Computer programmer and operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Computer programmer and operator gender statistics
22.7% of computer programmer and operators are women and 77.3% of computer programmer and operators are men.
- Male, 77.3%
- Female, 22.7%
Computer programmer and operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 77.3% |
| Female | 22.7% |
Computer programmer and operator gender pay gap
Women earn 89¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$44,557
Female income
$39,870
Computer programmer and operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in computer programmer and operator positions over time. Currently, 22.7% of computer programmer and operators are female.
Computer programmer and operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.63% | 27.37% |
| 2011 | 72.58% | 27.42% |
| 2012 | 73.22% | 26.78% |
| 2013 | 75.39% | 24.61% |
| 2014 | 74.88% | 25.12% |
| 2015 | 74.05% | 25.95% |
| 2016 | 74.88% | 25.12% |
| 2017 | 75.15% | 24.85% |
| 2018 | 74.46% | 25.54% |
| 2019 | 75.06% | 24.94% |
| 2020 | 76.61% | 23.39% |
| 2021 | 77.32% | 22.68% |
Computer programmer and operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared computer programmer and operators 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 Programmer And Operator | 77% | 23% |
| Senior Data Center Engineer | 98% | 2% |
| Software Applications Architect | 98% | 2% |
| Dell Certified Systems Expert | 99% | 1% |
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Computer programmer and operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among computer programmer and operators is White, which makes up 66.6% of all computer programmer and operators. Comparatively, 15.1% of computer programmer and operators are Asian and 8.6% of computer programmer and operators are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 66.6%
- Asian, 15.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.6%
- Black or African American, 4.9%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
Computer programmer and operator race
| Computer programmer and operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.6% |
| Asian | 15.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.6% |
| Black or African American | 4.9% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
Computer programmer and operator race and ethnicity over time
See how computer programmer and operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Computer programmer and operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.96% | 4.64% | 14.78% | 6.38% |
| 2011 | 72.54% | 4.82% | 13.83% | 6.72% |
| 2012 | 72.25% | 4.76% | 13.78% | 6.89% |
| 2013 | 71.33% | 5.05% | 14.25% | 6.77% |
| 2014 | 71.13% | 4.50% | 15.33% | 6.53% |
| 2015 | 69.48% | 4.92% | 16.28% | 6.72% |
| 2016 | 68.41% | 5.02% | 16.66% | 7.39% |
| 2017 | 68.71% | 4.27% | 16.19% | 8.39% |
| 2018 | 69.64% | 4.70% | 16.05% | 7.11% |
| 2019 | 69.86% | 4.39% | 15.34% | 7.77% |
| 2020 | 66.58% | 5.00% | 15.16% | 8.24% |
| 2021 | 66.58% | 4.86% | 15.13% | 8.59% |
Computer programmer and operator wage gap by race
According to our data, asian computer programmer and operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american computer programmer and operators have the lowest average salary at $42,969.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $43,375 |
| White | $44,764 |
| Black or African American | $42,969 |
| Asian | $48,688 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $43,237 |
Average computer programmer and operator age
See how the average age of computer programmer and operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Computer programmer and operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 45.5 | 52 |
| White | 49 | 51 |
| Black or African American | 43 | 42 |
| Asian | 45.5 | 47 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 41 |
Computer programmer and operator age breakdown
The average age of computer programmer and operators is 40+ years years old, representing 72% of the computer programmer and operator population.
Computer programmer and operator age breakdown
| Computer Programmer And Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 72% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 7% |
Computer programmer and operator educational attainment
The most common degree for computer programmer and operators is bachelor's degree, with 42% of computer programmer and operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 40% and associate degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 42%
- Associate, 40%
- High School Diploma, 8%
- Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Computer programmer and operators by degree level
| Computer programmer and operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 42% |
| Associate | 40% |
| High School Diploma | 8% |
| Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Computer programmer and operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, computer programmer and operators with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $52,523 annually. With a Master's degree, computer programmer and operators earn a median annual income of $50,505 compared to $47,365 for computer programmer and operators with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $50,505 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $47,365 |
| Doctorate Degree | $52,523 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $38,872 |
Computer programmer and operator employment statistics
Most computer programmer and operators work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where computer programmer and operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where computer programmer and operators work.
Computer programmer and operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 19% |
Computer programmer and operator jobs by company type
Employees with the computer programmer and operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most computer programmer and operators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Computer programmer and operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 11% |
| Public | 27% |
| Private | 56% |
| Government | 6% |
Computer programmer and operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for computer programmer and operators are manufacturing, technology and education.
Computer programmer and operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 14% |
| Technology | 11% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Education | 10% |
| Finance | 8% |
| Health Care | 6% |
| Media | 4% |
| Government | 4% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
Computer programmer and operator turnover and employment statistics
Computer programmer and operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for computer programmer and operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Computer programmer and operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Computer programmer and operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.66% |
| 2011 | 4.88% |
| 2012 | 4.01% |
| 2013 | 3.44% |
| 2014 | 3.52% |
| 2015 | 2.74% |
| 2016 | 2.92% |
| 2017 | 3.10% |
| 2018 | 2.78% |
| 2019 | 3.35% |
| 2020 | 3.32% |
| 2021 | 3.49% |
Average computer programmer and operator tenure
The average computer programmer and operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 519 computer programmer and operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Computer programmer and operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 9% |
| 1-2 years | 38% |
| 3-4 years | 23% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Computer programmer and operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of computer programmer and operators 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Telecommunications Coordinator | 7.31% | 8,006 |
| Senior IOS Developer | 8.46% | 253,460 |
| Network Security Architect | 8.59% | 141,768 |
| Director Of Network Services | 9.03% | 85,967 |
| Junior Tester | 10.54% | 44,154 |
| Computer Programmer And Operator | 10.69% | - |
| Help Desk Specialist | 10.88% | 75,004 |
Similar computer programmer and operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Telecommunications Coordinator | 7.31% | 8,006 |
| Senior IOS Developer | 8.46% | 253,460 |
| Network Security Architect | 8.59% | 141,768 |
| Director Of Network Services | 9.03% | 85,967 |
| Junior Tester | 10.54% | 44,154 |
| Help Desk Specialist | 10.88% | 75,004 |
Foreign languages spoken by computer programmer and operators
The most common foreign language among computer programmer and operators is Chinese at 14.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Filipino at 14.3% and German is the third-most popular at 14.3%.
- Chinese, 14.3%
- Filipino, 14.3%
- German, 14.3%
- Samoan, 14.3%
- Carrier, 14.3%
- Other, 28.5%
Computer programmer and operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Chinese | 14.3% |
| Filipino | 14.3% |
| German | 14.3% |
| Samoan | 14.3% |
| Carrier | 14.3% |
| Other | 28.5% |
