Scientific programmer analyst demographics and statistics in the US
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Scientific programmer analyst demographics by:
Scientific programmer analyst gender statistics
25.3% of scientific programmer analysts are women and 74.7% of scientific programmer analysts are men.
- Male, 74.7%
- Female, 25.3%
Scientific programmer analyst gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 74.7% |
| Female | 25.3% |
Scientific programmer analyst gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$84,969
Female income
$80,284
Scientific programmer analyst gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in scientific programmer analyst positions over time. Currently, 25.3% of scientific programmer analysts are female.
Scientific programmer analyst gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.97% | 23.03% |
| 2011 | 75.09% | 24.91% |
| 2012 | 76.14% | 23.86% |
| 2013 | 75.19% | 24.81% |
| 2014 | 75.43% | 24.57% |
| 2015 | 74.33% | 25.67% |
| 2016 | 73.57% | 26.43% |
| 2017 | 74.77% | 25.23% |
| 2018 | 72.41% | 27.59% |
| 2019 | 73.78% | 26.22% |
| 2020 | 74.43% | 25.57% |
| 2021 | 74.71% | 25.29% |
Scientific programmer analyst related jobs gender ratio
We compared scientific programmer analysts 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% |
| Scientific Programmer Analyst | 75% | 25% |
| Senior Data Center Engineer | 98% | 2% |
| Software Applications Architect | 98% | 2% |
| Dell Certified Systems Expert | 99% | 1% |
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Scientific programmer analyst demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among scientific programmer analysts is White, which makes up 58.9% of all scientific programmer analysts. Comparatively, 14.5% of scientific programmer analysts are Asian and 11.1% of scientific programmer analysts are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 58.9%
- Asian, 14.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.1%
- Black or African American, 10.3%
- Unknown, 5.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Scientific programmer analyst race
| Scientific programmer analyst race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 58.9% |
| Asian | 14.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.1% |
| Black or African American | 10.3% |
| Unknown | 5.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Scientific programmer analyst race and ethnicity over time
See how scientific programmer analyst racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Scientific programmer analyst race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.62% | 10.44% | 14.69% | 8.08% |
| 2011 | 65.42% | 10.86% | 13.17% | 8.32% |
| 2012 | 64.61% | 10.49% | 14.60% | 7.98% |
| 2013 | 64.00% | 9.79% | 15.25% | 8.52% |
| 2014 | 62.70% | 10.66% | 15.26% | 9.32% |
| 2015 | 62.58% | 10.04% | 15.71% | 9.15% |
| 2016 | 61.97% | 10.65% | 15.56% | 9.46% |
| 2017 | 61.65% | 10.58% | 15.37% | 9.57% |
| 2018 | 62.53% | 9.91% | 14.95% | 9.58% |
| 2019 | 62.69% | 10.45% | 13.97% | 10.13% |
| 2020 | 58.99% | 10.24% | 14.63% | 11.42% |
| 2021 | 58.85% | 10.32% | 14.55% | 11.08% |
Scientific programmer analyst wage gap by race
According to our data, asian scientific programmer analysts have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american scientific programmer analysts have the lowest average salary at $81,485.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $85,370 |
| White | $85,224 |
| Black or African American | $81,485 |
| Asian | $89,774 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $83,217 |
Average scientific programmer analyst age
See how the average age of scientific programmer analysts varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Scientific programmer analyst age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 40 | 44 |
| White | 42 | 45 |
| Black or African American | 45.5 | 44 |
| Asian | 40 | 40 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 | 40 |
Scientific programmer analyst age breakdown
The average age of scientific programmer analysts is 40+ years years old, representing 57% of the scientific programmer analyst population.
Scientific programmer analyst age breakdown
| Scientific Programmer Analyst Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 57% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 13% |
Scientific programmer analyst educational attainment
The most common degree for scientific programmer analysts is bachelor's degree, with 71% of scientific programmer analysts earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 21% and master's degree degree at 5%.
- Bachelor's, 71%
- Master's, 21%
- Doctorate, 5%
- Diploma, 1%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Scientific programmer analysts by degree level
| Scientific programmer analyst degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 71% |
| Master's | 21% |
| Doctorate | 5% |
| Diploma | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Scientific programmer analyst wage gap by degree level
According to the data, scientific programmer analysts with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $92,389 annually. With a Doctorate degree, scientific programmer analysts earn a median annual income of $91,769 compared to $85,363 for scientific programmer analysts with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $92,389 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $85,363 |
| Doctorate Degree | $91,769 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $76,779 |
Scientific programmer analyst employment statistics
Most scientific programmer analysts work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where scientific programmer analysts work
Below, you can see the size of companies where scientific programmer analysts work.
Scientific programmer analyst jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 27% |
Scientific programmer analyst jobs by company type
Employees with the scientific programmer analyst job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most scientific programmer analysts prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Scientific programmer analyst jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 10% |
| Public | 16% |
| Private | 72% |
| Government | 2% |
Scientific programmer analyst jobs by industry
The most common industries for scientific programmer analysts are technology, professional and education.
Scientific programmer analyst industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 31% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Education | 9% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Transportation | 6% |
| Health Care | 6% |
| Pharmaceutical | 4% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Media | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
Scientific programmer analyst turnover and employment statistics
Scientific programmer analyst unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for scientific programmer analysts between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Scientific programmer analyst unemployment rate by year
| Year | Scientific programmer analyst unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.21% |
| 2011 | 4.30% |
| 2012 | 3.58% |
| 2013 | 3.42% |
| 2014 | 2.80% |
| 2015 | 2.73% |
| 2016 | 2.43% |
| 2017 | 2.42% |
| 2018 | 2.29% |
| 2019 | 2.21% |
| 2020 | 3.97% |
| 2021 | 2.41% |
Average scientific programmer analyst tenure
The average scientific programmer analyst stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 92 scientific programmer analysts resumes in Zippia's database.
Scientific programmer analyst tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 4% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 26% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Scientific programmer analyst LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of scientific programmer analysts 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Telecommunications Consultant | 7.31% | 13,557 |
| Scientific Programmer Analyst | 8.42% | - |
| Senior Embedded Engineer | 8.46% | 41,708 |
| Information Security Officer | 8.59% | 145,907 |
| Exchange Engineer | 9.03% | 52,693 |
| Web Marketing Strategist | 10.54% | 83,056 |
| Field Support Technician | 10.88% | 161,037 |
Similar scientific programmer analyst jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Telecommunications Consultant | 7.31% | 13,557 |
| Senior Embedded Engineer | 8.46% | 41,708 |
| Information Security Officer | 8.59% | 145,907 |
| Exchange Engineer | 9.03% | 52,693 |
| Web Marketing Strategist | 10.54% | 83,056 |
| Field Support Technician | 10.88% | 161,037 |
Foreign languages spoken by scientific programmer analysts
- Tagalog, 50.0%
- Spanish, 50.0%
Scientific programmer analyst languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Tagalog | 50.0% |
| Spanish | 50.0% |
