Technical fellow demographics and statistics in the US
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Technical fellow gender statistics
39.4% of technical fellows are women and 60.6% of technical fellows are men.
- Male, 60.6%
- Female, 39.4%
Technical fellow gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 60.6% |
| Female | 39.4% |
Technical fellow gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$67,198
Female income
$61,252
Technical fellow gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in technical fellow positions over time. Currently, 39.4% of technical fellows are female.
Technical fellow gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 55.14% | 44.86% |
| 2011 | 55.00% | 45.00% |
| 2012 | 52.11% | 47.89% |
| 2013 | 55.72% | 44.28% |
| 2014 | 55.57% | 44.43% |
| 2015 | 56.10% | 43.90% |
| 2016 | 55.03% | 44.97% |
| 2017 | 52.23% | 47.77% |
| 2018 | 58.86% | 41.14% |
| 2019 | 55.41% | 44.59% |
| 2020 | 59.47% | 40.53% |
| 2021 | 60.65% | 39.35% |
Technical fellow related jobs gender ratio
We compared technical fellows 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 Fellow | 61% | 39% |
| Senior Data Center Engineer | 98% | 2% |
| Software Applications Architect | 98% | 2% |
| Dell Certified Systems Expert | 99% | 1% |
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Technical fellow demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among technical fellows is White, which makes up 61.0% of all technical fellows. Comparatively, 13.9% of technical fellows are Asian and 11.7% of technical fellows are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 61.0%
- Asian, 13.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.7%
- Black or African American, 8.0%
- Unknown, 5.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Technical fellow race
| Technical fellow race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.0% |
| Asian | 13.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.7% |
| Black or African American | 8.0% |
| Unknown | 5.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Technical fellow race and ethnicity over time
See how technical fellow racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Technical fellow race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.21% | 9.41% | 13.12% | 8.93% |
| 2011 | 66.30% | 9.08% | 13.22% | 9.16% |
| 2012 | 65.43% | 8.51% | 13.81% | 9.49% |
| 2013 | 66.24% | 9.57% | 13.35% | 8.42% |
| 2014 | 64.64% | 9.52% | 14.04% | 9.31% |
| 2015 | 64.90% | 8.14% | 12.89% | 11.03% |
| 2016 | 64.58% | 9.54% | 14.04% | 9.17% |
| 2017 | 63.93% | 8.95% | 14.54% | 10.10% |
| 2018 | 62.94% | 9.43% | 13.74% | 10.51% |
| 2019 | 63.06% | 9.48% | 13.40% | 10.65% |
| 2020 | 60.61% | 7.71% | 13.83% | 12.63% |
| 2021 | 61.01% | 8.00% | 13.95% | 11.72% |
Technical fellow wage gap by race
According to our data, asian technical fellows have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White technical fellows have the lowest average salary at $64,101.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $66,748 |
| White | $64,101 |
| Black or African American | $64,675 |
| Asian | $75,037 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $65,986 |
Average technical fellow age
See how the average age of technical fellows varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Technical fellow age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 41 | |
| White | 42 | 47 |
| Black or African American | 44 | 43.5 |
| Asian | 45 | 48 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 | 40.5 |
Technical fellow age breakdown
The average age of technical fellows is 40+ years years old, representing 60% of the technical fellow population.
Technical fellow age breakdown
| Technical Fellow Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 60% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 8% |
Technical fellow educational attainment
The most common degree for technical fellows is bachelor's degree, with 63% of technical fellows earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 18% and master's degree degree at 15%.
- Bachelor's, 63%
- Master's, 18%
- Doctorate, 15%
- Associate, 3%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Technical fellows by degree level
| Technical fellow degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 63% |
| Master's | 18% |
| Doctorate | 15% |
| Associate | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Technical fellow wage gap by degree level
According to the data, technical fellows with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $76,518 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, technical fellows earn a median annual income of $72,838 compared to $63,483 for technical fellows with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $76,518 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $62,364 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $72,838 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $63,483 |
Technical fellow employment statistics
Most technical fellows work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where technical fellows work
Below, you can see the size of companies where technical fellows work.
Technical fellow jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 16% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 32% |
Technical fellow jobs by company type
Employees with the technical fellow job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most technical fellows prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Technical fellow jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 30% |
| Public | 28% |
| Private | 33% |
| Government | 9% |
Technical fellow jobs by industry
The most common industries for technical fellows are education, technology and professional.
Technical fellow industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 22% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Technology | 10% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Health Care | 7% |
| Non Profits | 6% |
| Government | 5% |
| Pharmaceutical | 3% |
| Media | 3% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Technical fellow turnover and employment statistics
Technical fellow unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for technical fellows between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Technical fellow unemployment rate by year
| Year | Technical fellow unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.00% |
| 2011 | 3.88% |
| 2012 | 3.29% |
| 2013 | 3.35% |
| 2014 | 2.81% |
| 2015 | 2.68% |
| 2016 | 2.27% |
| 2017 | 2.77% |
| 2018 | 2.33% |
| 2019 | 2.71% |
| 2020 | 2.42% |
| 2021 | 2.37% |
Average technical fellow tenure
The average technical fellow stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 424 technical fellows resumes in Zippia's database.
Technical fellow tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 25% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Technical fellow LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of technical fellows 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Provisioning Analyst | 7.31% | 9,686 |
| Peoplesoft Technical Consultant | 8.42% | 96,532 |
| Deployment Engineer | 8.46% | 254,721 |
| Information Systems Security Officer | 8.59% | 202,299 |
| Technical Fellow | 9.03% | - |
| Quality Analyst | 10.54% | 110,980 |
| Technical Solutions Specialist | 10.88% | 161,014 |
Similar technical fellow jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Provisioning Analyst | 7.31% | 9,686 |
| Peoplesoft Technical Consultant | 8.42% | 96,532 |
| Deployment Engineer | 8.46% | 254,721 |
| Information Systems Security Officer | 8.59% | 202,299 |
| Quality Analyst | 10.54% | 110,980 |
| Technical Solutions Specialist | 10.88% | 161,014 |
Foreign languages spoken by technical fellows
The most common foreign language among technical fellows is Spanish at 37.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Mandarin at 12.5% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 9.4%.
- Spanish, 37.5%
- Mandarin, 12.5%
- Chinese, 9.4%
- Portuguese, 6.3%
- German, 3.1%
- Other, 31.2%
Technical fellow languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 37.5% |
| Mandarin | 12.5% |
| Chinese | 9.4% |
| Portuguese | 6.3% |
| German | 3.1% |
| Other | 31.2% |
