Computer scientist demographics and statistics in the US
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Computer scientist gender statistics
21.2% of computer scientists are women and 78.8% of computer scientists are men.
- Male, 78.8%
- Female, 21.2%
Computer scientist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 78.8% |
| Female | 21.2% |
Computer scientist gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$105,426
Female income
$100,894
Computer scientist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in computer scientist positions over time. Currently, 21.2% of computer scientists are female.
Computer scientist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.21% | 31.79% |
| 2011 | 77.36% | 22.64% |
| 2012 | 78.05% | 21.95% |
| 2013 | 79.58% | 20.42% |
| 2014 | 85.43% | 14.57% |
| 2015 | 74.31% | 25.69% |
| 2016 | 82.10% | 17.90% |
| 2017 | 77.51% | 22.49% |
| 2018 | 78.51% | 21.49% |
| 2019 | 72.32% | 27.68% |
| 2020 | 86.79% | 13.21% |
| 2021 | 78.81% | 21.19% |
Computer scientist related jobs gender ratio
We compared computer scientists 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 Scientist | 79% | 21% |
| Senior Data Center Engineer | 98% | 2% |
| Software Applications Architect | 98% | 2% |
| Dell Certified Systems Expert | 99% | 1% |
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Computer scientist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among computer scientists is White, which makes up 64.2% of all computer scientists. Comparatively, 18.8% of computer scientists are Asian and 6.9% of computer scientists are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 64.2%
- Asian, 18.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 6.9%
- Unknown, 5.4%
- Black or African American, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Computer scientist race
| Computer scientist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 64.2% |
| Asian | 18.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.9% |
| Unknown | 5.4% |
| Black or African American | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Computer scientist race and ethnicity over time
See how computer scientist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Computer scientist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.59% | 7.21% | 16.34% | 3.36% |
| 2011 | 79.58% | 2.62% | 12.57% | 3.66% |
| 2012 | 72.20% | 5.89% | 15.47% | 4.42% |
| 2013 | 73.61% | 5.06% | 14.05% | 3.93% |
| 2014 | 74.74% | 2.87% | 14.95% | 4.02% |
| 2015 | 63.26% | 4.19% | 26.05% | 4.19% |
| 2016 | 71.49% | 3.31% | 16.94% | 4.55% |
| 2017 | 69.31% | 6.24% | 17.33% | 3.47% |
| 2018 | 70.26% | 5.78% | 17.93% | 3.18% |
| 2019 | 66.15% | 1.04% | 25.00% | 5.21% |
| 2020 | 66.52% | 5.65% | 16.96% | 3.04% |
| 2021 | 64.18% | 4.18% | 18.81% | 6.87% |
Computer scientist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian computer scientists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american computer scientists have the lowest average salary at $101,843.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $105,914 |
| White | $105,447 |
| Black or African American | $101,843 |
| Asian | $107,625 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $106,393 |
Computer scientist age breakdown
The average age of computer scientists is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the computer scientist population.
Computer scientist age breakdown
| Computer Scientist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 22% |
Computer scientist educational attainment
The most common degree for computer scientists is bachelor's degree, with 66% of computer scientists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 19% and master's degree degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 66%
- Master's, 19%
- Associate, 7%
- Doctorate, 6%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Computer scientists by degree level
| Computer scientist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 66% |
| Master's | 19% |
| Associate | 7% |
| Doctorate | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Computer scientist wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $106,479 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $98,740 |
Computer scientist employment statistics
Most computer scientists work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where computer scientists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where computer scientists work.
Computer scientist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 17% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 30% |
| > 10,000 employees | 32% |
Computer scientist jobs by company type
Employees with the computer scientist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most computer scientists prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Computer scientist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 8% |
| Public | 41% |
| Private | 47% |
| Government | 5% |
Computer scientist jobs by industry
The most common industries for computer scientists are technology, professional and health care.
Computer scientist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 31% |
| Fortune 500 | 13% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Health Care | 7% |
| Education | 6% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Start-up | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Government | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Computer scientist turnover and employment statistics
Computer scientist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for computer scientists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Computer scientist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Computer scientist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.32% |
| 2011 | 3.59% |
| 2012 | 9.09% |
| 2013 | 3.38% |
| 2014 | 3.23% |
| 2015 | 4.48% |
| 2016 | 2.80% |
| 2017 | 1.62% |
| 2018 | 1.60% |
| 2019 | 2.03% |
| 2020 | 3.70% |
| 2021 | 4.88% |
Average computer scientist tenure
The average computer scientist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,341 computer scientists resumes in Zippia's database.
Computer scientist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 12% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 16% |
Computer scientist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of computer scientists 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 Engineer | 7.31% | 48,258 |
| Development Team Member | 8.46% | 389,951 |
| Information Security Officer | 8.59% | 145,907 |
| Junior Network Technician | 9.03% | 53,945 |
| Computer Scientist | 9.35% | - |
| Senior ETL Tester | 10.54% | 18,774 |
| Senior Customer Support Technician | 10.88% | 104,179 |
Similar computer scientist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Communications Engineer | 7.31% | 48,258 |
| Development Team Member | 8.46% | 389,951 |
| Information Security Officer | 8.59% | 145,907 |
| Junior Network Technician | 9.03% | 53,945 |
| Senior ETL Tester | 10.54% | 18,774 |
| Senior Customer Support Technician | 10.88% | 104,179 |
Foreign languages spoken by computer scientists
The most common foreign language among computer scientists is Spanish at 18.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 14.8% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 11.1%.
- Spanish, 18.5%
- German, 14.8%
- Chinese, 11.1%
- Japanese, 11.1%
- French, 9.3%
- Other, 35.2%
Computer scientist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 18.5% |
| German | 14.8% |
| Chinese | 11.1% |
| Japanese | 11.1% |
| French | 9.3% |
| Other | 35.2% |
