Computer systems designer demographics and statistics in the US
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Computer systems designer gender statistics
24.7% of computer systems designers are women and 75.3% of computer systems designers are men.
- Male, 75.3%
- Female, 24.7%
Computer systems designer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 75.3% |
| Female | 24.7% |
Computer systems designer gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$75,245
Female income
$70,876
Computer systems designer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in computer systems designer positions over time. Currently, 24.7% of computer systems designers are female.
Computer systems designer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.84% | 29.16% |
| 2011 | 70.72% | 29.28% |
| 2012 | 68.26% | 31.74% |
| 2013 | 71.32% | 28.68% |
| 2014 | 71.20% | 28.80% |
| 2015 | 71.64% | 28.36% |
| 2016 | 70.75% | 29.25% |
| 2017 | 68.36% | 31.64% |
| 2018 | 73.87% | 26.13% |
| 2019 | 71.06% | 28.94% |
| 2020 | 74.36% | 25.64% |
| 2021 | 75.28% | 24.72% |
Computer systems designer related jobs gender ratio
We compared computer systems designers 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 Systems Designer | 75% | 25% |
| Senior Data Center Engineer | 98% | 2% |
| Software Applications Architect | 98% | 2% |
| Dell Certified Systems Expert | 99% | 1% |
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Computer systems designer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among computer systems designers is White, which makes up 62.2% of all computer systems designers. Comparatively, 12.6% of computer systems designers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.9% of computer systems designers are Asian.
- White, 62.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.6%
- Asian, 10.9%
- Black or African American, 8.9%
- Unknown, 5.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Computer systems designer race
| Computer systems designer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.6% |
| Asian | 10.9% |
| Black or African American | 8.9% |
| Unknown | 5.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Computer systems designer race and ethnicity over time
See how computer systems designer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Computer systems designer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.43% | 10.32% | 10.04% | 9.81% |
| 2011 | 67.52% | 9.99% | 10.14% | 10.04% |
| 2012 | 66.65% | 9.42% | 10.73% | 10.36% |
| 2013 | 67.45% | 10.48% | 10.27% | 9.29% |
| 2014 | 65.86% | 10.43% | 10.96% | 10.19% |
| 2015 | 66.12% | 9.05% | 9.81% | 11.90% |
| 2016 | 65.80% | 10.45% | 10.96% | 10.04% |
| 2017 | 65.15% | 9.86% | 11.46% | 10.97% |
| 2018 | 64.16% | 10.34% | 10.66% | 11.38% |
| 2019 | 64.28% | 10.39% | 10.32% | 11.52% |
| 2020 | 61.83% | 8.62% | 10.75% | 13.51% |
| 2021 | 62.23% | 8.91% | 10.87% | 12.60% |
Computer systems designer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian computer systems designers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White computer systems designers have the lowest average salary at $72,988.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $74,919 |
| White | $72,988 |
| Black or African American | $73,408 |
| Asian | $80,801 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $74,366 |
Average computer systems designer age
See how the average age of computer systems designers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Computer systems designer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 41 | |
| White | 42 | 47 |
| Black or African American | 44 | 43.5 |
| Asian | 45 | 48 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 | 40.5 |
Computer systems designer age breakdown
The average age of computer systems designers is 40+ years years old, representing 60% of the computer systems designer population.
Computer systems designer age breakdown
| Computer Systems Designer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 60% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 8% |
Computer systems designer educational attainment
The most common degree for computer systems designers is bachelor's degree, with 70% of computer systems designers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 15% and associate degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 70%
- Associate, 15%
- Master's, 10%
- High School Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Computer systems designers by degree level
| Computer systems designer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 70% |
| Associate | 15% |
| Master's | 10% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Computer systems designer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, computer systems designers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $81,827 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, computer systems designers earn a median annual income of $79,264 compared to $72,533 for computer systems designers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $81,827 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $71,704 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $79,264 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $72,533 |
Computer systems designer employment statistics
Most computer systems designers work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where computer systems designers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where computer systems designers work.
Computer systems designer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 3% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 19% |
| > 10,000 employees | 35% |
Computer systems designer jobs by company type
Employees with the computer systems designer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most computer systems designers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Computer systems designer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 13% |
| Public | 30% |
| Private | 50% |
| Government | 7% |
Computer systems designer jobs by industry
The most common industries for computer systems designers are technology, manufacturing and education.
Computer systems designer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 15% |
| Technology | 15% |
| Manufacturing | 12% |
| Education | 12% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Transportation | 6% |
| Government | 6% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Media | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
Computer systems designer turnover and employment statistics
Computer systems designer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for computer systems designers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Computer systems designer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Computer systems designer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.00% |
| 2011 | 3.88% |
| 2012 | 3.29% |
| 2013 | 3.35% |
| 2014 | 2.81% |
| 2015 | 2.68% |
| 2016 | 2.27% |
| 2017 | 2.77% |
| 2018 | 2.33% |
| 2019 | 2.71% |
| 2020 | 2.42% |
| 2021 | 2.37% |
Average computer systems designer tenure
The average computer systems designer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 98 computer systems designers resumes in Zippia's database.
Computer systems designer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 8% |
| 1-2 years | 40% |
| 3-4 years | 22% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Computer systems designer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of computer systems designers 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 Voice Engineer | 7.31% | 3,084 |
| Data Integrity Analyst | 8.42% | 149,293 |
| Integration Developer | 8.46% | 92,174 |
| Access Control Specialist | 8.59% | 41,172 |
| Computer Systems Designer | 9.03% | - |
| Systems Architect | 10.54% | 232,582 |
| Internet Technician | 10.88% | 82,493 |
Similar computer systems designer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Voice Engineer | 7.31% | 3,084 |
| Data Integrity Analyst | 8.42% | 149,293 |
| Integration Developer | 8.46% | 92,174 |
| Access Control Specialist | 8.59% | 41,172 |
| Systems Architect | 10.54% | 232,582 |
| Internet Technician | 10.88% | 82,493 |
Foreign languages spoken by computer systems designers
- German, 50.0%
- Chinese, 50.0%
Computer systems designer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| German | 50.0% |
| Chinese | 50.0% |