Quality control tester demographics and statistics in the US
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Quality control tester demographics by:
Quality control tester gender statistics
40.6% of quality control testers are women and 59.4% of quality control testers are men.
- Male, 59.4%
- Female, 40.6%
Quality control tester gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 59.4% |
| Female | 40.6% |
Quality control tester gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$61,106
Female income
$57,013
Quality control tester gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in quality control tester positions over time. Currently, 40.6% of quality control testers are female.
Quality control tester gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.57% | 26.43% |
| 2011 | 71.56% | 28.44% |
| 2012 | 73.27% | 26.73% |
| 2013 | 75.01% | 24.99% |
| 2014 | 73.05% | 26.95% |
| 2015 | 73.21% | 26.79% |
| 2016 | 74.97% | 25.03% |
| 2017 | 73.99% | 26.01% |
| 2018 | 61.82% | 38.18% |
| 2019 | 59.66% | 40.34% |
| 2020 | 60.66% | 39.34% |
| 2021 | 59.45% | 40.55% |
Quality control tester related jobs gender ratio
We compared quality control testers 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 Control Tester | 59% | 41% |
| Senior Data Center Engineer | 98% | 2% |
| Software Applications Architect | 98% | 2% |
| Dell Certified Systems Expert | 99% | 1% |
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Quality control tester demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among quality control testers is White, which makes up 67.7% of all quality control testers. Comparatively, 12.0% of quality control testers are Asian and 8.8% of quality control testers 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 control tester race
| Quality control tester 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 control tester race and ethnicity over time
See how quality control tester racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Quality control tester 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 control tester wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $60,052 |
| White | $60,694 |
| Black or African American | $58,318 |
| Asian | $67,692 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $59,211 |
Average quality control tester age
See how the average age of quality control testers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Quality control tester 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 control tester age breakdown
The average age of quality control testers is 40+ years years old, representing 62% of the quality control tester population.
Quality control tester age breakdown
| Quality Control Tester Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 62% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Quality control tester educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 43%
- Associate, 25%
- High School Diploma, 15%
- Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Quality control testers by degree level
| Quality control tester degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 43% |
| Associate | 25% |
| High School Diploma | 15% |
| Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Quality control tester wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $76,390 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $66,002 |
| Doctorate Degree | $76,974 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $51,992 |
Quality control tester employment statistics
Most quality control testers work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where quality control testers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where quality control testers work.
Quality control tester jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 27% |
Quality control tester jobs by company type
Employees with the quality control tester job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most quality control testers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Quality control tester jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 38% |
| Private | 60% |
| Government | 0% |
Quality control tester jobs by industry
The most common industries for quality control testers are manufacturing, technology and professional.
Quality control tester industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 20% |
| Technology | 14% |
| Fortune 500 | 14% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
Quality control tester turnover and employment statistics
Quality control tester unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for quality control testers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Quality control tester unemployment rate by year
| Year | Quality control tester 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 control tester tenure
The average quality control tester stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 716 quality control testers resumes in Zippia's database.
Quality control tester tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 28% |
| 1-2 years | 38% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Quality control tester LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of quality control testers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Communications Engineer | 7.31% | 48,258 |
| Case Analyst | 8.42% | 60,556 |
| Qlikview Developer | 8.46% | 79,615 |
| Intrusion Detection Analyst | 8.59% | 5,673 |
| Network Services Specialist | 9.03% | 118,047 |
| Quality Control Tester | 10.54% | - |
| Technical Laboratory Specialist | 10.88% | 147,595 |
Similar quality control tester jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Communications Engineer | 7.31% | 48,258 |
| Case Analyst | 8.42% | 60,556 |
| Qlikview Developer | 8.46% | 79,615 |
| Intrusion Detection Analyst | 8.59% | 5,673 |
| Network Services Specialist | 9.03% | 118,047 |
| Technical Laboratory Specialist | 10.88% | 147,595 |
Foreign languages spoken by quality control testers
The most common foreign language among quality control testers is Spanish at 52.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Japanese at 9.5% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 4.8%.
- Spanish, 52.4%
- Japanese, 9.5%
- Portuguese, 4.8%
- Khmer, 4.8%
- German, 4.8%
- Other, 23.7%
Quality control tester languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 52.4% |
| Japanese | 9.5% |
| Portuguese | 4.8% |
| Khmer | 4.8% |
| German | 4.8% |
| Other | 23.7% |
