Business programmer demographics and statistics in the US
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Business programmer gender statistics
19.4% of business programmers are women and 80.6% of business programmers are men.
- Male, 80.6%
- Female, 19.4%
Business programmer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 80.6% |
| Female | 19.4% |
Business programmer gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$85,679
Female income
$80,469
Business programmer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in business programmer positions over time. Currently, 19.4% of business programmers are female.
Business programmer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.38% | 23.62% |
| 2011 | 76.34% | 23.66% |
| 2012 | 76.92% | 23.08% |
| 2013 | 78.88% | 21.12% |
| 2014 | 78.41% | 21.59% |
| 2015 | 77.67% | 22.33% |
| 2016 | 78.41% | 21.59% |
| 2017 | 78.65% | 21.35% |
| 2018 | 78.04% | 21.96% |
| 2019 | 78.57% | 21.43% |
| 2020 | 79.96% | 20.04% |
| 2021 | 80.60% | 19.40% |
Business programmer related jobs gender ratio
We compared business programmers 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% |
| Business Programmer | 81% | 19% |
| Senior Data Center Engineer | 98% | 2% |
| Software Applications Architect | 98% | 2% |
| Dell Certified Systems Expert | 99% | 1% |
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Business programmer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among business programmers is White, which makes up 66.4% of all business programmers. Comparatively, 15.1% of business programmers are Asian and 8.7% of business programmers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 66.4%
- Asian, 15.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.7%
- Black or African American, 4.9%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Business programmer race
| Business programmer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.4% |
| Asian | 15.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.7% |
| Black or African American | 4.9% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Business programmer race and ethnicity over time
See how business programmer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Business programmer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.78% | 4.72% | 14.71% | 6.53% |
| 2011 | 72.36% | 4.90% | 13.76% | 6.86% |
| 2012 | 72.07% | 4.84% | 13.71% | 7.04% |
| 2013 | 71.15% | 5.13% | 14.18% | 6.91% |
| 2014 | 70.95% | 4.58% | 15.26% | 6.67% |
| 2015 | 69.30% | 5.00% | 16.21% | 6.86% |
| 2016 | 68.23% | 5.10% | 16.59% | 7.53% |
| 2017 | 68.53% | 4.35% | 16.12% | 8.54% |
| 2018 | 69.45% | 4.78% | 15.98% | 7.26% |
| 2019 | 69.68% | 4.47% | 15.27% | 7.91% |
| 2020 | 66.40% | 5.08% | 15.09% | 8.39% |
| 2021 | 66.40% | 4.94% | 15.06% | 8.73% |
Business programmer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian business programmers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american business programmers have the lowest average salary at $83,942.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $84,388 |
| White | $85,903 |
| Black or African American | $83,942 |
| Asian | $90,076 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $84,237 |
Average business programmer age
See how the average age of business programmers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Business programmer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 45.5 | 52 |
| White | 49 | 51 |
| Black or African American | 43 | 42 |
| Asian | 45.5 | 47 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 41 |
Business programmer age breakdown
The average age of business programmers is 40+ years years old, representing 72% of the business programmer population.
Business programmer age breakdown
| Business Programmer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 72% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 7% |
Business programmer educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 67%
- Master's, 15%
- Associate, 13%
- Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Business programmers by degree level
| Business programmer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 67% |
| Master's | 15% |
| Associate | 13% |
| Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Business programmer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, business programmers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $94,016 annually. With a Master's degree, business programmers earn a median annual income of $91,959 compared to $88,687 for business programmers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $91,959 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $88,687 |
| Doctorate Degree | $94,016 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $79,325 |
Business programmer employment statistics
Most business programmers work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where business programmers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where business programmers work.
Business programmer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 25% |
Business programmer jobs by company type
Employees with the business programmer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most business programmers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Business programmer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 35% |
| Private | 60% |
Business programmer jobs by industry
The most common industries for business programmers are technology, finance and health care.
Business programmer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 24% |
| Fortune 500 | 17% |
| Finance | 11% |
| Health Care | 6% |
| Insurance | 6% |
| Education | 5% |
| Real Estate | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Telecommunication | 5% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Media | 3% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
Business programmer turnover and employment statistics
Business programmer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for business programmers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Business programmer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Business programmer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.66% |
| 2011 | 4.88% |
| 2012 | 4.01% |
| 2013 | 3.44% |
| 2014 | 3.52% |
| 2015 | 2.74% |
| 2016 | 2.92% |
| 2017 | 3.10% |
| 2018 | 2.78% |
| 2019 | 3.35% |
| 2020 | 3.32% |
| 2021 | 3.49% |
Average business programmer tenure
The average business programmer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 76 business programmers resumes in Zippia's database.
Business programmer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 19% |
| 1-2 years | 43% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 4% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Business programmer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of business programmers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Systems Planner | 7.31% | 72,450 |
| Architect And Developer | 8.46% | 316,181 |
| Senior Security Specialist | 8.59% | 56,656 |
| Web Systems Administrator | 9.03% | 120,235 |
| Associate Tester | 10.54% | 35,159 |
| Business Programmer | 10.69% | - |
| Information Technology Contractor | 10.88% | 125,316 |
Similar business programmer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Systems Planner | 7.31% | 72,450 |
| Architect And Developer | 8.46% | 316,181 |
| Senior Security Specialist | 8.59% | 56,656 |
| Web Systems Administrator | 9.03% | 120,235 |
| Associate Tester | 10.54% | 35,159 |
| Information Technology Contractor | 10.88% | 125,316 |
Foreign languages spoken by business programmers
- Japanese, 100.0%
Business programmer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Japanese | 100.0% |
