Specifications writer demographics and statistics in the US
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Specifications writer demographics by:
Specifications writer gender statistics
50.2% of specifications writers are women and 49.8% of specifications writers are men.
- Female, 50.2%
- Male, 49.8%
Specifications writer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% |
| Male | 49.8% |
Specifications writer gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$73,638
Female income
$70,427
Specifications writer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in specifications writer positions over time. Currently, 50.2% of specifications writers are female.
Specifications writer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 51.57% | 48.43% |
| 2011 | 52.49% | 47.51% |
| 2012 | 48.81% | 51.19% |
| 2013 | 53.61% | 46.39% |
| 2014 | 48.65% | 51.35% |
| 2015 | 52.09% | 47.91% |
| 2016 | 52.38% | 47.62% |
| 2017 | 52.03% | 47.97% |
| 2018 | 47.90% | 52.10% |
| 2019 | 50.17% | 49.83% |
| 2020 | 53.88% | 46.12% |
| 2021 | 49.79% | 50.21% |
Specifications writer related jobs gender ratio
We compared specifications writers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, public address announcer and track announcer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Paraprofessional Interpreter | 12% | 88% |
| Deaf Interpreter | 15% | 85% |
| Fashion Journalist | 15% | 85% |
| Specifications Writer | 50% | 50% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
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Specifications writer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among specifications writers is White, which makes up 72.1% of all specifications writers. Comparatively, 8.6% of specifications writers are Asian and 7.6% of specifications writers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 72.1%
- Asian, 8.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.6%
- Black or African American, 6.4%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Specifications writer race
| Specifications writer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 72.1% |
| Asian | 8.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.6% |
| Black or African American | 6.4% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Specifications writer race and ethnicity over time
See how specifications writer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Specifications writer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 78.46% | 7.11% | 5.84% | 5.35% |
| 2011 | 80.01% | 6.06% | 6.45% | 5.13% |
| 2012 | 79.55% | 5.58% | 6.14% | 5.77% |
| 2013 | 80.80% | 5.75% | 5.18% | 5.80% |
| 2014 | 78.15% | 6.92% | 5.80% | 6.69% |
| 2015 | 78.03% | 7.36% | 7.06% | 5.90% |
| 2016 | 79.97% | 5.01% | 7.20% | 5.92% |
| 2017 | 78.86% | 7.00% | 5.68% | 6.53% |
| 2018 | 77.86% | 5.73% | 7.82% | 6.12% |
| 2019 | 78.88% | 5.27% | 7.37% | 5.54% |
| 2020 | 72.37% | 4.81% | 9.29% | 7.03% |
| 2021 | 72.05% | 6.44% | 8.58% | 7.63% |
Specifications writer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian specifications writers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino specifications writers have the lowest average salary at $69,522.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $74,170 |
| White | $71,529 |
| Black or African American | $74,722 |
| Asian | $78,564 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $69,522 |
Average specifications writer age
See how the average age of specifications writers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Specifications writer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 45 | |
| White | 48 | 44.5 |
| Black or African American | 32 | |
| Asian | 50 | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 | 34.5 |
Specifications writer age breakdown
The average age of specifications writers is 40+ years years old, representing 65% of the specifications writer population.
Specifications writer age breakdown
| Specifications Writer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 65% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 10% |
Specifications writer educational attainment
The most common degree for specifications writers is bachelor's degree, with 63% of specifications writers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 23% and associate degree degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 63%
- Associate, 23%
- Master's, 7%
- Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Specifications writers by degree level
| Specifications writer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 63% |
| Associate | 23% |
| Master's | 7% |
| Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Specifications writer wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $75,984 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $76,506 |
Specifications writer employment statistics
Most specifications writers work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where specifications writers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where specifications writers work.
Specifications writer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 28% |
Specifications writer jobs by company type
Employees with the specifications writer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most specifications writers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Specifications writer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 24% |
| Private | 69% |
| Government | 6% |
Specifications writer jobs by industry
The most common industries for specifications writers are manufacturing, professional and technology.
Specifications writer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 17% |
| Professional | 14% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Technology | 10% |
| Retail | 7% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Government | 5% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Media | 4% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
Specifications writer turnover and employment statistics
Specifications writer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for specifications writers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Specifications writer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Specifications writer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 9.51% |
| 2011 | 8.24% |
| 2012 | 7.83% |
| 2013 | 6.26% |
| 2014 | 4.75% |
| 2015 | 4.38% |
| 2016 | 4.41% |
| 2017 | 4.58% |
| 2018 | 5.16% |
| 2019 | 4.19% |
| 2020 | 5.41% |
| 2021 | 4.60% |
Average specifications writer tenure
The average specifications writer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 285 specifications writers resumes in Zippia's database.
Specifications writer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 19% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Specifications writer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of specifications 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Writer And Photographer | 10.10% | 12,851 |
| Weathercaster | 10.34% | 165 |
| Specifications Writer | 10.84% | - |
| Public Affairs Internship | 12.01% | 57,898 |
| Language Translator | 14.90% | 21,450 |
| Freelance Copywriter | 16.36% | 2,981 |
| Public Address Announcer | 16.36% | 9,474 |
Similar specifications writer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Writer And Photographer | 10.10% | 12,851 |
| Weathercaster | 10.34% | 165 |
| Public Affairs Internship | 12.01% | 57,898 |
| Language Translator | 14.90% | 21,450 |
| Freelance Copywriter | 16.36% | 2,981 |
| Public Address Announcer | 16.36% | 9,474 |
Foreign languages spoken by specifications writers
The most common foreign language among specifications writers is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Dakota at 25.0% and French is the third-most popular at 25.0%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- Dakota, 25.0%
- French, 25.0%
Specifications writer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| Dakota | 25.0% |
| French | 25.0% |