Mainframe programmer demographics and statistics in the US
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Mainframe programmer gender statistics
24.6% of mainframe programmers are women and 75.4% of mainframe programmers are men.
- Male, 75.4%
- Female, 24.6%
Mainframe programmer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 75.4% |
| Female | 24.6% |
Mainframe programmer gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$86,563
Female income
$80,930
Mainframe programmer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in mainframe programmer positions over time. Currently, 24.6% of mainframe programmers are female.
Mainframe programmer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.43% | 29.57% |
| 2011 | 70.38% | 29.62% |
| 2012 | 71.05% | 28.95% |
| 2013 | 73.33% | 26.67% |
| 2014 | 72.79% | 27.21% |
| 2015 | 71.92% | 28.08% |
| 2016 | 72.79% | 27.21% |
| 2017 | 73.07% | 26.93% |
| 2018 | 72.36% | 27.64% |
| 2019 | 72.98% | 27.02% |
| 2020 | 74.62% | 25.38% |
| 2021 | 75.37% | 24.63% |
Mainframe programmer related jobs gender ratio
We compared mainframe 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% |
| Mainframe Programmer | 75% | 25% |
| Senior Data Center Engineer | 98% | 2% |
| Software Applications Architect | 98% | 2% |
| Dell Certified Systems Expert | 99% | 1% |
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Mainframe programmer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among mainframe programmers is White, which makes up 59.6% of all mainframe programmers. Comparatively, 23.2% of mainframe programmers are Asian and 8.0% of mainframe programmers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 59.6%
- Asian, 23.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.0%
- Black or African American, 4.5%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Mainframe programmer race
| Mainframe programmer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.6% |
| Asian | 23.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.0% |
| Black or African American | 4.5% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Mainframe programmer race and ethnicity over time
See how mainframe programmer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Mainframe programmer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.98% | 4.29% | 22.85% | 5.76% |
| 2011 | 65.56% | 4.47% | 21.90% | 6.09% |
| 2012 | 65.27% | 4.41% | 21.85% | 6.27% |
| 2013 | 64.35% | 4.70% | 22.32% | 6.15% |
| 2014 | 64.15% | 4.15% | 23.40% | 5.90% |
| 2015 | 62.50% | 4.57% | 24.35% | 6.09% |
| 2016 | 61.43% | 4.67% | 24.73% | 6.76% |
| 2017 | 61.73% | 3.92% | 24.26% | 7.77% |
| 2018 | 62.66% | 4.35% | 24.11% | 6.49% |
| 2019 | 62.89% | 4.04% | 23.41% | 7.14% |
| 2020 | 59.60% | 4.65% | 23.23% | 7.62% |
| 2021 | 59.60% | 4.51% | 23.20% | 7.96% |
Mainframe programmer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian mainframe programmers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american mainframe programmers have the lowest average salary at $84,682.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $85,165 |
| White | $86,806 |
| Black or African American | $84,682 |
| Asian | $91,337 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $85,001 |
Average mainframe programmer age
See how the average age of mainframe programmers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Mainframe 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 |
Mainframe programmer age breakdown
The average age of mainframe programmers is 40+ years years old, representing 72% of the mainframe programmer population.
Mainframe programmer age breakdown
| Mainframe Programmer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 72% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 7% |
Mainframe programmer educational attainment
The most common degree for mainframe programmers is bachelor's degree, with 67% of mainframe programmers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 14% and master's degree degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 67%
- Master's, 14%
- Associate, 12%
- Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Mainframe programmers by degree level
| Mainframe programmer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 67% |
| Master's | 14% |
| Associate | 12% |
| Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Mainframe programmer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, mainframe programmers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $95,628 annually. With a Master's degree, mainframe programmers earn a median annual income of $93,386 compared to $89,826 for mainframe programmers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $93,386 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $89,826 |
| Doctorate Degree | $95,628 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $79,697 |
Mainframe programmer employment statistics
Most mainframe programmers work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where mainframe programmers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where mainframe programmers work.
Mainframe programmer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 9% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 11% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 43% |
Mainframe programmer jobs by company type
Employees with the mainframe programmer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most mainframe programmers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Mainframe programmer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 44% |
| Private | 51% |
| Government | 5% |
Mainframe programmer jobs by industry
The most common industries for mainframe programmers are technology, finance and professional.
Mainframe programmer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 19% |
| Fortune 500 | 17% |
| Finance | 15% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Insurance | 6% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Government | 4% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Media | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
Mainframe programmer turnover and employment statistics
Mainframe programmer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for mainframe programmers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Mainframe programmer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Mainframe 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 mainframe programmer tenure
The average mainframe programmer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 476 mainframe programmers resumes in Zippia's database.
Mainframe programmer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 29% |
| 1-2 years | 38% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Mainframe programmer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of mainframe 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Communications Engineer | 7.31% | 48,258 |
| Bioengineer | 8.46% | 3,177 |
| Certified Information Systems Security Professional | 8.59% | 234,446 |
| Assistant Network Manager | 9.03% | 23,075 |
| Contractor-Project Manager/Consultant | 10.54% | 81,383 |
| Mainframe Programmer | 10.69% | - |
| Senior Technical Services Representative | 10.88% | 133,408 |
Similar mainframe programmer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Communications Engineer | 7.31% | 48,258 |
| Bioengineer | 8.46% | 3,177 |
| Certified Information Systems Security Professional | 8.59% | 234,446 |
| Assistant Network Manager | 9.03% | 23,075 |
| Contractor-Project Manager/Consultant | 10.54% | 81,383 |
| Senior Technical Services Representative | 10.88% | 133,408 |
Foreign languages spoken by mainframe programmers
- Carrier, 50.0%
- Spanish, 50.0%
Mainframe programmer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Carrier | 50.0% |
| Spanish | 50.0% |
