Cryptologic linguist demographics and statistics in the US
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Cryptologic linguist gender statistics
28.4% of cryptologic linguists are women and 71.6% of cryptologic linguists are men.
- Male, 71.6%
- Female, 28.4%
Cryptologic linguist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 71.6% |
| Female | 28.4% |
Cryptologic linguist gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$45,038
Female income
$41,850
Cryptologic linguist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in cryptologic linguist positions over time. Currently, 28.4% of cryptologic linguists are female.
Cryptologic linguist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.90% | 34.10% |
| 2011 | 71.05% | 28.95% |
| 2012 | 72.14% | 27.86% |
| 2013 | 71.84% | 28.16% |
| 2014 | 72.70% | 27.30% |
| 2015 | 69.39% | 30.61% |
| 2016 | 71.02% | 28.98% |
| 2017 | 71.52% | 28.48% |
| 2018 | 64.83% | 35.17% |
| 2019 | 67.07% | 32.93% |
| 2020 | 64.49% | 35.51% |
| 2021 | 71.56% | 28.44% |
Cryptologic linguist related jobs gender ratio
We compared cryptologic linguists with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, public address announcer and track announcer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Paraprofessional Interpreter | 12% | 88% |
| Deaf Interpreter | 15% | 85% |
| Fashion Journalist | 15% | 85% |
| Cryptologic Linguist | 72% | 28% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
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Cryptologic linguist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among cryptologic linguists is White, which makes up 54.6% of all cryptologic linguists. Comparatively, 22.1% of cryptologic linguists are Hispanic or Latino and 11.7% of cryptologic linguists are Asian.
- White, 54.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 22.1%
- Asian, 11.7%
- Black or African American, 6.9%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Cryptologic linguist race
| Cryptologic linguist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 54.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22.1% |
| Asian | 11.7% |
| Black or African American | 6.9% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Cryptologic linguist race and ethnicity over time
See how cryptologic linguist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Cryptologic linguist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.94% | 7.68% | 7.88% | 18.19% |
| 2011 | 60.36% | 6.43% | 9.59% | 19.86% |
| 2012 | 60.35% | 7.88% | 10.16% | 17.31% |
| 2013 | 62.75% | 7.36% | 8.73% | 17.10% |
| 2014 | 59.79% | 9.24% | 11.09% | 17.04% |
| 2015 | 62.65% | 7.39% | 10.60% | 16.52% |
| 2016 | 60.45% | 7.26% | 10.96% | 17.82% |
| 2017 | 63.88% | 7.71% | 9.12% | 15.75% |
| 2018 | 56.11% | 6.81% | 12.82% | 21.89% |
| 2019 | 62.32% | 6.94% | 9.92% | 17.40% |
| 2020 | 55.16% | 6.90% | 12.20% | 21.17% |
| 2021 | 54.58% | 6.89% | 11.66% | 22.10% |
Cryptologic linguist wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown cryptologic linguists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian cryptologic linguists have the lowest average salary at $40,790.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $49,595 |
| White | $46,685 |
| Black or African American | $42,398 |
| Asian | $40,790 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $46,280 |
Average cryptologic linguist age
See how the average age of cryptologic linguists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Cryptologic linguist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 44 | |
| White | 36 | 40 |
| Black or African American | 39 | |
| Asian | 48.5 | 47 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 | 42 |
Cryptologic linguist age breakdown
The average age of cryptologic linguists is 40+ years years old, representing 52% of the cryptologic linguist population.
Cryptologic linguist age breakdown
| Cryptologic Linguist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 52% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Cryptologic linguist educational attainment
The most common degree for cryptologic linguists is bachelor's degree, with 54% of cryptologic linguists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 30% and associate degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 54%
- Associate, 30%
- Master's, 6%
- High School Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Cryptologic linguists by degree level
| Cryptologic linguist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 54% |
| Associate | 30% |
| Master's | 6% |
| High School Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Cryptologic linguist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, cryptologic linguists with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $49,197 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, cryptologic linguists earn a median annual income of $45,455 compared to $45,226 for cryptologic linguists with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $49,197 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $41,113 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $45,455 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $45,226 |
Cryptologic linguist employment statistics
Most cryptologic linguists work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where cryptologic linguists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where cryptologic linguists work.
Cryptologic linguist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 30% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 2% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 16% |
| > 10,000 employees | 27% |
Cryptologic linguist jobs by company type
Employees with the cryptologic linguist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most cryptologic linguists prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Cryptologic linguist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 14% |
| Private | 55% |
| Government | 26% |
Cryptologic linguist jobs by industry
The most common industries for cryptologic linguists are government, technology and professional.
Cryptologic linguist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 24% |
| Technology | 15% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Retail | 7% |
| Education | 4% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Real Estate | 4% |
| Agriculture | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
Cryptologic linguist turnover and employment statistics
Cryptologic linguist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for cryptologic linguists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Cryptologic linguist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Cryptologic linguist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.66% |
| 2011 | 6.79% |
| 2012 | 6.36% |
| 2013 | 6.86% |
| 2014 | 5.89% |
| 2015 | 4.90% |
| 2016 | 3.75% |
| 2017 | 3.59% |
| 2018 | 3.95% |
| 2019 | 4.57% |
| 2020 | 6.35% |
| 2021 | 6.78% |
Average cryptologic linguist tenure
The average cryptologic linguist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,238 cryptologic linguists resumes in Zippia's database.
Cryptologic linguist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 6% |
| 1-2 years | 25% |
| 3-4 years | 25% |
| 5-7 years | 27% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Cryptologic linguist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of cryptologic linguists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| News Writer | 10.10% | 17,010 |
| Morning Show Host | 10.34% | 10,174 |
| Public Policy Internship | 12.01% | 55,611 |
| Fashion Editor | 12.38% | 6,668 |
| Cryptologic Linguist | 14.90% | - |
| Novelist | 16.36% | 92 |
| Track Announcer | 16.36% | 736 |
Similar cryptologic linguist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| News Writer | 10.10% | 17,010 |
| Morning Show Host | 10.34% | 10,174 |
| Public Policy Internship | 12.01% | 55,611 |
| Fashion Editor | 12.38% | 6,668 |
| Novelist | 16.36% | 92 |
| Track Announcer | 16.36% | 736 |
Foreign languages spoken by cryptologic linguists
The most common foreign language among cryptologic linguists is Spanish at 17.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Arabic at 17.1% and Russian is the third-most popular at 12.7%.
- Spanish, 17.3%
- Arabic, 17.1%
- Russian, 12.7%
- Chinese, 8.4%
- Korean, 8.1%
- Other, 36.4%
Cryptologic linguist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 17.3% |
| Arabic | 17.1% |
| Russian | 12.7% |
| Chinese | 8.4% |
| Korean | 8.1% |
| Other | 36.4% |