Cobol programmer demographics and statistics in the US
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Cobol programmer gender statistics
24.7% of cobol programmers are women and 75.3% of cobol programmers are men.
- Male, 75.3%
- Female, 24.7%
Cobol programmer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 75.3% |
| Female | 24.7% |
Cobol programmer gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$84,440
Female income
$79,209
Cobol programmer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in cobol programmer positions over time. Currently, 24.7% of cobol programmers are female.
Cobol programmer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.33% | 29.67% |
| 2011 | 70.29% | 29.71% |
| 2012 | 70.96% | 29.04% |
| 2013 | 73.25% | 26.75% |
| 2014 | 72.70% | 27.30% |
| 2015 | 71.83% | 28.17% |
| 2016 | 72.70% | 27.30% |
| 2017 | 72.99% | 27.01% |
| 2018 | 72.27% | 27.73% |
| 2019 | 72.89% | 27.11% |
| 2020 | 74.53% | 25.47% |
| 2021 | 75.28% | 24.72% |
Cobol programmer related jobs gender ratio
We compared cobol 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% |
| Cobol Programmer | 75% | 25% |
| Senior Data Center Engineer | 98% | 2% |
| Software Applications Architect | 98% | 2% |
| Dell Certified Systems Expert | 99% | 1% |
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Cobol programmer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among cobol programmers is White, which makes up 66.2% of all cobol programmers. Comparatively, 15.0% of cobol programmers are Asian and 8.9% of cobol programmers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 66.2%
- Asian, 15.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.9%
- Black or African American, 5.0%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Cobol programmer race
| Cobol programmer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.2% |
| Asian | 15.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.9% |
| Black or African American | 5.0% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Cobol programmer race and ethnicity over time
See how cobol programmer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Cobol programmer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.58% | 4.81% | 14.63% | 6.69% |
| 2011 | 72.16% | 4.99% | 13.68% | 7.02% |
| 2012 | 71.86% | 4.93% | 13.63% | 7.20% |
| 2013 | 70.94% | 5.22% | 14.10% | 7.08% |
| 2014 | 70.75% | 4.67% | 15.18% | 6.83% |
| 2015 | 69.09% | 5.09% | 16.14% | 7.02% |
| 2016 | 68.02% | 5.19% | 16.51% | 7.69% |
| 2017 | 68.32% | 4.44% | 16.04% | 8.70% |
| 2018 | 69.25% | 4.87% | 15.90% | 7.42% |
| 2019 | 69.48% | 4.56% | 15.19% | 8.07% |
| 2020 | 66.20% | 5.17% | 15.01% | 8.55% |
| 2021 | 66.20% | 5.04% | 14.98% | 8.89% |
Cobol programmer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian cobol programmers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american cobol programmers have the lowest average salary at $82,695.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $83,143 |
| White | $84,665 |
| Black or African American | $82,695 |
| Asian | $88,859 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $82,992 |
Average cobol programmer age
See how the average age of cobol programmers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Cobol 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 |
Cobol programmer age breakdown
The average age of cobol programmers is 40+ years years old, representing 72% of the cobol programmer population.
Cobol programmer age breakdown
| Cobol Programmer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 72% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 7% |
Cobol programmer educational attainment
The most common degree for cobol programmers is bachelor's degree, with 63% of cobol programmers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 25% and associate degree degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 63%
- Associate, 25%
- Master's, 7%
- Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Cobol programmers by degree level
| Cobol programmer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 63% |
| Associate | 25% |
| Master's | 7% |
| Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Cobol programmer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, cobol programmers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $92,822 annually. With a Master's degree, cobol programmers earn a median annual income of $90,753 compared to $87,463 for cobol programmers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $90,753 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $87,463 |
| Doctorate Degree | $92,822 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $78,062 |
Cobol programmer employment statistics
Most cobol programmers work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where cobol programmers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where cobol programmers work.
Cobol programmer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 2% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 38% |
Cobol programmer jobs by company type
Employees with the cobol programmer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most cobol programmers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Cobol programmer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 6% |
| Public | 35% |
| Private | 52% |
| Government | 7% |
Cobol programmer jobs by industry
The most common industries for cobol programmers are technology, finance and insurance.
Cobol programmer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 17% |
| Technology | 12% |
| Finance | 11% |
| Insurance | 9% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Government | 6% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Education | 5% |
| Media | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
Cobol programmer turnover and employment statistics
Cobol programmer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for cobol programmers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Cobol programmer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Cobol 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 cobol programmer tenure
The average cobol programmer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 718 cobol programmers resumes in Zippia's database.
Cobol programmer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 19% |
| 1-2 years | 39% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Cobol programmer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of cobol 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Telecommunications Analyst | 7.31% | 10,486 |
| Vice President, Software Development | 8.46% | 304,247 |
| Database Security Expert | 8.59% | 69,401 |
| Workstation Technician | 9.03% | 77,289 |
| Document Management Technician | 10.54% | 63,954 |
| Cobol Programmer | 10.69% | - |
| Decision Support Analyst | 10.88% | 96,068 |
Similar cobol programmer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Telecommunications Analyst | 7.31% | 10,486 |
| Vice President, Software Development | 8.46% | 304,247 |
| Database Security Expert | 8.59% | 69,401 |
| Workstation Technician | 9.03% | 77,289 |
| Document Management Technician | 10.54% | 63,954 |
| Decision Support Analyst | 10.88% | 96,068 |
Foreign languages spoken by cobol programmers
The most common foreign language among cobol programmers is German at 25.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Russian at 25.0% and Hindi is the third-most popular at 25.0%.
- German, 25.0%
- Russian, 25.0%
- Hindi, 25.0%
- Spanish, 25.0%
Cobol programmer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| German | 25.0% |
| Russian | 25.0% |
| Hindi | 25.0% |
| Spanish | 25.0% |
