Computer applications developer demographics and statistics in the US
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Computer applications developer gender statistics
41.4% of computer applications developers are women and 58.6% of computer applications developers are men.
- Male, 58.6%
- Female, 41.4%
Computer applications developer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 58.6% |
| Female | 41.4% |
Computer applications developer gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$94,954
Female income
$89,097
Computer applications developer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in computer applications developer positions over time. Currently, 41.4% of computer applications developers are female.
Computer applications developer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 54.72% | 45.28% |
| 2011 | 54.39% | 45.61% |
| 2012 | 56.31% | 43.69% |
| 2013 | 56.17% | 43.83% |
| 2014 | 57.76% | 42.24% |
| 2015 | 57.34% | 42.66% |
| 2016 | 59.65% | 40.35% |
| 2017 | 58.84% | 41.16% |
| 2018 | 58.90% | 41.10% |
| 2019 | 58.50% | 41.50% |
| 2020 | 58.41% | 41.59% |
| 2021 | 58.57% | 41.43% |
Computer applications developer related jobs gender ratio
We compared computer applications 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% |
| Computer Applications Developer | 59% | 41% |
| Senior Data Center Engineer | 98% | 2% |
| Software Applications Architect | 98% | 2% |
| Dell Certified Systems Expert | 99% | 1% |
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Computer applications developer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among computer applications developers is White, which makes up 52.4% of all computer applications developers. Comparatively, 29.9% of computer applications developers are Asian and 8.2% of computer applications developers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 52.4%
- Asian, 29.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.2%
- Unknown, 4.8%
- Black or African American, 4.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Computer applications developer race
| Computer applications developer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 52.4% |
| Asian | 29.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.2% |
| Unknown | 4.8% |
| Black or African American | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Computer applications developer race and ethnicity over time
See how computer applications developer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Computer applications developer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 60.55% | 5.54% | 25.70% | 5.74% |
| 2011 | 61.01% | 5.77% | 25.20% | 5.45% |
| 2012 | 59.92% | 5.31% | 26.58% | 5.89% |
| 2013 | 60.32% | 4.83% | 26.40% | 5.70% |
| 2014 | 59.19% | 5.34% | 27.05% | 5.83% |
| 2015 | 58.37% | 5.15% | 27.17% | 6.40% |
| 2016 | 57.87% | 5.14% | 27.88% | 6.40% |
| 2017 | 56.45% | 5.02% | 28.43% | 6.77% |
| 2018 | 57.09% | 4.87% | 27.66% | 7.38% |
| 2019 | 56.26% | 4.96% | 28.85% | 7.00% |
| 2020 | 54.47% | 4.71% | 28.61% | 7.82% |
| 2021 | 52.45% | 4.46% | 29.92% | 8.20% |
Computer applications developer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian computer applications developers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american computer applications developers have the lowest average salary at $91,485.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $95,622 |
| White | $95,330 |
| Black or African American | $91,485 |
| Asian | $99,787 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $92,759 |
Average computer applications developer age
See how the average age of computer applications developers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Computer applications 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 |
Computer applications developer age breakdown
The average age of computer applications developers is 40+ years years old, representing 45% of the computer applications developer population.
Computer applications developer age breakdown
| Computer Applications Developer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 45% |
| 30-40 years | 36% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Computer applications developer educational attainment
The most common degree for computer applications developers is bachelor's degree, with 49% of computer applications developers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 23% and master's degree degree at 23%.
- Bachelor's, 49%
- Master's, 23%
- Associate, 23%
- Doctorate, 4%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Computer applications developers by degree level
| Computer applications developer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 49% |
| Master's | 23% |
| Associate | 23% |
| Doctorate | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Computer applications developer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, computer applications developers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $111,353 annually. With a Master's degree, computer applications developers earn a median annual income of $103,329 compared to $95,364 for computer applications developers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $103,329 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $95,364 |
| Doctorate Degree | $111,353 |
Computer applications developer employment statistics
Most computer applications developers work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where computer applications developers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where computer applications developers work.
Computer applications developer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 6% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 28% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 20% |
Computer applications developer jobs by company type
Employees with the computer applications developer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most computer applications developers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Computer applications developer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 10% |
| Public | 29% |
| Private | 60% |
| Government | 1% |
Computer applications developer jobs by industry
The most common industries for computer applications developers are technology, professional and education.
Computer applications developer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 28% |
| Professional | 16% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Education | 9% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Media | 4% |
| Telecommunication | 4% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Government | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Computer applications developer turnover and employment statistics
Computer applications developer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for computer applications developers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Computer applications developer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Computer applications 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 computer applications developer tenure
The average computer applications developer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 74 computer applications developers resumes in Zippia's database.
Computer applications developer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 11% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 21% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Computer applications developer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of computer applications 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Communications Analyst | 7.31% | 24,472 |
| SAP BW Consultant | 8.42% | 41,581 |
| Computer Applications Developer | 8.46% | - |
| Junior Information Technology Analyst | 8.59% | 124,503 |
| Data Storage Specialist | 9.03% | 70,296 |
| Computer Tester | 10.54% | 20,402 |
| Information Technology Instructor | 10.88% | 100,188 |
Similar computer applications developer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Communications Analyst | 7.31% | 24,472 |
| SAP BW Consultant | 8.42% | 41,581 |
| Junior Information Technology Analyst | 8.59% | 124,503 |
| Data Storage Specialist | 9.03% | 70,296 |
| Computer Tester | 10.54% | 20,402 |
| Information Technology Instructor | 10.88% | 100,188 |
Foreign languages spoken by computer applications developers
The most common foreign language among computer applications developers is French at 16.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Persian at 16.7% and Bengali is the third-most popular at 16.7%.
- French, 16.7%
- Persian, 16.7%
- Bengali, 16.7%
- Urdu, 16.7%
- Arabic, 16.7%
- Other, 16.5%
Computer applications developer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| French | 16.7% |
| Persian | 16.7% |
| Bengali | 16.7% |
| Urdu | 16.7% |
| Arabic | 16.7% |
| Other | 16.5% |
