Field specialist demographics and statistics in the US
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Field specialist gender statistics
25.0% of field specialists are women and 75.0% of field specialists are men.
- Male, 75.0%
- Female, 25.0%
Field specialist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 75.0% |
| Female | 25.0% |
Field specialist gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$51,892
Female income
$49,931
Field specialist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in field specialist positions over time. Currently, 25.0% of field specialists are female.
Field specialist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.85% | 30.15% |
| 2011 | 70.86% | 29.14% |
| 2012 | 72.33% | 27.67% |
| 2013 | 72.86% | 27.14% |
| 2014 | 73.25% | 26.75% |
| 2015 | 75.02% | 24.98% |
| 2016 | 75.15% | 24.85% |
| 2017 | 75.06% | 24.94% |
| 2018 | 75.78% | 24.22% |
| 2019 | 74.48% | 25.52% |
| 2020 | 74.99% | 25.01% |
| 2021 | 75.04% | 24.96% |
Field specialist related jobs gender ratio
We compared field 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 Specialist | 75% | 25% |
| Senior Data Center Engineer | 98% | 2% |
| Software Applications Architect | 98% | 2% |
| Dell Certified Systems Expert | 99% | 1% |
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Field specialist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among field specialists is White, which makes up 55.6% of all field specialists. Comparatively, 16.4% of field specialists are Hispanic or Latino and 11.7% of field specialists are Black or African American.
- White, 55.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.4%
- Black or African American, 11.7%
- Asian, 10.5%
- Unknown, 5.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Field specialist race
| Field specialist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 55.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.4% |
| Black or African American | 11.7% |
| Asian | 10.5% |
| Unknown | 5.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Field specialist race and ethnicity over time
See how field specialist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Field specialist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.17% | 12.12% | 7.11% | 13.47% |
| 2011 | 64.87% | 12.21% | 7.26% | 12.97% |
| 2012 | 63.60% | 12.45% | 7.51% | 13.61% |
| 2013 | 62.54% | 11.69% | 8.31% | 13.99% |
| 2014 | 62.25% | 11.90% | 7.96% | 14.70% |
| 2015 | 62.15% | 11.36% | 9.14% | 14.59% |
| 2016 | 61.94% | 11.32% | 9.12% | 14.48% |
| 2017 | 61.16% | 10.99% | 9.57% | 14.88% |
| 2018 | 61.27% | 10.95% | 9.66% | 14.62% |
| 2019 | 59.46% | 10.87% | 10.36% | 15.74% |
| 2020 | 57.42% | 11.44% | 10.14% | 15.91% |
| 2021 | 55.57% | 11.68% | 10.51% | 16.44% |
Field specialist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian field specialists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american field specialists have the lowest average salary at $48,683.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $49,815 |
| White | $51,191 |
| Black or African American | $48,683 |
| Asian | $60,526 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $50,075 |
Average field specialist age
See how the average age of field specialists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Field 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 specialist age breakdown
The average age of field specialists is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the field specialist population.
Field specialist age breakdown
| Field Specialist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 15% |
Field specialist educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 55%
- Associate, 21%
- High School Diploma, 13%
- Master's, 5%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Field specialists by degree level
| Field specialist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 55% |
| Associate | 21% |
| High School Diploma | 13% |
| Master's | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Field specialist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, field specialists with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $65,893 annually. With a Doctorate degree, field specialists earn a median annual income of $61,305 compared to $52,999 for field specialists with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $65,893 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $44,652 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $52,999 |
| Doctorate Degree | $61,305 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $46,178 |
Field specialist employment statistics
Most field specialists work for a private in the energy industry.
Company size where field specialists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where field specialists work.
Field specialist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 8% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 32% |
Field specialist jobs by company type
Employees with the field specialist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most field specialists prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Field specialist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 35% |
| Private | 52% |
| Government | 9% |
Field specialist jobs by industry
The most common industries for field specialists are energy, professional and technology.
Field specialist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 14% |
| Energy | 11% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Technology | 9% |
| Health Care | 8% |
| Government | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Insurance | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Field specialist turnover and employment statistics
Field specialist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for field specialists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Field specialist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Field 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 specialist tenure
The average field specialist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 4,578 field specialists resumes in Zippia's database.
Field specialist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 23% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Field specialist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of field 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Telecommunications Coordinator | 7.31% | 8,006 |
| SAP BW Consultant | 8.42% | 41,581 |
| Senior Information Developer | 8.46% | 145,374 |
| Senior Security Architect | 8.59% | 123,555 |
| Senior Telecom Engineer | 9.03% | 29,082 |
| Video Game Designer | 10.54% | 46,226 |
| Field Specialist | 10.88% | - |
Similar field specialist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Telecommunications Coordinator | 7.31% | 8,006 |
| SAP BW Consultant | 8.42% | 41,581 |
| Senior Information Developer | 8.46% | 145,374 |
| Senior Security Architect | 8.59% | 123,555 |
| Senior Telecom Engineer | 9.03% | 29,082 |
| Video Game Designer | 10.54% | 46,226 |
Foreign languages spoken by field specialists
The most common foreign language among field specialists is Spanish at 56.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 8.1% and Korean is the third-most popular at 4.4%.
- Spanish, 56.6%
- French, 8.1%
- Korean, 4.4%
- German, 3.7%
- Dakota, 2.9%
- Other, 24.3%
Field specialist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 56.6% |
| French | 8.1% |
| Korean | 4.4% |
| German | 3.7% |
| Dakota | 2.9% |
| Other | 24.3% |
