Computer installer demographics and statistics in the US
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Computer installer gender statistics
12.3% of computer installers are women and 87.7% of computer installers are men.
- Male, 87.7%
- Female, 12.3%
Computer installer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 87.7% |
| Female | 12.3% |
Computer installer gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$52,941
Female income
$51,876
Computer installer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in computer installer positions over time. Currently, 12.3% of computer installers are female.
Computer installer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 84.61% | 15.39% |
| 2011 | 85.23% | 14.77% |
| 2012 | 86.12% | 13.88% |
| 2013 | 86.43% | 13.57% |
| 2014 | 86.66% | 13.34% |
| 2015 | 87.69% | 12.31% |
| 2016 | 87.77% | 12.23% |
| 2017 | 87.72% | 12.28% |
| 2018 | 88.13% | 11.87% |
| 2019 | 87.39% | 12.61% |
| 2020 | 87.68% | 12.32% |
| 2021 | 87.70% | 12.30% |
Computer installer related jobs gender ratio
We compared computer installers 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 Installer | 88% | 12% |
| Senior Data Center Engineer | 98% | 2% |
| Software Applications Architect | 98% | 2% |
| Dell Certified Systems Expert | 99% | 1% |
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Computer installer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among computer installers is White, which makes up 55.9% of all computer installers. Comparatively, 15.0% of computer installers are Hispanic or Latino and 12.9% of computer installers are Black or African American.
- White, 55.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.0%
- Black or African American, 12.9%
- Asian, 10.5%
- Unknown, 5.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Computer installer race
| Computer installer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 55.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.0% |
| Black or African American | 12.9% |
| Asian | 10.5% |
| Unknown | 5.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Computer installer race and ethnicity over time
See how computer installer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Computer installer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.54% | 13.29% | 7.14% | 12.00% |
| 2011 | 65.24% | 13.38% | 7.29% | 11.50% |
| 2012 | 63.97% | 13.62% | 7.54% | 12.14% |
| 2013 | 62.91% | 12.86% | 8.35% | 12.52% |
| 2014 | 62.62% | 13.07% | 7.99% | 13.23% |
| 2015 | 62.52% | 12.54% | 9.17% | 13.11% |
| 2016 | 62.31% | 12.50% | 9.15% | 13.00% |
| 2017 | 61.53% | 12.17% | 9.60% | 13.41% |
| 2018 | 61.64% | 12.12% | 9.69% | 13.14% |
| 2019 | 59.83% | 12.05% | 10.39% | 14.27% |
| 2020 | 57.79% | 12.62% | 10.17% | 14.43% |
| 2021 | 55.94% | 12.85% | 10.55% | 14.96% |
Computer installer wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $51,812 |
| White | $52,563 |
| Black or African American | $51,187 |
| Asian | $57,423 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $51,955 |
Average computer installer age
See how the average age of computer installers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Computer installer 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 installer age breakdown
The average age of computer installers is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the computer installer population.
Computer installer age breakdown
| Computer Installer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 15% |
Computer installer educational attainment
The most common degree for computer installers is associate degree, with 45% of computer installers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 30% and bachelor's degree degree at 19%.
- Associate, 45%
- Bachelor's, 30%
- High School Diploma, 19%
- Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Computer installers by degree level
| Computer installer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 45% |
| Bachelor's | 30% |
| High School Diploma | 19% |
| Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Computer installer wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $60,058 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $48,904 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $53,535 |
| Doctorate Degree | $57,812 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $49,779 |
Computer installer employment statistics
Most computer installers work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where computer installers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where computer installers work.
Computer installer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 16% |
| > 10,000 employees | 22% |
Computer installer jobs by company type
Employees with the computer installer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most computer installers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Computer installer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 6% |
| Public | 20% |
| Private | 71% |
| Government | 2% |
Computer installer jobs by industry
The most common industries for computer installers are technology, professional and manufacturing.
Computer installer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 31% |
| Professional | 16% |
| Fortune 500 | 12% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Education | 6% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Government | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Computer installer turnover and employment statistics
Computer installer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for computer installers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Computer installer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Computer installer 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 installer tenure
The average computer installer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 268 computer installers resumes in Zippia's database.
Computer installer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 44% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 7% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Computer installer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of computer installers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Voice Engineer | 7.31% | 8,657 |
| Lead Systems Specialists | 8.42% | 66,537 |
| Development Team Member | 8.46% | 389,951 |
| Securities Analyst | 8.59% | 33,422 |
| Network Manager | 9.03% | 36,831 |
| Document Control Specialist | 10.54% | 34,011 |
| Computer Installer | 10.88% | - |
Similar computer installer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Voice Engineer | 7.31% | 8,657 |
| Lead Systems Specialists | 8.42% | 66,537 |
| Development Team Member | 8.46% | 389,951 |
| Securities Analyst | 8.59% | 33,422 |
| Network Manager | 9.03% | 36,831 |
| Document Control Specialist | 10.54% | 34,011 |
Foreign languages spoken by computer installers
- Spanish, 85.7%
- French, 14.3%
Computer installer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 85.7% |
| French | 14.3% |