Cryptologist demographics and statistics in the US
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Cryptologist gender statistics
30.5% of cryptologists are women and 69.5% of cryptologists are men.
- Male, 69.5%
- Female, 30.5%
Cryptologist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 69.5% |
| Female | 30.5% |
Cryptologist gender pay gap
Women earn 89¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$73,910
Female income
$65,787
Cryptologist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in cryptologist positions over time. Currently, 30.5% of cryptologists are female.
Cryptologist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 56.11% | 43.89% |
| 2011 | 64.49% | 35.51% |
| 2012 | 56.68% | 43.32% |
| 2013 | 64.24% | 35.76% |
| 2014 | 66.62% | 33.38% |
| 2015 | 63.30% | 36.70% |
| 2016 | 65.36% | 34.64% |
| 2017 | 66.60% | 33.40% |
| 2018 | 67.17% | 32.83% |
| 2019 | 68.37% | 31.63% |
| 2020 | 69.75% | 30.25% |
| 2021 | 69.47% | 30.53% |
Cryptologist related jobs gender ratio
We compared cryptologists 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% |
| Cryptologist | 69% | 31% |
| Senior Data Center Engineer | 98% | 2% |
| Software Applications Architect | 98% | 2% |
| Dell Certified Systems Expert | 99% | 1% |
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Cryptologist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among cryptologists is White, which makes up 65.7% of all cryptologists. Comparatively, 9.6% of cryptologists are Asian and 9.2% of cryptologists are Black or African American.
- White, 65.7%
- Asian, 9.6%
- Black or African American, 9.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.0%
- Unknown, 6.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Cryptologist race
| Cryptologist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.7% |
| Asian | 9.6% |
| Black or African American | 9.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.0% |
| Unknown | 6.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Cryptologist race and ethnicity over time
See how cryptologist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Cryptologist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.95% | 8.33% | 7.20% | 5.87% |
| 2011 | 74.01% | 8.73% | 6.35% | 7.54% |
| 2012 | 69.77% | 12.76% | 8.12% | 6.79% |
| 2013 | 73.84% | 8.77% | 6.46% | 8.28% |
| 2014 | 74.57% | 11.32% | 5.43% | 5.89% |
| 2015 | 72.89% | 8.43% | 7.58% | 7.30% |
| 2016 | 72.97% | 9.97% | 6.41% | 7.90% |
| 2017 | 73.05% | 8.32% | 8.95% | 6.84% |
| 2018 | 72.55% | 7.41% | 9.62% | 7.15% |
| 2019 | 72.64% | 8.05% | 7.32% | 9.14% |
| 2020 | 66.82% | 9.63% | 9.86% | 7.72% |
| 2021 | 65.70% | 9.15% | 9.64% | 8.99% |
Cryptologist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian cryptologists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown cryptologists have the lowest average salary at $68,045.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $68,045 |
| White | $77,499 |
| Black or African American | $69,467 |
| Asian | $82,233 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $73,214 |
Average cryptologist age
See how the average age of cryptologists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Cryptologist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 44 | 42 |
| White | 42 | 47 |
| Black or African American | 43 | 44.5 |
| Asian | 39 | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 | 37 |
Cryptologist age breakdown
The average age of cryptologists is 40+ years years old, representing 60% of the cryptologist population.
Cryptologist age breakdown
| Cryptologist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 60% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Cryptologist educational attainment
The most common degree for cryptologists is bachelor's degree, with 48% of cryptologists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 25% and associate degree degree at 18%.
- Bachelor's, 48%
- Associate, 25%
- High School Diploma, 18%
- Master's, 8%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Cryptologists by degree level
| Cryptologist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 48% |
| Associate | 25% |
| High School Diploma | 18% |
| Master's | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Cryptologist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, cryptologists with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $86,191 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, cryptologists earn a median annual income of $69,984 compared to $49,167 for cryptologists with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $86,191 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $69,984 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $49,167 |
Cryptologist turnover and employment statistics
Cryptologist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for cryptologists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Cryptologist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Cryptologist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.23% |
| 2011 | 3.42% |
| 2012 | 3.06% |
| 2013 | 2.07% |
| 2014 | 1.99% |
| 2015 | 1.78% |
| 2016 | 1.60% |
| 2017 | 2.07% |
| 2018 | 1.32% |
| 2019 | 1.17% |
| 2020 | 3.11% |
| 2021 | 1.78% |
Average cryptologist tenure
The average cryptologist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 103 cryptologists resumes in Zippia's database.
Cryptologist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 7% |
| 1-2 years | 12% |
| 3-4 years | 38% |
| 5-7 years | 22% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 15% |
Cryptologist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of cryptologists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Network Communications Analyst | 7.31% | 38,527 |
| Software Analyst | 8.42% | 274,053 |
| Senior Application Architect | 8.46% | 283,741 |
| Cryptologist | 8.59% | - |
| Senior Data Center Engineer | 9.03% | 139,255 |
| Project Technical Consultant | 10.54% | 168,326 |
| Support Agent | 10.88% | 106,016 |
Similar cryptologist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Network Communications Analyst | 7.31% | 38,527 |
| Software Analyst | 8.42% | 274,053 |
| Senior Application Architect | 8.46% | 283,741 |
| Senior Data Center Engineer | 9.03% | 139,255 |
| Project Technical Consultant | 10.54% | 168,326 |
| Support Agent | 10.88% | 106,016 |
Foreign languages spoken by cryptologists
The most common foreign language among cryptologists is Chinese at 25.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Mandarin at 25.0% and Japanese is the third-most popular at 12.5%.
- Chinese, 25.0%
- Mandarin, 25.0%
- Japanese, 12.5%
- Tagalog, 12.5%
- Spanish, 12.5%
- Other, 12.5%
Cryptologist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Chinese | 25.0% |
| Mandarin | 25.0% |
| Japanese | 12.5% |
| Tagalog | 12.5% |
| Spanish | 12.5% |
| Other | 12.5% |