Virtual reality specialist demographics and statistics in the US
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Virtual reality specialist gender statistics
55.6% of virtual reality specialists are women and 44.4% of virtual reality specialists are men.
- Female, 55.6%
- Male, 44.4%
Virtual reality specialist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 55.6% |
| Male | 44.4% |
Virtual reality specialist gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$50,779
Female income
$48,942
Virtual reality specialist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in virtual reality specialist positions over time. Currently, 55.6% of virtual reality specialists are female.
Virtual reality specialist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 38.14% | 61.86% |
| 2011 | 39.29% | 60.71% |
| 2012 | 41.02% | 58.98% |
| 2013 | 41.67% | 58.33% |
| 2014 | 42.15% | 57.85% |
| 2015 | 44.42% | 55.58% |
| 2016 | 44.60% | 55.40% |
| 2017 | 44.48% | 55.52% |
| 2018 | 45.44% | 54.56% |
| 2019 | 43.72% | 56.28% |
| 2020 | 44.38% | 55.62% |
| 2021 | 44.44% | 55.56% |
Virtual reality specialist related jobs gender ratio
We compared virtual reality specialists 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% |
| Virtual Reality Specialist | 44% | 56% |
| Senior Data Center Engineer | 98% | 2% |
| Software Applications Architect | 98% | 2% |
| Dell Certified Systems Expert | 99% | 1% |
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Virtual reality specialist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among virtual reality specialists is White, which makes up 57.3% of all virtual reality specialists. Comparatively, 16.8% of virtual reality specialists are Hispanic or Latino and 10.7% of virtual reality specialists are Asian.
- White, 57.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.8%
- Asian, 10.7%
- Black or African American, 9.5%
- Unknown, 5.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Virtual reality specialist race
| Virtual reality specialist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 57.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.8% |
| Asian | 10.7% |
| Black or African American | 9.5% |
| Unknown | 5.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Virtual reality specialist race and ethnicity over time
See how virtual reality specialist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Virtual reality specialist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.89% | 9.90% | 7.26% | 13.80% |
| 2011 | 66.59% | 9.99% | 7.40% | 13.30% |
| 2012 | 65.33% | 10.23% | 7.65% | 13.94% |
| 2013 | 64.26% | 9.47% | 8.46% | 14.32% |
| 2014 | 63.97% | 9.68% | 8.11% | 15.03% |
| 2015 | 63.88% | 9.14% | 9.29% | 14.91% |
| 2016 | 63.67% | 9.10% | 9.26% | 14.80% |
| 2017 | 62.88% | 8.77% | 9.72% | 15.21% |
| 2018 | 63.00% | 8.73% | 9.81% | 14.94% |
| 2019 | 61.19% | 8.65% | 10.51% | 16.07% |
| 2020 | 59.15% | 9.22% | 10.29% | 16.23% |
| 2021 | 57.29% | 9.46% | 10.66% | 16.76% |
Virtual reality specialist wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $48,833 |
| White | $50,123 |
| Black or African American | $47,771 |
| Asian | $58,832 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $49,077 |
Average virtual reality specialist age
See how the average age of virtual reality specialists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Virtual reality specialist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 44 | 43 |
| Unknown | 40 | 45 |
| Asian | 41 | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 | 39.5 |
| White | 41 | 46 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 41 |
Virtual reality specialist age breakdown
The average age of virtual reality specialists is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the virtual reality specialist population.
Virtual reality specialist age breakdown
| Virtual Reality Specialist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 15% |
Virtual reality specialist educational attainment
The most common degree for virtual reality specialists is bachelor's degree, with 58% of virtual reality specialists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 18% and associate degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 58%
- Associate, 18%
- High School Diploma, 11%
- Master's, 9%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Virtual reality specialists by degree level
| Virtual reality specialist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 58% |
| Associate | 18% |
| High School Diploma | 11% |
| Master's | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Virtual reality specialist wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $63,812 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $43,981 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $51,815 |
| Doctorate Degree | $59,556 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $45,418 |
Virtual reality specialist employment statistics
Most virtual reality specialists work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where virtual reality specialists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where virtual reality specialists work.
Virtual reality specialist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 14% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 29% |
Virtual reality specialist jobs by company type
Employees with the virtual reality specialist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most virtual reality specialists prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Virtual reality specialist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 6% |
| Public | 36% |
| Private | 52% |
| Government | 6% |
Virtual reality specialist jobs by industry
The most common industries for virtual reality specialists are professional, technology and finance.
Virtual reality specialist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 17% |
| Fortune 500 | 15% |
| Technology | 15% |
| Finance | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Government | 5% |
| Education | 5% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
Virtual reality specialist turnover and employment statistics
Virtual reality specialist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for virtual reality specialists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Virtual reality specialist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Virtual reality specialist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.58% |
| 2011 | 6.70% |
| 2012 | 5.32% |
| 2013 | 5.21% |
| 2014 | 4.89% |
| 2015 | 4.00% |
| 2016 | 3.51% |
| 2017 | 3.56% |
| 2018 | 3.06% |
| 2019 | 3.58% |
| 2020 | 4.61% |
| 2021 | 4.34% |
Average virtual reality specialist tenure
The average virtual reality specialist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 96 virtual reality specialists resumes in Zippia's database.
Virtual reality specialist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 33% |
| 1-2 years | 22% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 24% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Virtual reality specialist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of virtual reality 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Telecommunications Coordinator | 7.31% | 8,006 |
| Remote Sensing Analyst | 8.42% | 54,061 |
| SQL Developer | 8.46% | 80,751 |
| Senior Network Security Analyst | 8.59% | 79,631 |
| Lead Operations Engineer | 9.03% | 84,056 |
| Automation Tester | 10.54% | 47,656 |
| Virtual Reality Specialist | 10.88% | - |
Similar virtual reality specialist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Telecommunications Coordinator | 7.31% | 8,006 |
| Remote Sensing Analyst | 8.42% | 54,061 |
| SQL Developer | 8.46% | 80,751 |
| Senior Network Security Analyst | 8.59% | 79,631 |
| Lead Operations Engineer | 9.03% | 84,056 |
| Automation Tester | 10.54% | 47,656 |
Foreign languages spoken by virtual reality specialists
The most common foreign language among virtual reality specialists is German at 20.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Arabic at 20.0% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 20.0%.
- German, 20.0%
- Arabic, 20.0%
- Chinese, 20.0%
- French, 20.0%
- Spanish, 20.0%
Virtual reality specialist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| German | 20.0% |
| Arabic | 20.0% |
| Chinese | 20.0% |
| French | 20.0% |
| Spanish | 20.0% |
