Application processor demographics and statistics in the US
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Application processor gender statistics
74.8% of application processors are women and 25.2% of application processors are men.
- Female, 74.8%
- Male, 25.2%
Application processor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 74.8% |
| Male | 25.2% |
Application processor gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$32,729
Female income
$32,166
Application processor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in application processor positions over time. Currently, 74.8% of application processors are female.
Application processor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 17.60% | 82.40% |
| 2011 | 20.48% | 79.52% |
| 2012 | 19.87% | 80.13% |
| 2013 | 21.47% | 78.53% |
| 2014 | 19.92% | 80.08% |
| 2015 | 21.86% | 78.14% |
| 2016 | 23.33% | 76.67% |
| 2017 | 25.33% | 74.67% |
| 2018 | 25.25% | 74.75% |
| 2019 | 23.17% | 76.83% |
| 2020 | 24.45% | 75.55% |
| 2021 | 25.23% | 74.77% |
Application processor related jobs gender ratio
We compared application processors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, technical service advisor and courtesy associate have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Loan Secretary | 4% | 96% |
| Dental Receptionist | 5% | 95% |
| Receptionist Secretary | 6% | 94% |
| Application Processor | 25% | 75% |
| Lead Ramp Agent | 86% | 14% |
| Courtesy Associate | 88% | 12% |
| Technical Service Advisor | 89% | 11% |
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Application processor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among application processors is White, which makes up 61.2% of all application processors. Comparatively, 13.6% of application processors are Black or African American and 13.3% of application processors are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 61.2%
- Black or African American, 13.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.3%
- Asian, 7.2%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Application processor race
| Application processor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.2% |
| Black or African American | 13.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.3% |
| Asian | 7.2% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Application processor race and ethnicity over time
See how application processor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Application processor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.29% | 12.69% | 6.59% | 13.07% |
| 2011 | 64.72% | 12.77% | 6.71% | 13.02% |
| 2012 | 66.25% | 13.74% | 5.64% | 11.97% |
| 2013 | 63.30% | 15.49% | 6.89% | 11.85% |
| 2014 | 63.75% | 12.26% | 7.01% | 14.49% |
| 2015 | 65.80% | 13.66% | 7.13% | 10.83% |
| 2016 | 67.29% | 11.77% | 6.23% | 12.47% |
| 2017 | 64.49% | 12.88% | 6.82% | 13.68% |
| 2018 | 66.03% | 12.51% | 7.38% | 11.42% |
| 2019 | 68.30% | 9.00% | 5.79% | 14.27% |
| 2020 | 64.88% | 11.49% | 7.55% | 12.02% |
| 2021 | 61.21% | 13.59% | 7.16% | 13.33% |
Application processor wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino application processors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american application processors have the lowest average salary at $31,379.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $33,113 |
| White | $32,831 |
| Black or African American | $31,379 |
| Asian | $33,036 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $33,323 |
Average application processor age
See how the average age of application processors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Application processor age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 32 | 43 |
| White | 34 | 43.5 |
| Black or African American | 38 | 38 |
| Asian | 41 | 45.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 38.5 |
Application processor age breakdown
The average age of application processors is 40+ years years old, representing 54% of the application processor population.
Application processor age breakdown
| Application Processor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 54% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Application processor educational attainment
The most common degree for application processors is bachelor's degree, with 41% of application processors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 23% and high school diploma degree at 22%.
- Bachelor's, 41%
- High School Diploma, 23%
- Associate, 22%
- Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Application processors by degree level
| Application processor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 41% |
| High School Diploma | 23% |
| Associate | 22% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Application processor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, application processors with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $33,798 annually. With a High School Diploma degree, application processors earn a median annual income of $32,483 compared to $32,387 for application processors with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $32,483 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $33,798 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $32,387 |
Application processor employment statistics
Most application processors work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where application processors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where application processors work.
Application processor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 31% |
| > 10,000 employees | 23% |
Application processor jobs by company type
Employees with the application processor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most application processors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Application processor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 20% |
| Public | 27% |
| Private | 51% |
| Government | 3% |
Application processor jobs by industry
The most common industries for application processors are education, finance and professional.
Application processor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 16% |
| Finance | 15% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Insurance | 9% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Application processor turnover and employment statistics
Application processor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for application processors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Application processor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Application processor unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 11.22% |
| 2011 | 9.54% |
| 2012 | 6.27% |
| 2013 | 5.49% |
| 2014 | 7.20% |
| 2015 | 3.15% |
| 2016 | 3.20% |
| 2017 | 2.30% |
| 2018 | 2.81% |
| 2019 | 2.16% |
| 2020 | 2.86% |
| 2021 | 2.21% |
Average application processor tenure
The average application processor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,266 application processors resumes in Zippia's database.
Application processor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 39% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Application processor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of application processors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Eligibility Specialist | 6.73% | 19,944 |
| Application Processor | 6.78% | - |
| Guest Service Representative | 7.19% | 142,302 |
| Card Filer | 8.60% | 366 |
| Credit Checker | 8.99% | 11,860 |
| Page | 11.16% | 436 |
| Human Resources Clerk | 15.31% | 107,374 |
Similar application processor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Eligibility Specialist | 6.73% | 19,944 |
| Guest Service Representative | 7.19% | 142,302 |
| Card Filer | 8.60% | 366 |
| Credit Checker | 8.99% | 11,860 |
| Page | 11.16% | 436 |
| Human Resources Clerk | 15.31% | 107,374 |
Foreign languages spoken by application processors
The most common foreign language among application processors is Spanish at 49.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 9.0% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 4.5%.
- Spanish, 49.3%
- French, 9.0%
- Chinese, 4.5%
- Japanese, 4.5%
- Tagalog, 4.5%
- Other, 28.2%
Application processor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 49.3% |
| French | 9.0% |
| Chinese | 4.5% |
| Japanese | 4.5% |
| Tagalog | 4.5% |
| Other | 28.2% |
