Gis developer demographics and statistics in the US
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Gis developer gender statistics
15.7% of gis developers are women and 84.3% of gis developers are men.
- Male, 84.3%
- Female, 15.7%
Gis developer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 84.3% |
| Female | 15.7% |
Gis developer gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$97,788
Female income
$90,729
Gis developer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in gis developer positions over time. Currently, 15.7% of gis developers are female.
Gis developer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 82.09% | 17.91% |
| 2011 | 81.90% | 18.10% |
| 2012 | 83.02% | 16.98% |
| 2013 | 82.94% | 17.06% |
| 2014 | 83.84% | 16.16% |
| 2015 | 83.60% | 16.40% |
| 2016 | 84.87% | 15.13% |
| 2017 | 84.43% | 15.57% |
| 2018 | 84.46% | 15.54% |
| 2019 | 84.25% | 15.75% |
| 2020 | 84.20% | 15.80% |
| 2021 | 84.29% | 15.71% |
Gis developer related jobs gender ratio
We compared gis 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% |
| GIS Developer | 84% | 16% |
| Senior Data Center Engineer | 98% | 2% |
| Software Applications Architect | 98% | 2% |
| Dell Certified Systems Expert | 99% | 1% |
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Gis developer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among gis developers is White, which makes up 52.1% of all gis developers. Comparatively, 29.7% of gis developers are Asian and 8.4% of gis developers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 52.1%
- Asian, 29.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.4%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- Black or African American, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Gis developer race
| Gis developer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 52.1% |
| Asian | 29.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.4% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| Black or African American | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Gis developer race and ethnicity over time
See how gis developer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Gis developer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 60.23% | 5.75% | 25.52% | 5.97% |
| 2011 | 60.69% | 5.98% | 25.02% | 5.68% |
| 2012 | 59.60% | 5.51% | 26.40% | 6.12% |
| 2013 | 59.99% | 5.04% | 26.22% | 5.94% |
| 2014 | 58.87% | 5.55% | 26.87% | 6.06% |
| 2015 | 58.04% | 5.36% | 26.99% | 6.64% |
| 2016 | 57.54% | 5.35% | 27.70% | 6.64% |
| 2017 | 56.12% | 5.23% | 28.25% | 7.00% |
| 2018 | 56.77% | 5.08% | 27.48% | 7.62% |
| 2019 | 55.94% | 5.17% | 28.67% | 7.24% |
| 2020 | 54.14% | 4.91% | 28.43% | 8.05% |
| 2021 | 52.12% | 4.67% | 29.74% | 8.44% |
Gis developer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian gis developers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american gis developers have the lowest average salary at $93,597.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $98,598 |
| White | $98,244 |
| Black or African American | $93,597 |
| Asian | $103,672 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $95,133 |
Average gis developer age
See how the average age of gis developers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Gis 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 |
Gis developer age breakdown
The average age of gis developers is 40+ years years old, representing 45% of the gis developer population.
Gis developer age breakdown
| GIS Developer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 45% |
| 30-40 years | 36% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Gis developer educational attainment
The most common degree for gis developers is bachelor's degree, with 64% of gis developers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 30% and master's degree degree at 3%.
- Bachelor's, 64%
- Master's, 30%
- Associate, 3%
- Diploma, 1%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Gis developers by degree level
| Gis developer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 64% |
| Master's | 30% |
| Associate | 3% |
| Diploma | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Gis developer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, gis developers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $117,954 annually. With a Master's degree, gis developers earn a median annual income of $108,016 compared to $98,285 for gis developers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $108,016 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $98,285 |
| Doctorate Degree | $117,954 |
Gis developer employment statistics
Most gis developers work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where gis developers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where gis developers work.
Gis developer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 19% |
Gis developer jobs by company type
Employees with the gis developer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most gis developers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Gis developer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 7% |
| Public | 21% |
| Private | 64% |
| Government | 9% |
Gis developer jobs by industry
The most common industries for gis developers are technology, professional and government.
Gis developer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 23% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Government | 8% |
| Education | 6% |
| Telecommunication | 5% |
| Utilities | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Energy | 4% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
Gis developer turnover and employment statistics
Gis developer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for gis developers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Gis developer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Gis 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 gis developer tenure
The average gis developer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 392 gis developers resumes in Zippia's database.
Gis developer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 31% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Gis developer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of gis 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering Specialist | 7.31% | 74,442 |
| Case Analyst | 8.42% | 60,556 |
| GIS Developer | 8.46% | - |
| Network Security Specialist | 8.59% | 82,646 |
| Infrastructure Lead | 9.03% | 50,358 |
| Senior Software Test Analyst | 10.54% | 132,867 |
| Advanced Technical Specialist | 10.88% | 111,804 |
Similar gis developer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering Specialist | 7.31% | 74,442 |
| Case Analyst | 8.42% | 60,556 |
| Network Security Specialist | 8.59% | 82,646 |
| Infrastructure Lead | 9.03% | 50,358 |
| Senior Software Test Analyst | 10.54% | 132,867 |
| Advanced Technical Specialist | 10.88% | 111,804 |
Foreign languages spoken by gis developers
The most common foreign language among gis developers is Spanish at 30.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Swedish at 10.0% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 10.0%.
- Spanish, 30.0%
- Swedish, 10.0%
- Chinese, 10.0%
- German, 10.0%
- French, 10.0%
- Other, 30.0%
Gis developer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 30.0% |
| Swedish | 10.0% |
| Chinese | 10.0% |
| German | 10.0% |
| French | 10.0% |
| Other | 30.0% |
