Internet researcher demographics and statistics in the US
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Internet researcher gender statistics
59.0% of internet researchers are women and 41.0% of internet researchers are men.
- Female, 59.0%
- Male, 41.0%
Internet researcher gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 59.0% |
| Male | 41.0% |
Internet researcher gender pay gap
Women earn 87¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$23,327
Female income
$20,234
Internet researcher gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in internet researcher positions over time. Currently, 59.0% of internet researchers are female.
Internet researcher gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 49.29% | 50.71% |
| 2011 | 46.82% | 53.18% |
| 2012 | 47.07% | 52.93% |
| 2013 | 43.61% | 56.39% |
| 2014 | 43.65% | 56.35% |
| 2015 | 45.80% | 54.20% |
| 2016 | 45.04% | 54.96% |
| 2017 | 45.01% | 54.99% |
| 2018 | 44.05% | 55.95% |
| 2019 | 42.70% | 57.30% |
| 2020 | 40.26% | 59.74% |
| 2021 | 40.96% | 59.04% |
Internet researcher related jobs gender ratio
We compared internet researchers 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% |
| Internet Researcher | 41% | 59% |
| Electronic Security Specialist | 94% | 6% |
| Chief Estimator | 95% | 5% |
| Timber Buyer | 97% | 3% |
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Internet researcher demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among internet researchers is White, which makes up 66.3% of all internet researchers. Comparatively, 12.7% of internet researchers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.6% of internet researchers are Asian.
- White, 66.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.7%
- Asian, 10.6%
- Black or African American, 5.3%
- Unknown, 5.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
Internet researcher race
| Internet researcher race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.7% |
| Asian | 10.6% |
| Black or African American | 5.3% |
| Unknown | 5.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
Internet researcher race and ethnicity over time
See how internet researcher racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Internet researcher race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.23% | 5.48% | 8.35% | 9.09% |
| 2011 | 73.53% | 5.48% | 8.78% | 10.05% |
| 2012 | 73.59% | 5.68% | 8.06% | 10.28% |
| 2013 | 73.35% | 5.90% | 7.52% | 10.30% |
| 2014 | 73.67% | 5.33% | 8.69% | 9.75% |
| 2015 | 72.63% | 4.91% | 8.98% | 10.45% |
| 2016 | 70.86% | 6.08% | 9.21% | 11.35% |
| 2017 | 70.83% | 5.93% | 9.28% | 10.96% |
| 2018 | 70.14% | 5.59% | 9.29% | 11.55% |
| 2019 | 70.47% | 5.49% | 9.50% | 11.60% |
| 2020 | 68.56% | 4.94% | 9.58% | 12.47% |
| 2021 | 66.29% | 5.29% | 10.60% | 12.66% |
Internet researcher wage gap by race
According to our data, asian internet researchers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american internet researchers have the lowest average salary at $18,434.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $21,648 |
| White | $24,292 |
| Black or African American | $18,434 |
| Asian | $31,561 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $22,575 |
Average internet researcher age
See how the average age of internet researchers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Internet researcher age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 34 | 29.5 |
| White | 37 | 34 |
| Black or African American | 33.5 | 31 |
| Asian | 35 | 35 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 | 33 |
Internet researcher age breakdown
The average age of internet researchers is 30-40 years years old, representing 35% of the internet researcher population.
Internet researcher age breakdown
| Internet Researcher Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 35% |
| 30-40 years | 35% |
| 20-30 years | 30% |
Internet researcher educational attainment
The most common degree for internet researchers is bachelor's degree, with 59% of internet researchers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 16% and associate degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 59%
- Associate, 16%
- Master's, 11%
- High School Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Internet researchers by degree level
| Internet researcher degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 59% |
| Associate | 16% |
| Master's | 11% |
| High School Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Internet researcher wage gap by degree level
According to the data, internet researchers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $43,658 annually. With a Master's degree, internet researchers earn a median annual income of $42,275 compared to $26,858 for internet researchers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $42,275 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $26,858 |
| Doctorate Degree | $43,658 |
Internet researcher employment statistics
Most internet researchers work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where internet researchers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where internet researchers work.
Internet researcher jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 28% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 10% |
Internet researcher jobs by company type
Employees with the internet researcher job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most internet researchers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Internet researcher jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 7% |
| Public | 19% |
| Private | 71% |
| Government | 3% |
Internet researcher jobs by industry
The most common industries for internet researchers are professional, media and technology.
Internet researcher industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 26% |
| Media | 11% |
| Technology | 10% |
| Education | 7% |
| Finance | 6% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Start-up | 5% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Government | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Internet researcher turnover and employment statistics
Internet researcher unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for internet researchers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Internet researcher unemployment rate by year
| Year | Internet researcher unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.74% |
| 2011 | 5.95% |
| 2012 | 6.43% |
| 2013 | 4.82% |
| 2014 | 4.69% |
| 2015 | 3.53% |
| 2016 | 4.06% |
| 2017 | 3.47% |
| 2018 | 3.02% |
| 2019 | 3.21% |
| 2020 | 5.42% |
| 2021 | 5.17% |
Average internet researcher tenure
The average internet researcher stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 378 internet researchers resumes in Zippia's database.
Internet researcher tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 33% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Internet researcher LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of internet researchers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Engineer/Estimator | 4.41% | 27,140 |
| Reverse Logistics Analyst | 8.65% | 15,090 |
| Engineering Recruiter | 8.93% | 82,506 |
| Internet Researcher | 10.00% | - |
| Business Specialist | 11.05% | 95,909 |
| Civil Rights Representative | 11.64% | 8,160 |
| Campaign Fundraiser | 19.25% | 1,678 |
Similar internet researcher jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Engineer/Estimator | 4.41% | 27,140 |
| Reverse Logistics Analyst | 8.65% | 15,090 |
| Engineering Recruiter | 8.93% | 82,506 |
| Business Specialist | 11.05% | 95,909 |
| Civil Rights Representative | 11.64% | 8,160 |
| Campaign Fundraiser | 19.25% | 1,678 |
Foreign languages spoken by internet researchers
The most common foreign language among internet researchers is Spanish at 32.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 19.4% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 16.1%.
- Spanish, 32.3%
- French, 19.4%
- Chinese, 16.1%
- Cantonese, 6.5%
- Mandarin, 6.5%
- Other, 19.2%
Internet researcher languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 32.3% |
| French | 19.4% |
| Chinese | 16.1% |
| Cantonese | 6.5% |
| Mandarin | 6.5% |
| Other | 19.2% |