Router demographics and statistics in the US
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Router gender statistics
40.7% of routers are women and 59.3% of routers are men.
- Male, 59.3%
- Female, 40.7%
Router gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 59.3% |
| Female | 40.7% |
Router gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$52,772
Female income
$51,169
Router gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in router positions over time. Currently, 40.7% of routers are female.
Router gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 52.90% | 47.10% |
| 2011 | 54.10% | 45.90% |
| 2012 | 55.89% | 44.11% |
| 2013 | 56.55% | 43.45% |
| 2014 | 57.03% | 42.97% |
| 2015 | 59.28% | 40.72% |
| 2016 | 59.45% | 40.55% |
| 2017 | 59.34% | 40.66% |
| 2018 | 60.27% | 39.73% |
| 2019 | 58.60% | 41.40% |
| 2020 | 59.24% | 40.76% |
| 2021 | 59.31% | 40.69% |
Router related jobs gender ratio
We compared routers 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% |
| Router | 59% | 41% |
| Senior Data Center Engineer | 98% | 2% |
| Software Applications Architect | 98% | 2% |
| Dell Certified Systems Expert | 99% | 1% |
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Router demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among routers is White, which makes up 56.5% of all routers. Comparatively, 16.2% of routers are Hispanic or Latino and 11.0% of routers are Black or African American.
- White, 56.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.2%
- Black or African American, 11.0%
- Asian, 10.6%
- Unknown, 5.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Router race
| Router race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.2% |
| Black or African American | 11.0% |
| Asian | 10.6% |
| Unknown | 5.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Router race and ethnicity over time
See how router racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Router race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.07% | 11.42% | 7.19% | 13.20% |
| 2011 | 65.77% | 11.51% | 7.33% | 12.71% |
| 2012 | 64.51% | 11.75% | 7.58% | 13.35% |
| 2013 | 63.44% | 10.99% | 8.39% | 13.73% |
| 2014 | 63.15% | 11.20% | 8.04% | 14.43% |
| 2015 | 63.06% | 10.66% | 9.22% | 14.32% |
| 2016 | 62.85% | 10.63% | 9.19% | 14.21% |
| 2017 | 62.07% | 10.29% | 9.65% | 14.62% |
| 2018 | 62.18% | 10.25% | 9.74% | 14.35% |
| 2019 | 60.37% | 10.17% | 10.44% | 15.48% |
| 2020 | 58.33% | 10.74% | 10.22% | 15.64% |
| 2021 | 56.47% | 10.98% | 10.59% | 16.17% |
Router wage gap by race
According to our data, asian routers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american routers have the lowest average salary at $50,142.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $51,074 |
| White | $52,201 |
| Black or African American | $50,142 |
| Asian | $59,696 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $51,287 |
Average router age
See how the average age of routers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Router age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 44 | 43 |
| Unknown | 40 | 45 |
| Asian | 41 | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 | 39.5 |
| White | 41 | 46 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 41 |
Router age breakdown
The average age of routers is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the router population.
Router age breakdown
| Router Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 15% |
Router educational attainment
The most common degree for routers is bachelor's degree, with 32% of routers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 25% and associate degree degree at 24%.
- Bachelor's, 32%
- Associate, 25%
- High School Diploma, 24%
- Diploma, 9%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Routers by degree level
| Router degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 32% |
| Associate | 25% |
| High School Diploma | 24% |
| Diploma | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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Router wage gap by degree level
According to the data, routers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $63,900 annually. With a Doctorate degree, routers earn a median annual income of $60,311 compared to $53,673 for routers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $63,900 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $46,788 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $53,673 |
| Doctorate Degree | $60,311 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $48,065 |
Router employment statistics
Most routers work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where routers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where routers work.
Router jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 26% |
Router jobs by company type
Employees with the router job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most routers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Router jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 25% |
| Private | 71% |
| Government | 1% |
Router jobs by industry
The most common industries for routers are manufacturing, retail and transportation.
Router industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 22% |
| Transportation | 11% |
| Retail | 11% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Media | 4% |
| Automotive | 4% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Router turnover and employment statistics
Router unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for routers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Router unemployment rate by year
| Year | Router unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.58% |
| 2011 | 6.70% |
| 2012 | 5.32% |
| 2013 | 5.21% |
| 2014 | 4.89% |
| 2015 | 4.00% |
| 2016 | 3.51% |
| 2017 | 3.56% |
| 2018 | 3.06% |
| 2019 | 3.58% |
| 2020 | 4.61% |
| 2021 | 4.34% |
Average router tenure
The average router stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 882 routers resumes in Zippia's database.
Router tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 29% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Router LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of routers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Network Developer | 7.31% | 168,647 |
| Informatics Nurse | 8.42% | 12,534 |
| Software Development Specialist | 8.46% | 252,367 |
| Information Assurance Analyst | 8.59% | 104,926 |
| Associate Systems Engineer | 9.03% | 189,754 |
| Quality Assurance | 10.54% | 69,366 |
| Router | 10.88% | - |
Similar router jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Network Developer | 7.31% | 168,647 |
| Informatics Nurse | 8.42% | 12,534 |
| Software Development Specialist | 8.46% | 252,367 |
| Information Assurance Analyst | 8.59% | 104,926 |
| Associate Systems Engineer | 9.03% | 189,754 |
| Quality Assurance | 10.54% | 69,366 |
Foreign languages spoken by routers
The most common foreign language among routers is Spanish at 82.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Arabic at 8.7% and Carrier is the third-most popular at 4.3%.
- Spanish, 82.6%
- Arabic, 8.7%
- Carrier, 4.3%
- French, 4.3%
Router languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 82.6% |
| Arabic | 8.7% |
| Carrier | 4.3% |
| French | 4.3% |
