Usability engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Usability engineer gender statistics
45.7% of usability engineers are women and 54.3% of usability engineers are men.
- Male, 54.3%
- Female, 45.7%
Usability engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 54.3% |
| Female | 45.7% |
Usability engineer gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$95,656
Female income
$87,718
Usability engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in usability engineer positions over time. Currently, 45.7% of usability engineers are female.
Usability engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 50.39% | 49.61% |
| 2011 | 50.05% | 49.95% |
| 2012 | 52.00% | 48.00% |
| 2013 | 51.86% | 48.14% |
| 2014 | 53.47% | 46.53% |
| 2015 | 53.04% | 46.96% |
| 2016 | 55.40% | 44.60% |
| 2017 | 54.58% | 45.42% |
| 2018 | 54.64% | 45.36% |
| 2019 | 54.23% | 45.77% |
| 2020 | 54.13% | 45.87% |
| 2021 | 54.30% | 45.70% |
Usability engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared usability engineers 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% |
| Usability Engineer | 54% | 46% |
| Senior Data Center Engineer | 98% | 2% |
| Software Applications Architect | 98% | 2% |
| Dell Certified Systems Expert | 99% | 1% |
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Usability engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among usability engineers is White, which makes up 53.7% of all usability engineers. Comparatively, 29.1% of usability engineers are Asian and 8.0% of usability engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 53.7%
- Asian, 29.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.0%
- Unknown, 4.8%
- Black or African American, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
Usability engineer race
| Usability engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 53.7% |
| Asian | 29.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.0% |
| Unknown | 4.8% |
| Black or African American | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
Usability engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how usability engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Usability engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.76% | 5.37% | 24.90% | 5.54% |
| 2011 | 62.22% | 5.60% | 24.40% | 5.25% |
| 2012 | 61.13% | 5.14% | 25.78% | 5.69% |
| 2013 | 61.53% | 4.66% | 25.60% | 5.51% |
| 2014 | 60.40% | 5.17% | 26.25% | 5.63% |
| 2015 | 59.57% | 4.98% | 26.37% | 6.21% |
| 2016 | 59.08% | 4.97% | 27.08% | 6.21% |
| 2017 | 57.65% | 4.85% | 27.63% | 6.58% |
| 2018 | 58.30% | 4.70% | 26.86% | 7.19% |
| 2019 | 57.47% | 4.80% | 28.05% | 6.81% |
| 2020 | 55.67% | 4.54% | 27.81% | 7.63% |
| 2021 | 53.66% | 4.29% | 29.12% | 8.01% |
Usability engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian usability engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american usability engineers have the lowest average salary at $90,932.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $96,573 |
| White | $96,171 |
| Black or African American | $90,932 |
| Asian | $102,340 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $92,659 |
Average usability engineer age
See how the average age of usability engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Usability engineer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 37 | 46 |
| Unknown | 37 | 34 |
| Asian | 38 | 37 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36 | 34 |
| White | 39 | 40 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 41 |
Usability engineer age breakdown
The average age of usability engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 45% of the usability engineer population.
Usability engineer age breakdown
| Usability Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 45% |
| 30-40 years | 36% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Usability engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for usability engineers is bachelor's degree, with 64% of usability engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 23% and master's degree degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 64%
- Master's, 23%
- Doctorate, 7%
- Associate, 4%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Usability engineers by degree level
| Usability engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 64% |
| Master's | 23% |
| Doctorate | 7% |
| Associate | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Usability engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, usability engineers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $118,809 annually. With a Master's degree, usability engineers earn a median annual income of $107,314 compared to $96,218 for usability engineers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $107,314 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $96,218 |
| Doctorate Degree | $118,809 |
Usability engineer employment statistics
Most usability engineers work for a public in the technology industry.
Company size where usability engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where usability engineers work.
Usability engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 6% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 13% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 45% |
Usability engineer jobs by company type
Employees with the usability engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most usability engineers prefer to work at public companies over private companies.
Usability engineer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 56% |
| Private | 38% |
| Government | 2% |
Usability engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for usability engineers are technology, finance and professional.
Usability engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 26% |
| Fortune 500 | 22% |
| Finance | 10% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Telecommunication | 6% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Government | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Usability engineer turnover and employment statistics
Usability engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for usability engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Usability engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Usability engineer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.56% |
| 2011 | 3.25% |
| 2012 | 2.64% |
| 2013 | 2.67% |
| 2014 | 2.07% |
| 2015 | 2.26% |
| 2016 | 2.33% |
| 2017 | 2.17% |
| 2018 | 1.80% |
| 2019 | 1.88% |
| 2020 | 2.40% |
| 2021 | 2.07% |
Average usability engineer tenure
The average usability engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 258 usability engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Usability engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 28% |
| 1-2 years | 39% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Usability engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of usability engineers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Telecom Analyst | 7.31% | 1,035 |
| Professional Services Consultant | 8.42% | 156,160 |
| Usability Engineer | 8.46% | - |
| Computer Security Specialist | 8.59% | 70,181 |
| Unix Systems Administrator | 9.03% | 110,185 |
| Chief Software Architect | 10.54% | 281,099 |
| Computer Coordinator | 10.88% | 29,926 |
Similar usability engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Telecom Analyst | 7.31% | 1,035 |
| Professional Services Consultant | 8.42% | 156,160 |
| Computer Security Specialist | 8.59% | 70,181 |
| Unix Systems Administrator | 9.03% | 110,185 |
| Chief Software Architect | 10.54% | 281,099 |
| Computer Coordinator | 10.88% | 29,926 |
Foreign languages spoken by usability engineers
The most common foreign language among usability engineers is Mandarin at 23.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 15.4% and Carrier is the third-most popular at 15.4%.
- Mandarin, 23.1%
- Chinese, 15.4%
- Carrier, 15.4%
- German, 7.7%
- Japanese, 7.7%
- Other, 30.7%
Usability engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Mandarin | 23.1% |
| Chinese | 15.4% |
| Carrier | 15.4% |
| German | 7.7% |
| Japanese | 7.7% |
| Other | 30.7% |
