Bioinformatics developer demographics and statistics in the US
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Bioinformatics developer gender statistics
11.5% of bioinformatics developers are women and 88.5% of bioinformatics developers are men.
- Male, 88.5%
- Female, 11.5%
Bioinformatics developer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 88.5% |
| Female | 11.5% |
Bioinformatics developer gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$85,159
Female income
$80,270
Bioinformatics developer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in bioinformatics developer positions over time. Currently, 11.5% of bioinformatics developers are female.
Bioinformatics developer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 86.76% | 13.24% |
| 2011 | 86.61% | 13.39% |
| 2012 | 87.48% | 12.52% |
| 2013 | 87.42% | 12.58% |
| 2014 | 88.12% | 11.88% |
| 2015 | 87.93% | 12.07% |
| 2016 | 88.91% | 11.09% |
| 2017 | 88.57% | 11.43% |
| 2018 | 88.60% | 11.40% |
| 2019 | 88.43% | 11.57% |
| 2020 | 88.39% | 11.61% |
| 2021 | 88.46% | 11.54% |
Bioinformatics developer related jobs gender ratio
We compared bioinformatics developers 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% |
| Bioinformatics Developer | 88% | 12% |
| Senior Data Center Engineer | 98% | 2% |
| Software Applications Architect | 98% | 2% |
| Dell Certified Systems Expert | 99% | 1% |
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Bioinformatics developer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among bioinformatics developers is White, which makes up 55.0% of all bioinformatics developers. Comparatively, 31.3% of bioinformatics developers are Asian and 6.4% of bioinformatics developers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 55.0%
- Asian, 31.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 6.4%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- Black or African American, 2.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
Bioinformatics developer race
| Bioinformatics developer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 55.0% |
| Asian | 31.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.4% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| Black or African American | 2.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
Bioinformatics developer race and ethnicity over time
See how bioinformatics developer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Bioinformatics developer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.08% | 3.93% | 27.09% | 3.90% |
| 2011 | 63.54% | 4.16% | 26.60% | 3.61% |
| 2012 | 62.45% | 3.70% | 27.97% | 4.05% |
| 2013 | 62.84% | 3.22% | 27.79% | 3.86% |
| 2014 | 61.72% | 3.73% | 28.44% | 3.99% |
| 2015 | 60.89% | 3.54% | 28.56% | 4.57% |
| 2016 | 60.39% | 3.53% | 29.27% | 4.56% |
| 2017 | 58.97% | 3.41% | 29.83% | 4.93% |
| 2018 | 59.62% | 3.26% | 29.05% | 5.54% |
| 2019 | 58.79% | 3.35% | 30.24% | 5.17% |
| 2020 | 56.99% | 3.10% | 30.00% | 5.98% |
| 2021 | 54.97% | 2.85% | 31.31% | 6.37% |
Bioinformatics developer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian bioinformatics developers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american bioinformatics developers have the lowest average salary at $82,266.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $85,715 |
| White | $85,472 |
| Black or African American | $82,266 |
| Asian | $89,177 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $83,329 |
Average bioinformatics developer age
See how the average age of bioinformatics developers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Bioinformatics developer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 37 | 46 |
| Unknown | 37 | 34 |
| Asian | 38 | 37 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36 | 34 |
| White | 39 | 40 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 41 |
Bioinformatics developer age breakdown
The average age of bioinformatics developers is 40+ years years old, representing 45% of the bioinformatics developer population.
Bioinformatics developer age breakdown
| Bioinformatics Developer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 45% |
| 30-40 years | 36% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Bioinformatics developer educational attainment
The most common degree for bioinformatics developers is bachelor's degree, with 65% of bioinformatics developers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 26% and master's degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 65%
- Master's, 26%
- Doctorate, 9%
Bioinformatics developers by degree level
| Bioinformatics developer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 65% |
| Master's | 26% |
| Doctorate | 9% |
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Bioinformatics developer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, bioinformatics developers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $98,737 annually. With a Master's degree, bioinformatics developers earn a median annual income of $92,113 compared to $85,500 for bioinformatics developers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $92,113 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $85,500 |
| Doctorate Degree | $98,737 |
Bioinformatics developer employment statistics
Most bioinformatics developers work for a education in the health care industry.
Company size where bioinformatics developers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where bioinformatics developers work.
Bioinformatics developer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 6% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 33% |
| > 10,000 employees | 33% |
Bioinformatics developer jobs by company type
Employees with the bioinformatics developer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most bioinformatics developers prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Bioinformatics developer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 34% |
| Public | 28% |
| Private | 31% |
| Government | 7% |
Bioinformatics developer jobs by industry
The most common industries for bioinformatics developers are health care, education and non profits.
Bioinformatics developer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 22% |
| Education | 22% |
| Fortune 500 | 15% |
| Start-up | 7% |
| Non Profits | 7% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Pharmaceutical | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Agriculture | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
Bioinformatics developer turnover and employment statistics
Bioinformatics developer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for bioinformatics developers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Bioinformatics developer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Bioinformatics developer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.56% |
| 2011 | 3.25% |
| 2012 | 2.64% |
| 2013 | 2.67% |
| 2014 | 2.07% |
| 2015 | 2.26% |
| 2016 | 2.33% |
| 2017 | 2.17% |
| 2018 | 1.80% |
| 2019 | 1.88% |
| 2020 | 2.40% |
| 2021 | 2.07% |
Average bioinformatics developer tenure
The average bioinformatics developer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 34 bioinformatics developers resumes in Zippia's database.
Bioinformatics developer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 21% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 6% |
| 8-10 years | 21% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Bioinformatics developer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of bioinformatics developers 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 Communications Analyst | 7.31% | 38,527 |
| Clinical Applications Analyst | 8.42% | 92,130 |
| Bioinformatics Developer | 8.46% | - |
| Information Security Analyst | 8.59% | 112,818 |
| Network Support Coordinator | 9.03% | 93,108 |
| Project Manager/Test Manager | 10.54% | 137,557 |
| Computer Technician | 10.88% | 95,688 |
Similar bioinformatics developer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Network Communications Analyst | 7.31% | 38,527 |
| Clinical Applications Analyst | 8.42% | 92,130 |
| Information Security Analyst | 8.59% | 112,818 |
| Network Support Coordinator | 9.03% | 93,108 |
| Project Manager/Test Manager | 10.54% | 137,557 |
| Computer Technician | 10.88% | 95,688 |
Foreign languages spoken by bioinformatics developers
- Cherokee, 100.0%
Bioinformatics developer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Cherokee | 100.0% |
