User experience researcher demographics and statistics in the US
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User experience researcher gender statistics
55.8% of user experience researchers are women and 44.2% of user experience researchers are men.
- Female, 55.8%
- Male, 44.2%
User experience researcher gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 55.8% |
| Male | 44.2% |
User experience researcher gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$98,222
Female income
$94,908
User experience researcher gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in user experience researcher positions over time. Currently, 55.8% of user experience researchers are female.
User experience researcher gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 52.62% | 47.38% |
| 2011 | 50.15% | 49.85% |
| 2012 | 50.39% | 49.61% |
| 2013 | 46.91% | 53.09% |
| 2014 | 46.95% | 53.05% |
| 2015 | 49.12% | 50.88% |
| 2016 | 48.36% | 51.64% |
| 2017 | 48.32% | 51.68% |
| 2018 | 47.36% | 52.64% |
| 2019 | 45.99% | 54.01% |
| 2020 | 43.50% | 56.50% |
| 2021 | 44.22% | 55.78% |
User experience researcher related jobs gender ratio
We compared user experience researchers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, timber buyer and chief estimator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Wedding Coordinator | 9% | 91% |
| Conference Planning Manager | 9% | 91% |
| Human Resources Administrative Assistant | 9% | 91% |
| User Experience Researcher | 44% | 56% |
| Electronic Security Specialist | 94% | 6% |
| Chief Estimator | 95% | 5% |
| Timber Buyer | 97% | 3% |
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User experience researcher demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among user experience researchers is White, which makes up 64.4% of all user experience researchers. Comparatively, 14.4% of user experience researchers are Asian and 11.4% of user experience researchers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 64.4%
- Asian, 14.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.4%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- Black or African American, 4.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
User experience researcher race
| User experience researcher race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 64.4% |
| Asian | 14.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.4% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| Black or African American | 4.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
User experience researcher race and ethnicity over time
See how user experience researcher racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
User experience researcher race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.37% | 4.96% | 12.17% | 7.79% |
| 2011 | 71.67% | 4.96% | 12.60% | 8.75% |
| 2012 | 71.73% | 5.16% | 11.88% | 8.98% |
| 2013 | 71.49% | 5.38% | 11.33% | 9.00% |
| 2014 | 71.82% | 4.81% | 12.50% | 8.44% |
| 2015 | 70.77% | 4.39% | 12.80% | 9.14% |
| 2016 | 69.00% | 5.56% | 13.02% | 10.04% |
| 2017 | 68.97% | 5.41% | 13.09% | 9.66% |
| 2018 | 68.28% | 5.07% | 13.11% | 10.25% |
| 2019 | 68.61% | 4.97% | 13.32% | 10.30% |
| 2020 | 66.71% | 4.42% | 13.39% | 11.17% |
| 2021 | 64.43% | 4.77% | 14.41% | 11.35% |
User experience researcher wage gap by race
According to our data, asian user experience researchers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american user experience researchers have the lowest average salary at $92,800.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $96,468 |
| White | $99,187 |
| Black or African American | $92,800 |
| Asian | $105,653 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $97,448 |
Average user experience researcher age
See how the average age of user experience researchers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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User experience researcher age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 34 | 29.5 |
| White | 37 | 34 |
| Black or African American | 33.5 | 31 |
| Asian | 35 | 35 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 | 33 |
User experience researcher age breakdown
The average age of user experience researchers is 30-40 years years old, representing 35% of the user experience researcher population.
User experience researcher age breakdown
| User Experience Researcher Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 35% |
| 30-40 years | 35% |
| 20-30 years | 30% |
User experience researcher educational attainment
The most common degree for user experience researchers is bachelor's degree, with 67% of user experience researchers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 22% and master's degree degree at 5%.
- Bachelor's, 67%
- Master's, 22%
- Doctorate, 5%
- Associate, 4%
- Other Degrees, 2%
User experience researchers by degree level
| User experience researcher degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 67% |
| Master's | 22% |
| Doctorate | 5% |
| Associate | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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User experience researcher wage gap by degree level
According to the data, user experience researchers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $114,257 annually. With a Master's degree, user experience researchers earn a median annual income of $113,373 compared to $101,620 for user experience researchers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $113,373 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $101,620 |
| Doctorate Degree | $114,257 |
User experience researcher employment statistics
Most user experience researchers work for a public in the technology industry.
Company size where user experience researchers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where user experience researchers work.
User experience researcher jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 7% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 13% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 35% |
| > 10,000 employees | 32% |
User experience researcher jobs by company type
Employees with the user experience researcher job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most user experience researchers prefer to work at public companies over private companies.
User experience researcher jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 22% |
| Public | 40% |
| Private | 37% |
| Government | 1% |
User experience researcher jobs by industry
The most common industries for user experience researchers are technology, education and professional.
User experience researcher industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 22% |
| Education | 16% |
| Fortune 500 | 13% |
| Internet | 7% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Start-up | 7% |
| Finance | 6% |
| Media | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Government | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
User experience researcher turnover and employment statistics
User experience researcher unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for user experience researchers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
User experience researcher unemployment rate by year
| Year | User experience researcher unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.74% |
| 2011 | 5.95% |
| 2012 | 6.43% |
| 2013 | 4.82% |
| 2014 | 4.69% |
| 2015 | 3.53% |
| 2016 | 4.06% |
| 2017 | 3.47% |
| 2018 | 3.02% |
| 2019 | 3.21% |
| 2020 | 5.42% |
| 2021 | 5.17% |
Average user experience researcher tenure
The average user experience researcher stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,809 user experience researchers resumes in Zippia's database.
User experience researcher tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 52% |
| 1-2 years | 22% |
| 3-4 years | 8% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
User experience researcher LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of user experience researchers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Estimator | 4.41% | 36,760 |
| Logistics Specialist | 8.65% | 35,753 |
| Placement Coordinator | 8.93% | 23,479 |
| User Experience Researcher | 10.00% | - |
| Senior Contracts Negotiator | 11.05% | 8,010 |
| Equal Employment Opportunity Investigator | 11.64% | 6,550 |
| Fundraising Specialist | 19.25% | 19,019 |
Similar user experience researcher jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Estimator | 4.41% | 36,760 |
| Logistics Specialist | 8.65% | 35,753 |
| Placement Coordinator | 8.93% | 23,479 |
| Senior Contracts Negotiator | 11.05% | 8,010 |
| Equal Employment Opportunity Investigator | 11.64% | 6,550 |
| Fundraising Specialist | 19.25% | 19,019 |
Foreign languages spoken by user experience researchers
The most common foreign language among user experience researchers is Spanish at 33.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 11.3% and French is the third-most popular at 11.3%.
- Spanish, 33.8%
- Chinese, 11.3%
- French, 11.3%
- Japanese, 8.3%
- Mandarin, 8.3%
- Other, 27.0%
User experience researcher languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 33.8% |
| Chinese | 11.3% |
| French | 11.3% |
| Japanese | 8.3% |
| Mandarin | 8.3% |
| Other | 27.0% |
