Senior data center engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Senior data center engineer gender statistics
2.1% of senior data center engineers are women and 97.9% of senior data center engineers are men.
- Male, 97.9%
- Female, 2.1%
Senior data center engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 97.9% |
| Female | 2.1% |
Senior data center engineer gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$105,495
Female income
$99,007
Senior data center engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in senior data center engineer positions over time. Currently, 2.1% of senior data center engineers are female.
Senior data center engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 97.44% | 2.56% |
| 2011 | 97.42% | 2.58% |
| 2012 | 97.11% | 2.89% |
| 2013 | 97.50% | 2.50% |
| 2014 | 97.48% | 2.52% |
| 2015 | 97.53% | 2.47% |
| 2016 | 97.43% | 2.57% |
| 2017 | 97.13% | 2.87% |
| 2018 | 97.79% | 2.21% |
| 2019 | 97.46% | 2.54% |
| 2020 | 97.84% | 2.16% |
| 2021 | 97.95% | 2.05% |
Senior data center engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared senior data center engineers 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 Data Center Engineer | 98% | 2% |
| Software Applications Architect | 98% | 2% |
| Dell Certified Systems Expert | 99% | 1% |
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Senior data center engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among senior data center engineers is White, which makes up 62.2% of all senior data center engineers. Comparatively, 12.6% of senior data center engineers are Hispanic or Latino and 11.0% of senior data center engineers are Asian.
- White, 62.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.6%
- Asian, 11.0%
- Black or African American, 8.9%
- Unknown, 5.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Senior data center engineer race
| Senior data center engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.6% |
| Asian | 11.0% |
| Black or African American | 8.9% |
| Unknown | 5.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Senior data center engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how senior data center engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Senior data center engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.37% | 10.28% | 10.19% | 9.77% |
| 2011 | 67.45% | 9.95% | 10.29% | 10.00% |
| 2012 | 66.59% | 9.38% | 10.87% | 10.33% |
| 2013 | 67.39% | 10.44% | 10.41% | 9.25% |
| 2014 | 65.79% | 10.39% | 11.11% | 10.15% |
| 2015 | 66.06% | 9.01% | 9.95% | 11.86% |
| 2016 | 65.73% | 10.41% | 11.11% | 10.00% |
| 2017 | 65.08% | 9.82% | 11.60% | 10.93% |
| 2018 | 64.10% | 10.30% | 10.80% | 11.34% |
| 2019 | 64.21% | 10.35% | 10.46% | 11.49% |
| 2020 | 61.77% | 8.58% | 10.90% | 13.47% |
| 2021 | 62.16% | 8.87% | 11.01% | 12.56% |
Senior data center engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian senior data center engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White senior data center engineers have the lowest average salary at $102,140.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $105,011 |
| White | $102,140 |
| Black or African American | $102,765 |
| Asian | $113,780 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $104,188 |
Average senior data center engineer age
See how the average age of senior data center engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Senior data center engineer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 41 | |
| White | 42 | 47 |
| Black or African American | 44 | 43.5 |
| Asian | 45 | 48 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 | 40.5 |
Senior data center engineer age breakdown
The average age of senior data center engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 60% of the senior data center engineer population.
Senior data center engineer age breakdown
| Senior Data Center Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 60% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 8% |
Senior data center engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for senior data center engineers is bachelor's degree, with 55% of senior data center engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 16% and master's degree degree at 16%.
- Bachelor's, 55%
- Master's, 16%
- Associate, 16%
- Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Senior data center engineers by degree level
| Senior data center engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 55% |
| Master's | 16% |
| Associate | 16% |
| Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Senior data center engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, senior data center engineers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $115,313 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, senior data center engineers earn a median annual income of $111,484 compared to $101,464 for senior data center engineers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $115,313 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $100,234 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $111,484 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $101,464 |
Senior data center engineer employment statistics
Most senior data center engineers work for a public in the technology industry.
Company size where senior data center engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where senior data center engineers work.
Senior data center engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 1% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 8% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 12% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 31% |
| > 10,000 employees | 43% |
Senior data center engineer jobs by company type
Employees with the senior data center engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most senior data center engineers prefer to work at public companies over private companies.
Senior data center engineer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 52% |
| Private | 44% |
| Government | 2% |
Senior data center engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for senior data center engineers are technology, finance and professional.
Senior data center engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 27% |
| Fortune 500 | 21% |
| Finance | 11% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Telecommunication | 8% |
| Internet | 5% |
| Media | 5% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
| Education | 2% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Manufacturing | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
Senior data center engineer turnover and employment statistics
Senior data center engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for senior data center engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Senior data center engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Senior data center engineer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.00% |
| 2011 | 3.88% |
| 2012 | 3.29% |
| 2013 | 3.35% |
| 2014 | 2.81% |
| 2015 | 2.68% |
| 2016 | 2.27% |
| 2017 | 2.77% |
| 2018 | 2.33% |
| 2019 | 2.71% |
| 2020 | 2.42% |
| 2021 | 2.37% |
Average senior data center engineer tenure
The average senior data center engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 182 senior data center engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Senior data center engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 21% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Senior data center engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of senior data center engineers 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 Network Analyst | 7.31% | 24,172 |
| Director Clinical Information Services | 8.42% | 167,840 |
| Senior Software Engineer Lead | 8.46% | 322,973 |
| Access Control Specialist | 8.59% | 41,172 |
| Senior Data Center Engineer | 9.03% | - |
| Video Game Creator | 10.54% | 3,448 |
| EDI Specialist | 10.88% | 68,978 |
Similar senior data center engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Telecommunications Network Analyst | 7.31% | 24,172 |
| Director Clinical Information Services | 8.42% | 167,840 |
| Senior Software Engineer Lead | 8.46% | 322,973 |
| Access Control Specialist | 8.59% | 41,172 |
| Video Game Creator | 10.54% | 3,448 |
| EDI Specialist | 10.88% | 68,978 |
Foreign languages spoken by senior data center engineers
The most common foreign language among senior data center engineers is Mandarin at 20.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Korean at 20.0% and Persian is the third-most popular at 20.0%.
- Mandarin, 20.0%
- Korean, 20.0%
- Persian, 20.0%
- Carrier, 20.0%
- Spanish, 20.0%
Senior data center engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Mandarin | 20.0% |
| Korean | 20.0% |
| Persian | 20.0% |
| Carrier | 20.0% |
| Spanish | 20.0% |
