Methods specialist demographics and statistics in the US
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Methods specialist gender statistics
46.3% of methods specialists are women and 53.7% of methods specialists are men.
- Male, 53.7%
- Female, 46.3%
Methods specialist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 53.7% |
| Female | 46.3% |
Methods specialist gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$79,684
Female income
$76,177
Methods specialist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in methods specialist positions over time. Currently, 46.3% of methods specialists are female.
Methods specialist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 54.17% | 45.83% |
| 2011 | 54.72% | 45.28% |
| 2012 | 53.35% | 46.65% |
| 2013 | 53.73% | 46.27% |
| 2014 | 55.55% | 44.45% |
| 2015 | 54.30% | 45.70% |
| 2016 | 51.58% | 48.42% |
| 2017 | 53.22% | 46.78% |
| 2018 | 50.46% | 49.54% |
| 2019 | 54.41% | 45.59% |
| 2020 | 53.97% | 46.03% |
| 2021 | 53.66% | 46.34% |
Methods specialist related jobs gender ratio
We compared methods specialists with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, balance engineer and lead simulation modeling engineer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical Data Specialist | 25% | 75% |
| Actuary Clerk | 27% | 73% |
| Clinical Data Coordinator | 27% | 73% |
| Methods Specialist | 54% | 46% |
| Method Consultant | 80% | 20% |
| Lead Simulation Modeling Engineer | 89% | 11% |
| Balance Engineer | 93% | 7% |
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Methods specialist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among methods specialists is White, which makes up 58.0% of all methods specialists. Comparatively, 13.8% of methods specialists are Hispanic or Latino and 11.5% of methods specialists are Asian.
- White, 58.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.8%
- Asian, 11.5%
- Black or African American, 10.4%
- Unknown, 5.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Methods specialist race
| Methods specialist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 58.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.8% |
| Asian | 11.5% |
| Black or African American | 10.4% |
| Unknown | 5.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Methods specialist race and ethnicity over time
See how methods specialist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Methods specialist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.87% | 8.50% | 10.70% | 11.21% |
| 2011 | 67.66% | 9.12% | 9.89% | 10.89% |
| 2012 | 66.07% | 9.37% | 11.83% | 10.73% |
| 2013 | 64.93% | 8.58% | 13.35% | 10.52% |
| 2014 | 66.31% | 9.24% | 11.33% | 10.89% |
| 2015 | 67.23% | 9.15% | 11.56% | 9.29% |
| 2016 | 65.01% | 8.49% | 12.41% | 11.09% |
| 2017 | 63.80% | 8.85% | 12.91% | 11.87% |
| 2018 | 64.60% | 8.51% | 11.36% | 11.60% |
| 2019 | 62.53% | 8.74% | 12.53% | 13.27% |
| 2020 | 59.53% | 8.77% | 13.05% | 12.64% |
| 2021 | 58.02% | 10.40% | 11.45% | 13.76% |
Methods specialist wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown methods specialists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino methods specialists have the lowest average salary at $76,824.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $81,663 |
| White | $79,427 |
| Black or African American | $79,072 |
| Asian | $81,534 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $76,824 |
Average methods specialist age
See how the average age of methods specialists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Methods specialist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 41 | 40 |
| White | 43 | 46 |
| Black or African American | 46 | 49.5 |
| Asian | 42 | 42 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44.5 | 41 |
Methods specialist age breakdown
The average age of methods specialists is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the methods specialist population.
Methods specialist age breakdown
| Methods Specialist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 7% |
Methods specialist educational attainment
The most common degree for methods specialists is bachelor's degree, with 55% of methods specialists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 18% and associate degree degree at 15%.
- Bachelor's, 55%
- Associate, 18%
- Master's, 15%
- Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Methods specialists by degree level
| Methods specialist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 55% |
| Associate | 18% |
| Master's | 15% |
| Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Methods specialist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, methods specialists with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $94,828 annually. With a Master's degree, methods specialists earn a median annual income of $91,093 compared to $82,351 for methods specialists with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $91,093 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $82,351 |
| Doctorate Degree | $94,828 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $72,853 |
Methods specialist employment statistics
Company size where methods specialists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where methods specialists work.
Methods specialist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 6% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 3% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 3% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 56% |
Methods specialist jobs by industry
The most common industries for methods specialists are technology, energy and professional.
Methods specialist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 20% |
| Technology | 15% |
| Energy | 10% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Manufacturing | 10% |
| Telecommunication | 8% |
| Insurance | 5% |
| Education | 3% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
Methods specialist turnover and employment statistics
Methods specialist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for methods specialists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Methods specialist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Methods specialist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.24% |
| 2011 | 2.83% |
| 2012 | 2.95% |
| 2013 | 2.89% |
| 2014 | 2.22% |
| 2015 | 1.93% |
| 2016 | 1.01% |
| 2017 | 1.81% |
| 2018 | 1.40% |
| 2019 | 1.39% |
| 2020 | 1.90% |
| 2021 | 1.89% |
Average methods specialist tenure
The average methods specialist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 87 methods specialists resumes in Zippia's database.
Methods specialist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 16% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Methods specialist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of methods 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Quality Assurance Specialist | 7.66% | 83,505 |
| Telecommunications Specialist | 7.80% | 29,962 |
| Clinical Data Coordinator | 8.31% | 128,402 |
| Network Manager | 8.39% | 36,831 |
| Methods Specialist | 9.24% | - |
| Actuarial Analyst | 12.16% | 41,511 |
| Data Scientist | 20.69% | 106,973 |
Similar methods specialist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Quality Assurance Specialist | 7.66% | 83,505 |
| Telecommunications Specialist | 7.80% | 29,962 |
| Clinical Data Coordinator | 8.31% | 128,402 |
| Network Manager | 8.39% | 36,831 |
| Actuarial Analyst | 12.16% | 41,511 |
| Data Scientist | 20.69% | 106,973 |
Foreign languages spoken by methods specialists
- Spanish, 100.0%
Methods specialist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |