Quality analyst/technical writer demographics and statistics in the US
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Quality analyst/technical writer demographics by:
Quality analyst/technical writer gender statistics
58.3% of quality analyst/technical writers are women and 41.7% of quality analyst/technical writers are men.
- Female, 58.3%
- Male, 41.7%
Quality analyst/technical writer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 58.3% |
| Male | 41.7% |
Quality analyst/technical writer gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$84,587
Female income
$81,101
Quality analyst/technical writer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in quality analyst/technical writer positions over time. Currently, 58.3% of quality analyst/technical writers are female.
Quality analyst/technical writer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 57.64% | 42.36% |
| 2011 | 55.16% | 44.84% |
| 2012 | 57.27% | 42.73% |
| 2013 | 59.48% | 40.52% |
| 2014 | 57.00% | 43.00% |
| 2015 | 57.19% | 42.81% |
| 2016 | 59.43% | 40.57% |
| 2017 | 58.17% | 41.83% |
| 2018 | 44.19% | 55.81% |
| 2019 | 41.96% | 58.04% |
| 2020 | 42.98% | 57.02% |
| 2021 | 41.75% | 58.25% |
Quality analyst/technical writer related jobs gender ratio
We compared quality analyst/technical writers 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% |
| Quality Analyst/Technical Writer | 42% | 58% |
| Senior Data Center Engineer | 98% | 2% |
| Software Applications Architect | 98% | 2% |
| Dell Certified Systems Expert | 99% | 1% |
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Quality analyst/technical writer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among quality analyst/technical writers is White, which makes up 67.7% of all quality analyst/technical writers. Comparatively, 12.0% of quality analyst/technical writers are Asian and 8.8% of quality analyst/technical writers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 67.7%
- Asian, 12.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.8%
- Black or African American, 6.2%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Quality analyst/technical writer race
| Quality analyst/technical writer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.7% |
| Asian | 12.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.8% |
| Black or African American | 6.2% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Quality analyst/technical writer race and ethnicity over time
See how quality analyst/technical writer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Quality analyst/technical writer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.09% | 9.39% | 10.78% | 7.43% |
| 2011 | 70.82% | 9.26% | 10.08% | 6.76% |
| 2012 | 68.23% | 9.76% | 11.84% | 7.55% |
| 2013 | 68.24% | 9.08% | 13.31% | 7.03% |
| 2014 | 68.30% | 8.60% | 13.45% | 6.77% |
| 2015 | 69.40% | 8.46% | 11.85% | 7.58% |
| 2016 | 68.76% | 7.94% | 12.50% | 7.70% |
| 2017 | 68.46% | 8.03% | 12.72% | 8.01% |
| 2018 | 72.30% | 6.27% | 11.30% | 7.41% |
| 2019 | 71.06% | 6.68% | 11.46% | 8.08% |
| 2020 | 68.88% | 6.11% | 11.53% | 8.82% |
| 2021 | 67.73% | 6.24% | 11.99% | 8.82% |
Quality analyst/technical writer wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $83,698 |
| White | $84,241 |
| Black or African American | $82,222 |
| Asian | $90,011 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $82,985 |
Average quality analyst/technical writer age
See how the average age of quality analyst/technical writers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Quality analyst/technical writer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 43 | 45 |
| Unknown | 42 | 42 |
| Asian | 42 | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 | 41 |
| White | 44 | 44 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 44 | 46 |
Quality analyst/technical writer age breakdown
The average age of quality analyst/technical writers is 40+ years years old, representing 62% of the quality analyst/technical writer population.
Quality analyst/technical writer age breakdown
| Quality Analyst/Technical Writer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 62% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Quality analyst/technical writer educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 68%
- Associate, 16%
- Master's, 14%
- High School Diploma, 1%
Quality analyst/technical writers by degree level
| Quality analyst/technical writer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 68% |
| Associate | 16% |
| Master's | 14% |
| High School Diploma | 1% |
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Quality analyst/technical writer wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $96,866 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $88,640 |
| Doctorate Degree | $97,315 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $76,685 |
Quality analyst/technical writer employment statistics
Most quality analyst/technical writers work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where quality analyst/technical writers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where quality analyst/technical writers work.
Quality analyst/technical writer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 17% |
| > 10,000 employees | 30% |
Quality analyst/technical writer jobs by company type
Employees with the quality analyst/technical writer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most quality analyst/technical writers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Quality analyst/technical writer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 35% |
| Private | 58% |
| Government | 3% |
Quality analyst/technical writer jobs by industry
The most common industries for quality analyst/technical writers are technology, finance and pharmaceutical.
Quality analyst/technical writer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 28% |
| Fortune 500 | 16% |
| Finance | 9% |
| Pharmaceutical | 7% |
| Health Care | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Telecommunication | 4% |
| Education | 4% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Quality analyst/technical writer turnover and employment statistics
Quality analyst/technical writer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for quality analyst/technical writers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Quality analyst/technical writer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Quality analyst/technical writer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.08% |
| 2011 | 4.28% |
| 2012 | 4.87% |
| 2013 | 3.52% |
| 2014 | 3.32% |
| 2015 | 3.15% |
| 2016 | 2.86% |
| 2017 | 2.28% |
| 2018 | 2.52% |
| 2019 | 2.66% |
| 2020 | 3.94% |
| 2021 | 3.69% |
Average quality analyst/technical writer tenure
The average quality analyst/technical writer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 129 quality analyst/technical writers resumes in Zippia's database.
Quality analyst/technical writer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 24% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Quality analyst/technical writer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of quality analyst/technical writers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Data Center Analyst | 7.31% | 167,264 |
| Lead Project Analyst | 8.42% | 187,500 |
| IOS Developer | 8.46% | 237,714 |
| Information Assurance Engineer | 8.59% | 104,421 |
| Storage Administrator | 9.03% | 71,753 |
| Quality Analyst/Technical Writer | 10.54% | - |
| Information Technology Specialist Lead | 10.88% | 131,704 |
Similar quality analyst/technical writer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Data Center Analyst | 7.31% | 167,264 |
| Lead Project Analyst | 8.42% | 187,500 |
| IOS Developer | 8.46% | 237,714 |
| Information Assurance Engineer | 8.59% | 104,421 |
| Storage Administrator | 9.03% | 71,753 |
| Information Technology Specialist Lead | 10.88% | 131,704 |
Foreign languages spoken by quality analyst/technical writers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Quality analyst/technical writer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |