Video game tester demographics and statistics in the US
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Video game tester gender statistics
13.4% of video game testers are women and 86.6% of video game testers are men.
- Male, 86.6%
- Female, 13.4%
Video game tester gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 86.6% |
| Female | 13.4% |
Video game tester gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$34,094
Female income
$31,639
Video game tester gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in video game tester positions over time. Currently, 13.4% of video game testers are female.
Video game tester gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 92.46% | 7.54% |
| 2011 | 91.73% | 8.27% |
| 2012 | 92.36% | 7.64% |
| 2013 | 92.97% | 7.03% |
| 2014 | 92.28% | 7.72% |
| 2015 | 92.33% | 7.67% |
| 2016 | 92.96% | 7.04% |
| 2017 | 92.61% | 7.39% |
| 2018 | 87.71% | 12.29% |
| 2019 | 86.70% | 13.30% |
| 2020 | 87.17% | 12.83% |
| 2021 | 86.60% | 13.40% |
Video game tester related jobs gender ratio
We compared video game 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% |
| Video Game Tester | 87% | 13% |
| Senior Data Center Engineer | 98% | 2% |
| Software Applications Architect | 98% | 2% |
| Dell Certified Systems Expert | 99% | 1% |
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Video game tester demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among video game testers is White, which makes up 67.7% of all video game testers. Comparatively, 12.0% of video game testers are Asian and 8.8% of video game 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%
Video game tester race
| Video game 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% |
Video game tester race and ethnicity over time
See how video game tester racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Video game 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% |
Video game tester wage gap by race
According to our data, asian video game testers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american video game testers have the lowest average salary at $32,420.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $33,461 |
| White | $33,847 |
| Black or African American | $32,420 |
| Asian | $38,073 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $32,956 |
Average video game tester age
See how the average age of video game testers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Video game 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 |
Video game tester age breakdown
The average age of video game testers is 40+ years years old, representing 62% of the video game tester population.
Video game tester age breakdown
| Video Game Tester Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 62% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Video game tester educational attainment
The most common degree for video game testers is bachelor's degree, with 54% of video game testers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 22% and associate degree degree at 19%.
- Bachelor's, 54%
- Associate, 22%
- High School Diploma, 19%
- Master's, 2%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Video game testers by degree level
| Video game tester degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 54% |
| Associate | 22% |
| High School Diploma | 19% |
| Master's | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Video game tester wage gap by degree level
According to the data, video game testers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $43,731 annually. With a Master's degree, video game testers earn a median annual income of $43,374 compared to $37,049 for video game testers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $43,374 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $37,049 |
| Doctorate Degree | $43,731 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $28,645 |
Video game tester employment statistics
Most video game testers work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where video game testers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where video game testers work.
Video game tester jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 31% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 38% |
| > 10,000 employees | 10% |
Video game tester jobs by company type
Employees with the video game tester job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most video game testers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Video game tester jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 8% |
| Public | 31% |
| Private | 62% |
Video game tester jobs by industry
The most common industries for video game testers are technology, professional and media.
Video game tester industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 45% |
| Professional | 17% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Media | 7% |
| Education | 7% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
Video game tester turnover and employment statistics
Video game tester unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for video game testers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Video game tester unemployment rate by year
| Year | Video game 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 video game tester tenure
The average video game tester stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 221 video game testers resumes in Zippia's database.
Video game tester tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 43% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 7% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Video game tester LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of video game 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Communications Watch Officer | 7.31% | 70,416 |
| Senior Computer Programmer/Analyst | 8.42% | 43,169 |
| Microstrategy Developer | 8.46% | 80,021 |
| Manager, Network & Security | 8.59% | 83,566 |
| Cisco Network Engineer | 9.03% | 34,408 |
| Video Game Tester | 10.54% | - |
| Junior Computer Technician | 10.88% | 67,581 |
Similar video game tester jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Communications Watch Officer | 7.31% | 70,416 |
| Senior Computer Programmer/Analyst | 8.42% | 43,169 |
| Microstrategy Developer | 8.46% | 80,021 |
| Manager, Network & Security | 8.59% | 83,566 |
| Cisco Network Engineer | 9.03% | 34,408 |
| Junior Computer Technician | 10.88% | 67,581 |
Foreign languages spoken by video game testers
The most common foreign language among video game testers is French at 22.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Japanese at 16.7% and Spanish is the third-most popular at 11.1%.
- French, 22.2%
- Japanese, 16.7%
- Spanish, 11.1%
- Russian, 11.1%
- Mandarin, 11.1%
- Other, 27.8%
Video game tester languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| French | 22.2% |
| Japanese | 16.7% |
| Spanish | 11.1% |
| Russian | 11.1% |
| Mandarin | 11.1% |
| Other | 27.8% |