Field service specialist demographics and statistics in the US
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Field service specialist gender statistics
11.2% of field service specialists are women and 88.8% of field service specialists are men.
- Male, 88.8%
- Female, 11.2%
Field service specialist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 88.8% |
| Female | 11.2% |
Field service specialist gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$54,112
Female income
$52,247
Field service specialist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in field service specialist positions over time. Currently, 11.2% of field service specialists are female.
Field service specialist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 85.90% | 14.10% |
| 2011 | 86.48% | 13.52% |
| 2012 | 87.30% | 12.70% |
| 2013 | 87.59% | 12.41% |
| 2014 | 87.81% | 12.19% |
| 2015 | 88.76% | 11.24% |
| 2016 | 88.83% | 11.17% |
| 2017 | 88.78% | 11.22% |
| 2018 | 89.17% | 10.83% |
| 2019 | 88.48% | 11.52% |
| 2020 | 88.75% | 11.25% |
| 2021 | 88.77% | 11.23% |
Field service specialist related jobs gender ratio
We compared field service specialists 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% |
| Field Service Specialist | 89% | 11% |
| Senior Data Center Engineer | 98% | 2% |
| Software Applications Architect | 98% | 2% |
| Dell Certified Systems Expert | 99% | 1% |
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Field service specialist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among field service specialists is White, which makes up 56.6% of all field service specialists. Comparatively, 16.2% of field service specialists are Hispanic or Latino and 10.9% of field service specialists are Black or African American.
- White, 56.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.2%
- Black or African American, 10.9%
- Asian, 10.6%
- Unknown, 5.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Field service specialist race
| Field service specialist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.2% |
| Black or African American | 10.9% |
| Asian | 10.6% |
| Unknown | 5.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Field service specialist race and ethnicity over time
See how field service specialist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Field service specialist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.17% | 11.30% | 7.20% | 13.22% |
| 2011 | 65.87% | 11.39% | 7.34% | 12.73% |
| 2012 | 64.60% | 11.63% | 7.59% | 13.37% |
| 2013 | 63.54% | 10.86% | 8.40% | 13.75% |
| 2014 | 63.25% | 11.08% | 8.05% | 14.45% |
| 2015 | 63.15% | 10.54% | 9.23% | 14.34% |
| 2016 | 62.94% | 10.50% | 9.20% | 14.23% |
| 2017 | 62.16% | 10.17% | 9.66% | 14.64% |
| 2018 | 62.27% | 10.13% | 9.74% | 14.37% |
| 2019 | 60.46% | 10.05% | 10.45% | 15.50% |
| 2020 | 58.42% | 10.62% | 10.23% | 15.66% |
| 2021 | 56.57% | 10.86% | 10.60% | 16.19% |
Field service specialist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian field service specialists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american field service specialists have the lowest average salary at $51,057.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $52,137 |
| White | $53,446 |
| Black or African American | $51,057 |
| Asian | $62,252 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $52,384 |
Average field service specialist age
See how the average age of field service specialists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Field service specialist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 44 | 43 |
| Unknown | 40 | 45 |
| Asian | 41 | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 | 39.5 |
| White | 41 | 46 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 41 |
Field service specialist age breakdown
The average age of field service specialists is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the field service specialist population.
Field service specialist age breakdown
| Field Service Specialist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 15% |
Field service specialist educational attainment
The most common degree for field service specialists is bachelor's degree, with 35% of field service specialists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 34% and associate degree degree at 17%.
- Bachelor's, 35%
- Associate, 34%
- High School Diploma, 17%
- Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Field service specialists by degree level
| Field service specialist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 35% |
| Associate | 34% |
| High School Diploma | 17% |
| Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Field service specialist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, field service specialists with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $67,259 annually. With a Doctorate degree, field service specialists earn a median annual income of $62,981 compared to $55,163 for field service specialists with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $67,259 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $47,193 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $55,163 |
| Doctorate Degree | $62,981 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $48,659 |
Field service specialist employment statistics
Most field service specialists work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where field service specialists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where field service specialists work.
Field service specialist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 36% |
Field service specialist jobs by company type
Employees with the field service specialist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most field service specialists prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Field service specialist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 35% |
| Private | 59% |
| Government | 4% |
Field service specialist jobs by industry
The most common industries for field service specialists are manufacturing, technology and professional.
Field service specialist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 15% |
| Fortune 500 | 13% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Technology | 11% |
| Energy | 9% |
| Health Care | 7% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Field service specialist turnover and employment statistics
Field service specialist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for field service specialists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Field service specialist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Field service specialist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.58% |
| 2011 | 6.70% |
| 2012 | 5.32% |
| 2013 | 5.21% |
| 2014 | 4.89% |
| 2015 | 4.00% |
| 2016 | 3.51% |
| 2017 | 3.56% |
| 2018 | 3.06% |
| 2019 | 3.58% |
| 2020 | 4.61% |
| 2021 | 4.34% |
Average field service specialist tenure
The average field service specialist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 2,698 field service specialists resumes in Zippia's database.
Field service specialist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 19% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Field service specialist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of field service 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Telecommunications Analyst | 7.31% | 1,404 |
| Lead Data Analyst | 8.42% | 141,020 |
| Database Administrator/Software Engineer | 8.46% | 295,756 |
| Senior Cyber Security Analyst | 8.59% | 64,649 |
| Network Technician Lead | 9.03% | 74,021 |
| Senior Information Technology Architect | 10.54% | 149,538 |
| Field Service Specialist | 10.88% | - |
Similar field service specialist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Telecommunications Analyst | 7.31% | 1,404 |
| Lead Data Analyst | 8.42% | 141,020 |
| Database Administrator/Software Engineer | 8.46% | 295,756 |
| Senior Cyber Security Analyst | 8.59% | 64,649 |
| Network Technician Lead | 9.03% | 74,021 |
| Senior Information Technology Architect | 10.54% | 149,538 |
Foreign languages spoken by field service specialists
The most common foreign language among field service specialists is Spanish at 71.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 7.0% and Arabic is the third-most popular at 5.3%.
- Spanish, 71.9%
- Portuguese, 7.0%
- Arabic, 5.3%
- French, 3.5%
- Cheyenne, 3.5%
- Other, 8.8%
Field service specialist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 71.9% |
| Portuguese | 7.0% |
| Arabic | 5.3% |
| French | 3.5% |
| Cheyenne | 3.5% |
| Other | 8.8% |
