Media developer demographics and statistics in the US
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Media developer gender statistics
31.4% of media developers are women and 68.6% of media developers are men.
- Male, 68.6%
- Female, 31.4%
Media developer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 68.6% |
| Female | 31.4% |
Media developer gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$62,667
Female income
$60,339
Media developer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in media developer positions over time. Currently, 31.4% of media developers are female.
Media developer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.01% | 32.99% |
| 2011 | 65.85% | 34.15% |
| 2012 | 69.09% | 30.91% |
| 2013 | 69.21% | 30.79% |
| 2014 | 68.59% | 31.41% |
| 2015 | 66.59% | 33.41% |
| 2016 | 67.37% | 32.63% |
| 2017 | 66.96% | 33.04% |
| 2018 | 65.22% | 34.78% |
| 2019 | 68.29% | 31.71% |
| 2020 | 69.05% | 30.95% |
| 2021 | 68.65% | 31.35% |
Media developer related jobs gender ratio
We compared media developers 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% |
| Media Developer | 69% | 31% |
| Senior Data Center Engineer | 98% | 2% |
| Software Applications Architect | 98% | 2% |
| Dell Certified Systems Expert | 99% | 1% |
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Media developer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among media developers is White, which makes up 60.5% of all media developers. Comparatively, 13.0% of media developers are Hispanic or Latino and 12.4% of media developers are Asian.
- White, 60.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.0%
- Asian, 12.4%
- Black or African American, 7.0%
- Unknown, 6.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Media developer race
| Media developer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.0% |
| Asian | 12.4% |
| Black or African American | 7.0% |
| Unknown | 6.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Media developer race and ethnicity over time
See how media developer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Media developer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.01% | 5.05% | 10.28% | 7.96% |
| 2011 | 71.91% | 4.81% | 10.71% | 9.39% |
| 2012 | 71.67% | 6.07% | 10.14% | 8.86% |
| 2013 | 72.09% | 6.62% | 9.74% | 8.46% |
| 2014 | 71.49% | 6.21% | 10.17% | 9.08% |
| 2015 | 69.34% | 6.09% | 11.14% | 9.67% |
| 2016 | 69.12% | 5.46% | 11.77% | 10.30% |
| 2017 | 68.13% | 5.75% | 11.79% | 11.08% |
| 2018 | 67.53% | 6.67% | 10.53% | 11.25% |
| 2019 | 66.22% | 6.46% | 11.95% | 12.18% |
| 2020 | 62.48% | 6.25% | 11.45% | 13.23% |
| 2021 | 60.49% | 7.01% | 12.38% | 13.03% |
Media developer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian media developers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino media developers have the lowest average salary at $60,487.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $60,932 |
| White | $63,489 |
| Black or African American | $62,461 |
| Asian | $66,129 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $60,487 |
Average media developer age
See how the average age of media developers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Media developer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 35.5 | 33 |
| White | 36 | 37 |
| Black or African American | 32 | 33.5 |
| Asian | 34 | 32 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35.5 | 31.5 |
Media developer age breakdown
The average age of media developers is 30-40 years years old, representing 43% of the media developer population.
Media developer age breakdown
| Media Developer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 34% |
| 30-40 years | 43% |
| 20-30 years | 23% |
Media developer educational attainment
The most common degree for media developers is bachelor's degree, with 71% of media developers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 14% and associate degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 71%
- Associate, 14%
- Master's, 10%
- High School Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Media developers by degree level
| Media developer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 71% |
| Associate | 14% |
| Master's | 10% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Media developer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, media developers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $68,013 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, media developers earn a median annual income of $64,406 compared to $61,458 for media developers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $68,013 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $64,406 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $61,458 |
Media developer employment statistics
Most media developers work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where media developers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where media developers work.
Media developer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 17% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 22% |
Media developer jobs by company type
Employees with the media developer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most media developers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Media developer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 22% |
| Public | 23% |
| Private | 53% |
| Government | 2% |
Media developer jobs by industry
The most common industries for media developers are education, media and technology.
Media developer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 18% |
| Media | 11% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Technology | 10% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Government | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Media developer turnover and employment statistics
Media developer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for media developers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Media developer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Media developer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.83% |
| 2011 | 6.20% |
| 2012 | 4.69% |
| 2013 | 5.98% |
| 2014 | 4.44% |
| 2015 | 5.01% |
| 2016 | 3.71% |
| 2017 | 4.10% |
| 2018 | 3.35% |
| 2019 | 3.70% |
| 2020 | 6.13% |
| 2021 | 5.15% |
Average media developer tenure
The average media developer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 716 media developers resumes in Zippia's database.
Media developer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 23% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Media developer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of media developers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Telecommunications Analyst | 7.31% | 10,486 |
| Senior Mobile Developer | 8.46% | 96,976 |
| Securities Consultant | 8.59% | 27,296 |
| Senior Network Operations Technician | 9.03% | 83,818 |
| Media Developer | 9.45% | - |
| Document Control Manager | 10.54% | 34,714 |
| Office Automation Specialist | 10.88% | 90,451 |
Similar media developer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Telecommunications Analyst | 7.31% | 10,486 |
| Senior Mobile Developer | 8.46% | 96,976 |
| Securities Consultant | 8.59% | 27,296 |
| Senior Network Operations Technician | 9.03% | 83,818 |
| Document Control Manager | 10.54% | 34,714 |
| Office Automation Specialist | 10.88% | 90,451 |
Foreign languages spoken by media developers
The most common foreign language among media developers is Spanish at 55.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 8.8% and Japanese is the third-most popular at 8.8%.
- Spanish, 55.9%
- Portuguese, 8.8%
- Japanese, 8.8%
- Chinese, 5.9%
- French, 5.9%
- Other, 14.7%
Media developer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 55.9% |
| Portuguese | 8.8% |
| Japanese | 8.8% |
| Chinese | 5.9% |
| French | 5.9% |
| Other | 14.7% |
