Support specialist/trainer demographics and statistics in the US
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Support specialist/trainer gender statistics
60.7% of support specialist/trainers are women and 39.3% of support specialist/trainers are men.
- Female, 60.7%
- Male, 39.3%
Support specialist/trainer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 60.7% |
| Male | 39.3% |
Support specialist/trainer gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$47,676
Female income
$46,041
Support specialist/trainer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in support specialist/trainer positions over time. Currently, 60.7% of support specialist/trainers are female.
Support specialist/trainer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 33.33% | 66.67% |
| 2011 | 34.42% | 65.58% |
| 2012 | 36.06% | 63.94% |
| 2013 | 36.68% | 63.32% |
| 2014 | 37.14% | 62.86% |
| 2015 | 39.33% | 60.67% |
| 2016 | 39.50% | 60.50% |
| 2017 | 39.38% | 60.62% |
| 2018 | 40.31% | 59.69% |
| 2019 | 38.65% | 61.35% |
| 2020 | 39.29% | 60.71% |
| 2021 | 39.35% | 60.65% |
Support specialist/trainer related jobs gender ratio
We compared support specialist/trainers 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% |
| Support Specialist/Trainer | 39% | 61% |
| Senior Data Center Engineer | 98% | 2% |
| Software Applications Architect | 98% | 2% |
| Dell Certified Systems Expert | 99% | 1% |
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Support specialist/trainer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among support specialist/trainers is White, which makes up 56.2% of all support specialist/trainers. Comparatively, 15.0% of support specialist/trainers are Hispanic or Latino and 12.5% of support specialist/trainers are Black or African American.
- White, 56.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.0%
- Black or African American, 12.5%
- Asian, 10.6%
- Unknown, 5.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Support specialist/trainer race
| Support specialist/trainer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.0% |
| Black or African American | 12.5% |
| Asian | 10.6% |
| Unknown | 5.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Support specialist/trainer race and ethnicity over time
See how support specialist/trainer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Support specialist/trainer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.81% | 12.94% | 7.16% | 12.05% |
| 2011 | 65.52% | 13.03% | 7.31% | 11.55% |
| 2012 | 64.25% | 13.27% | 7.56% | 12.19% |
| 2013 | 63.18% | 12.50% | 8.37% | 12.57% |
| 2014 | 62.89% | 12.72% | 8.02% | 13.28% |
| 2015 | 62.80% | 12.18% | 9.19% | 13.17% |
| 2016 | 62.59% | 12.14% | 9.17% | 13.06% |
| 2017 | 61.81% | 11.81% | 9.62% | 13.46% |
| 2018 | 61.92% | 11.77% | 9.71% | 13.20% |
| 2019 | 60.11% | 11.69% | 10.41% | 14.32% |
| 2020 | 58.07% | 12.26% | 10.19% | 14.49% |
| 2021 | 56.21% | 12.50% | 10.57% | 15.02% |
Support specialist/trainer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian support specialist/trainers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american support specialist/trainers have the lowest average salary at $44,998.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $45,944 |
| White | $47,092 |
| Black or African American | $44,998 |
| Asian | $54,808 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $46,161 |
Average support specialist/trainer age
See how the average age of support specialist/trainers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Support specialist/trainer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 44 | 43 |
| Unknown | 40 | 45 |
| Asian | 41 | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 | 39.5 |
| White | 41 | 46 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 41 |
Support specialist/trainer age breakdown
The average age of support specialist/trainers is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the support specialist/trainer population.
Support specialist/trainer age breakdown
| Support Specialist/Trainer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 15% |
Support specialist/trainer educational attainment
The most common degree for support specialist/trainers is bachelor's degree, with 60% of support specialist/trainers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 20% and associate degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 60%
- Associate, 20%
- Master's, 9%
- High School Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Support specialist/trainers by degree level
| Support specialist/trainer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 60% |
| Associate | 20% |
| Master's | 9% |
| High School Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Support specialist/trainer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, support specialist/trainers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $59,193 annually. With a Doctorate degree, support specialist/trainers earn a median annual income of $55,447 compared to $48,597 for support specialist/trainers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $59,193 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $41,609 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $48,597 |
| Doctorate Degree | $55,447 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $42,895 |
Support specialist/trainer employment statistics
Most support specialist/trainers work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where support specialist/trainers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where support specialist/trainers work.
Support specialist/trainer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 24% |
Support specialist/trainer jobs by company type
Employees with the support specialist/trainer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most support specialist/trainers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Support specialist/trainer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 28% |
| Private | 61% |
| Government | 5% |
Support specialist/trainer jobs by industry
The most common industries for support specialist/trainers are health care, technology and professional.
Support specialist/trainer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 17% |
| Technology | 15% |
| Fortune 500 | 12% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Government | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Education | 4% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Support specialist/trainer turnover and employment statistics
Support specialist/trainer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for support specialist/trainers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Support specialist/trainer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Support specialist/trainer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.58% |
| 2011 | 6.70% |
| 2012 | 5.32% |
| 2013 | 5.21% |
| 2014 | 4.89% |
| 2015 | 4.00% |
| 2016 | 3.51% |
| 2017 | 3.56% |
| 2018 | 3.06% |
| 2019 | 3.58% |
| 2020 | 4.61% |
| 2021 | 4.34% |
Average support specialist/trainer tenure
The average support specialist/trainer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 2,130 support specialist/trainers resumes in Zippia's database.
Support specialist/trainer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 32% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Support specialist/trainer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of support specialist/trainers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Junior Network Analyst | 7.31% | 33,943 |
| Business Systems Specialist | 8.42% | 187,275 |
| Database/Application Developer | 8.46% | 169,670 |
| Information Security Manager | 8.59% | 115,414 |
| Network Systems Consultant | 9.03% | 120,261 |
| Test System Manager | 10.54% | 32,803 |
| Support Specialist/Trainer | 10.88% | - |
Similar support specialist/trainer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Junior Network Analyst | 7.31% | 33,943 |
| Business Systems Specialist | 8.42% | 187,275 |
| Database/Application Developer | 8.46% | 169,670 |
| Information Security Manager | 8.59% | 115,414 |
| Network Systems Consultant | 9.03% | 120,261 |
| Test System Manager | 10.54% | 32,803 |
Foreign languages spoken by support specialist/trainers
The most common foreign language among support specialist/trainers is Spanish at 49.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 7.8% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 5.2%.
- Spanish, 49.4%
- French, 7.8%
- Chinese, 5.2%
- Portuguese, 3.9%
- Mandarin, 3.9%
- Other, 29.8%
Support specialist/trainer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 49.4% |
| French | 7.8% |
| Chinese | 5.2% |
| Portuguese | 3.9% |
| Mandarin | 3.9% |
| Other | 29.8% |
