Internet programmer demographics and statistics in the US
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Internet programmer gender statistics
22.2% of internet programmers are women and 77.8% of internet programmers are men.
- Male, 77.8%
- Female, 22.2%
Internet programmer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 77.8% |
| Female | 22.2% |
Internet programmer gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$73,603
Female income
$69,409
Internet programmer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in internet programmer positions over time. Currently, 22.2% of internet programmers are female.
Internet programmer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.15% | 26.85% |
| 2011 | 73.11% | 26.89% |
| 2012 | 73.74% | 26.26% |
| 2013 | 75.88% | 24.12% |
| 2014 | 75.37% | 24.63% |
| 2015 | 74.56% | 25.44% |
| 2016 | 75.37% | 24.63% |
| 2017 | 75.64% | 24.36% |
| 2018 | 74.96% | 25.04% |
| 2019 | 75.55% | 24.45% |
| 2020 | 77.08% | 22.92% |
| 2021 | 77.78% | 22.22% |
Internet programmer related jobs gender ratio
We compared internet programmers 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 Programmer | 78% | 22% |
| Senior Data Center Engineer | 98% | 2% |
| Software Applications Architect | 98% | 2% |
| Dell Certified Systems Expert | 99% | 1% |
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Internet programmer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among internet programmers is White, which makes up 66.6% of all internet programmers. Comparatively, 15.1% of internet programmers are Asian and 8.6% of internet programmers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 66.6%
- Asian, 15.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.6%
- Black or African American, 4.9%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
Internet programmer race
| Internet programmer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.6% |
| Asian | 15.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.6% |
| Black or African American | 4.9% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
Internet programmer race and ethnicity over time
See how internet programmer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Internet programmer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.95% | 4.64% | 14.77% | 6.39% |
| 2011 | 72.54% | 4.82% | 13.83% | 6.72% |
| 2012 | 72.24% | 4.77% | 13.78% | 6.90% |
| 2013 | 71.32% | 5.05% | 14.25% | 6.78% |
| 2014 | 71.13% | 4.51% | 15.32% | 6.53% |
| 2015 | 69.47% | 4.92% | 16.28% | 6.72% |
| 2016 | 68.40% | 5.02% | 16.66% | 7.39% |
| 2017 | 68.70% | 4.28% | 16.19% | 8.40% |
| 2018 | 69.63% | 4.70% | 16.04% | 7.12% |
| 2019 | 69.86% | 4.39% | 15.34% | 7.77% |
| 2020 | 66.58% | 5.00% | 15.16% | 8.25% |
| 2021 | 66.57% | 4.87% | 15.13% | 8.59% |
Internet programmer wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $72,566 |
| White | $73,783 |
| Black or African American | $72,207 |
| Asian | $77,130 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $72,444 |
Average internet programmer age
See how the average age of internet programmers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Internet programmer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 45.5 | 52 |
| White | 49 | 51 |
| Black or African American | 43 | 42 |
| Asian | 45.5 | 47 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 41 |
Internet programmer age breakdown
The average age of internet programmers is 40+ years years old, representing 72% of the internet programmer population.
Internet programmer age breakdown
| Internet Programmer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 72% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 7% |
Internet programmer educational attainment
The most common degree for internet programmers is bachelor's degree, with 73% of internet programmers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 18% and associate degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 73%
- Associate, 18%
- Master's, 9%
Internet programmers by degree level
| Internet programmer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 73% |
| Associate | 18% |
| Master's | 9% |
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Internet programmer wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $78,636 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $76,017 |
| Doctorate Degree | $80,280 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $68,487 |
Internet programmer employment statistics
Most internet programmers work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where internet programmers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where internet programmers work.
Internet programmer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 24% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 30% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
Internet programmer jobs by company type
Employees with the internet programmer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most internet programmers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Internet programmer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 11% |
| Public | 25% |
| Private | 58% |
| Government | 6% |
Internet programmer jobs by industry
The most common industries for internet programmers are media, technology and education.
Internet programmer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 18% |
| Technology | 18% |
| Education | 11% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Government | 5% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Start-up | 5% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
Internet programmer turnover and employment statistics
Internet programmer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for internet programmers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Internet programmer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Internet programmer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.66% |
| 2011 | 4.88% |
| 2012 | 4.01% |
| 2013 | 3.44% |
| 2014 | 3.52% |
| 2015 | 2.74% |
| 2016 | 2.92% |
| 2017 | 3.10% |
| 2018 | 2.78% |
| 2019 | 3.35% |
| 2020 | 3.32% |
| 2021 | 3.49% |
Average internet programmer tenure
The average internet programmer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 83 internet programmers resumes in Zippia's database.
Internet programmer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 23% |
| 1-2 years | 47% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Internet programmer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of internet programmers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Systems Planner | 7.31% | 72,450 |
| Senior Staff Systems Engineer | 8.46% | 237,501 |
| Director, Corporate Security | 8.59% | 66,575 |
| Voip Network Engineer | 9.03% | 41,713 |
| Consultant-Software Tester | 10.54% | 134,996 |
| Internet Programmer | 10.69% | - |
| Application Support Analyst | 10.88% | 173,440 |
Similar internet programmer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Systems Planner | 7.31% | 72,450 |
| Senior Staff Systems Engineer | 8.46% | 237,501 |
| Director, Corporate Security | 8.59% | 66,575 |
| Voip Network Engineer | 9.03% | 41,713 |
| Consultant-Software Tester | 10.54% | 134,996 |
| Application Support Analyst | 10.88% | 173,440 |
Foreign languages spoken by internet programmers
- French, 50.0%
- Spanish, 50.0%
Internet programmer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| French | 50.0% |
| Spanish | 50.0% |
