Principal technologist demographics and statistics in the US
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Principal technologist gender statistics
16.9% of principal technologists are women and 83.1% of principal technologists are men.
- Male, 83.1%
- Female, 16.9%
Principal technologist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 83.1% |
| Female | 16.9% |
Principal technologist gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$123,458
Female income
$117,485
Principal technologist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in principal technologist positions over time. Currently, 16.9% of principal technologists are female.
Principal technologist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 80.66% | 19.34% |
| 2011 | 81.28% | 18.72% |
| 2012 | 82.66% | 17.34% |
| 2013 | 83.24% | 16.76% |
| 2014 | 82.59% | 17.41% |
| 2015 | 83.38% | 16.62% |
| 2016 | 83.01% | 16.99% |
| 2017 | 82.66% | 17.34% |
| 2018 | 82.49% | 17.51% |
| 2019 | 82.48% | 17.52% |
| 2020 | 84.09% | 15.91% |
| 2021 | 83.12% | 16.88% |
Principal technologist related jobs gender ratio
We compared principal technologists with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, general road foreman and plant superintendent have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Executive Assistant/Human Resources | 7% | 93% |
| Office Manager Of Human Resources | 10% | 90% |
| Business Office Manager | 15% | 85% |
| Principal Technologist | 83% | 17% |
| Maintenance Director | 97% | 3% |
| Plant Superintendent | 97% | 3% |
| General Road Foreman | 97% | 3% |
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Principal technologist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among principal technologists is White, which makes up 65.1% of all principal technologists. Comparatively, 12.8% of principal technologists are Asian and 10.0% of principal technologists are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 65.1%
- Asian, 12.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.0%
- Black or African American, 6.7%
- Unknown, 5.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Principal technologist race
| Principal technologist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.1% |
| Asian | 12.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.0% |
| Black or African American | 6.7% |
| Unknown | 5.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Principal technologist race and ethnicity over time
See how principal technologist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Principal technologist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.68% | 6.87% | 9.74% | 7.91% |
| 2011 | 73.88% | 6.37% | 9.61% | 7.88% |
| 2012 | 72.63% | 7.23% | 10.23% | 7.84% |
| 2013 | 72.07% | 7.01% | 10.74% | 8.06% |
| 2014 | 71.57% | 6.54% | 11.16% | 8.61% |
| 2015 | 70.83% | 7.11% | 11.39% | 8.41% |
| 2016 | 71.14% | 6.99% | 11.58% | 8.18% |
| 2017 | 70.04% | 6.71% | 12.53% | 8.28% |
| 2018 | 70.41% | 6.22% | 12.27% | 8.69% |
| 2019 | 70.07% | 6.01% | 12.00% | 9.24% |
| 2020 | 67.07% | 6.39% | 12.05% | 9.46% |
| 2021 | 65.14% | 6.67% | 12.77% | 10.01% |
Principal technologist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian principal technologists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown principal technologists have the lowest average salary at $119,285.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $119,285 |
| White | $123,308 |
| Black or African American | $120,222 |
| Asian | $133,305 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $121,673 |
Average principal technologist age
See how the average age of principal technologists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Principal technologist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 48 | 48.5 |
| White | 48 | 49 |
| Black or African American | 49 | 49 |
| Asian | 45 | 44 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46 | 46 |
Principal technologist age breakdown
The average age of principal technologists is 40+ years years old, representing 78% of the principal technologist population.
Principal technologist age breakdown
| Principal Technologist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 78% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 1% |
Principal technologist educational attainment
The most common degree for principal technologists is bachelor's degree, with 59% of principal technologists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 17% and master's degree degree at 14%.
- Bachelor's, 59%
- Master's, 17%
- Associate, 14%
- Doctorate, 4%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Principal technologists by degree level
| Principal technologist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 59% |
| Master's | 17% |
| Associate | 14% |
| Doctorate | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Principal technologist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, principal technologists with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $137,057 annually. With a Master's degree, principal technologists earn a median annual income of $134,857 compared to $128,136 for principal technologists with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $134,857 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $128,136 |
| Doctorate Degree | $137,057 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $111,124 |
Principal technologist employment statistics
Most principal technologists work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where principal technologists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where principal technologists work.
Principal technologist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 7% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 14% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 31% |
| > 10,000 employees | 40% |
Principal technologist jobs by company type
Employees with the principal technologist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most principal technologists prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Principal technologist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 47% |
| Private | 48% |
| Government | 2% |
Principal technologist jobs by industry
The most common industries for principal technologists are technology, professional and finance.
Principal technologist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 26% |
| Fortune 500 | 18% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Finance | 6% |
| Telecommunication | 5% |
| Energy | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Principal technologist turnover and employment statistics
Principal technologist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for principal technologists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Principal technologist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Principal technologist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.32% |
| 2011 | 4.61% |
| 2012 | 3.07% |
| 2013 | 2.54% |
| 2014 | 2.68% |
| 2015 | 2.32% |
| 2016 | 2.33% |
| 2017 | 2.58% |
| 2018 | 2.37% |
| 2019 | 2.15% |
| 2020 | 3.06% |
| 2021 | 2.64% |
Average principal technologist tenure
The average principal technologist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,786 principal technologists resumes in Zippia's database.
Principal technologist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 10% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 19% |
Principal technologist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of principal technologists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative Services Supervisor | 4.78% | 85,713 |
| Global Logistics Manager | 5.19% | 42,694 |
| Chief Finance And Operating Officer | 10.51% | 166,131 |
| Principal Technologist | 11.01% | - |
| Division Merchandise Manager | 11.39% | 11,550 |
| Learning Manager | 17.60% | 19,826 |
| Director Of Human Resources Operations | 17.78% | 113,461 |
Similar principal technologist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative Services Supervisor | 4.78% | 85,713 |
| Global Logistics Manager | 5.19% | 42,694 |
| Chief Finance And Operating Officer | 10.51% | 166,131 |
| Division Merchandise Manager | 11.39% | 11,550 |
| Learning Manager | 17.60% | 19,826 |
| Director Of Human Resources Operations | 17.78% | 113,461 |
Foreign languages spoken by principal technologists
The most common foreign language among principal technologists is Spanish at 32.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 9.2% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 7.7%.
- Spanish, 32.3%
- French, 9.2%
- Chinese, 7.7%
- Russian, 6.2%
- German, 6.2%
- Other, 38.4%
Principal technologist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 32.3% |
| French | 9.2% |
| Chinese | 7.7% |
| Russian | 6.2% |
| German | 6.2% |
| Other | 38.4% |
