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Staff developer demographics and statistics in the US

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Staff developer gender statistics

69.2% of staff developers are women and 30.8% of staff developers are men.
  • Female, 69.2%
  • Male, 30.8%

Staff developer gender ratio

GenderPercentages
Female69.2%
Male30.8%

Staff developer gender pay gap

Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male income
$104,872
female-income
Female income
$99,688

Staff developer gender ratio over time

This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in staff developer positions over time. Currently, 69.2% of staff developers are female.
Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021

Staff developer gender ratio by year

YearMaleFemale
201033.85%66.15%
201130.82%69.18%
201232.92%67.08%
201334.03%65.97%
201429.92%70.08%
201529.70%70.30%
201632.40%67.60%
201728.51%71.49%
201833.48%66.52%
201930.83%69.17%
202029.03%70.97%
202130.80%69.20%

Staff developer related jobs gender ratio

We compared staff developers 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 titleMaleFemale
Wedding Coordinator9%91%
Conference Planning Manager9%91%
Human Resources Administrative Assistant9%91%
Staff Developer31%69%
Electronic Security Specialist94%6%
Chief Estimator95%5%
Timber Buyer97%3%

Staff developer demographics by race

The most common ethnicity among staff developers is White, which makes up 59.4% of all staff developers. Comparatively, 16.7% of staff developers are Hispanic or Latino and 11.2% of staff developers are Black or African American.
  • White, 59.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino, 16.7%
  • Black or African American, 11.2%
  • Unknown, 6.3%
  • Asian, 5.8%
  • American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%

Staff developer race

Staff developer racePercentages
White59.4%
Hispanic or Latino16.7%
Black or African American11.2%
Unknown6.3%
Asian5.8%
American Indian and Alaska Native0.6%

Staff developer race and ethnicity over time

See how staff developer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.

Staff developer race and ethnicity by year

YearWhiteBlack or African AmericanAsianHispanic or Latino
201068.75%12.06%3.23%12.86%
201168.64%11.72%3.56%12.97%
201267.86%12.13%4.15%12.84%
201366.36%12.54%3.76%14.64%
201465.56%12.09%4.36%15.09%
201567.76%12.18%3.86%12.68%
201667.11%11.06%3.88%14.75%
201764.79%12.43%4.03%15.31%
201868.79%9.44%3.97%13.91%
201968.49%10.17%3.52%15.05%
202064.13%9.63%4.56%16.21%
202159.42%11.24%5.82%16.72%

Staff developer wage gap by race

According to our data, white staff developers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian staff developers have the lowest average salary at $102,634.
$108,000
$107,000
$106,000
$105,000
$104,000
$103,000
$102,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$103,777
White$107,323
Black or African American$104,773
Asian$102,634
Hispanic or Latino$105,914

Average staff developer age

See how the average age of staff developers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female

Staff developer age by race and gender

RaceMale ageFemale age
Unknown44.541
White4644
Black or African American5147
Asian40.537
Hispanic or Latino3941

Staff developer age breakdown

The average age of staff developers is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the staff developer population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Staff developer age breakdown

Staff Developer YearsPercentages
40+ years61%
30-40 years28%
20-30 years11%

Staff developer educational attainment

The most common degree for staff developers is bachelor's degree, with 53% of staff developers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 20% and master's degree degree at 16%.
  • Bachelor's, 53%
  • Master's, 20%
  • Associate, 16%
  • Diploma, 3%
  • Other Degrees, 8%

Staff developers by degree level

Staff developer degreePercentages
Bachelor's53%
Master's20%
Associate16%
Diploma3%
Other Degrees8%

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Staff developer wage gap by degree level

According to the data, staff developers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $117,166 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, staff developers earn a median annual income of $109,755 compared to $101,294 for staff developers with an Associate degree.
$121,000
$116,000
$111,000
$106,000
$101,000
$96,000
$91,000
Master's Degree
High School Diploma or Less
Bachelor's Degree
Some College/ Associate Degree
EducationSalary
Master's Degree$117,166
High School Diploma or Less$95,843
Bachelor's Degree$109,755
Some College/ Associate Degree$101,294

Staff developer employment statistics

Most staff developers work for a private in the education industry.

Company size where staff developers work

Below, you can see the size of companies where staff developers work.

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Staff developer jobs by employer size

Company sizePercentages
< 50 employees8%
50 - 100 employees17%
100 - 500 employees22%
500 - 1,000 employees6%
1,000 - 10,000 employees26%
> 10,000 employees21%

Staff developer jobs by company type

Employees with the staff developer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most staff developers prefer to work at private companies over education companies.

Education

Public

Private

Government

Staff developer jobs by sector

Company typePercentages
Education28%
Public26%
Private37%
Government9%

Staff developer jobs by industry

The most common industries for staff developers are education, health care and technology.

Education

Health Care

Technology

Government

Fortune 500

Staff developer turnover and employment statistics

Staff developer unemployment rate over time

The unemployment rate for staff developers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Staff developer unemployment rate by year

YearStaff developer unemployment rate
20104.49%
20114.91%
20124.86%
20134.50%
20143.44%
20153.11%
20163.54%
20172.54%
20182.62%
20192.42%
20202.67%
20212.89%

Average staff developer tenure

The average staff developer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,775 staff developers resumes in Zippia's database.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Staff developer tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year18%
1-2 years35%
3-4 years15%
5-7 years15%
8-10 years6%
11+ years12%

Staff developer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of staff developers that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
Job titleLGBTJob openings
Building Construction Estimator4.41%41,605
Demand Planner8.65%27,351
Senior Research Specialist10.00%57,586
Quality Assurance Agent11.05%89,806
Equal Employment Opportunity Investigator11.64%6,550
Staff Developer12.19%-
Student Caller19.25%10,143

Similar staff developer jobs LGBT demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job openings
Building Construction Estimator4.41%41,605
Demand Planner8.65%27,351
Senior Research Specialist10.00%57,586
Quality Assurance Agent11.05%89,806
Equal Employment Opportunity Investigator11.64%6,550
Student Caller19.25%10,143

Foreign languages spoken by staff developers

The most common foreign language among staff developers is Spanish at 66.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 8.3% and Hebrew is the third-most popular at 3.3%.
  • Spanish, 66.7%
  • French, 8.3%
  • Hebrew, 3.3%
  • Japanese, 3.3%
  • Italian, 3.3%
  • Other, 15.1%

Staff developer languages spoken

Foreign languagePercentages
Spanish66.7%
French8.3%
Hebrew3.3%
Japanese3.3%
Italian3.3%
Other15.1%

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Staff developer location demographics

The amount you can make as a staff developer can depend on where you live. For example, the highest salary of staff developers is $141,974. Use our chart to find out where that salary is located.

Where do staff developers earn the most?

Staff developers earn the most in California, where the average staff developer salary is $146,740. The map here shows where staff developers earn the highest salaries in the U.S. The darker areas across the 50 states highlight the highest salaries.
Average salary

Which city has the most Staff Developers?

By looking through more than 1,775 resumes, we found that the most popular places for staff developers are New York, NY and Houston, TX.
Number of Staff Developers

Staff developer jobs by state

RankStateNumber of jobsAverage salary
1Ohio2,145$91,847
2Georgia2,014$95,887
3Texas1,980$103,522
4Pennsylvania1,830$80,909
5Washington1,587$136,472
6New York1,480$88,159
7Florida1,468$83,143
8Illinois1,428$95,567
9Minnesota1,387$98,557
10Massachusetts1,381$94,136
11Michigan1,349$102,215
12Indiana1,235$88,969
13Colorado1,200$111,184
14Virginia1,106$105,948
15Missouri1,103$99,987
16New Jersey1,005$121,067
17Tennessee983$101,017
18Wisconsin926$83,030
19Maryland850$101,093
20North Carolina832$103,276
21Alabama804$95,597
22California772$146,740
23South Carolina643$83,132
24Kentucky610$100,484
25Kansas602$115,559
26Iowa586$93,537
27Louisiana574$103,071
28Arizona572$104,325
29Oregon537$103,830
30Arkansas494$74,034
31Nevada484$97,779
32Nebraska465$110,428
33New Mexico424$108,656
34Oklahoma422$105,189
35District of Columbia354$123,535
36Utah338$99,718
37Connecticut323$121,764
38Maine301$86,528
39West Virginia236$67,251
40Mississippi227$107,834
41Rhode Island170$103,568
42New Hampshire167$99,199
43Hawaii154$102,143
44Idaho149$88,065
45South Dakota145$93,942
46North Dakota142$79,847
47Delaware116$100,758
48Alaska113$83,125
49Montana110$107,901
50Vermont99$74,135
51Wyoming55$99,168

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