Configuration specialist demographics and statistics in the US
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Configuration specialist gender statistics
40.5% of configuration specialists are women and 59.5% of configuration specialists are men.
- Male, 59.5%
- Female, 40.5%
Configuration specialist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 59.5% |
| Female | 40.5% |
Configuration specialist gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$79,688
Female income
$77,591
Configuration specialist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in configuration specialist positions over time. Currently, 40.5% of configuration specialists are female.
Configuration specialist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 53.11% | 46.89% |
| 2011 | 54.31% | 45.69% |
| 2012 | 56.10% | 43.90% |
| 2013 | 56.75% | 43.25% |
| 2014 | 57.24% | 42.76% |
| 2015 | 59.49% | 40.51% |
| 2016 | 59.66% | 40.34% |
| 2017 | 59.54% | 40.46% |
| 2018 | 60.47% | 39.53% |
| 2019 | 58.80% | 41.20% |
| 2020 | 59.44% | 40.56% |
| 2021 | 59.51% | 40.49% |
Configuration specialist related jobs gender ratio
We compared configuration specialists 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% |
| Configuration Specialist | 60% | 40% |
| Senior Data Center Engineer | 98% | 2% |
| Software Applications Architect | 98% | 2% |
| Dell Certified Systems Expert | 99% | 1% |
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Configuration specialist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among configuration specialists is White, which makes up 54.7% of all configuration specialists. Comparatively, 15.8% of configuration specialists are Hispanic or Latino and 12.6% of configuration specialists are Asian.
- White, 54.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.8%
- Asian, 12.6%
- Black or African American, 11.2%
- Unknown, 5.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Configuration specialist race
| Configuration specialist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 54.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.8% |
| Asian | 12.6% |
| Black or African American | 11.2% |
| Unknown | 5.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Configuration specialist race and ethnicity over time
See how configuration specialist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Configuration specialist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.30% | 11.60% | 9.20% | 12.82% |
| 2011 | 64.00% | 11.69% | 9.34% | 12.32% |
| 2012 | 62.73% | 11.93% | 9.59% | 12.96% |
| 2013 | 61.67% | 11.17% | 10.40% | 13.34% |
| 2014 | 61.38% | 11.38% | 10.05% | 14.05% |
| 2015 | 61.28% | 10.84% | 11.23% | 13.93% |
| 2016 | 61.07% | 10.81% | 11.20% | 13.83% |
| 2017 | 60.29% | 10.47% | 11.66% | 14.23% |
| 2018 | 60.40% | 10.43% | 11.75% | 13.96% |
| 2019 | 58.59% | 10.35% | 12.45% | 15.09% |
| 2020 | 56.55% | 10.92% | 12.23% | 15.25% |
| 2021 | 54.70% | 11.16% | 12.60% | 15.79% |
Configuration specialist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian configuration specialists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american configuration specialists have the lowest average salary at $76,243.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $77,466 |
| White | $78,942 |
| Black or African American | $76,243 |
| Asian | $88,651 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $77,746 |
Average configuration specialist age
See how the average age of configuration specialists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Configuration specialist 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 |
Configuration specialist age breakdown
The average age of configuration specialists is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the configuration specialist population.
Configuration specialist age breakdown
| Configuration Specialist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 15% |
Configuration specialist educational attainment
The most common degree for configuration specialists is bachelor's degree, with 60% of configuration specialists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 23% and associate degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 60%
- Associate, 23%
- Master's, 9%
- High School Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Configuration specialists by degree level
| Configuration specialist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 60% |
| Associate | 23% |
| Master's | 9% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Configuration specialist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, configuration specialists with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $94,024 annually. With a Doctorate degree, configuration specialists earn a median annual income of $89,440 compared to $80,862 for configuration specialists with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $94,024 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $71,813 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $80,862 |
| Doctorate Degree | $89,440 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $73,504 |
Configuration specialist employment statistics
Most configuration specialists work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where configuration specialists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where configuration specialists work.
Configuration specialist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 33% |
Configuration specialist jobs by company type
Employees with the configuration specialist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most configuration specialists prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Configuration specialist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 39% |
| Private | 58% |
| Government | 1% |
Configuration specialist jobs by industry
The most common industries for configuration specialists are technology, health care and professional.
Configuration specialist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 21% |
| Fortune 500 | 14% |
| Health Care | 11% |
| Manufacturing | 10% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Insurance | 6% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Configuration specialist turnover and employment statistics
Configuration specialist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for configuration specialists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Configuration specialist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Configuration specialist 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 configuration specialist tenure
The average configuration specialist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,027 configuration specialists resumes in Zippia's database.
Configuration specialist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 24% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Configuration specialist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of configuration specialists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Data Communications Specialist | 7.31% | 120,034 |
| Engineering Technical Analyst | 8.42% | 171,223 |
| Computer Applications Developer | 8.46% | 102,291 |
| Manager, Network & Security | 8.59% | 83,566 |
| Network Operations Center Manager | 9.03% | 107,073 |
| Senior Game Designer | 10.54% | 44,999 |
| Configuration Specialist | 10.88% | - |
Similar configuration specialist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Data Communications Specialist | 7.31% | 120,034 |
| Engineering Technical Analyst | 8.42% | 171,223 |
| Computer Applications Developer | 8.46% | 102,291 |
| Manager, Network & Security | 8.59% | 83,566 |
| Network Operations Center Manager | 9.03% | 107,073 |
| Senior Game Designer | 10.54% | 44,999 |
Foreign languages spoken by configuration specialists
The most common foreign language among configuration specialists is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Swahili at 5.0% and Irish is the third-most popular at 5.0%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- Swahili, 5.0%
- Irish, 5.0%
- Chinese, 5.0%
- Albanian, 5.0%
- Other, 30.0%
Configuration specialist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| Swahili | 5.0% |
| Irish | 5.0% |
| Chinese | 5.0% |
| Albanian | 5.0% |
| Other | 30.0% |
