Computational linguist demographics and statistics in the US
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Computational linguist gender statistics
41.5% of computational linguists are women and 58.5% of computational linguists are men.
- Male, 58.5%
- Female, 41.5%
Computational linguist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 58.5% |
| Female | 41.5% |
Computational linguist gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$79,188
Female income
$71,966
Computational linguist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in computational linguist positions over time. Currently, 41.5% of computational linguists are female.
Computational linguist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 52.28% | 47.72% |
| 2011 | 52.22% | 47.78% |
| 2012 | 53.03% | 46.97% |
| 2013 | 55.85% | 44.15% |
| 2014 | 55.17% | 44.83% |
| 2015 | 54.09% | 45.91% |
| 2016 | 55.17% | 44.83% |
| 2017 | 55.52% | 44.48% |
| 2018 | 54.63% | 45.37% |
| 2019 | 55.41% | 44.59% |
| 2020 | 57.49% | 42.51% |
| 2021 | 58.46% | 41.54% |
Computational linguist related jobs gender ratio
We compared computational linguists 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% |
| Computational Linguist | 58% | 42% |
| Senior Data Center Engineer | 98% | 2% |
| Software Applications Architect | 98% | 2% |
| Dell Certified Systems Expert | 99% | 1% |
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Computational linguist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among computational linguists is White, which makes up 62.8% of all computational linguists. Comparatively, 18.3% of computational linguists are Asian and 9.0% of computational linguists are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 62.8%
- Asian, 18.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.0%
- Black or African American, 5.1%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
Computational linguist race
| Computational linguist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.8% |
| Asian | 18.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.0% |
| Black or African American | 5.1% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
Computational linguist race and ethnicity over time
See how computational linguist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Computational linguist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.14% | 4.86% | 17.91% | 6.78% |
| 2011 | 68.72% | 5.04% | 16.96% | 7.11% |
| 2012 | 68.43% | 4.99% | 16.91% | 7.29% |
| 2013 | 67.51% | 5.27% | 17.38% | 7.17% |
| 2014 | 67.31% | 4.73% | 18.46% | 6.92% |
| 2015 | 65.66% | 5.14% | 19.41% | 7.11% |
| 2016 | 64.59% | 5.24% | 19.79% | 7.79% |
| 2017 | 64.89% | 4.50% | 19.32% | 8.79% |
| 2018 | 65.81% | 4.92% | 19.17% | 7.51% |
| 2019 | 66.04% | 4.61% | 18.47% | 8.16% |
| 2020 | 62.76% | 5.22% | 18.29% | 8.64% |
| 2021 | 62.76% | 5.09% | 18.26% | 8.98% |
Computational linguist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian computational linguists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american computational linguists have the lowest average salary at $76,753.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $77,376 |
| White | $79,504 |
| Black or African American | $76,753 |
| Asian | $85,465 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $77,165 |
Average computational linguist age
See how the average age of computational linguists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Computational linguist 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 |
Computational linguist age breakdown
The average age of computational linguists is 40+ years years old, representing 72% of the computational linguist population.
Computational linguist age breakdown
| Computational Linguist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 72% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 7% |
Computational linguist educational attainment
The most common degree for computational linguists is bachelor's degree, with 49% of computational linguists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 39% and master's degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 49%
- Master's, 39%
- Doctorate, 9%
- Associate, 3%
Computational linguists by degree level
| Computational linguist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 49% |
| Master's | 39% |
| Doctorate | 9% |
| Associate | 3% |
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Computational linguist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, computational linguists with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $91,228 annually. With a Master's degree, computational linguists earn a median annual income of $88,203 compared to $83,464 for computational linguists with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $88,203 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $83,464 |
| Doctorate Degree | $91,228 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $70,413 |
Computational linguist employment statistics
Most computational linguists work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where computational linguists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where computational linguists work.
Computational linguist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 25% |
Computational linguist jobs by company type
Employees with the computational linguist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most computational linguists prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Computational linguist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 23% |
| Public | 23% |
| Private | 51% |
| Government | 2% |
Computational linguist jobs by industry
The most common industries for computational linguists are technology, education and internet.
Computational linguist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 35% |
| Education | 18% |
| Start-up | 12% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Internet | 7% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
Computational linguist turnover and employment statistics
Computational linguist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for computational linguists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Computational linguist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Computational linguist 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 computational linguist tenure
The average computational linguist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 111 computational linguists resumes in Zippia's database.
Computational linguist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 25% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Computational linguist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of computational linguists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Telecom Analyst | 7.31% | 1,035 |
| Senior Release Engineer | 8.46% | 232,671 |
| Information Security Administrator | 8.59% | 157,160 |
| Network Services Project Manager | 9.03% | 114,272 |
| Functional Test Engineer | 10.54% | 44,452 |
| Computational Linguist | 10.69% | - |
| Senior Technical Support Coordinator | 10.88% | 136,022 |
Similar computational linguist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Telecom Analyst | 7.31% | 1,035 |
| Senior Release Engineer | 8.46% | 232,671 |
| Information Security Administrator | 8.59% | 157,160 |
| Network Services Project Manager | 9.03% | 114,272 |
| Functional Test Engineer | 10.54% | 44,452 |
| Senior Technical Support Coordinator | 10.88% | 136,022 |
Foreign languages spoken by computational linguists
The most common foreign language among computational linguists is Spanish at 20.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 16.9% and Italian is the third-most popular at 9.2%.
- Spanish, 20.0%
- French, 16.9%
- Italian, 9.2%
- Russian, 9.2%
- German, 7.7%
- Other, 37.0%
Computational linguist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 20.0% |
| French | 16.9% |
| Italian | 9.2% |
| Russian | 9.2% |
| German | 7.7% |
| Other | 37.0% |
