Internet specialist demographics and statistics in the US
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Internet specialist gender statistics
52.6% of internet specialists are women and 47.4% of internet specialists are men.
- Female, 52.6%
- Male, 47.4%
Internet specialist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 52.6% |
| Male | 47.4% |
Internet specialist gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$53,415
Female income
$51,913
Internet specialist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in internet specialist positions over time. Currently, 52.6% of internet specialists are female.
Internet specialist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 41.01% | 58.99% |
| 2011 | 42.19% | 57.81% |
| 2012 | 43.96% | 56.04% |
| 2013 | 44.62% | 55.38% |
| 2014 | 45.11% | 54.89% |
| 2015 | 47.41% | 52.59% |
| 2016 | 47.58% | 52.42% |
| 2017 | 47.46% | 52.54% |
| 2018 | 48.43% | 51.57% |
| 2019 | 46.70% | 53.30% |
| 2020 | 47.36% | 52.64% |
| 2021 | 47.43% | 52.57% |
Internet specialist related jobs gender ratio
We compared internet specialists 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 Specialist | 47% | 53% |
| Senior Data Center Engineer | 98% | 2% |
| Software Applications Architect | 98% | 2% |
| Dell Certified Systems Expert | 99% | 1% |
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Internet specialist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among internet specialists is White, which makes up 56.2% of all internet specialists. Comparatively, 15.9% of internet specialists are Hispanic or Latino and 11.5% of internet specialists are Black or African American.
- White, 56.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.9%
- Black or African American, 11.5%
- Asian, 10.6%
- Unknown, 5.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Internet specialist race
| Internet specialist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.9% |
| Black or African American | 11.5% |
| Asian | 10.6% |
| Unknown | 5.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Internet specialist race and ethnicity over time
See how internet specialist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Internet specialist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.83% | 11.96% | 7.17% | 12.95% |
| 2011 | 65.53% | 12.05% | 7.31% | 12.45% |
| 2012 | 64.26% | 12.29% | 7.56% | 13.09% |
| 2013 | 63.20% | 11.52% | 8.37% | 13.47% |
| 2014 | 62.91% | 11.74% | 8.02% | 14.18% |
| 2015 | 62.81% | 11.20% | 9.20% | 14.06% |
| 2016 | 62.60% | 11.16% | 9.17% | 13.96% |
| 2017 | 61.82% | 10.83% | 9.63% | 14.36% |
| 2018 | 61.94% | 10.79% | 9.72% | 14.09% |
| 2019 | 60.12% | 10.71% | 10.42% | 15.22% |
| 2020 | 58.08% | 11.28% | 10.20% | 15.38% |
| 2021 | 56.23% | 11.52% | 10.57% | 15.92% |
Internet specialist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian internet specialists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american internet specialists have the lowest average salary at $50,949.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $51,824 |
| White | $52,880 |
| Black or African American | $50,949 |
| Asian | $59,864 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $52,024 |
Average internet specialist age
See how the average age of internet specialists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Internet specialist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 44 | 43 |
| Unknown | 40 | 45 |
| Asian | 41 | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 | 39.5 |
| White | 41 | 46 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 41 |
Internet specialist age breakdown
The average age of internet specialists is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the internet specialist population.
Internet specialist age breakdown
| Internet Specialist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 15% |
Internet specialist educational attainment
The most common degree for internet specialists is bachelor's degree, with 52% of internet specialists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 22% and associate degree degree at 14%.
- Bachelor's, 52%
- Associate, 22%
- High School Diploma, 14%
- Master's, 5%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Internet specialists by degree level
| Internet specialist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 52% |
| Associate | 22% |
| High School Diploma | 14% |
| Master's | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Internet specialist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, internet specialists with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $63,752 annually. With a Doctorate degree, internet specialists earn a median annual income of $60,434 compared to $54,257 for internet specialists with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $63,752 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $47,790 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $54,257 |
| Doctorate Degree | $60,434 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $48,994 |
Internet specialist employment statistics
Most internet specialists work for a private in the retail industry.
Company size where internet specialists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where internet specialists work.
Internet specialist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 19% |
| > 10,000 employees | 25% |
Internet specialist jobs by company type
Employees with the internet specialist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most internet specialists prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Internet specialist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 28% |
| Private | 66% |
| Government | 2% |
Internet specialist jobs by industry
The most common industries for internet specialists are retail, automotive and professional.
Internet specialist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 13% |
| Retail | 11% |
| Automotive | 10% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Media | 6% |
| Telecommunication | 6% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Internet specialist turnover and employment statistics
Internet specialist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for internet specialists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Internet specialist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Internet specialist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.58% |
| 2011 | 6.70% |
| 2012 | 5.32% |
| 2013 | 5.21% |
| 2014 | 4.89% |
| 2015 | 4.00% |
| 2016 | 3.51% |
| 2017 | 3.56% |
| 2018 | 3.06% |
| 2019 | 3.58% |
| 2020 | 4.61% |
| 2021 | 4.34% |
Average internet specialist tenure
The average internet specialist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 752 internet specialists resumes in Zippia's database.
Internet specialist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 24% |
| 1-2 years | 45% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Internet specialist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of internet specialists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Data Communications Specialist | 7.31% | 120,034 |
| Senior Business Analyst/Scrum Master | 8.42% | 84,408 |
| Internet Architect | 8.46% | 76,033 |
| Manager, Information Assurance | 8.59% | 89,174 |
| Network Security Engineer | 9.03% | 91,892 |
| Mapping Manager | 10.54% | 649 |
| Internet Specialist | 10.88% | - |
Similar internet specialist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Data Communications Specialist | 7.31% | 120,034 |
| Senior Business Analyst/Scrum Master | 8.42% | 84,408 |
| Internet Architect | 8.46% | 76,033 |
| Manager, Information Assurance | 8.59% | 89,174 |
| Network Security Engineer | 9.03% | 91,892 |
| Mapping Manager | 10.54% | 649 |
Foreign languages spoken by internet specialists
The most common foreign language among internet specialists is Spanish at 54.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Russian at 12.5% and German is the third-most popular at 8.3%.
- Spanish, 54.2%
- Russian, 12.5%
- German, 8.3%
- French, 8.3%
- Italian, 8.3%
- Other, 8.4%
Internet specialist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 54.2% |
| Russian | 12.5% |
| German | 8.3% |
| French | 8.3% |
| Italian | 8.3% |
| Other | 8.4% |
