5%.
- Spanish, 68.2%
- Portuguese, 6.4%
- French, 5.5%
- Mandarin, 1.8%
- Korean, 1.8%
- Other, 16.3%
Developmental specialist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 68.2% |
| Portuguese | 6.4% |
| French | 5.5% |
| Mandarin | 1.8% |
| Korean | 1.8% |
| Other | 16.3% |
