Computer hardware developer demographics and statistics in the US
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Computer hardware developer gender statistics
23.6% of computer hardware developers are women and 76.4% of computer hardware developers are men.
- Male, 76.4%
- Female, 23.6%
Computer hardware developer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 76.4% |
| Female | 23.6% |
Computer hardware developer gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$95,417
Female income
$93,748
Computer hardware developer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in computer hardware developer positions over time. Currently, 23.6% of computer hardware developers are female.
Computer hardware developer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.11% | 27.89% |
| 2011 | 74.01% | 25.99% |
| 2012 | 76.12% | 23.88% |
| 2013 | 79.76% | 20.24% |
| 2014 | 68.57% | 31.43% |
| 2015 | 70.29% | 29.71% |
| 2016 | 74.28% | 25.72% |
| 2017 | 72.79% | 27.21% |
| 2018 | 75.47% | 24.53% |
| 2019 | 75.94% | 24.06% |
| 2020 | 78.89% | 21.11% |
| 2021 | 76.43% | 23.57% |
Computer hardware developer related jobs gender ratio
We compared computer hardware developers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, senior electronics design engineer and refrigeration engineer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic Engineer | 11% | 89% |
| Computer Hardware Developer | 76% | 24% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Computer hardware developer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among computer hardware developers is White, which makes up 50.0% of all computer hardware developers. Comparatively, 29.6% of computer hardware developers are Asian and 9.0% of computer hardware developers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 50.0%
- Asian, 29.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.0%
- Black or African American, 8.2%
- Unknown, 2.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Computer hardware developer race
| Computer hardware developer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 50.0% |
| Asian | 29.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.0% |
| Black or African American | 8.2% |
| Unknown | 2.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Computer hardware developer race and ethnicity over time
See how computer hardware developer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Computer hardware developer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 59.89% | 7.49% | 20.97% | 8.67% |
| 2011 | 64.20% | 6.93% | 18.41% | 8.17% |
| 2012 | 59.26% | 9.65% | 21.32% | 8.07% |
| 2013 | 60.76% | 7.03% | 21.55% | 7.75% |
| 2014 | 56.59% | 10.59% | 23.60% | 7.85% |
| 2015 | 60.98% | 7.17% | 22.09% | 7.26% |
| 2016 | 52.55% | 9.87% | 27.63% | 7.45% |
| 2017 | 55.97% | 8.96% | 24.16% | 7.67% |
| 2018 | 56.77% | 8.25% | 26.40% | 6.75% |
| 2019 | 54.50% | 8.52% | 25.11% | 8.05% |
| 2020 | 55.43% | 8.46% | 21.68% | 10.52% |
| 2021 | 49.96% | 8.19% | 29.56% | 9.02% |
Computer hardware developer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian computer hardware developers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american computer hardware developers have the lowest average salary at $91,156.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $94,492 |
| White | $97,313 |
| Black or African American | $91,156 |
| Asian | $100,099 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $94,265 |
Average computer hardware developer age
See how the average age of computer hardware developers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Computer hardware developer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 50 | |
| White | 45 | 42 |
| Black or African American | 43.5 | |
| Asian | 41 | 43 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 |
Computer hardware developer age breakdown
The average age of computer hardware developers is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the computer hardware developer population.
Computer hardware developer age breakdown
| Computer Hardware Developer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Computer hardware developer educational attainment
The most common degree for computer hardware developers is bachelor's degree, with 70% of computer hardware developers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 18% and master's degree degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 70%
- Master's, 18%
- Associate, 7%
- Doctorate, 3%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Computer hardware developers by degree level
| Computer hardware developer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 70% |
| Master's | 18% |
| Associate | 7% |
| Doctorate | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Computer hardware developer wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $105,944 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $97,435 |
Computer hardware developer employment statistics
Most computer hardware developers work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where computer hardware developers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where computer hardware developers work.
Computer hardware developer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 9% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 35% |
Computer hardware developer jobs by company type
Employees with the computer hardware developer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most computer hardware developers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Computer hardware developer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 11% |
| Public | 39% |
| Private | 49% |
| Government | 2% |
Computer hardware developer jobs by industry
The most common industries for computer hardware developers are technology, education and finance.
Computer hardware developer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 34% |
| Fortune 500 | 14% |
| Education | 9% |
| Finance | 8% |
| Health Care | 6% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Media | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
Computer hardware developer turnover and employment statistics
Computer hardware developer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for computer hardware developers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Computer hardware developer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Computer hardware developer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.02% |
| 2011 | 4.73% |
| 2012 | 3.38% |
| 2013 | 3.93% |
| 2014 | 2.71% |
| 2015 | 1.16% |
| 2016 | 2.77% |
| 2017 | 1.37% |
| 2018 | 2.81% |
| 2019 | 1.59% |
| 2020 | 2.67% |
| 2021 | 2.56% |
Average computer hardware developer tenure
The average computer hardware developer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 155 computer hardware developers resumes in Zippia's database.
Computer hardware developer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 27% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Computer hardware developer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of computer hardware 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Fermentation Engineer | 3.67% | 25,681 |
| Computer Hardware Developer | 4.15% | - |
| Associate Professor Of Automation | 5.25% | 19,690 |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 6.39% | 64,255 |
| Aerospace Stress Engineer | 7.54% | 1,968 |
| Sand Analyst | 8.92% | 10,839 |
| Forensic Materials Engineer | 10.43% | 5,469 |
Similar computer hardware developer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Fermentation Engineer | 3.67% | 25,681 |
| Associate Professor Of Automation | 5.25% | 19,690 |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 6.39% | 64,255 |
| Aerospace Stress Engineer | 7.54% | 1,968 |
| Sand Analyst | 8.92% | 10,839 |
| Forensic Materials Engineer | 10.43% | 5,469 |
Foreign languages spoken by computer hardware developers
The most common foreign language among computer hardware developers is German at 20.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Arabic at 20.0% and Dutch is the third-most popular at 20.0%.
- German, 20.0%
- Arabic, 20.0%
- Dutch, 20.0%
- French, 20.0%
- Spanish, 20.0%
Computer hardware developer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| German | 20.0% |
| Arabic | 20.0% |
| Dutch | 20.0% |
| French | 20.0% |
| Spanish | 20.0% |
