Forensic computer examiner demographics and statistics in the US
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Forensic computer examiner gender statistics
27.2% of forensic computer examiners are women and 72.8% of forensic computer examiners are men.
- Male, 72.8%
- Female, 27.2%
Forensic computer examiner gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 72.8% |
| Female | 27.2% |
Forensic computer examiner gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$70,748
Female income
$68,061
Forensic computer examiner gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in forensic computer examiner positions over time. Currently, 27.2% of forensic computer examiners are female.
Forensic computer examiner gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.50% | 23.50% |
| 2011 | 74.29% | 25.71% |
| 2012 | 73.88% | 26.12% |
| 2013 | 76.71% | 23.29% |
| 2014 | 74.99% | 25.01% |
| 2015 | 75.01% | 24.99% |
| 2016 | 74.53% | 25.47% |
| 2017 | 75.59% | 24.41% |
| 2018 | 75.88% | 24.12% |
| 2019 | 71.80% | 28.20% |
| 2020 | 74.18% | 25.82% |
| 2021 | 72.83% | 27.17% |
Forensic computer examiner related jobs gender ratio
We compared forensic computer examiners with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, precision crop manager and chemical compounder have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Feed Research Aide | 13% | 87% |
| Taste Tester | 15% | 85% |
| Formula Technician | 27% | 73% |
| Forensic Computer Examiner | 73% | 27% |
| Hot Cell Technician | 97% | 3% |
| Chemical Compounder | 98% | 2% |
| Precision Crop Manager | 98% | 2% |
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Forensic computer examiner demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among forensic computer examiners is White, which makes up 55.9% of all forensic computer examiners. Comparatively, 16.8% of forensic computer examiners are Hispanic or Latino and 10.4% of forensic computer examiners are Asian.
- White, 55.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.8%
- Asian, 10.4%
- Black or African American, 9.9%
- Unknown, 5.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Forensic computer examiner race
| Forensic computer examiner race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 55.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.8% |
| Asian | 10.4% |
| Black or African American | 9.9% |
| Unknown | 5.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Forensic computer examiner race and ethnicity over time
See how forensic computer examiner racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Forensic computer examiner race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.74% | 8.09% | 8.56% | 12.79% |
| 2011 | 63.83% | 9.87% | 9.98% | 12.06% |
| 2012 | 65.55% | 8.94% | 9.95% | 11.61% |
| 2013 | 63.41% | 9.67% | 10.03% | 12.94% |
| 2014 | 63.58% | 9.53% | 10.30% | 12.66% |
| 2015 | 62.22% | 9.34% | 9.90% | 14.33% |
| 2016 | 62.75% | 9.93% | 9.97% | 13.57% |
| 2017 | 60.52% | 8.59% | 10.54% | 15.81% |
| 2018 | 61.28% | 8.28% | 11.51% | 14.54% |
| 2019 | 62.67% | 7.98% | 10.09% | 14.72% |
| 2020 | 58.41% | 10.15% | 10.59% | 13.95% |
| 2021 | 55.95% | 9.86% | 10.40% | 16.78% |
Forensic computer examiner wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown forensic computer examiners have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american forensic computer examiners have the lowest average salary at $70,096.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $71,922 |
| White | $70,658 |
| Black or African American | $70,096 |
| Asian | $70,266 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $70,813 |
Average forensic computer examiner age
See how the average age of forensic computer examiners varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Forensic computer examiner age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 35.5 | 38.5 |
| Unknown | 35 | 34 |
| Asian | 30 | 29 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33 | 33 |
| White | 37 | 35 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 39 |
Forensic computer examiner age breakdown
The average age of forensic computer examiners is 40+ years years old, representing 40% of the forensic computer examiner population.
Forensic computer examiner age breakdown
| Forensic Computer Examiner Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 40% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 33% |
Forensic computer examiner educational attainment
The most common degree for forensic computer examiners is bachelor's degree, with 57% of forensic computer examiners earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 19% and master's degree degree at 16%.
- Bachelor's, 57%
- Master's, 19%
- Associate, 16%
- Doctorate, 3%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Forensic computer examiners by degree level
| Forensic computer examiner degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 57% |
| Master's | 19% |
| Associate | 16% |
| Doctorate | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Forensic computer examiner wage gap by degree level
According to the data, forensic computer examiners with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $75,217 annually. With a Associate degree, forensic computer examiners earn a median annual income of $69,750 compared to $67,035 for forensic computer examiners with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $75,217 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $64,844 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $67,035 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $69,750 |
Forensic computer examiner employment statistics
Most forensic computer examiners work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where forensic computer examiners work
Below, you can see the size of companies where forensic computer examiners work.
Forensic computer examiner jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 14% |
| > 10,000 employees | 24% |
Forensic computer examiner jobs by company type
Employees with the forensic computer examiner job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most forensic computer examiners prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Forensic computer examiner jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 8% |
| Public | 19% |
| Private | 45% |
| Government | 28% |
Forensic computer examiner jobs by industry
The most common industries for forensic computer examiners are government, technology and professional.
Forensic computer examiner industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 22% |
| Technology | 19% |
| Professional | 12% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Education | 7% |
| Insurance | 5% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Utilities | 4% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Forensic computer examiner turnover and employment statistics
Forensic computer examiner unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for forensic computer examiners between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Forensic computer examiner unemployment rate by year
| Year | Forensic computer examiner unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.78% |
| 2011 | 6.41% |
| 2012 | 6.49% |
| 2013 | 6.74% |
| 2014 | 6.13% |
| 2015 | 4.16% |
| 2016 | 4.16% |
| 2017 | 4.43% |
| 2018 | 4.24% |
| 2019 | 3.68% |
| 2020 | 3.86% |
| 2021 | 4.42% |
Average forensic computer examiner tenure
The average forensic computer examiner stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 345 forensic computer examiners resumes in Zippia's database.
Forensic computer examiner tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 16% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 11% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Forensic computer examiner LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of forensic computer examiners 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Upstream Biomanufacturing Technician | 5.71% | 7,860 |
| Yeast Culture Developer | 7.88% | 69,565 |
| Forensic Computer Examiner | 8.16% | - |
| Chemical Processor | 9.49% | 8,357 |
Similar forensic computer examiner jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Upstream Biomanufacturing Technician | 5.71% | 7,860 |
| Yeast Culture Developer | 7.88% | 69,565 |
| Chemical Processor | 9.49% | 8,357 |
Foreign languages spoken by forensic computer examiners
- Spanish, 71.4%
- French, 28.6%
Forensic computer examiner languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 71.4% |
| French | 28.6% |
