Human factors specialist demographics and statistics in the US
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Human factors specialist gender statistics
57.1% of human factors specialists are women and 42.9% of human factors specialists are men.
- Female, 57.1%
- Male, 42.9%
Human factors specialist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 57.1% |
| Male | 42.9% |
Human factors specialist gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$84,499
Female income
$79,843
Human factors specialist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in human factors specialist positions over time. Currently, 57.1% of human factors specialists are female.
Human factors specialist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 48.08% | 51.92% |
| 2011 | 45.36% | 54.64% |
| 2012 | 47.37% | 52.63% |
| 2013 | 45.74% | 54.26% |
| 2014 | 47.34% | 52.66% |
| 2015 | 44.50% | 55.50% |
| 2016 | 45.53% | 54.47% |
| 2017 | 45.29% | 54.71% |
| 2018 | 43.93% | 56.07% |
| 2019 | 43.10% | 56.90% |
| 2020 | 42.11% | 57.89% |
| 2021 | 42.86% | 57.14% |
Human factors specialist related jobs gender ratio
We compared human factors specialists with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, timber buyer and chief estimator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Wedding Coordinator | 9% | 91% |
| Conference Planning Manager | 9% | 91% |
| Human Resources Administrative Assistant | 9% | 91% |
| Human Factors Specialist | 43% | 57% |
| Electronic Security Specialist | 94% | 6% |
| Chief Estimator | 95% | 5% |
| Timber Buyer | 97% | 3% |
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Human factors specialist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among human factors specialists is White, which makes up 57.7% of all human factors specialists. Comparatively, 15.5% of human factors specialists are Hispanic or Latino and 11.8% of human factors specialists are Black or African American.
- White, 57.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.5%
- Black or African American, 11.8%
- Asian, 9.1%
- Unknown, 5.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Human factors specialist race
| Human factors specialist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 57.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.5% |
| Black or African American | 11.8% |
| Asian | 9.1% |
| Unknown | 5.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Human factors specialist race and ethnicity over time
See how human factors specialist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Human factors specialist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.74% | 13.30% | 7.16% | 11.95% |
| 2011 | 65.05% | 12.98% | 7.30% | 11.67% |
| 2012 | 65.14% | 12.47% | 7.30% | 12.27% |
| 2013 | 64.63% | 12.61% | 7.39% | 12.13% |
| 2014 | 62.82% | 12.95% | 8.14% | 12.88% |
| 2015 | 63.00% | 13.08% | 7.92% | 13.08% |
| 2016 | 62.50% | 13.36% | 8.16% | 12.73% |
| 2017 | 62.66% | 12.36% | 7.82% | 13.70% |
| 2018 | 63.06% | 11.08% | 8.59% | 14.13% |
| 2019 | 63.02% | 11.44% | 8.34% | 13.76% |
| 2020 | 59.76% | 12.43% | 8.64% | 13.59% |
| 2021 | 57.66% | 11.78% | 9.06% | 15.54% |
Human factors specialist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian human factors specialists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american human factors specialists have the lowest average salary at $82,157.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $85,246 |
| White | $84,141 |
| Black or African American | $82,157 |
| Asian | $88,117 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $82,960 |
Average human factors specialist age
See how the average age of human factors specialists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Human factors specialist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 42 | 44 |
| Unknown | 35.5 | 40 |
| Asian | 39 | 38 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35.5 | 37 |
| White | 39 | 41 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 48 |
Human factors specialist age breakdown
The average age of human factors specialists is 40+ years years old, representing 52% of the human factors specialist population.
Human factors specialist age breakdown
| Human Factors Specialist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 52% |
| 30-40 years | 32% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Human factors specialist educational attainment
The most common degree for human factors specialists is bachelor's degree, with 68% of human factors specialists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 19% and master's degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 68%
- Master's, 19%
- Associate, 9%
- High School Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Human factors specialists by degree level
| Human factors specialist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 68% |
| Master's | 19% |
| Associate | 9% |
| High School Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Human factors specialist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, human factors specialists with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $104,593 annually. With a Master's degree, human factors specialists earn a median annual income of $97,680 compared to $88,553 for human factors specialists with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $97,680 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $74,594 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $88,553 |
| Doctorate Degree | $104,593 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $74,835 |
Human factors specialist employment statistics
Most human factors specialists work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where human factors specialists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where human factors specialists work.
Human factors specialist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 1% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 39% |
Human factors specialist jobs by company type
Employees with the human factors specialist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most human factors specialists prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Human factors specialist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 13% |
| Public | 30% |
| Private | 47% |
| Government | 10% |
Human factors specialist jobs by industry
The most common industries for human factors specialists are professional, technology and education.
Human factors specialist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 13% |
| Technology | 13% |
| Fortune 500 | 12% |
| Education | 11% |
| Health Care | 10% |
| Manufacturing | 9% |
| Government | 6% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Human factors specialist turnover and employment statistics
Human factors specialist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for human factors specialists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Human factors specialist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Human factors specialist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.60% |
| 2011 | 6.44% |
| 2012 | 5.26% |
| 2013 | 4.87% |
| 2014 | 4.30% |
| 2015 | 3.40% |
| 2016 | 3.08% |
| 2017 | 2.52% |
| 2018 | 2.19% |
| 2019 | 2.85% |
| 2020 | 3.85% |
| 2021 | 3.78% |
Average human factors specialist tenure
The average human factors specialist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 200 human factors specialists resumes in Zippia's database.
Human factors specialist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 40% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Human factors specialist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of human factors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Estimator | 4.41% | 36,760 |
| Supply Coordinator | 8.65% | 40,821 |
| Human Factors Specialist | 8.93% | - |
| Marketing Operations Analyst | 10.00% | 169,577 |
| Director Of Nurses Registry | 11.05% | 13,267 |
| Environmental Health Inspector | 11.64% | 78,709 |
| Fund Raiser | 19.25% | 927 |
Similar human factors specialist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Estimator | 4.41% | 36,760 |
| Supply Coordinator | 8.65% | 40,821 |
| Marketing Operations Analyst | 10.00% | 169,577 |
| Director Of Nurses Registry | 11.05% | 13,267 |
| Environmental Health Inspector | 11.64% | 78,709 |
| Fund Raiser | 19.25% | 927 |
Foreign languages spoken by human factors specialists
The most common foreign language among human factors specialists is French at 26.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Spanish at 20.0% and Japanese is the third-most popular at 13.3%.
- French, 26.7%
- Spanish, 20.0%
- Japanese, 13.3%
- German, 6.7%
- Bambara, 6.7%
- Other, 26.6%
Human factors specialist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| French | 26.7% |
| Spanish | 20.0% |
| Japanese | 13.3% |
| German | 6.7% |
| Bambara | 6.7% |
| Other | 26.6% |
