Computer builder demographics and statistics in the US
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Computer builder gender statistics
19.3% of computer builders are women and 80.7% of computer builders are men.
- Male, 80.7%
- Female, 19.3%
Computer builder gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 80.7% |
| Female | 19.3% |
Computer builder gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$29,547
Female income
$29,212
Computer builder gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in computer builder positions over time. Currently, 19.3% of computer builders are female.
Computer builder gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.30% | 23.70% |
| 2011 | 77.17% | 22.83% |
| 2012 | 78.42% | 21.58% |
| 2013 | 78.87% | 21.13% |
| 2014 | 79.19% | 20.81% |
| 2015 | 80.68% | 19.32% |
| 2016 | 80.79% | 19.21% |
| 2017 | 80.71% | 19.29% |
| 2018 | 81.31% | 18.69% |
| 2019 | 80.23% | 19.77% |
| 2020 | 80.65% | 19.35% |
| 2021 | 80.69% | 19.31% |
Computer builder related jobs gender ratio
We compared computer builders 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 Builder | 81% | 19% |
| Senior Data Center Engineer | 98% | 2% |
| Software Applications Architect | 98% | 2% |
| Dell Certified Systems Expert | 99% | 1% |
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Computer builder demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among computer builders is White, which makes up 55.5% of all computer builders. Comparatively, 16.0% of computer builders are Hispanic or Latino and 11.4% of computer builders are Black or African American.
- White, 55.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.0%
- Black or African American, 11.4%
- Asian, 11.4%
- Unknown, 5.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Computer builder race
| Computer builder race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 55.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.0% |
| Black or African American | 11.4% |
| Asian | 11.4% |
| Unknown | 5.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Computer builder race and ethnicity over time
See how computer builder racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Computer builder race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.06% | 11.83% | 7.96% | 13.05% |
| 2011 | 64.76% | 11.92% | 8.11% | 12.55% |
| 2012 | 63.49% | 12.16% | 8.36% | 13.19% |
| 2013 | 62.43% | 11.39% | 9.16% | 13.57% |
| 2014 | 62.14% | 11.61% | 8.81% | 14.28% |
| 2015 | 62.04% | 11.07% | 9.99% | 14.16% |
| 2016 | 61.84% | 11.03% | 9.97% | 14.06% |
| 2017 | 61.05% | 10.70% | 10.42% | 14.46% |
| 2018 | 61.17% | 10.66% | 10.51% | 14.19% |
| 2019 | 59.35% | 10.58% | 11.21% | 15.32% |
| 2020 | 57.31% | 11.15% | 10.99% | 15.48% |
| 2021 | 55.46% | 11.39% | 11.36% | 16.02% |
Computer builder wage gap by race
According to our data, asian computer builders have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american computer builders have the lowest average salary at $28,994.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $29,192 |
| White | $29,428 |
| Black or African American | $28,994 |
| Asian | $30,924 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $29,237 |
Average computer builder age
See how the average age of computer builders varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Computer builder age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 44 | 43 |
| Unknown | 40 | 45 |
| Asian | 41 | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 | 39.5 |
| White | 41 | 46 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 41 |
Computer builder age breakdown
The average age of computer builders is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the computer builder population.
Computer builder age breakdown
| Computer Builder Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 15% |
Computer builder educational attainment
The most common degree for computer builders is associate degree, with 31% of computer builders earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 28% and bachelor's degree degree at 25%.
- Associate, 31%
- Bachelor's, 28%
- High School Diploma, 25%
- Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 11%
Computer builders by degree level
| Computer builder degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 31% |
| Bachelor's | 28% |
| High School Diploma | 25% |
| Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 11% |
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Computer builder wage gap by degree level
According to the data, computer builders with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $31,711 annually. With a Doctorate degree, computer builders earn a median annual income of $31,041 compared to $29,732 for computer builders with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $31,711 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $28,262 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $29,732 |
| Doctorate Degree | $31,041 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $28,545 |
Computer builder employment statistics
Most computer builders work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where computer builders work
Below, you can see the size of companies where computer builders work.
Computer builder jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 12% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 24% |
Computer builder jobs by company type
Employees with the computer builder job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most computer builders prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Computer builder jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 6% |
| Public | 20% |
| Private | 73% |
Computer builder jobs by industry
The most common industries for computer builders are technology, manufacturing and professional.
Computer builder industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 27% |
| Manufacturing | 22% |
| Professional | 15% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Education | 5% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Media | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
Computer builder turnover and employment statistics
Computer builder unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for computer builders between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Computer builder unemployment rate by year
| Year | Computer builder unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.58% |
| 2011 | 6.70% |
| 2012 | 5.32% |
| 2013 | 5.21% |
| 2014 | 4.89% |
| 2015 | 4.00% |
| 2016 | 3.51% |
| 2017 | 3.56% |
| 2018 | 3.06% |
| 2019 | 3.58% |
| 2020 | 4.61% |
| 2021 | 4.34% |
Average computer builder tenure
The average computer builder stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 312 computer builders resumes in Zippia's database.
Computer builder tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 25% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 8% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 17% |
Computer builder LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of computer builders 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 Communications Analyst | 7.31% | 31,641 |
| Peoplesoft Consultant | 8.42% | 48,243 |
| Software Testing Manager | 8.46% | 191,359 |
| Security Architect | 8.59% | 127,619 |
| Network Technical Analyst | 9.03% | 122,807 |
| Project & Team Manager | 10.54% | 159,039 |
| Computer Builder | 10.88% | - |
Similar computer builder jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Communications Analyst | 7.31% | 31,641 |
| Peoplesoft Consultant | 8.42% | 48,243 |
| Software Testing Manager | 8.46% | 191,359 |
| Security Architect | 8.59% | 127,619 |
| Network Technical Analyst | 9.03% | 122,807 |
| Project & Team Manager | 10.54% | 159,039 |
Foreign languages spoken by computer builders
The most common foreign language among computer builders is Spanish at 66.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Korean at 16.7% and Cantonese is the third-most popular at 16.7%.
- Spanish, 66.7%
- Korean, 16.7%
- Cantonese, 16.7%
Computer builder languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| Korean | 16.7% |
| Cantonese | 16.7% |