Load tester demographics and statistics in the US
On this page
Load tester demographics by:
Load tester gender statistics
17.9% of load testers are women and 82.1% of load testers are men.
- Male, 82.1%
- Female, 17.9%
Load tester gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 82.1% |
| Female | 17.9% |
Load tester gender pay gap
Women earn 88¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$90,816
Female income
$80,156
Load tester gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in load tester positions over time. Currently, 17.9% of load testers are female.
Load tester gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 81.27% | 18.73% |
| 2011 | 81.13% | 18.87% |
| 2012 | 81.89% | 18.11% |
| 2013 | 82.53% | 17.47% |
| 2014 | 82.49% | 17.51% |
| 2015 | 83.12% | 16.88% |
| 2016 | 82.54% | 17.46% |
| 2017 | 82.47% | 17.53% |
| 2018 | 82.92% | 17.08% |
| 2019 | 82.64% | 17.36% |
| 2020 | 82.04% | 17.96% |
| 2021 | 82.14% | 17.86% |
Load tester related jobs gender ratio
We compared load 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% |
| Load Tester | 82% | 18% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
Male
Female
100%
75%
50%
25%
0%
0%
25%
50%
75%
100%
Load tester demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among load testers is White, which makes up 55.5% of all load testers. Comparatively, 15.5% of load testers are Hispanic or Latino and 12.3% of load testers are Black or African American.
- White, 55.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.5%
- Black or African American, 12.3%
- Asian, 11.5%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Load tester race
| Load tester race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 55.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.5% |
| Black or African American | 12.3% |
| Asian | 11.5% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Load tester race and ethnicity over time
See how load tester racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Load tester race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.69% | 12.30% | 10.55% | 12.18% |
| 2011 | 61.00% | 13.58% | 10.03% | 13.01% |
| 2012 | 61.06% | 13.62% | 10.67% | 12.19% |
| 2013 | 61.20% | 13.69% | 10.08% | 12.69% |
| 2014 | 61.57% | 12.98% | 10.26% | 12.90% |
| 2015 | 60.54% | 12.98% | 10.26% | 13.68% |
| 2016 | 61.05% | 13.14% | 9.95% | 13.48% |
| 2017 | 61.16% | 12.23% | 10.43% | 13.50% |
| 2018 | 62.23% | 12.00% | 10.41% | 12.61% |
| 2019 | 61.32% | 11.91% | 10.05% | 14.14% |
| 2020 | 58.38% | 11.82% | 10.95% | 13.88% |
| 2021 | 55.51% | 12.28% | 11.54% | 15.52% |
Load tester wage gap by race
According to our data, asian load testers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american load testers have the lowest average salary at $87,148.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $91,454 |
| White | $92,003 |
| Black or African American | $87,148 |
| Asian | $94,133 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $89,497 |
Average load tester age
See how the average age of load testers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Load 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 |
Load tester age breakdown
The average age of load testers is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the load tester population.
Load tester age breakdown
| Load Tester Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Load tester educational attainment
The most common degree for load testers is bachelor's degree, with 62% of load testers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 15% and high school diploma degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 62%
- High School Diploma, 15%
- Master's, 13%
- Associate, 5%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Load testers by degree level
| Load tester degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 62% |
| High School Diploma | 15% |
| Master's | 13% |
| Associate | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
Load tester jobs you might like
Load tester wage gap by degree level
According to the data, load testers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $112,187 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, load testers earn a median annual income of $95,413 compared to $87,136 for load testers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $112,187 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $79,890 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $95,413 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $87,136 |
Load tester employment statistics
Most load testers work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where load testers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where load testers work.
Load tester jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 7% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 53% |
Load tester jobs by company type
Employees with the load tester job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most load testers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Load tester jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 47% |
| Private | 49% |
Load tester jobs by industry
The most common industries for load testers are technology, manufacturing and retail.
Load tester industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 23% |
| Technology | 13% |
| Manufacturing | 9% |
| Retail | 8% |
| Telecommunication | 8% |
| Finance | 6% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Energy | 4% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Education | 4% |
| Insurance | 4% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Media | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
Load tester turnover and employment statistics
Load tester unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for load testers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Load tester unemployment rate by year
| Year | Load 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 load tester tenure
The average load tester stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 95 load testers resumes in Zippia's database.
Load tester tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 33% |
| 1-2 years | 45% |
| 3-4 years | 7% |
| 5-7 years | 6% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Load tester LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of load 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Load Tester | 4.47% | - |
| Roll Finisher | 4.75% | 2,693 |
| Orthopedic Technician | 5.24% | 26,316 |
| Carding Machine Operator | 7.84% | 53,641 |
| Grain Cleaner | 8.41% | 35,917 |
| Used Building Materials Yard Worker | 8.89% | 33,957 |
| Process Machine Operator | 15.21% | 75,818 |
Similar load tester jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Roll Finisher | 4.75% | 2,693 |
| Orthopedic Technician | 5.24% | 26,316 |
| Carding Machine Operator | 7.84% | 53,641 |
| Grain Cleaner | 8.41% | 35,917 |
| Used Building Materials Yard Worker | 8.89% | 33,957 |
| Process Machine Operator | 15.21% | 75,818 |
Foreign languages spoken by load testers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Load tester languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |