Program developer demographics and statistics in the US
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Program developer gender statistics
57.4% of program developers are women and 42.6% of program developers are men.
- Female, 57.4%
- Male, 42.6%
Program developer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 57.4% |
| Male | 42.6% |
Program developer gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$74,125
Female income
$66,823
Program developer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in program developer positions over time. Currently, 57.4% of program developers are female.
Program developer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 36.64% | 63.36% |
| 2011 | 36.58% | 63.42% |
| 2012 | 37.34% | 62.66% |
| 2013 | 40.04% | 59.96% |
| 2014 | 39.37% | 60.63% |
| 2015 | 38.34% | 61.66% |
| 2016 | 39.38% | 60.62% |
| 2017 | 39.72% | 60.28% |
| 2018 | 38.85% | 61.15% |
| 2019 | 39.60% | 60.40% |
| 2020 | 41.64% | 58.36% |
| 2021 | 42.62% | 57.38% |
Program developer related jobs gender ratio
We compared program developers 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% |
| Program Developer | 43% | 57% |
| Senior Data Center Engineer | 98% | 2% |
| Software Applications Architect | 98% | 2% |
| Dell Certified Systems Expert | 99% | 1% |
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Program developer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among program developers is White, which makes up 66.3% of all program developers. Comparatively, 15.0% of program developers are Asian and 8.8% of program developers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 66.3%
- Asian, 15.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.8%
- Black or African American, 5.0%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Program developer race
| Program developer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.3% |
| Asian | 15.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.8% |
| Black or African American | 5.0% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Program developer race and ethnicity over time
See how program developer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Program developer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.72% | 4.75% | 14.68% | 6.57% |
| 2011 | 72.30% | 4.93% | 13.74% | 6.91% |
| 2012 | 72.01% | 4.87% | 13.69% | 7.08% |
| 2013 | 71.09% | 5.16% | 14.16% | 6.96% |
| 2014 | 70.89% | 4.61% | 15.23% | 6.72% |
| 2015 | 69.24% | 5.02% | 16.19% | 6.91% |
| 2016 | 68.17% | 5.13% | 16.57% | 7.58% |
| 2017 | 68.47% | 4.38% | 16.10% | 8.59% |
| 2018 | 69.40% | 4.81% | 15.95% | 7.31% |
| 2019 | 69.62% | 4.49% | 15.25% | 7.96% |
| 2020 | 66.34% | 5.10% | 15.07% | 8.43% |
| 2021 | 66.34% | 4.97% | 15.04% | 8.78% |
Program developer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian program developers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american program developers have the lowest average salary at $71,656.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $72,287 |
| White | $74,445 |
| Black or African American | $71,656 |
| Asian | $80,516 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $72,073 |
Average program developer age
See how the average age of program developers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Program developer 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 |
Program developer age breakdown
The average age of program developers is 40+ years years old, representing 72% of the program developer population.
Program developer age breakdown
| Program Developer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 72% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 7% |
Program developer educational attainment
The most common degree for program developers is bachelor's degree, with 65% of program developers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 20% and master's degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 65%
- Master's, 20%
- Associate, 8%
- Doctorate, 3%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Program developers by degree level
| Program developer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 65% |
| Master's | 20% |
| Associate | 8% |
| Doctorate | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Program developer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, program developers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $86,419 annually. With a Master's degree, program developers earn a median annual income of $83,316 compared to $78,474 for program developers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $83,316 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $78,474 |
| Doctorate Degree | $86,419 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $65,261 |
Program developer employment statistics
Most program developers work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where program developers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where program developers work.
Program developer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 27% |
Program developer jobs by company type
Employees with the program developer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most program developers prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Program developer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 30% |
| Public | 26% |
| Private | 35% |
| Government | 9% |
Program developer jobs by industry
The most common industries for program developers are education, technology and non profits.
Program developer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 22% |
| Fortune 500 | 12% |
| Technology | 9% |
| Non Profits | 8% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Government | 7% |
| Health Care | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Program developer turnover and employment statistics
Program developer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for program developers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Program developer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Program developer 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 program developer tenure
The average program developer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 3,689 program developers resumes in Zippia's database.
Program developer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 25% |
| 1-2 years | 38% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Program developer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of program developers 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 Consultant | 7.31% | 13,627 |
| C++ Developer | 8.46% | 241,998 |
| Internet Security Specialist | 8.59% | 54,538 |
| Network Software Manager | 9.03% | 37,848 |
| Senior Quality Assurance | 10.54% | 79,947 |
| Program Developer | 10.69% | - |
| Computer Builder | 10.88% | 55,464 |
Similar program developer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Telecommunications Consultant | 7.31% | 13,627 |
| C++ Developer | 8.46% | 241,998 |
| Internet Security Specialist | 8.59% | 54,538 |
| Network Software Manager | 9.03% | 37,848 |
| Senior Quality Assurance | 10.54% | 79,947 |
| Computer Builder | 10.88% | 55,464 |
Foreign languages spoken by program developers
The most common foreign language among program developers is Spanish at 42.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 13.7% and Mandarin is the third-most popular at 6.1%.
- Spanish, 42.7%
- French, 13.7%
- Mandarin, 6.1%
- Chinese, 5.0%
- Japanese, 3.8%
- Other, 28.7%
Program developer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 42.7% |
| French | 13.7% |
| Mandarin | 6.1% |
| Chinese | 5.0% |
| Japanese | 3.8% |
| Other | 28.7% |
