Product development specialist demographics and statistics in the US
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Product development specialist gender statistics
50.4% of product development specialists are women and 49.6% of product development specialists are men.
- Female, 50.4%
- Male, 49.6%
Product development specialist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 50.4% |
| Male | 49.6% |
Product development specialist gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$68,935
Female income
$65,157
Product development specialist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in product development specialist positions over time. Currently, 50.4% of product development specialists are female.
Product development specialist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 57.98% | 42.02% |
| 2011 | 55.55% | 44.45% |
| 2012 | 55.80% | 44.20% |
| 2013 | 52.33% | 47.67% |
| 2014 | 52.37% | 47.63% |
| 2015 | 54.54% | 45.46% |
| 2016 | 53.78% | 46.22% |
| 2017 | 53.74% | 46.26% |
| 2018 | 52.78% | 47.22% |
| 2019 | 51.41% | 48.59% |
| 2020 | 48.89% | 51.11% |
| 2021 | 49.62% | 50.38% |
Product development specialist related jobs gender ratio
We compared product development specialists 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% |
| Product Development Specialist | 50% | 50% |
| Electronic Security Specialist | 94% | 6% |
| Chief Estimator | 95% | 5% |
| Timber Buyer | 97% | 3% |
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Product development specialist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among product development specialists is White, which makes up 64.9% of all product development specialists. Comparatively, 13.7% of product development specialists are Asian and 11.5% of product development specialists are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 64.9%
- Asian, 13.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.5%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- Black or African American, 4.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Product development specialist race
| Product development specialist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 64.9% |
| Asian | 13.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.5% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| Black or African American | 4.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Product development specialist race and ethnicity over time
See how product development specialist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Product development specialist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.88% | 5.02% | 11.42% | 7.94% |
| 2011 | 72.18% | 5.02% | 11.85% | 8.90% |
| 2012 | 72.24% | 5.23% | 11.14% | 9.13% |
| 2013 | 72.00% | 5.44% | 10.59% | 9.15% |
| 2014 | 72.32% | 4.87% | 11.76% | 8.60% |
| 2015 | 71.28% | 4.45% | 12.06% | 9.30% |
| 2016 | 69.51% | 5.62% | 12.28% | 10.20% |
| 2017 | 69.48% | 5.48% | 12.35% | 9.81% |
| 2018 | 68.79% | 5.14% | 12.36% | 10.40% |
| 2019 | 69.12% | 5.03% | 12.57% | 10.46% |
| 2020 | 67.22% | 4.48% | 12.65% | 11.32% |
| 2021 | 64.94% | 4.83% | 13.67% | 11.51% |
Product development specialist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian product development specialists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american product development specialists have the lowest average salary at $62,797.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $66,925 |
| White | $70,051 |
| Black or African American | $62,797 |
| Asian | $77,706 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $68,046 |
Average product development specialist age
See how the average age of product development specialists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Product development specialist 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 |
Product development specialist age breakdown
The average age of product development specialists is 30-40 years years old, representing 35% of the product development specialist population.
Product development specialist age breakdown
| Product Development Specialist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 35% |
| 30-40 years | 35% |
| 20-30 years | 30% |
Product development specialist educational attainment
The most common degree for product development specialists is bachelor's degree, with 73% of product development specialists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 11% and master's degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 73%
- Master's, 11%
- Associate, 11%
- Doctorate, 2%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Product development specialists by degree level
| Product development specialist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 73% |
| Master's | 11% |
| Associate | 11% |
| Doctorate | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Product development specialist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, product development specialists with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $88,367 annually. With a Master's degree, product development specialists earn a median annual income of $87,247 compared to $72,895 for product development specialists with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $87,247 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $72,895 |
| Doctorate Degree | $88,367 |
Product development specialist employment statistics
Most product development specialists work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where product development specialists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where product development specialists work.
Product development specialist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 31% |
Product development specialist jobs by company type
Employees with the product development specialist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most product development specialists prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Product development specialist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 36% |
| Private | 61% |
| Government | 1% |
Product development specialist jobs by industry
The most common industries for product development specialists are manufacturing, retail and technology.
Product development specialist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 16% |
| Fortune 500 | 15% |
| Retail | 14% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Finance | 7% |
| Health Care | 7% |
| Media | 5% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Insurance | 4% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Product development specialist turnover and employment statistics
Product development specialist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for product development specialists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Product development specialist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Product development specialist 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 product development specialist tenure
The average product development specialist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,176 product development specialists resumes in Zippia's database.
Product development specialist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 15% |
| 1-2 years | 38% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Product development specialist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of product development 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Construction Estimator | 4.41% | 37,047 |
| Logistics Team Member | 8.65% | 166,519 |
| Search Consultant | 8.93% | 15,165 |
| Product Development Specialist | 10.00% | - |
| Operations Associate | 11.05% | 70,275 |
| Environmental Compliance Officer | 11.64% | 84,253 |
| Direct Response Consultant | 19.25% | 44,537 |
Similar product development specialist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Construction Estimator | 4.41% | 37,047 |
| Logistics Team Member | 8.65% | 166,519 |
| Search Consultant | 8.93% | 15,165 |
| Operations Associate | 11.05% | 70,275 |
| Environmental Compliance Officer | 11.64% | 84,253 |
| Direct Response Consultant | 19.25% | 44,537 |
Foreign languages spoken by product development specialists
The most common foreign language among product development specialists is Spanish at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 17.3% and German is the third-most popular at 11.1%.
- Spanish, 33.3%
- French, 17.3%
- German, 11.1%
- Chinese, 6.2%
- Russian, 6.2%
- Other, 25.9%
Product development specialist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 33.3% |
| French | 17.3% |
| German | 11.1% |
| Chinese | 6.2% |
| Russian | 6.2% |
| Other | 25.9% |
