Programmer consultant demographics and statistics in the US
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Programmer consultant gender statistics
21.0% of programmer consultants are women and 79.0% of programmer consultants are men.
- Male, 79.0%
- Female, 21.0%
Programmer consultant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 79.0% |
| Female | 21.0% |
Programmer consultant gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$80,370
Female income
$74,766
Programmer consultant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in programmer consultant positions over time. Currently, 21.0% of programmer consultants are female.
Programmer consultant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.54% | 25.46% |
| 2011 | 74.50% | 25.50% |
| 2012 | 75.11% | 24.89% |
| 2013 | 77.17% | 22.83% |
| 2014 | 76.68% | 23.32% |
| 2015 | 75.89% | 24.11% |
| 2016 | 76.68% | 23.32% |
| 2017 | 76.94% | 23.06% |
| 2018 | 76.29% | 23.71% |
| 2019 | 76.85% | 23.15% |
| 2020 | 78.32% | 21.68% |
| 2021 | 78.99% | 21.01% |
Programmer consultant related jobs gender ratio
We compared programmer consultants 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% |
| Programmer Consultant | 79% | 21% |
| Senior Data Center Engineer | 98% | 2% |
| Software Applications Architect | 98% | 2% |
| Dell Certified Systems Expert | 99% | 1% |
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Programmer consultant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among programmer consultants is White, which makes up 66.0% of all programmer consultants. Comparatively, 14.9% of programmer consultants are Asian and 9.0% of programmer consultants are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 66.0%
- Asian, 14.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.0%
- Black or African American, 5.1%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Programmer consultant race
| Programmer consultant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.0% |
| Asian | 14.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.0% |
| Black or African American | 5.1% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Programmer consultant race and ethnicity over time
See how programmer consultant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Programmer consultant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.38% | 4.90% | 14.55% | 6.85% |
| 2011 | 71.96% | 5.08% | 13.61% | 7.18% |
| 2012 | 71.67% | 5.02% | 13.56% | 7.36% |
| 2013 | 70.75% | 5.31% | 14.02% | 7.23% |
| 2014 | 70.55% | 4.76% | 15.10% | 6.99% |
| 2015 | 68.90% | 5.18% | 16.06% | 7.18% |
| 2016 | 67.83% | 5.28% | 16.43% | 7.85% |
| 2017 | 68.13% | 4.53% | 15.97% | 8.86% |
| 2018 | 69.05% | 4.96% | 15.82% | 7.58% |
| 2019 | 69.28% | 4.64% | 15.12% | 8.23% |
| 2020 | 66.00% | 5.25% | 14.93% | 8.71% |
| 2021 | 66.00% | 5.12% | 14.91% | 9.05% |
Programmer consultant wage gap by race
According to our data, asian programmer consultants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american programmer consultants have the lowest average salary at $78,495.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $78,977 |
| White | $80,612 |
| Black or African American | $78,495 |
| Asian | $85,140 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $78,814 |
Average programmer consultant age
See how the average age of programmer consultants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Programmer consultant 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 |
Programmer consultant age breakdown
The average age of programmer consultants is 40+ years years old, representing 72% of the programmer consultant population.
Programmer consultant age breakdown
| Programmer Consultant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 72% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 7% |
Programmer consultant educational attainment
The most common degree for programmer consultants is bachelor's degree, with 67% of programmer consultants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 15% and master's degree degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 67%
- Master's, 15%
- Associate, 12%
- Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Programmer consultants by degree level
| Programmer consultant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 67% |
| Master's | 15% |
| Associate | 12% |
| Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Programmer consultant wage gap by degree level
According to the data, programmer consultants with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $89,443 annually. With a Master's degree, programmer consultants earn a median annual income of $87,193 compared to $83,629 for programmer consultants with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $87,193 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $83,629 |
| Doctorate Degree | $89,443 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $73,544 |
Programmer consultant employment statistics
Most programmer consultants work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where programmer consultants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where programmer consultants work.
Programmer consultant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 15% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 29% |
Programmer consultant jobs by company type
Employees with the programmer consultant job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most programmer consultants prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Programmer consultant jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 7% |
| Public | 34% |
| Private | 57% |
| Government | 3% |
Programmer consultant jobs by industry
The most common industries for programmer consultants are technology, finance and professional.
Programmer consultant industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 21% |
| Fortune 500 | 12% |
| Finance | 11% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Education | 6% |
| Media | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Telecommunication | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Programmer consultant turnover and employment statistics
Programmer consultant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for programmer consultants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Programmer consultant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Programmer consultant 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 programmer consultant tenure
The average programmer consultant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,321 programmer consultants resumes in Zippia's database.
Programmer consultant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 41% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 6% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Programmer consultant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of programmer consultants 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 Analyst | 7.31% | 10,486 |
| Software Engineer-Consultant | 8.46% | 317,033 |
| Senior Information Security Engineer | 8.59% | 119,962 |
| Senior Network Architect | 9.03% | 95,327 |
| Performance Engineer | 10.54% | 95,652 |
| Programmer Consultant | 10.69% | - |
| Technical Operations Specialist | 10.88% | 184,171 |
Similar programmer consultant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Telecommunications Analyst | 7.31% | 10,486 |
| Software Engineer-Consultant | 8.46% | 317,033 |
| Senior Information Security Engineer | 8.59% | 119,962 |
| Senior Network Architect | 9.03% | 95,327 |
| Performance Engineer | 10.54% | 95,652 |
| Technical Operations Specialist | 10.88% | 184,171 |
Foreign languages spoken by programmer consultants
The most common foreign language among programmer consultants is Spanish at 31.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 17.1% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 8.6%.
- Spanish, 31.4%
- French, 17.1%
- Chinese, 8.6%
- Mandarin, 8.6%
- German, 5.7%
- Other, 28.6%
Programmer consultant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 31.4% |
| French | 17.1% |
| Chinese | 8.6% |
| Mandarin | 8.6% |
| German | 5.7% |
| Other | 28.6% |
