Technical expert demographics and statistics in the US
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Technical expert gender statistics
22.9% of technical experts are women and 77.1% of technical experts are men.
- Male, 77.1%
- Female, 22.9%
Technical expert gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 77.1% |
| Female | 22.9% |
Technical expert gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$123,765
Female income
$120,871
Technical expert gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in technical expert positions over time. Currently, 22.9% of technical experts are female.
Technical expert gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.17% | 27.83% |
| 2011 | 73.13% | 26.87% |
| 2012 | 74.52% | 25.48% |
| 2013 | 75.03% | 24.97% |
| 2014 | 75.39% | 24.61% |
| 2015 | 77.07% | 22.93% |
| 2016 | 77.20% | 22.80% |
| 2017 | 77.11% | 22.89% |
| 2018 | 77.79% | 22.21% |
| 2019 | 76.57% | 23.43% |
| 2020 | 77.04% | 22.96% |
| 2021 | 77.09% | 22.91% |
Technical expert related jobs gender ratio
We compared technical experts 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% |
| Technical Expert | 77% | 23% |
| Senior Data Center Engineer | 98% | 2% |
| Software Applications Architect | 98% | 2% |
| Dell Certified Systems Expert | 99% | 1% |
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Technical expert demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among technical experts is White, which makes up 55.3% of all technical experts. Comparatively, 15.9% of technical experts are Hispanic or Latino and 12.0% of technical experts are Asian.
- White, 55.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.9%
- Asian, 12.0%
- Black or African American, 11.0%
- Unknown, 5.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Technical expert race
| Technical expert race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 55.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.9% |
| Asian | 12.0% |
| Black or African American | 11.0% |
| Unknown | 5.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Technical expert race and ethnicity over time
See how technical expert racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Technical expert race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.91% | 11.45% | 8.55% | 12.98% |
| 2011 | 64.62% | 11.54% | 8.70% | 12.48% |
| 2012 | 63.35% | 11.78% | 8.95% | 13.12% |
| 2013 | 62.28% | 11.02% | 9.76% | 13.50% |
| 2014 | 61.99% | 11.23% | 9.41% | 14.21% |
| 2015 | 61.90% | 10.69% | 10.58% | 14.10% |
| 2016 | 61.69% | 10.66% | 10.56% | 13.99% |
| 2017 | 60.91% | 10.32% | 11.01% | 14.39% |
| 2018 | 61.02% | 10.28% | 11.10% | 14.13% |
| 2019 | 59.21% | 10.20% | 11.80% | 15.25% |
| 2020 | 57.17% | 10.77% | 11.58% | 15.42% |
| 2021 | 55.31% | 11.01% | 11.96% | 15.95% |
Technical expert wage gap by race
According to our data, asian technical experts have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american technical experts have the lowest average salary at $119,006.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $120,698 |
| White | $122,736 |
| Black or African American | $119,006 |
| Asian | $136,037 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $121,085 |
Average technical expert age
See how the average age of technical experts varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Technical expert 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 |
Technical expert age breakdown
The average age of technical experts is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the technical expert population.
Technical expert age breakdown
| Technical Expert Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 15% |
Technical expert educational attainment
The most common degree for technical experts is bachelor's degree, with 53% of technical experts earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 18% and associate degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 53%
- Associate, 18%
- Master's, 11%
- High School Diploma, 10%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Technical experts by degree level
| Technical expert degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 53% |
| Associate | 18% |
| Master's | 11% |
| High School Diploma | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Technical expert wage gap by degree level
According to the data, technical experts with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $143,326 annually. With a Doctorate degree, technical experts earn a median annual income of $137,110 compared to $125,381 for technical experts with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $143,326 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $112,853 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $125,381 |
| Doctorate Degree | $137,110 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $115,207 |
Technical expert employment statistics
Most technical experts work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where technical experts work
Below, you can see the size of companies where technical experts work.
Technical expert jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 15% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 41% |
Technical expert jobs by company type
Employees with the technical expert job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most technical experts prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Technical expert jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 41% |
| Private | 50% |
| Government | 5% |
Technical expert jobs by industry
The most common industries for technical experts are technology, manufacturing and retail.
Technical expert industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 16% |
| Fortune 500 | 15% |
| Manufacturing | 8% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Retail | 8% |
| Finance | 8% |
| Telecommunication | 4% |
| Government | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Education | 4% |
| Pharmaceutical | 3% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
Technical expert turnover and employment statistics
Technical expert unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for technical experts between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Technical expert unemployment rate by year
| Year | Technical expert 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 technical expert tenure
The average technical expert stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 2,847 technical experts resumes in Zippia's database.
Technical expert tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 18% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Technical expert LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of technical experts 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 Communications Analyst | 7.31% | 90,240 |
| Associate Technical Consultant | 8.42% | 117,202 |
| Color Developer | 8.46% | 79,772 |
| Information Security Director | 8.59% | 109,450 |
| MIS Administrator | 9.03% | 81,080 |
| Functional Tester | 10.54% | 37,146 |
| Technical Expert | 10.88% | - |
Similar technical expert jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Data Communications Analyst | 7.31% | 90,240 |
| Associate Technical Consultant | 8.42% | 117,202 |
| Color Developer | 8.46% | 79,772 |
| Information Security Director | 8.59% | 109,450 |
| MIS Administrator | 9.03% | 81,080 |
| Functional Tester | 10.54% | 37,146 |
Foreign languages spoken by technical experts
The most common foreign language among technical experts is Spanish at 34.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Arabic at 9.8% and Russian is the third-most popular at 6.5%.
- Spanish, 34.8%
- Arabic, 9.8%
- Russian, 6.5%
- French, 6.5%
- Persian, 6.5%
- Other, 35.9%
Technical expert languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 34.8% |
| Arabic | 9.8% |
| Russian | 6.5% |
| French | 6.5% |
| Persian | 6.5% |
| Other | 35.9% |
