Senior computer scientist demographics and statistics in the US
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Senior computer scientist gender statistics
15.4% of senior computer scientists are women and 84.6% of senior computer scientists are men.
- Male, 84.6%
- Female, 15.4%
Senior computer scientist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 84.6% |
| Female | 15.4% |
Senior computer scientist gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$142,417
Female income
$136,669
Senior computer scientist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in senior computer scientist positions over time. Currently, 15.4% of senior computer scientists are female.
Senior computer scientist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.07% | 23.93% |
| 2011 | 83.51% | 16.49% |
| 2012 | 84.05% | 15.95% |
| 2013 | 85.24% | 14.76% |
| 2014 | 89.67% | 10.33% |
| 2015 | 81.08% | 18.92% |
| 2016 | 87.17% | 12.83% |
| 2017 | 83.62% | 16.38% |
| 2018 | 84.41% | 15.59% |
| 2019 | 79.47% | 20.53% |
| 2020 | 90.68% | 9.32% |
| 2021 | 84.64% | 15.36% |
Senior computer scientist related jobs gender ratio
We compared senior computer scientists 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% |
| Senior Computer Scientist | 85% | 15% |
| Senior Data Center Engineer | 98% | 2% |
| Software Applications Architect | 98% | 2% |
| Dell Certified Systems Expert | 99% | 1% |
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Senior computer scientist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among senior computer scientists is White, which makes up 64.2% of all senior computer scientists. Comparatively, 18.8% of senior computer scientists are Asian and 6.9% of senior computer scientists are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 64.2%
- Asian, 18.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 6.9%
- Unknown, 5.4%
- Black or African American, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Senior computer scientist race
| Senior computer scientist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 64.2% |
| Asian | 18.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.9% |
| Unknown | 5.4% |
| Black or African American | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Senior computer scientist race and ethnicity over time
See how senior computer scientist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Senior computer scientist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.59% | 7.21% | 16.34% | 3.36% |
| 2011 | 79.58% | 2.62% | 12.57% | 3.66% |
| 2012 | 72.20% | 5.89% | 15.47% | 4.42% |
| 2013 | 73.61% | 5.06% | 14.05% | 3.93% |
| 2014 | 74.74% | 2.87% | 14.95% | 4.02% |
| 2015 | 63.26% | 4.19% | 26.05% | 4.19% |
| 2016 | 71.49% | 3.31% | 16.94% | 4.55% |
| 2017 | 69.31% | 6.24% | 17.33% | 3.47% |
| 2018 | 70.26% | 5.78% | 17.93% | 3.18% |
| 2019 | 66.15% | 1.04% | 25.00% | 5.21% |
| 2020 | 66.52% | 5.65% | 16.96% | 3.04% |
| 2021 | 64.18% | 4.18% | 18.81% | 6.87% |
Senior computer scientist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian senior computer scientists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american senior computer scientists have the lowest average salary at $137,873.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $143,035 |
| White | $142,444 |
| Black or African American | $137,873 |
| Asian | $145,200 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $143,641 |
Senior computer scientist age breakdown
The average age of senior computer scientists is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the senior computer scientist population.
Senior computer scientist age breakdown
| Senior Computer Scientist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 22% |
Senior computer scientist educational attainment
The most common degree for senior computer scientists is bachelor's degree, with 69% of senior computer scientists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 20% and master's degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 69%
- Master's, 20%
- Doctorate, 6%
- Associate, 5%
- Other Degrees, 0%
Senior computer scientists by degree level
| Senior computer scientist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 69% |
| Master's | 20% |
| Doctorate | 6% |
| Associate | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 0% |
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Senior computer scientist wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $143,750 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $133,930 |
Senior computer scientist employment statistics
Most senior computer scientists work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where senior computer scientists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where senior computer scientists work.
Senior computer scientist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 25% |
Senior computer scientist jobs by company type
Employees with the senior computer scientist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most senior computer scientists prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Senior computer scientist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 8% |
| Public | 31% |
| Private | 54% |
| Government | 7% |
Senior computer scientist jobs by industry
The most common industries for senior computer scientists are technology, professional and health care.
Senior computer scientist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 29% |
| Professional | 13% |
| Fortune 500 | 12% |
| Health Care | 6% |
| Education | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Start-up | 5% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Senior computer scientist turnover and employment statistics
Senior computer scientist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for senior computer scientists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Senior computer scientist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Senior computer scientist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.32% |
| 2011 | 3.59% |
| 2012 | 9.09% |
| 2013 | 3.38% |
| 2014 | 3.23% |
| 2015 | 4.48% |
| 2016 | 2.80% |
| 2017 | 1.62% |
| 2018 | 1.60% |
| 2019 | 2.03% |
| 2020 | 3.70% |
| 2021 | 4.88% |
Average senior computer scientist tenure
The average senior computer scientist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 401 senior computer scientists resumes in Zippia's database.
Senior computer scientist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 9% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 10% |
| 11+ years | 15% |
Senior computer scientist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of senior computer scientists 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 System Analyst | 7.31% | 24,554 |
| GIS Developer | 8.46% | 82,279 |
| Junior Information Technology Analyst | 8.59% | 124,503 |
| Senior Administrative Technician | 9.03% | 56,951 |
| Senior Computer Scientist | 9.35% | - |
| Intelligent Systems Engineer | 10.54% | 72,487 |
| Information Systems Internship | 10.88% | 164,783 |
Similar senior computer scientist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Telecommunications System Analyst | 7.31% | 24,554 |
| GIS Developer | 8.46% | 82,279 |
| Junior Information Technology Analyst | 8.59% | 124,503 |
| Senior Administrative Technician | 9.03% | 56,951 |
| Intelligent Systems Engineer | 10.54% | 72,487 |
| Information Systems Internship | 10.88% | 164,783 |
Foreign languages spoken by senior computer scientists
The most common foreign language among senior computer scientists is French at 11.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Persian at 11.1% and Spanish is the third-most popular at 11.1%.
- French, 11.1%
- Persian, 11.1%
- Spanish, 11.1%
- Portuguese, 5.6%
- Chinese, 5.6%
- Other, 55.5%
Senior computer scientist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| French | 11.1% |
| Persian | 11.1% |
| Spanish | 11.1% |
| Portuguese | 5.6% |
| Chinese | 5.6% |
| Other | 55.5% |
