Computer applications engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Computer applications engineer gender statistics
18.1% of computer applications engineers are women and 81.9% of computer applications engineers are men.
- Male, 81.9%
- Female, 18.1%
Computer applications engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 81.9% |
| Female | 18.1% |
Computer applications engineer gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$94,113
Female income
$88,133
Computer applications engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in computer applications engineer positions over time. Currently, 18.1% of computer applications engineers are female.
Computer applications engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.47% | 20.53% |
| 2011 | 79.25% | 20.75% |
| 2012 | 80.51% | 19.49% |
| 2013 | 80.41% | 19.59% |
| 2014 | 81.42% | 18.58% |
| 2015 | 81.15% | 18.85% |
| 2016 | 82.56% | 17.44% |
| 2017 | 82.08% | 17.92% |
| 2018 | 82.12% | 17.88% |
| 2019 | 81.87% | 18.13% |
| 2020 | 81.81% | 18.19% |
| 2021 | 81.91% | 18.09% |
Computer applications engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared computer applications 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% |
| Computer Applications Engineer | 82% | 18% |
| Senior Data Center Engineer | 98% | 2% |
| Software Applications Architect | 98% | 2% |
| Dell Certified Systems Expert | 99% | 1% |
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Computer applications engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among computer applications engineers is White, which makes up 56.8% of all computer applications engineers. Comparatively, 25.3% of computer applications engineers are Asian and 8.3% of computer applications engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 56.8%
- Asian, 25.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.3%
- Unknown, 4.8%
- Black or African American, 4.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Computer applications engineer race
| Computer applications engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.8% |
| Asian | 25.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.3% |
| Unknown | 4.8% |
| Black or African American | 4.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Computer applications engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how computer applications engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Computer applications engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.89% | 5.66% | 21.07% | 5.87% |
| 2011 | 65.36% | 5.89% | 20.57% | 5.58% |
| 2012 | 64.27% | 5.42% | 21.95% | 6.02% |
| 2013 | 64.66% | 4.95% | 21.77% | 5.83% |
| 2014 | 63.54% | 5.46% | 22.42% | 5.96% |
| 2015 | 62.71% | 5.27% | 22.54% | 6.54% |
| 2016 | 62.21% | 5.26% | 23.25% | 6.53% |
| 2017 | 60.79% | 5.14% | 23.80% | 6.90% |
| 2018 | 61.44% | 4.99% | 23.03% | 7.51% |
| 2019 | 60.61% | 5.08% | 24.22% | 7.14% |
| 2020 | 58.81% | 4.82% | 23.98% | 7.95% |
| 2021 | 56.79% | 4.58% | 25.29% | 8.34% |
Computer applications engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian computer applications engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american computer applications engineers have the lowest average salary at $90,570.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $94,797 |
| White | $94,498 |
| Black or African American | $90,570 |
| Asian | $99,057 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $91,870 |
Average computer applications engineer age
See how the average age of computer applications engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Computer applications 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 |
Computer applications engineer age breakdown
The average age of computer applications engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 45% of the computer applications engineer population.
Computer applications engineer age breakdown
| Computer Applications Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 45% |
| 30-40 years | 36% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Computer applications engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for computer applications engineers is bachelor's degree, with 63% of computer applications engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 17% and master's degree degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 63%
- Master's, 17%
- Associate, 13%
- High School Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Computer applications engineers by degree level
| Computer applications engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 63% |
| Master's | 17% |
| Associate | 13% |
| High School Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Computer applications engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, computer applications engineers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $110,918 annually. With a Master's degree, computer applications engineers earn a median annual income of $102,685 compared to $94,532 for computer applications engineers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $102,685 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $94,532 |
| Doctorate Degree | $110,918 |
Computer applications engineer employment statistics
Company size where computer applications engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where computer applications engineers work.
Computer applications engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 24% |
Computer applications engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for computer applications engineers are technology, manufacturing and professional.
Computer applications engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 33% |
| Fortune 500 | 13% |
| Manufacturing | 11% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Government | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
Computer applications engineer turnover and employment statistics
Computer applications engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for computer applications engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Computer applications engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Computer applications 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 computer applications engineer tenure
The average computer applications engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 111 computer applications engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Computer applications engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 21% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Computer applications engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of computer applications 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Communications Distribution Designer | 7.31% | 69,232 |
| Computer Methods Analyst | 8.42% | 23,440 |
| Computer Applications Engineer | 8.46% | - |
| Physical Security Engineer | 8.59% | 118,927 |
| Client Support Administrator | 9.03% | 152,598 |
| Performance Test Lead | 10.54% | 42,925 |
| Computer Operation Technician | 10.88% | 72,927 |
Similar computer applications engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Communications Distribution Designer | 7.31% | 69,232 |
| Computer Methods Analyst | 8.42% | 23,440 |
| Physical Security Engineer | 8.59% | 118,927 |
| Client Support Administrator | 9.03% | 152,598 |
| Performance Test Lead | 10.54% | 42,925 |
| Computer Operation Technician | 10.88% | 72,927 |
Foreign languages spoken by computer applications engineers
The most common foreign language among computer applications engineers is Persian at 25.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 25.0% and Carrier is the third-most popular at 25.0%.
- Persian, 25.0%
- Chinese, 25.0%
- Carrier, 25.0%
- Spanish, 25.0%
Computer applications engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Persian | 25.0% |
| Chinese | 25.0% |
| Carrier | 25.0% |
| Spanish | 25.0% |
