Automation specialist demographics and statistics in the US
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Automation specialist gender statistics
23.3% of automation specialists are women and 76.7% of automation specialists are men.
- Male, 76.7%
- Female, 23.3%
Automation specialist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 76.7% |
| Female | 23.3% |
Automation specialist gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$79,972
Female income
$78,157
Automation specialist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in automation specialist positions over time. Currently, 23.3% of automation specialists are female.
Automation specialist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.77% | 28.23% |
| 2011 | 72.74% | 27.26% |
| 2012 | 74.15% | 25.85% |
| 2013 | 74.66% | 25.34% |
| 2014 | 75.03% | 24.97% |
| 2015 | 76.72% | 23.28% |
| 2016 | 76.85% | 23.15% |
| 2017 | 76.76% | 23.24% |
| 2018 | 77.45% | 22.55% |
| 2019 | 76.21% | 23.79% |
| 2020 | 76.69% | 23.31% |
| 2021 | 76.74% | 23.26% |
Automation specialist related jobs gender ratio
We compared automation 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% |
| Automation Specialist | 77% | 23% |
| Senior Data Center Engineer | 98% | 2% |
| Software Applications Architect | 98% | 2% |
| Dell Certified Systems Expert | 99% | 1% |
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Automation specialist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among automation specialists is White, which makes up 55.4% of all automation specialists. Comparatively, 16.5% of automation specialists are Hispanic or Latino and 11.3% of automation specialists are Black or African American.
- White, 55.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.5%
- Black or African American, 11.3%
- Asian, 10.9%
- Unknown, 5.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Automation specialist race
| Automation specialist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 55.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.5% |
| Black or African American | 11.3% |
| Asian | 10.9% |
| Unknown | 5.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Automation specialist race and ethnicity over time
See how automation specialist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Automation specialist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.01% | 11.74% | 7.53% | 13.58% |
| 2011 | 64.71% | 11.83% | 7.68% | 13.08% |
| 2012 | 63.45% | 12.06% | 7.93% | 13.72% |
| 2013 | 62.38% | 11.30% | 8.73% | 14.10% |
| 2014 | 62.09% | 11.52% | 8.38% | 14.81% |
| 2015 | 62.00% | 10.98% | 9.56% | 14.70% |
| 2016 | 61.79% | 10.94% | 9.54% | 14.59% |
| 2017 | 61.01% | 10.61% | 9.99% | 14.99% |
| 2018 | 61.12% | 10.56% | 10.08% | 14.73% |
| 2019 | 59.31% | 10.49% | 10.78% | 15.85% |
| 2020 | 57.27% | 11.06% | 10.56% | 16.02% |
| 2021 | 55.41% | 11.29% | 10.93% | 16.55% |
Automation specialist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian automation specialists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american automation specialists have the lowest average salary at $76,986.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $78,048 |
| White | $79,326 |
| Black or African American | $76,986 |
| Asian | $87,654 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $78,291 |
Average automation specialist age
See how the average age of automation specialists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Automation 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 |
Automation specialist age breakdown
The average age of automation specialists is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the automation specialist population.
Automation specialist age breakdown
| Automation Specialist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 15% |
Automation specialist educational attainment
The most common degree for automation specialists is bachelor's degree, with 54% of automation specialists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 26% and associate degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 54%
- Associate, 26%
- Master's, 8%
- High School Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Automation specialists by degree level
| Automation specialist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 54% |
| Associate | 26% |
| Master's | 8% |
| High School Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Automation specialist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, automation specialists with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $92,207 annually. With a Doctorate degree, automation specialists earn a median annual income of $88,325 compared to $80,985 for automation specialists with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $92,207 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $73,121 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $80,985 |
| Doctorate Degree | $88,325 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $74,600 |
Automation specialist employment statistics
Most automation specialists work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where automation specialists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where automation specialists work.
Automation specialist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 8% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 17% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 38% |
Automation specialist jobs by company type
Employees with the automation specialist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most automation specialists prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Automation specialist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 41% |
| Private | 50% |
| Government | 5% |
Automation specialist jobs by industry
The most common industries for automation specialists are technology, manufacturing and professional.
Automation specialist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 19% |
| Manufacturing | 10% |
| Technology | 10% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Finance | 8% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Energy | 5% |
| Government | 4% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
Automation specialist turnover and employment statistics
Automation specialist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for automation specialists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Automation specialist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Automation 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 automation specialist tenure
The average automation specialist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,578 automation specialists resumes in Zippia's database.
Automation specialist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 15% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Automation specialist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of automation 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Network Data Analyst | 7.31% | 111,498 |
| Application Integrator | 8.42% | 20,646 |
| Senior Software Programmer | 8.46% | 252,355 |
| Information Technology Security Manager | 8.59% | 120,463 |
| Certified Novell Administrator | 9.03% | 89,225 |
| Project Leader | 10.54% | 221,165 |
| Automation Specialist | 10.88% | - |
Similar automation specialist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Network Data Analyst | 7.31% | 111,498 |
| Application Integrator | 8.42% | 20,646 |
| Senior Software Programmer | 8.46% | 252,355 |
| Information Technology Security Manager | 8.59% | 120,463 |
| Certified Novell Administrator | 9.03% | 89,225 |
| Project Leader | 10.54% | 221,165 |
Foreign languages spoken by automation specialists
The most common foreign language among automation specialists is Spanish at 53.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Russian at 9.6% and Bulgarian is the third-most popular at 7.7%.
- Spanish, 53.8%
- Russian, 9.6%
- Bulgarian, 7.7%
- Portuguese, 5.8%
- German, 5.8%
- Other, 17.3%
Automation specialist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 53.8% |
| Russian | 9.6% |
| Bulgarian | 7.7% |
| Portuguese | 5.8% |
| German | 5.8% |
| Other | 17.3% |
