Tester demographics and statistics in the US
Tester demographics research summary. Zippia estimates tester demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our tester estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about testers after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 221,422 testers currently employed in the United States.
- 37.0% of all testers are women, while 63.0% are men.
- The average tester age is 43 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of testers is White (67.7%), followed by Asian (12.0%), Hispanic or Latino (8.8%) and Black or African American (6.2%).
- In 2022, women earned 94% of what men earned.
- 11% of all testers are LGBT.
- Testers are 54% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to public companies.
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Tester demographics by:
Tester gender statistics
37.0% of testers are women and 63.0% of testers are men.
- Male, 63.0%
- Female, 37.0%
Tester gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 63.0% |
| Female | 37.0% |
Tester gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$64,872
Female income
$60,931
Tester gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in tester positions over time. Currently, 37.0% of testers are female.
Tester gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.38% | 23.62% |
| 2011 | 74.50% | 25.50% |
| 2012 | 76.10% | 23.90% |
| 2013 | 77.71% | 22.29% |
| 2014 | 75.90% | 24.10% |
| 2015 | 76.04% | 23.96% |
| 2016 | 77.68% | 22.32% |
| 2017 | 76.77% | 23.23% |
| 2018 | 65.29% | 34.71% |
| 2019 | 63.20% | 36.80% |
| 2020 | 64.17% | 35.83% |
| 2021 | 63.00% | 37.00% |
Tester related jobs gender ratio
We compared testers 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% |
| Tester | 63% | 37% |
| Senior Data Center Engineer | 98% | 2% |
| Software Applications Architect | 98% | 2% |
| Dell Certified Systems Expert | 99% | 1% |
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Tester demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among testers is White, which makes up 67.7% of all testers. Comparatively, 12.0% of testers are Asian and 8.8% of testers 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%
Tester race
| Tester 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% |
Tester race and ethnicity over time
See how tester racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Tester 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% |
Tester wage gap by race
According to our data, asian testers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american testers have the lowest average salary at $62,190.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $63,860 |
| White | $64,477 |
| Black or African American | $62,190 |
| Asian | $71,161 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $63,051 |
Average tester age
See how the average age of testers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Tester 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 |
Tester age breakdown
The average age of testers is 40+ years years old, representing 62% of the tester population.
Tester age breakdown
| Tester Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 62% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Tester educational attainment
The most common degree for testers is bachelor's degree, with 46% of testers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 18% and high school diploma degree at 17%.
- Bachelor's, 46%
- High School Diploma, 18%
- Associate, 17%
- Master's, 10%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Testers by degree level
| Tester degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 46% |
| High School Diploma | 18% |
| Associate | 17% |
| Master's | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Tester wage gap by degree level
According to the data, testers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $79,928 annually. With a Master's degree, testers earn a median annual income of $79,379 compared to $69,554 for testers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $79,379 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $69,554 |
| Doctorate Degree | $79,928 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $56,058 |
Tester employment statistics
Most testers work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where testers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where testers work.
Tester jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 14% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 40% |
Tester jobs by company type
Employees with the tester job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most testers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Tester jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 42% |
| Private | 54% |
| Government | 1% |
Tester jobs by industry
The most common industries for testers are technology, manufacturing and professional.
Tester industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 24% |
| Fortune 500 | 17% |
| Manufacturing | 11% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Telecommunication | 6% |
| Finance | 6% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Tester turnover and employment statistics
Tester unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for testers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Tester unemployment rate by year
| Year | Tester 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 tester tenure
The average tester stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 13,293 testers resumes in Zippia's database.
Tester tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 39% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 8% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Tester LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of testers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Personal Computer Network Analyst | 7.31% | 48,364 |
| Consultant-Systems Integration | 8.42% | 115,873 |
| Lotus Notes Developer | 8.46% | 80,045 |
| Director Of Information Technology Security | 8.59% | 119,913 |
| Principal Systems Engineer | 9.03% | 146,444 |
| Tester | 10.54% | - |
| Technical Advisor | 10.88% | 118,740 |
Similar tester jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Personal Computer Network Analyst | 7.31% | 48,364 |
| Consultant-Systems Integration | 8.42% | 115,873 |
| Lotus Notes Developer | 8.46% | 80,045 |
| Director Of Information Technology Security | 8.59% | 119,913 |
| Principal Systems Engineer | 9.03% | 146,444 |
| Technical Advisor | 10.88% | 118,740 |
Foreign languages spoken by testers
The most common foreign language among testers is Spanish at 47.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 9.5% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 6.2%.
- Spanish, 47.9%
- French, 9.5%
- Chinese, 6.2%
- German, 4.6%
- Mandarin, 4.1%
- Other, 27.7%
Tester languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 47.9% |
| French | 9.5% |
| Chinese | 6.2% |
| German | 4.6% |
| Mandarin | 4.1% |
| Other | 27.7% |
