Bioinformatics software engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Bioinformatics software engineer gender statistics
4.0% of bioinformatics software engineers are women and 96.0% of bioinformatics software engineers are men.
- Male, 96.0%
- Female, 4.0%
Bioinformatics software engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 96.0% |
| Female | 4.0% |
Bioinformatics software engineer gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$96,800
Female income
$90,157
Bioinformatics software engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in bioinformatics software engineer positions over time. Currently, 4.0% of bioinformatics software engineers are female.
Bioinformatics software engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 95.35% | 4.65% |
| 2011 | 95.29% | 4.71% |
| 2012 | 95.63% | 4.37% |
| 2013 | 95.61% | 4.39% |
| 2014 | 95.87% | 4.13% |
| 2015 | 95.80% | 4.20% |
| 2016 | 96.17% | 3.83% |
| 2017 | 96.04% | 3.96% |
| 2018 | 96.05% | 3.95% |
| 2019 | 95.99% | 4.01% |
| 2020 | 95.97% | 4.03% |
| 2021 | 96.00% | 4.00% |
Bioinformatics software engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared bioinformatics software engineers 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 Software Engineer | 96% | 4% |
| Senior Data Center Engineer | 98% | 2% |
| Software Applications Architect | 98% | 2% |
| Dell Certified Systems Expert | 99% | 1% |
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Bioinformatics software engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among bioinformatics software engineers is White, which makes up 55.0% of all bioinformatics software engineers. Comparatively, 31.3% of bioinformatics software engineers are Asian and 6.4% of bioinformatics software engineers 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 software engineer race
| Bioinformatics software engineer 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 software engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how bioinformatics software engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Bioinformatics software engineer 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 software engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian bioinformatics software engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american bioinformatics software engineers have the lowest average salary at $92,859.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $97,560 |
| White | $97,228 |
| Black or African American | $92,859 |
| Asian | $102,317 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $94,304 |
Average bioinformatics software engineer age
See how the average age of bioinformatics software engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Bioinformatics software engineer 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 software engineer age breakdown
The average age of bioinformatics software engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 45% of the bioinformatics software engineer population.
Bioinformatics software engineer age breakdown
| Bioinformatics Software Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 45% |
| 30-40 years | 36% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Bioinformatics software engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for bioinformatics software engineers is bachelor's degree, with 64% of bioinformatics software engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 28% and master's degree degree at 4%.
- Bachelor's, 64%
- Master's, 28%
- Diploma, 4%
- Doctorate, 4%
Bioinformatics software engineers by degree level
| Bioinformatics software engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 64% |
| Master's | 28% |
| Diploma | 4% |
| Doctorate | 4% |
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Bioinformatics software engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, bioinformatics software engineers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $115,646 annually. With a Master's degree, bioinformatics software engineers earn a median annual income of $106,380 compared to $97,266 for bioinformatics software engineers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $106,380 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $97,266 |
| Doctorate Degree | $115,646 |
Bioinformatics software engineer employment statistics
Most bioinformatics software engineers work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where bioinformatics software engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where bioinformatics software engineers work.
Bioinformatics software engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 41% |
| > 10,000 employees | 23% |
Bioinformatics software engineer jobs by company type
Employees with the bioinformatics software engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most bioinformatics software engineers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Bioinformatics software engineer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 25% |
| Public | 30% |
| Private | 45% |
Bioinformatics software engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for bioinformatics software engineers are health care, education and professional.
Bioinformatics software engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 38% |
| Education | 21% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Pharmaceutical | 6% |
| Start-up | 6% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
Bioinformatics software engineer turnover and employment statistics
Bioinformatics software engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for bioinformatics software engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Bioinformatics software engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Bioinformatics software engineer 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 software engineer tenure
The average bioinformatics software engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 31 bioinformatics software engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Bioinformatics software engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 17% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Bioinformatics software engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of bioinformatics software engineers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering Specialist | 7.31% | 74,442 |
| Lead Consultant | 8.42% | 78,252 |
| Bioinformatics Software Engineer | 8.46% | - |
| Senior Information Security Analyst | 8.59% | 113,001 |
| Client Systems Administrator | 9.03% | 135,033 |
| Data Miner | 10.54% | 68,035 |
| Dell Technician | 10.88% | 53,306 |
Similar bioinformatics software engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering Specialist | 7.31% | 74,442 |
| Lead Consultant | 8.42% | 78,252 |
| Senior Information Security Analyst | 8.59% | 113,001 |
| Client Systems Administrator | 9.03% | 135,033 |
| Data Miner | 10.54% | 68,035 |
| Dell Technician | 10.88% | 53,306 |
Foreign languages spoken by bioinformatics software engineers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Bioinformatics software engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |
