Final tester demographics and statistics in the US
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Final tester gender statistics
38.7% of final testers are women and 61.3% of final testers are men.
- Male, 61.3%
- Female, 38.7%
Final tester gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 61.3% |
| Female | 38.7% |
Final tester gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$38,926
Female income
$35,049
Final tester gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in final tester positions over time. Currently, 38.7% of final testers are female.
Final tester gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 59.88% | 40.12% |
| 2011 | 59.66% | 40.34% |
| 2012 | 60.86% | 39.14% |
| 2013 | 61.90% | 38.10% |
| 2014 | 61.83% | 38.17% |
| 2015 | 62.88% | 37.12% |
| 2016 | 61.91% | 38.09% |
| 2017 | 61.80% | 38.20% |
| 2018 | 62.54% | 37.46% |
| 2019 | 62.08% | 37.92% |
| 2020 | 61.11% | 38.89% |
| 2021 | 61.27% | 38.73% |
Final tester related jobs gender ratio
We compared final testers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, corrugator and stone cutter have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Examiner | 7% | 93% |
| Cake Decorator | 9% | 91% |
| Garment Inspector | 10% | 90% |
| Final Tester | 61% | 39% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Final tester demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among final testers is White, which makes up 57.9% of all final testers. Comparatively, 16.0% of final testers are Hispanic or Latino and 11.5% of final testers are Asian.
- White, 57.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.0%
- Asian, 11.5%
- Black or African American, 9.5%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Final tester race
| Final tester race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 57.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.0% |
| Asian | 11.5% |
| Black or African American | 9.5% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Final tester race and ethnicity over time
See how final tester racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Final tester race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.08% | 9.56% | 10.47% | 12.62% |
| 2011 | 63.38% | 10.84% | 9.95% | 13.45% |
| 2012 | 63.45% | 10.88% | 10.59% | 12.62% |
| 2013 | 63.58% | 10.96% | 10.00% | 13.13% |
| 2014 | 63.95% | 10.25% | 10.18% | 13.34% |
| 2015 | 62.92% | 10.24% | 10.18% | 14.11% |
| 2016 | 63.43% | 10.40% | 9.87% | 13.91% |
| 2017 | 63.55% | 9.49% | 10.35% | 13.94% |
| 2018 | 64.61% | 9.27% | 10.32% | 13.05% |
| 2019 | 63.70% | 9.18% | 9.96% | 14.57% |
| 2020 | 60.77% | 9.09% | 10.87% | 14.32% |
| 2021 | 57.90% | 9.54% | 11.46% | 15.96% |
Final tester wage gap by race
According to our data, asian final testers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american final testers have the lowest average salary at $37,601.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $39,156 |
| White | $39,353 |
| Black or African American | $37,601 |
| Asian | $40,117 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $38,450 |
Average final tester age
See how the average age of final testers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Final tester age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 49 | 48 |
| Unknown | 40.5 | 46 |
| Asian | 45 | 51 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 | 43 |
| White | 45 | 49 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 41 | 51.5 |
Final tester age breakdown
The average age of final testers is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the final tester population.
Final tester age breakdown
| Final Tester Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Final tester educational attainment
The most common degree for final testers is associate degree, with 33% of final testers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 24% and high school diploma degree at 23%.
- Associate, 33%
- High School Diploma, 24%
- Bachelor's, 23%
- Diploma, 9%
- Other Degrees, 11%
Final testers by degree level
| Final tester degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 33% |
| High School Diploma | 24% |
| Bachelor's | 23% |
| Diploma | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 11% |
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Final tester wage gap by degree level
According to the data, final testers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $46,490 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, final testers earn a median annual income of $40,575 compared to $37,596 for final testers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $46,490 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $34,952 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $40,575 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $37,596 |
Final tester employment statistics
Company size where final testers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where final testers work.
Final tester jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 6% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 15% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 41% |
Final tester jobs by industry
The most common industries for final testers are manufacturing, technology and professional.
Final tester industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 21% |
| Technology | 19% |
| Fortune 500 | 16% |
| Professional | 12% |
| Telecommunication | 5% |
| Energy | 5% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Final tester turnover and employment statistics
Final tester unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for final testers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Final tester unemployment rate by year
| Year | Final tester unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 12.76% |
| 2011 | 11.11% |
| 2012 | 9.24% |
| 2013 | 8.07% |
| 2014 | 6.68% |
| 2015 | 5.26% |
| 2016 | 5.61% |
| 2017 | 4.84% |
| 2018 | 4.61% |
| 2019 | 3.74% |
| 2020 | 5.71% |
| 2021 | 5.58% |
Average final tester tenure
The average final tester stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 195 final testers resumes in Zippia's database.
Final tester tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 31% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Final tester LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of final testers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Final Tester | 4.47% | - |
| Loading Unit Operator | 4.75% | 57,885 |
| Lens Shaper Grinder | 5.24% | 696 |
| Envelope Machine Operator | 7.84% | 53,641 |
| Sieve Grader Tender | 8.41% | 606 |
| Blender Helper | 8.89% | 13,703 |
| Photo Retoucher | 15.21% | 281 |
Similar final tester jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Loading Unit Operator | 4.75% | 57,885 |
| Lens Shaper Grinder | 5.24% | 696 |
| Envelope Machine Operator | 7.84% | 53,641 |
| Sieve Grader Tender | 8.41% | 606 |
| Blender Helper | 8.89% | 13,703 |
| Photo Retoucher | 15.21% | 281 |
Foreign languages spoken by final testers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Final tester languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |