Internet developer demographics and statistics in the US
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Internet developer gender statistics
21.8% of internet developers are women and 78.2% of internet developers are men.
- Male, 78.2%
- Female, 21.8%
Internet developer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 78.2% |
| Female | 21.8% |
Internet developer gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$83,271
Female income
$80,541
Internet developer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in internet developer positions over time. Currently, 21.8% of internet developers are female.
Internet developer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.92% | 23.08% |
| 2011 | 75.99% | 24.01% |
| 2012 | 78.58% | 21.42% |
| 2013 | 78.67% | 21.33% |
| 2014 | 78.18% | 21.82% |
| 2015 | 76.58% | 23.42% |
| 2016 | 77.21% | 22.79% |
| 2017 | 76.88% | 23.12% |
| 2018 | 75.48% | 24.52% |
| 2019 | 77.95% | 22.05% |
| 2020 | 78.54% | 21.46% |
| 2021 | 78.23% | 21.77% |
Internet developer related jobs gender ratio
We compared internet 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% |
| Internet Developer | 78% | 22% |
| Senior Data Center Engineer | 98% | 2% |
| Software Applications Architect | 98% | 2% |
| Dell Certified Systems Expert | 99% | 1% |
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Internet developer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among internet developers is White, which makes up 60.6% of all internet developers. Comparatively, 13.0% of internet developers are Hispanic or Latino and 12.3% of internet developers are Asian.
- White, 60.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.0%
- Asian, 12.3%
- Black or African American, 7.0%
- Unknown, 6.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Internet developer race
| Internet developer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.0% |
| Asian | 12.3% |
| Black or African American | 7.0% |
| Unknown | 6.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Internet developer race and ethnicity over time
See how internet developer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Internet developer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.16% | 5.03% | 10.19% | 7.92% |
| 2011 | 72.06% | 4.79% | 10.62% | 9.36% |
| 2012 | 71.82% | 6.05% | 10.05% | 8.82% |
| 2013 | 72.24% | 6.60% | 9.65% | 8.43% |
| 2014 | 71.64% | 6.19% | 10.08% | 9.05% |
| 2015 | 69.49% | 6.07% | 11.05% | 9.63% |
| 2016 | 69.27% | 5.44% | 11.67% | 10.27% |
| 2017 | 68.28% | 5.73% | 11.70% | 11.04% |
| 2018 | 67.68% | 6.65% | 10.44% | 11.21% |
| 2019 | 66.37% | 6.44% | 11.86% | 12.15% |
| 2020 | 62.63% | 6.23% | 11.36% | 13.20% |
| 2021 | 60.64% | 6.99% | 12.28% | 12.99% |
Internet developer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian internet developers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino internet developers have the lowest average salary at $80,715.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $81,238 |
| White | $84,231 |
| Black or African American | $83,030 |
| Asian | $87,308 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $80,715 |
Average internet developer age
See how the average age of internet developers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Internet developer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 35.5 | 33 |
| White | 36 | 37 |
| Black or African American | 32 | 33.5 |
| Asian | 34 | 32 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35.5 | 31.5 |
Internet developer age breakdown
The average age of internet developers is 30-40 years years old, representing 43% of the internet developer population.
Internet developer age breakdown
| Internet Developer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 34% |
| 30-40 years | 43% |
| 20-30 years | 23% |
Internet developer educational attainment
The most common degree for internet developers is bachelor's degree, with 69% of internet developers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 13% and master's degree degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 69%
- Master's, 13%
- Associate, 13%
- Doctorate, 2%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Internet developers by degree level
| Internet developer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 69% |
| Master's | 13% |
| Associate | 13% |
| Doctorate | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Internet developer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, internet developers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $89,494 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, internet developers earn a median annual income of $85,302 compared to $81,854 for internet developers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $89,494 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $85,302 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $81,854 |
Internet developer employment statistics
Most internet developers work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where internet developers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where internet developers work.
Internet developer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 26% |
Internet developer jobs by company type
Employees with the internet developer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most internet developers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Internet developer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 7% |
| Public | 30% |
| Private | 59% |
| Government | 4% |
Internet developer jobs by industry
The most common industries for internet developers are technology, professional and finance.
Internet developer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 18% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Media | 7% |
| Finance | 7% |
| Retail | 7% |
| Telecommunication | 6% |
| Education | 6% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Government | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Internet developer turnover and employment statistics
Internet developer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for internet developers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Internet developer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Internet developer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.83% |
| 2011 | 6.20% |
| 2012 | 4.69% |
| 2013 | 5.98% |
| 2014 | 4.44% |
| 2015 | 5.01% |
| 2016 | 3.71% |
| 2017 | 4.10% |
| 2018 | 3.35% |
| 2019 | 3.70% |
| 2020 | 6.13% |
| 2021 | 5.15% |
Average internet developer tenure
The average internet developer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 320 internet developers resumes in Zippia's database.
Internet developer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 21% |
| 1-2 years | 42% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Internet developer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of internet 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 |
|---|---|---|
| NOC Analyst | 7.31% | 36,258 |
| Senior Sql/Report Developer | 8.46% | 83,551 |
| Cyber Security Specialist | 8.59% | 65,235 |
| Infrastructure Lead | 9.03% | 50,358 |
| Internet Developer | 9.45% | - |
| Web Marketing Strategist | 10.54% | 83,056 |
| Field Services Analyst | 10.88% | 105,427 |
Similar internet developer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| NOC Analyst | 7.31% | 36,258 |
| Senior Sql/Report Developer | 8.46% | 83,551 |
| Cyber Security Specialist | 8.59% | 65,235 |
| Infrastructure Lead | 9.03% | 50,358 |
| Web Marketing Strategist | 10.54% | 83,056 |
| Field Services Analyst | 10.88% | 105,427 |
Foreign languages spoken by internet developers
The most common foreign language among internet developers is Spanish at 30.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 10.0% and German is the third-most popular at 10.0%.
- Spanish, 30.0%
- Chinese, 10.0%
- German, 10.0%
- French, 10.0%
- Mandarin, 10.0%
- Other, 30.0%
Internet developer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 30.0% |
| Chinese | 10.0% |
| German | 10.0% |
| French | 10.0% |
| Mandarin | 10.0% |
| Other | 30.0% |
