Product developer demographics and statistics in the US
On this page
Product developer demographics by:
Product developer gender statistics
38.9% of product developers are women and 61.1% of product developers are men.
- Male, 61.1%
- Female, 38.9%
Product developer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 61.1% |
| Female | 38.9% |
Product developer gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$89,338
Female income
$85,006
Product developer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in product developer positions over time. Currently, 38.9% of product developers are female.
Product developer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 78.23% | 21.77% |
| 2011 | 77.98% | 22.02% |
| 2012 | 78.45% | 21.55% |
| 2013 | 78.39% | 21.61% |
| 2014 | 77.00% | 23.00% |
| 2015 | 76.63% | 23.37% |
| 2016 | 76.53% | 23.47% |
| 2017 | 75.72% | 24.28% |
| 2018 | 63.32% | 36.68% |
| 2019 | 62.30% | 37.70% |
| 2020 | 60.77% | 39.23% |
| 2021 | 61.14% | 38.86% |
Product developer related jobs gender ratio
We compared product developers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, sales superintendent and route sales manager have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Catering Sales Manager | 19% | 81% |
| Director Of Admissions And Marketing | 20% | 80% |
| Media Traffic Manager | 20% | 80% |
| Product Developer | 61% | 39% |
| Director Of Sales Engineering | 93% | 7% |
| Route Sales Manager | 94% | 6% |
| Sales Superintendent | 95% | 5% |
Male
Female
100%
75%
50%
25%
0%
0%
25%
50%
75%
100%
Product developer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among product developers is White, which makes up 74.6% of all product developers. Comparatively, 8.7% of product developers are Hispanic or Latino and 8.2% of product developers are Asian.
- White, 74.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.7%
- Asian, 8.2%
- Unknown, 5.3%
- Black or African American, 3.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Product developer race
| Product developer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 74.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.7% |
| Asian | 8.2% |
| Unknown | 5.3% |
| Black or African American | 3.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Product developer race and ethnicity over time
See how product developer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Product developer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 83.20% | 3.77% | 4.83% | 6.40% |
| 2011 | 82.97% | 3.67% | 5.02% | 6.54% |
| 2012 | 81.98% | 4.30% | 4.92% | 6.96% |
| 2013 | 82.82% | 3.53% | 5.17% | 6.71% |
| 2014 | 81.64% | 4.15% | 5.07% | 7.25% |
| 2015 | 81.26% | 3.56% | 5.82% | 7.41% |
| 2016 | 80.88% | 3.69% | 5.85% | 7.32% |
| 2017 | 80.80% | 3.66% | 6.04% | 7.44% |
| 2018 | 79.66% | 3.34% | 7.30% | 7.37% |
| 2019 | 77.79% | 3.14% | 8.02% | 8.43% |
| 2020 | 75.01% | 3.41% | 8.18% | 8.85% |
| 2021 | 74.58% | 3.04% | 8.15% | 8.67% |
Product developer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian product developers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american product developers have the lowest average salary at $85,007.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $88,942 |
| White | $88,593 |
| Black or African American | $85,007 |
| Asian | $96,187 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $88,326 |
Average product developer age
See how the average age of product developers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Product developer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 37.5 | 36 |
| White | 40 | 37 |
| Black or African American | 45 | 37 |
| Asian | 39 | 36 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 34 |
Product developer age breakdown
The average age of product developers is 40+ years years old, representing 44% of the product developer population.
Product developer age breakdown
| Product Developer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 44% |
| 30-40 years | 39% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Product developer educational attainment
The most common degree for product developers is bachelor's degree, with 71% of product developers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 13% and master's degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 71%
- Master's, 13%
- Associate, 10%
- High School Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Product developers by degree level
| Product developer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 71% |
| Master's | 13% |
| Associate | 10% |
| High School Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
Product developer jobs you might like
Product developer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, product developers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $105,727 annually. With a Master's degree, product developers earn a median annual income of $101,801 compared to $91,458 for product developers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $101,801 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $91,458 |
| Doctorate Degree | $105,727 |
Product developer employment statistics
Most product developers work for a public in the retail industry.
Company size where product developers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where product developers work.
Product developer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 8% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 13% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 45% |
Product developer jobs by company type
Employees with the product developer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most product developers prefer to work at public companies over private companies.
Product developer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 6% |
| Public | 47% |
| Private | 47% |
| Government | 1% |
Product developer jobs by industry
The most common industries for product developers are retail, manufacturing and technology.
Product developer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 20% |
| Manufacturing | 15% |
| Retail | 15% |
| Technology | 11% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Finance | 6% |
| Education | 5% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Product developer turnover and employment statistics
Product developer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for product developers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Product developer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Product developer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.47% |
| 2011 | 6.19% |
| 2012 | 5.30% |
| 2013 | 4.87% |
| 2014 | 3.70% |
| 2015 | 3.36% |
| 2016 | 3.08% |
| 2017 | 2.97% |
| 2018 | 3.34% |
| 2019 | 3.54% |
| 2020 | 4.71% |
| 2021 | 4.59% |
Average product developer tenure
The average product developer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 7,511 product developers resumes in Zippia's database.
Product developer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 25% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Product developer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of product 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Regional Director Of Sales & Marketing | 7.25% | 127,383 |
| Advertising Account Manager | 9.54% | 105,277 |
| Product Developer | 9.86% | - |
| Director Strategic Communications | 16.11% | 30,746 |
Similar product developer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Regional Director Of Sales & Marketing | 7.25% | 127,383 |
| Advertising Account Manager | 9.54% | 105,277 |
| Director Strategic Communications | 16.11% | 30,746 |
Foreign languages spoken by product developers
The most common foreign language among product developers is Spanish at 37.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 10.9% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 8.8%.
- Spanish, 37.7%
- French, 10.9%
- Chinese, 8.8%
- Mandarin, 7.8%
- Italian, 5.7%
- Other, 29.1%
Product developer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 37.7% |
| French | 10.9% |
| Chinese | 8.8% |
| Mandarin | 7.8% |
| Italian | 5.7% |
| Other | 29.1% |
