Information assurance demographics and statistics in the US
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Information assurance gender statistics
24.5% of information assurances are women and 75.5% of information assurances are men.
- Male, 75.5%
- Female, 24.5%
Information assurance gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 75.5% |
| Female | 24.5% |
Information assurance gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$81,705
Female income
$77,376
Information assurance gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in information assurance positions over time. Currently, 24.5% of information assurances are female.
Information assurance gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.42% | 36.58% |
| 2011 | 71.12% | 28.88% |
| 2012 | 63.96% | 36.04% |
| 2013 | 70.90% | 29.10% |
| 2014 | 73.02% | 26.98% |
| 2015 | 70.06% | 29.94% |
| 2016 | 71.90% | 28.10% |
| 2017 | 73.01% | 26.99% |
| 2018 | 73.51% | 26.49% |
| 2019 | 74.56% | 25.44% |
| 2020 | 75.77% | 24.23% |
| 2021 | 75.53% | 24.47% |
Information assurance related jobs gender ratio
We compared information assurances 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% |
| Information Assurance | 76% | 24% |
| Senior Data Center Engineer | 98% | 2% |
| Software Applications Architect | 98% | 2% |
| Dell Certified Systems Expert | 99% | 1% |
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Information assurance demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among information assurances is White, which makes up 65.7% of all information assurances. Comparatively, 9.6% of information assurances are Asian and 9.2% of information assurances 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%
Information assurance race
| Information assurance 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% |
Information assurance race and ethnicity over time
See how information assurance racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Information assurance 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% |
Information assurance wage gap by race
According to our data, asian information assurances have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown information assurances have the lowest average salary at $78,607.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $78,607 |
| White | $83,536 |
| Black or African American | $79,371 |
| Asian | $85,884 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $81,344 |
Average information assurance age
See how the average age of information assurances varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Information assurance 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 |
Information assurance age breakdown
The average age of information assurances is 40+ years years old, representing 60% of the information assurance population.
Information assurance age breakdown
| Information Assurance Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 60% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Information assurance educational attainment
The most common degree for information assurances is bachelor's degree, with 62% of information assurances earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 20% and associate degree degree at 15%.
- Bachelor's, 62%
- Associate, 20%
- Master's, 15%
- High School Diploma, 1%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Information assurances by degree level
| Information assurance degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 62% |
| Associate | 20% |
| Master's | 15% |
| High School Diploma | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Information assurance wage gap by degree level
According to the data, information assurances with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $87,792 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, information assurances earn a median annual income of $79,646 compared to $67,528 for information assurances with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $87,792 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $79,646 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $67,528 |
Information assurance employment statistics
Most information assurances work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where information assurances work
Below, you can see the size of companies where information assurances work.
Information assurance jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 12% |
| > 10,000 employees | 42% |
Information assurance jobs by company type
Employees with the information assurance job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most information assurances prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Information assurance jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 33% |
| Private | 51% |
| Government | 12% |
Information assurance jobs by industry
The most common industries for information assurances are technology, government and professional.
Information assurance industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 26% |
| Fortune 500 | 21% |
| Government | 10% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Telecommunication | 8% |
| Finance | 8% |
| Construction | 5% |
| Education | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
Information assurance turnover and employment statistics
Information assurance unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for information assurances between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Information assurance unemployment rate by year
| Year | Information assurance 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 information assurance tenure
The average information assurance stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 106 information assurances resumes in Zippia's database.
Information assurance tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 27% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Information assurance LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of information assurances 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 |
| Computer Analyst | 8.42% | 75,369 |
| Data Engineer | 8.46% | 303,105 |
| Information Assurance | 8.59% | - |
| Senior Network Operation Engineer | 9.03% | 48,209 |
| Quality Control Tester | 10.54% | 86,138 |
| Senior Technical Service Specialist | 10.88% | 107,886 |
Similar information assurance jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering Specialist | 7.31% | 74,442 |
| Computer Analyst | 8.42% | 75,369 |
| Data Engineer | 8.46% | 303,105 |
| Senior Network Operation Engineer | 9.03% | 48,209 |
| Quality Control Tester | 10.54% | 86,138 |
| Senior Technical Service Specialist | 10.88% | 107,886 |
Foreign languages spoken by information assurances
The most common foreign language among information assurances is Portuguese at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Italian at 33.3% and Spanish is the third-most popular at 33.3%.
- Portuguese, 33.3%
- Italian, 33.3%
- Spanish, 33.3%
Information assurance languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Portuguese | 33.3% |
| Italian | 33.3% |
| Spanish | 33.3% |
