Data storage specialist demographics and statistics in the US
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Data storage specialist gender statistics
20.4% of data storage specialists are women and 79.6% of data storage specialists are men.
- Male, 79.6%
- Female, 20.4%
Data storage specialist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 79.6% |
| Female | 20.4% |
Data storage specialist gender pay gap
Women earn 87¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$67,232
Female income
$58,516
Data storage specialist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in data storage specialist positions over time. Currently, 20.4% of data storage specialists are female.
Data storage specialist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.64% | 24.36% |
| 2011 | 75.53% | 24.47% |
| 2012 | 73.32% | 26.68% |
| 2013 | 76.07% | 23.93% |
| 2014 | 75.96% | 24.04% |
| 2015 | 76.35% | 23.65% |
| 2016 | 75.56% | 24.44% |
| 2017 | 73.41% | 26.59% |
| 2018 | 78.32% | 21.68% |
| 2019 | 75.84% | 24.16% |
| 2020 | 78.75% | 21.25% |
| 2021 | 79.56% | 20.44% |
Data storage specialist related jobs gender ratio
We compared data storage 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% |
| Data Storage Specialist | 80% | 20% |
| Senior Data Center Engineer | 98% | 2% |
| Software Applications Architect | 98% | 2% |
| Dell Certified Systems Expert | 99% | 1% |
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Data storage specialist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among data storage specialists is White, which makes up 62.6% of all data storage specialists. Comparatively, 12.3% of data storage specialists are Hispanic or Latino and 11.1% of data storage specialists are Asian.
- White, 62.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.3%
- Asian, 11.1%
- Black or African American, 8.6%
- Unknown, 5.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Data storage specialist race
| Data storage specialist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.3% |
| Asian | 11.1% |
| Black or African American | 8.6% |
| Unknown | 5.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Data storage specialist race and ethnicity over time
See how data storage specialist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Data storage specialist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.79% | 10.01% | 10.32% | 9.51% |
| 2011 | 67.87% | 9.68% | 10.42% | 9.74% |
| 2012 | 67.00% | 9.11% | 11.01% | 10.07% |
| 2013 | 67.81% | 10.17% | 10.55% | 8.99% |
| 2014 | 66.21% | 10.12% | 11.24% | 9.89% |
| 2015 | 66.48% | 8.74% | 10.08% | 11.60% |
| 2016 | 66.15% | 10.14% | 11.24% | 9.74% |
| 2017 | 65.50% | 9.55% | 11.74% | 10.67% |
| 2018 | 64.52% | 10.03% | 10.94% | 11.08% |
| 2019 | 64.63% | 10.08% | 10.60% | 11.22% |
| 2020 | 62.19% | 8.31% | 11.03% | 13.21% |
| 2021 | 62.58% | 8.60% | 11.14% | 12.30% |
Data storage specialist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian data storage specialists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White data storage specialists have the lowest average salary at $62,643.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $66,559 |
| White | $62,643 |
| Black or African American | $63,484 |
| Asian | $79,322 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $65,423 |
Average data storage specialist age
See how the average age of data storage specialists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Data storage specialist 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 |
Data storage specialist age breakdown
The average age of data storage specialists is 40+ years years old, representing 60% of the data storage specialist population.
Data storage specialist age breakdown
| Data Storage Specialist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 60% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 8% |
Data storage specialist educational attainment
The most common degree for data storage specialists is bachelor's degree, with 55% of data storage specialists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 17% and associate degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 55%
- Associate, 17%
- High School Diploma, 10%
- Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Data storage specialists by degree level
| Data storage specialist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 55% |
| Associate | 17% |
| High School Diploma | 10% |
| Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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Data storage specialist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, data storage specialists with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $81,680 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, data storage specialists earn a median annual income of $75,864 compared to $61,740 for data storage specialists with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $81,680 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $60,115 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $75,864 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $61,740 |
Data storage specialist employment statistics
Most data storage specialists work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where data storage specialists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where data storage specialists work.
Data storage specialist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 9% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 17% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 19% |
| > 10,000 employees | 46% |
Data storage specialist jobs by company type
Employees with the data storage specialist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most data storage specialists prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Data storage specialist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 6% |
| Public | 43% |
| Private | 44% |
| Government | 6% |
Data storage specialist jobs by industry
The most common industries for data storage specialists are technology, finance and manufacturing.
Data storage specialist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 19% |
| Technology | 18% |
| Finance | 9% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Government | 5% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Education | 5% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Telecommunication | 4% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Data storage specialist turnover and employment statistics
Data storage specialist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for data storage specialists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Data storage specialist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Data storage specialist 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 data storage specialist tenure
The average data storage specialist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 359 data storage specialists resumes in Zippia's database.
Data storage specialist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 22% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Data storage specialist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of data storage 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Communications Analyst | 7.31% | 24,472 |
| Accounting Systems Analyst | 8.42% | 108,704 |
| Database/Application Developer | 8.46% | 169,670 |
| Physical Security Engineer | 8.59% | 118,927 |
| Data Storage Specialist | 9.03% | - |
| DWH Tester | 10.54% | 7,645 |
| Technical Services Coordinator | 10.88% | 143,294 |
Similar data storage specialist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Communications Analyst | 7.31% | 24,472 |
| Accounting Systems Analyst | 8.42% | 108,704 |
| Database/Application Developer | 8.46% | 169,670 |
| Physical Security Engineer | 8.59% | 118,927 |
| DWH Tester | 10.54% | 7,645 |
| Technical Services Coordinator | 10.88% | 143,294 |
Foreign languages spoken by data storage specialists
The most common foreign language among data storage specialists is Arabic at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Spanish at 33.3% and Greek is the third-most popular at 16.7%.
- Arabic, 33.3%
- Spanish, 33.3%
- Greek, 16.7%
- Sami, 16.7%
Data storage specialist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Arabic | 33.3% |
| Spanish | 33.3% |
| Greek | 16.7% |
| Sami | 16.7% |
