Game tester demographics and statistics in the US
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Game tester gender statistics
13.9% of game testers are women and 86.1% of game testers are men.
- Male, 86.1%
- Female, 13.9%
Game tester gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 86.1% |
| Female | 13.9% |
Game tester gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$31,321
Female income
$28,960
Game tester gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in game tester positions over time. Currently, 13.9% of game testers are female.
Game tester gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 92.17% | 7.83% |
| 2011 | 91.40% | 8.60% |
| 2012 | 92.05% | 7.95% |
| 2013 | 92.70% | 7.30% |
| 2014 | 91.97% | 8.03% |
| 2015 | 92.03% | 7.97% |
| 2016 | 92.68% | 7.32% |
| 2017 | 92.32% | 7.68% |
| 2018 | 87.25% | 12.75% |
| 2019 | 86.21% | 13.79% |
| 2020 | 86.70% | 13.30% |
| 2021 | 86.10% | 13.90% |
Game tester related jobs gender ratio
We compared game testers 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% |
| Game Tester | 86% | 14% |
| Senior Data Center Engineer | 98% | 2% |
| Software Applications Architect | 98% | 2% |
| Dell Certified Systems Expert | 99% | 1% |
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Game tester demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among game testers is White, which makes up 67.7% of all game testers. Comparatively, 12.0% of game testers are Asian and 8.8% of game testers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 67.7%
- Asian, 12.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.8%
- Black or African American, 6.2%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Game tester race
| Game tester race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.7% |
| Asian | 12.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.8% |
| Black or African American | 6.2% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Game tester race and ethnicity over time
See how game tester racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Game tester race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.09% | 9.39% | 10.78% | 7.43% |
| 2011 | 70.82% | 9.26% | 10.08% | 6.76% |
| 2012 | 68.23% | 9.76% | 11.84% | 7.55% |
| 2013 | 68.24% | 9.08% | 13.31% | 7.03% |
| 2014 | 68.30% | 8.60% | 13.45% | 6.77% |
| 2015 | 69.40% | 8.46% | 11.85% | 7.58% |
| 2016 | 68.76% | 7.94% | 12.50% | 7.70% |
| 2017 | 68.46% | 8.03% | 12.72% | 8.01% |
| 2018 | 72.30% | 6.27% | 11.30% | 7.41% |
| 2019 | 71.06% | 6.68% | 11.46% | 8.08% |
| 2020 | 68.88% | 6.11% | 11.53% | 8.82% |
| 2021 | 67.73% | 6.24% | 11.99% | 8.82% |
Game tester wage gap by race
According to our data, asian game testers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american game testers have the lowest average salary at $29,711.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $30,711 |
| White | $31,083 |
| Black or African American | $29,711 |
| Asian | $35,163 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $30,226 |
Average game tester age
See how the average age of game testers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Game tester age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 43 | 45 |
| Unknown | 42 | 42 |
| Asian | 42 | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 | 41 |
| White | 44 | 44 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 44 | 46 |
Game tester age breakdown
The average age of game testers is 40+ years years old, representing 62% of the game tester population.
Game tester age breakdown
| Game Tester Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 62% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Game tester educational attainment
The most common degree for game testers is bachelor's degree, with 54% of game testers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 20% and associate degree degree at 18%.
- Bachelor's, 54%
- Associate, 20%
- High School Diploma, 18%
- Master's, 3%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Game testers by degree level
| Game tester degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 54% |
| Associate | 20% |
| High School Diploma | 18% |
| Master's | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Game tester wage gap by degree level
According to the data, game testers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $40,661 annually. With a Master's degree, game testers earn a median annual income of $40,312 compared to $34,173 for game testers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $40,312 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $34,173 |
| Doctorate Degree | $40,661 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $26,094 |
Game tester employment statistics
Company size where game testers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where game testers work.
Game tester jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 31% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 30% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
Game tester jobs by industry
The most common industries for game testers are technology, professional and media.
Game tester industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 42% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Media | 9% |
| Hospitality | 8% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Game tester turnover and employment statistics
Game tester unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for game testers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Game tester unemployment rate by year
| Year | Game tester unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.08% |
| 2011 | 4.28% |
| 2012 | 4.87% |
| 2013 | 3.52% |
| 2014 | 3.32% |
| 2015 | 3.15% |
| 2016 | 2.86% |
| 2017 | 2.28% |
| 2018 | 2.52% |
| 2019 | 2.66% |
| 2020 | 3.94% |
| 2021 | 3.69% |
Average game tester tenure
The average game tester stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 894 game testers resumes in Zippia's database.
Game tester tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 52% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 7% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Game tester LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of game 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Network Developer | 7.31% | 168,647 |
| Master Data Analyst | 8.42% | 140,541 |
| Interface Developer | 8.46% | 101,096 |
| Information Assurance Security Officer | 8.59% | 165,876 |
| Mainframe Systems Administrator | 9.03% | 105,003 |
| Game Tester | 10.54% | - |
| PC Support Manager | 10.88% | 69,681 |
Similar game tester jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Network Developer | 7.31% | 168,647 |
| Master Data Analyst | 8.42% | 140,541 |
| Interface Developer | 8.46% | 101,096 |
| Information Assurance Security Officer | 8.59% | 165,876 |
| Mainframe Systems Administrator | 9.03% | 105,003 |
| PC Support Manager | 10.88% | 69,681 |
Foreign languages spoken by game testers
The most common foreign language among game testers is Spanish at 24.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Japanese at 20.8% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 11.3%.
- Spanish, 24.5%
- Japanese, 20.8%
- Chinese, 11.3%
- French, 11.3%
- Mandarin, 5.7%
- Other, 26.4%
Game tester languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 24.5% |
| Japanese | 20.8% |
| Chinese | 11.3% |
| French | 11.3% |
| Mandarin | 5.7% |
| Other | 26.4% |
