Test worker demographics and statistics in the US
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Test worker gender statistics
34.5% of test workers are women and 65.5% of test workers are men.
- Male, 65.5%
- Female, 34.5%
Test worker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 65.5% |
| Female | 34.5% |
Test worker gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$62,598
Female income
$56,257
Test worker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in test worker positions over time. Currently, 34.5% of test workers are female.
Test worker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 78.25% | 21.75% |
| 2011 | 76.48% | 23.52% |
| 2012 | 77.99% | 22.01% |
| 2013 | 79.51% | 20.49% |
| 2014 | 77.80% | 22.20% |
| 2015 | 77.94% | 22.06% |
| 2016 | 79.48% | 20.52% |
| 2017 | 78.62% | 21.38% |
| 2018 | 67.67% | 32.33% |
| 2019 | 65.65% | 34.35% |
| 2020 | 66.59% | 33.41% |
| 2021 | 65.45% | 34.55% |
Test worker related jobs gender ratio
We compared test workers 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% |
| Test Worker | 65% | 35% |
| Senior Data Center Engineer | 98% | 2% |
| Software Applications Architect | 98% | 2% |
| Dell Certified Systems Expert | 99% | 1% |
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Test worker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among test workers is White, which makes up 67.7% of all test workers. Comparatively, 12.0% of test workers are Asian and 8.8% of test workers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 67.7%
- Asian, 12.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.8%
- Black or African American, 6.2%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Test worker race
| Test worker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.7% |
| Asian | 12.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.8% |
| Black or African American | 6.2% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Test worker race and ethnicity over time
See how test worker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Test worker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.09% | 9.39% | 10.78% | 7.43% |
| 2011 | 70.82% | 9.26% | 10.08% | 6.76% |
| 2012 | 68.23% | 9.76% | 11.84% | 7.55% |
| 2013 | 68.24% | 9.08% | 13.31% | 7.03% |
| 2014 | 68.30% | 8.60% | 13.45% | 6.77% |
| 2015 | 69.40% | 8.46% | 11.85% | 7.58% |
| 2016 | 68.76% | 7.94% | 12.50% | 7.70% |
| 2017 | 68.46% | 8.03% | 12.72% | 8.01% |
| 2018 | 72.30% | 6.27% | 11.30% | 7.41% |
| 2019 | 71.06% | 6.68% | 11.46% | 8.08% |
| 2020 | 68.88% | 6.11% | 11.53% | 8.82% |
| 2021 | 67.73% | 6.24% | 11.99% | 8.82% |
Test worker wage gap by race
According to our data, asian test workers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american test workers have the lowest average salary at $58,252.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $60,942 |
| White | $61,950 |
| Black or African American | $58,252 |
| Asian | $73,291 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $59,633 |
Average test worker age
See how the average age of test workers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Test worker age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 43 | 45 |
| Unknown | 42 | 42 |
| Asian | 42 | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 | 41 |
| White | 44 | 44 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 44 | 46 |
Test worker age breakdown
The average age of test workers is 40+ years years old, representing 62% of the test worker population.
Test worker age breakdown
| Test Worker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 62% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Test worker educational attainment
The most common degree for test workers is bachelor's degree, with 39% of test workers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 26% and associate degree degree at 16%.
- Bachelor's, 39%
- Associate, 26%
- Diploma, 16%
- High School Diploma, 10%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Test workers by degree level
| Test worker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 39% |
| Associate | 26% |
| Diploma | 16% |
| High School Diploma | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Test worker wage gap by degree level
According to the data, test workers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $89,338 annually. With a Master's degree, test workers earn a median annual income of $88,296 compared to $70,492 for test workers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $88,296 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $70,492 |
| Doctorate Degree | $89,338 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $48,807 |
Test worker employment statistics
Most test workers work for a public in the education industry.
Company size where test workers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where test workers work.
Test worker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 7% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 32% |
Test worker jobs by company type
Employees with the test worker job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most test workers prefer to work at public companies over education companies.
Test worker jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 30% |
| Public | 33% |
| Private | 22% |
| Government | 15% |
Test worker jobs by industry
The most common industries for test workers are education, government and technology.
Test worker industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 24% |
| Fortune 500 | 18% |
| Government | 12% |
| Technology | 12% |
| Finance | 9% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
Test worker turnover and employment statistics
Test worker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for test workers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Test worker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Test worker unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.08% |
| 2011 | 4.28% |
| 2012 | 4.87% |
| 2013 | 3.52% |
| 2014 | 3.32% |
| 2015 | 3.15% |
| 2016 | 2.86% |
| 2017 | 2.28% |
| 2018 | 2.52% |
| 2019 | 2.66% |
| 2020 | 3.94% |
| 2021 | 3.69% |
Average test worker tenure
The average test worker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 62 test workers resumes in Zippia's database.
Test worker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 36% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 2% |
Test worker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of test workers 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 Communication Engineer | 7.31% | 98,216 |
| Senior SAP Fico Consultant | 8.42% | 32,564 |
| Information Technology Applications Developer | 8.46% | 234,643 |
| Network Security Architect | 8.59% | 141,768 |
| Lead Systems Engineer | 9.03% | 186,392 |
| Test Worker | 10.54% | - |
| District Technician | 10.88% | 73,669 |
Similar test worker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Data Communication Engineer | 7.31% | 98,216 |
| Senior SAP Fico Consultant | 8.42% | 32,564 |
| Information Technology Applications Developer | 8.46% | 234,643 |
| Network Security Architect | 8.59% | 141,768 |
| Lead Systems Engineer | 9.03% | 186,392 |
| District Technician | 10.88% | 73,669 |
