Firmware developer demographics and statistics in the US
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Firmware developer gender statistics
6.5% of firmware developers are women and 93.5% of firmware developers are men.
- Male, 93.5%
- Female, 6.5%
Firmware developer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 93.5% |
| Female | 6.5% |
Firmware developer gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$85,524
Female income
$80,079
Firmware developer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in firmware developer positions over time. Currently, 6.5% of firmware developers are female.
Firmware developer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 92.42% | 7.58% |
| 2011 | 92.33% | 7.67% |
| 2012 | 92.86% | 7.14% |
| 2013 | 92.83% | 7.17% |
| 2014 | 93.25% | 6.75% |
| 2015 | 93.14% | 6.86% |
| 2016 | 93.72% | 6.28% |
| 2017 | 93.52% | 6.48% |
| 2018 | 93.53% | 6.47% |
| 2019 | 93.43% | 6.57% |
| 2020 | 93.41% | 6.59% |
| 2021 | 93.45% | 6.55% |
Firmware developer related jobs gender ratio
We compared firmware developers 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% |
| Firmware Developer | 93% | 7% |
| Senior Data Center Engineer | 98% | 2% |
| Software Applications Architect | 98% | 2% |
| Dell Certified Systems Expert | 99% | 1% |
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Firmware developer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among firmware developers is White, which makes up 52.3% of all firmware developers. Comparatively, 29.8% of firmware developers are Asian and 8.3% of firmware developers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 52.3%
- Asian, 29.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.3%
- Unknown, 4.8%
- Black or African American, 4.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Firmware developer race
| Firmware developer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 52.3% |
| Asian | 29.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.3% |
| Unknown | 4.8% |
| Black or African American | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Firmware developer race and ethnicity over time
See how firmware developer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Firmware developer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 60.42% | 5.63% | 25.63% | 5.83% |
| 2011 | 60.88% | 5.86% | 25.13% | 5.54% |
| 2012 | 59.79% | 5.39% | 26.51% | 5.98% |
| 2013 | 60.18% | 4.92% | 26.32% | 5.80% |
| 2014 | 59.06% | 5.43% | 26.97% | 5.92% |
| 2015 | 58.23% | 5.23% | 27.09% | 6.50% |
| 2016 | 57.73% | 5.23% | 27.80% | 6.50% |
| 2017 | 56.31% | 5.10% | 28.36% | 6.87% |
| 2018 | 56.96% | 4.96% | 27.58% | 7.48% |
| 2019 | 56.13% | 5.05% | 28.77% | 7.10% |
| 2020 | 54.33% | 4.79% | 28.54% | 7.92% |
| 2021 | 52.31% | 4.55% | 29.84% | 8.30% |
Firmware developer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian firmware developers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american firmware developers have the lowest average salary at $82,382.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $86,082 |
| White | $85,832 |
| Black or African American | $82,382 |
| Asian | $90,065 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $83,462 |
Average firmware developer age
See how the average age of firmware developers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Firmware developer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 37 | 46 |
| Unknown | 37 | 34 |
| Asian | 38 | 37 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36 | 34 |
| White | 39 | 40 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 41 |
Firmware developer age breakdown
The average age of firmware developers is 40+ years years old, representing 45% of the firmware developer population.
Firmware developer age breakdown
| Firmware Developer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 45% |
| 30-40 years | 36% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Firmware developer educational attainment
The most common degree for firmware developers is bachelor's degree, with 72% of firmware developers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 21% and master's degree degree at 5%.
- Bachelor's, 72%
- Master's, 21%
- Associate, 5%
- High School Diploma, 1%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Firmware developers by degree level
| Firmware developer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 72% |
| Master's | 21% |
| Associate | 5% |
| High School Diploma | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Firmware developer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, firmware developers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $100,279 annually. With a Master's degree, firmware developers earn a median annual income of $93,243 compared to $85,811 for firmware developers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $93,243 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $85,811 |
| Doctorate Degree | $100,279 |
Firmware developer employment statistics
Most firmware developers work for a public in the technology industry.
Company size where firmware developers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where firmware developers work.
Firmware developer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 1% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 15% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 31% |
| > 10,000 employees | 37% |
Firmware developer jobs by company type
Employees with the firmware developer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most firmware developers prefer to work at public companies over private companies.
Firmware developer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 50% |
| Private | 46% |
Firmware developer jobs by industry
The most common industries for firmware developers are technology, manufacturing and professional.
Firmware developer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 35% |
| Fortune 500 | 15% |
| Manufacturing | 10% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Start-up | 6% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Internet | 4% |
| Energy | 4% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
Firmware developer turnover and employment statistics
Firmware developer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for firmware developers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Firmware developer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Firmware developer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.56% |
| 2011 | 3.25% |
| 2012 | 2.64% |
| 2013 | 2.67% |
| 2014 | 2.07% |
| 2015 | 2.26% |
| 2016 | 2.33% |
| 2017 | 2.17% |
| 2018 | 1.80% |
| 2019 | 1.88% |
| 2020 | 2.40% |
| 2021 | 2.07% |
Average firmware developer tenure
The average firmware developer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 230 firmware developers resumes in Zippia's database.
Firmware developer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 28% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Firmware developer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of firmware developers 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 Systems Engineer | 7.31% | 105,092 |
| Computer Analyst | 8.42% | 75,369 |
| Firmware Developer | 8.46% | - |
| Senior Information Security Engineer | 8.59% | 119,962 |
| NOC Supervisor | 9.03% | 1,948 |
| Document Management Technician | 10.54% | 63,954 |
| Business Support Specialist | 10.88% | 161,206 |
Similar firmware developer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Communications Systems Engineer | 7.31% | 105,092 |
| Computer Analyst | 8.42% | 75,369 |
| Senior Information Security Engineer | 8.59% | 119,962 |
| NOC Supervisor | 9.03% | 1,948 |
| Document Management Technician | 10.54% | 63,954 |
| Business Support Specialist | 10.88% | 161,206 |
