Product development technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Product development technician gender statistics
32.5% of product development technicians are women and 67.5% of product development technicians are men.
- Male, 67.5%
- Female, 32.5%
Product development technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 67.5% |
| Female | 32.5% |
Product development technician gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$82,306
Female income
$80,563
Product development technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in product development technician positions over time. Currently, 32.5% of product development technicians are female.
Product development technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 53.07% | 46.93% |
| 2011 | 52.48% | 47.52% |
| 2012 | 54.18% | 45.82% |
| 2013 | 50.22% | 49.78% |
| 2014 | 52.43% | 47.57% |
| 2015 | 51.67% | 48.33% |
| 2016 | 52.26% | 47.74% |
| 2017 | 52.10% | 47.90% |
| 2018 | 71.03% | 28.97% |
| 2019 | 73.88% | 26.12% |
| 2020 | 72.70% | 27.30% |
| 2021 | 67.50% | 32.50% |
Product development technician related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Product Development Technician | 68% | 33% |
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Product development technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among product development technicians is White, which makes up 70.8% of all product development technicians. Comparatively, 10.4% of product development technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 8.0% of product development technicians are Asian.
- White, 70.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.4%
- Asian, 8.0%
- Black or African American, 6.3%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Product development technician race
| Product development technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 70.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.4% |
| Asian | 8.0% |
| Black or African American | 6.3% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Product development technician race and ethnicity over time
See how product development technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Product development technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.17% | 7.08% | 7.89% | 9.54% |
| 2011 | 73.63% | 7.19% | 8.58% | 8.42% |
| 2012 | 72.65% | 7.60% | 8.91% | 8.56% |
| 2013 | 71.86% | 7.87% | 8.07% | 9.07% |
| 2014 | 73.05% | 6.71% | 8.38% | 9.25% |
| 2015 | 72.64% | 7.00% | 7.74% | 9.82% |
| 2016 | 71.43% | 7.41% | 8.23% | 10.18% |
| 2017 | 71.23% | 7.28% | 8.45% | 10.03% |
| 2018 | 74.49% | 5.93% | 7.53% | 9.83% |
| 2019 | 73.86% | 5.88% | 8.64% | 9.13% |
| 2020 | 73.04% | 5.70% | 8.67% | 9.86% |
| 2021 | 70.79% | 6.26% | 8.05% | 10.43% |
Product development technician wage gap by race
According to our data, white product development technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american product development technicians have the lowest average salary at $81,295.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $81,454 |
| White | $83,475 |
| Black or African American | $81,295 |
| Asian | $82,907 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $82,418 |
Average product development technician age
See how the average age of product development technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Product development technician age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 51 | |
| White | 54 | 52.5 |
| Black or African American | 52 | |
| Asian | 52 | 49.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 48 | 54.5 |
Product development technician age breakdown
The average age of product development technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 80% of the product development technician population.
Product development technician age breakdown
| Product Development Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 80% |
| 30-40 years | 13% |
| 20-30 years | 7% |
Product development technician educational attainment
The most common degree for product development technicians is bachelor's degree, with 63% of product development technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 24% and associate degree degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 63%
- Associate, 24%
- Master's, 7%
- Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Product development technicians by degree level
| Product development technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 63% |
| Associate | 24% |
| Master's | 7% |
| Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Product development technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, product development technicians with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $82,530 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, product development technicians earn a median annual income of $82,068 compared to $81,046 for product development technicians with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $81,046 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $82,068 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $82,530 |
Product development technician employment statistics
Most product development technicians work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where product development technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where product development technicians work.
Product development technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 30% |
Product development technician jobs by company type
Employees with the product development technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most product development technicians prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Product development technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 41% |
| Private | 55% |
| Government | 1% |
Product development technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for product development technicians are manufacturing, technology and health care.
Product development technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 24% |
| Fortune 500 | 17% |
| Technology | 11% |
| Health Care | 8% |
| Retail | 7% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Product development technician turnover and employment statistics
Product development technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for product development technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Product development technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Product development technician unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.39% |
| 2011 | 6.06% |
| 2012 | 5.70% |
| 2013 | 4.72% |
| 2014 | 3.88% |
| 2015 | 3.16% |
| 2016 | 3.28% |
| 2017 | 3.12% |
| 2018 | 2.08% |
| 2019 | 3.66% |
| 2020 | 4.65% |
| 2021 | 4.69% |
Average product development technician tenure
The average product development technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 914 product development technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Product development technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 18% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Product development technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of product development technicians 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mineral Surveying Technician | 4.94% | 10,369 |
| Design Checker | 5.61% | 42,876 |
| Architectural Drafter | 5.82% | 7,139 |
| NDT Technician | 6.29% | 47,520 |
| Product Development Technician | 8.40% | - |
Similar product development technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Mineral Surveying Technician | 4.94% | 10,369 |
| Design Checker | 5.61% | 42,876 |
| Architectural Drafter | 5.82% | 7,139 |
| NDT Technician | 6.29% | 47,520 |
Foreign languages spoken by product development technicians
The most common foreign language among product development technicians is Spanish at 64.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 3.6% and Nepali is the third-most popular at 3.6%.
- Spanish, 64.3%
- Portuguese, 3.6%
- Nepali, 3.6%
- Chinese, 3.6%
- Hebrew, 3.6%
- Other, 21.3%
Product development technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 64.3% |
| Portuguese | 3.6% |
| Nepali | 3.6% |
| Chinese | 3.6% |
| Hebrew | 3.6% |
| Other | 21.3% |
