Usability specialist demographics and statistics in the US
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Usability specialist gender statistics
40.5% of usability specialists are women and 59.5% of usability specialists are men.
- Male, 59.5%
- Female, 40.5%
Usability specialist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 59.5% |
| Female | 40.5% |
Usability specialist gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$90,121
Female income
$85,980
Usability specialist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in usability specialist positions over time. Currently, 40.5% of usability specialists are female.
Usability specialist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.53% | 31.47% |
| 2011 | 67.87% | 32.13% |
| 2012 | 65.14% | 34.86% |
| 2013 | 63.81% | 36.19% |
| 2014 | 66.85% | 33.15% |
| 2015 | 65.23% | 34.77% |
| 2016 | 62.58% | 37.42% |
| 2017 | 64.16% | 35.84% |
| 2018 | 62.37% | 37.63% |
| 2019 | 66.56% | 33.44% |
| 2020 | 63.72% | 36.28% |
| 2021 | 59.52% | 40.48% |
Usability specialist related jobs gender ratio
We compared usability specialists with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, senior electronics design engineer and refrigeration engineer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic Engineer | 11% | 89% |
| Usability Specialist | 60% | 40% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Usability specialist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among usability specialists is White, which makes up 66.3% of all usability specialists. Comparatively, 13.9% of usability specialists are Asian and 11.1% of usability specialists are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 66.3%
- Asian, 13.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.1%
- Black or African American, 4.5%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Usability specialist race
| Usability specialist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.3% |
| Asian | 13.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.1% |
| Black or African American | 4.5% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Usability specialist race and ethnicity over time
See how usability specialist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Usability specialist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.21% | 4.38% | 13.59% | 7.10% |
| 2011 | 74.64% | 4.52% | 11.05% | 8.39% |
| 2012 | 74.36% | 3.64% | 12.34% | 7.92% |
| 2013 | 73.44% | 4.61% | 12.15% | 7.97% |
| 2014 | 72.02% | 4.68% | 13.05% | 8.31% |
| 2015 | 71.85% | 5.19% | 12.51% | 9.00% |
| 2016 | 70.94% | 4.37% | 13.19% | 9.02% |
| 2017 | 70.22% | 3.87% | 13.85% | 10.03% |
| 2018 | 70.20% | 3.95% | 14.57% | 9.03% |
| 2019 | 68.00% | 4.12% | 15.87% | 9.90% |
| 2020 | 68.15% | 4.61% | 13.79% | 9.87% |
| 2021 | 66.35% | 4.53% | 13.93% | 11.11% |
Usability specialist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian usability specialists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american usability specialists have the lowest average salary at $86,561.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $91,820 |
| White | $87,038 |
| Black or African American | $86,561 |
| Asian | $97,227 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $88,384 |
Average usability specialist age
See how the average age of usability specialists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Usability specialist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 41 | 37 |
| White | 42.5 | 40 |
| Black or African American | 40 | 39 |
| Asian | 38 | 34 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40.5 | 40.5 |
Usability specialist age breakdown
The average age of usability specialists is 40+ years years old, representing 53% of the usability specialist population.
Usability specialist age breakdown
| Usability Specialist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 53% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Usability specialist educational attainment
The most common degree for usability specialists is bachelor's degree, with 66% of usability specialists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 26% and master's degree degree at 4%.
- Bachelor's, 66%
- Master's, 26%
- Doctorate, 4%
- Associate, 2%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Usability specialists by degree level
| Usability specialist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 66% |
| Master's | 26% |
| Doctorate | 4% |
| Associate | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Usability specialist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, usability specialists with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $112,288 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, usability specialists earn a median annual income of $91,804 compared to $67,909 for usability specialists with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $112,288 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $91,804 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $67,909 |
Usability specialist employment statistics
Most usability specialists work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where usability specialists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where usability specialists work.
Usability specialist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 7% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 9% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 45% |
Usability specialist jobs by company type
Employees with the usability specialist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most usability specialists prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Usability specialist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 9% |
| Public | 32% |
| Private | 51% |
| Government | 8% |
Usability specialist jobs by industry
The most common industries for usability specialists are technology, education and government.
Usability specialist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 24% |
| Fortune 500 | 22% |
| Education | 7% |
| Government | 6% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Finance | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Media | 4% |
| Automotive | 4% |
| Insurance | 4% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
Usability specialist turnover and employment statistics
Usability specialist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for usability specialists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Usability specialist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Usability specialist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.89% |
| 2011 | 4.17% |
| 2012 | 3.90% |
| 2013 | 3.52% |
| 2014 | 3.01% |
| 2015 | 2.38% |
| 2016 | 1.95% |
| 2017 | 2.07% |
| 2018 | 2.58% |
| 2019 | 2.26% |
| 2020 | 3.20% |
| 2021 | 2.82% |
Average usability specialist tenure
The average usability specialist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 160 usability specialists resumes in Zippia's database.
Usability specialist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 27% |
| 1-2 years | 38% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Usability specialist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of usability specialists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Usability Specialist | 3.67% | - |
| Senior Validation Engineer | 5.25% | 19,688 |
| Test Fixture Designer | 6.39% | 62,006 |
| Avionics Systems Engineer | 7.54% | 80,025 |
| Process Development Associate | 8.92% | 82,243 |
| Metallurgist | 10.43% | 25,545 |
| Environmental Supervisor | 12.89% | 17,155 |
Similar usability specialist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Validation Engineer | 5.25% | 19,688 |
| Test Fixture Designer | 6.39% | 62,006 |
| Avionics Systems Engineer | 7.54% | 80,025 |
| Process Development Associate | 8.92% | 82,243 |
| Metallurgist | 10.43% | 25,545 |
| Environmental Supervisor | 12.89% | 17,155 |
Foreign languages spoken by usability specialists
The most common foreign language among usability specialists is Chinese at 40.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Russian at 20.0% and French is the third-most popular at 20.0%.
- Chinese, 40.0%
- Russian, 20.0%
- French, 20.0%
- Vietnamese, 20.0%
Usability specialist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Chinese | 40.0% |
| Russian | 20.0% |
| French | 20.0% |
| Vietnamese | 20.0% |
