Mainframe systems administrator demographics and statistics in the US
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Mainframe systems administrator gender statistics
22.8% of mainframe systems administrators are women and 77.2% of mainframe systems administrators are men.
- Male, 77.2%
- Female, 22.8%
Mainframe systems administrator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 77.2% |
| Female | 22.8% |
Mainframe systems administrator gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$94,599
Female income
$88,962
Mainframe systems administrator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in mainframe systems administrator positions over time. Currently, 22.8% of mainframe systems administrators are female.
Mainframe systems administrator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.97% | 27.03% |
| 2011 | 72.86% | 27.14% |
| 2012 | 70.50% | 29.50% |
| 2013 | 73.43% | 26.57% |
| 2014 | 73.31% | 26.69% |
| 2015 | 73.73% | 26.27% |
| 2016 | 72.88% | 27.12% |
| 2017 | 70.60% | 29.40% |
| 2018 | 75.86% | 24.14% |
| 2019 | 73.18% | 26.82% |
| 2020 | 76.32% | 23.68% |
| 2021 | 77.19% | 22.81% |
Mainframe systems administrator related jobs gender ratio
We compared mainframe systems administrators 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 Systems Administrator | 77% | 23% |
| Senior Data Center Engineer | 98% | 2% |
| Software Applications Architect | 98% | 2% |
| Dell Certified Systems Expert | 99% | 1% |
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Mainframe systems administrator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among mainframe systems administrators is White, which makes up 61.6% of all mainframe systems administrators. Comparatively, 13.7% of mainframe systems administrators are Asian and 11.6% of mainframe systems administrators are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 61.6%
- Asian, 13.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.6%
- Black or African American, 7.9%
- Unknown, 5.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Mainframe systems administrator race
| Mainframe systems administrator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.6% |
| Asian | 13.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.6% |
| Black or African American | 7.9% |
| Unknown | 5.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Mainframe systems administrator race and ethnicity over time
See how mainframe systems administrator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Mainframe systems administrator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.77% | 9.26% | 12.86% | 8.79% |
| 2011 | 66.86% | 8.94% | 12.96% | 9.02% |
| 2012 | 65.99% | 8.37% | 13.54% | 9.35% |
| 2013 | 66.80% | 9.43% | 13.08% | 8.28% |
| 2014 | 65.20% | 9.38% | 13.78% | 9.17% |
| 2015 | 65.46% | 8.00% | 12.62% | 10.89% |
| 2016 | 65.14% | 9.40% | 13.78% | 9.03% |
| 2017 | 64.49% | 8.80% | 14.27% | 9.96% |
| 2018 | 63.51% | 9.28% | 13.47% | 10.37% |
| 2019 | 63.62% | 9.34% | 13.13% | 10.51% |
| 2020 | 61.18% | 7.56% | 13.57% | 12.49% |
| 2021 | 61.57% | 7.86% | 13.68% | 11.58% |
Mainframe systems administrator wage gap by race
According to our data, asian mainframe systems administrators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White mainframe systems administrators have the lowest average salary at $91,685.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $94,179 |
| White | $91,685 |
| Black or African American | $92,228 |
| Asian | $101,782 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $93,464 |
Average mainframe systems administrator age
See how the average age of mainframe systems administrators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Mainframe systems administrator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 41 | |
| White | 42 | 47 |
| Black or African American | 44 | 43.5 |
| Asian | 45 | 48 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 | 40.5 |
Mainframe systems administrator age breakdown
The average age of mainframe systems administrators is 40+ years years old, representing 60% of the mainframe systems administrator population.
Mainframe systems administrator age breakdown
| Mainframe Systems Administrator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 60% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 8% |
Mainframe systems administrator educational attainment
The most common degree for mainframe systems administrators is bachelor's degree, with 74% of mainframe systems administrators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 18% and associate degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 74%
- Associate, 18%
- High School Diploma, 6%
- Master's, 3%
Mainframe systems administrators by degree level
| Mainframe systems administrator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 74% |
| Associate | 18% |
| High School Diploma | 6% |
| Master's | 3% |
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Mainframe systems administrator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, mainframe systems administrators with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $103,110 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, mainframe systems administrators earn a median annual income of $99,794 compared to $91,098 for mainframe systems administrators with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $103,110 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $90,029 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $99,794 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $91,098 |
Mainframe systems administrator employment statistics
Most mainframe systems administrators work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where mainframe systems administrators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where mainframe systems administrators work.
Mainframe systems administrator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 8% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 46% |
Mainframe systems administrator jobs by company type
Employees with the mainframe systems administrator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most mainframe systems administrators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Mainframe systems administrator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 45% |
| Private | 47% |
| Government | 8% |
Mainframe systems administrator jobs by industry
The most common industries for mainframe systems administrators are technology, finance and government.
Mainframe systems administrator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 28% |
| Fortune 500 | 20% |
| Finance | 18% |
| Government | 6% |
| Insurance | 6% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Telecommunication | 4% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
Mainframe systems administrator turnover and employment statistics
Mainframe systems administrator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for mainframe systems administrators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Mainframe systems administrator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Mainframe systems administrator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.00% |
| 2011 | 3.88% |
| 2012 | 3.29% |
| 2013 | 3.35% |
| 2014 | 2.81% |
| 2015 | 2.68% |
| 2016 | 2.27% |
| 2017 | 2.77% |
| 2018 | 2.33% |
| 2019 | 2.71% |
| 2020 | 2.42% |
| 2021 | 2.37% |
Average mainframe systems administrator tenure
The average mainframe systems administrator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 62 mainframe systems administrators resumes in Zippia's database.
Mainframe systems administrator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 15% |
| 1-2 years | 41% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Mainframe systems administrator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of mainframe systems administrators 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Telecommunications System Analyst | 7.31% | 24,554 |
| Lead Applications Analyst | 8.42% | 87,759 |
| Senior Software Engineer/Project Manager | 8.46% | 244,159 |
| Information Technology Security Manager | 8.59% | 120,463 |
| Mainframe Systems Administrator | 9.03% | - |
| Director, Global Intelligence | 10.54% | 27,145 |
| Network Support Senior Analyst | 10.88% | 107,469 |
Similar mainframe systems administrator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Telecommunications System Analyst | 7.31% | 24,554 |
| Lead Applications Analyst | 8.42% | 87,759 |
| Senior Software Engineer/Project Manager | 8.46% | 244,159 |
| Information Technology Security Manager | 8.59% | 120,463 |
| Director, Global Intelligence | 10.54% | 27,145 |
| Network Support Senior Analyst | 10.88% | 107,469 |
Foreign languages spoken by mainframe systems administrators
The most common foreign language among mainframe systems administrators is Hebrew at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 33.3% and Spanish is the third-most popular at 33.3%.
- Hebrew, 33.3%
- French, 33.3%
- Spanish, 33.3%
Mainframe systems administrator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Hebrew | 33.3% |
| French | 33.3% |
| Spanish | 33.3% |