Senior data scientist demographics and statistics in the US
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Senior data scientist gender statistics
13.5% of senior data scientists are women and 86.5% of senior data scientists are men.
- Male, 86.5%
- Female, 13.5%
Senior data scientist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 86.5% |
| Female | 13.5% |
Senior data scientist gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$126,588
Female income
$121,418
Senior data scientist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in senior data scientist positions over time. Currently, 13.5% of senior data scientists are female.
Senior data scientist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 78.70% | 21.30% |
| 2011 | 85.48% | 14.52% |
| 2012 | 85.96% | 14.04% |
| 2013 | 87.04% | 12.96% |
| 2014 | 90.99% | 9.01% |
| 2015 | 83.28% | 16.72% |
| 2016 | 88.77% | 11.23% |
| 2017 | 85.58% | 14.42% |
| 2018 | 86.29% | 13.71% |
| 2019 | 81.81% | 18.19% |
| 2020 | 91.88% | 8.12% |
| 2021 | 86.50% | 13.50% |
Senior data scientist related jobs gender ratio
We compared senior data 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 Data Scientist | 86% | 14% |
| Senior Data Center Engineer | 98% | 2% |
| Software Applications Architect | 98% | 2% |
| Dell Certified Systems Expert | 99% | 1% |
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Senior data scientist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among senior data scientists is White, which makes up 64.2% of all senior data scientists. Comparatively, 18.8% of senior data scientists are Asian and 6.9% of senior data 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 data scientist race
| Senior data 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 data scientist race and ethnicity over time
See how senior data scientist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Senior data 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 data scientist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian senior data scientists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american senior data scientists have the lowest average salary at $122,500.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $127,144 |
| White | $126,611 |
| Black or African American | $122,500 |
| Asian | $129,091 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $127,689 |
Senior data scientist age breakdown
The average age of senior data scientists is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the senior data scientist population.
Senior data scientist age breakdown
| Senior Data Scientist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 22% |
Senior data scientist educational attainment
The most common degree for senior data scientists is bachelor's degree, with 40% of senior data scientists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 35% and master's degree degree at 23%.
- Bachelor's, 40%
- Master's, 35%
- Doctorate, 23%
- Associate, 1%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Senior data scientists by degree level
| Senior data scientist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 40% |
| Master's | 35% |
| Doctorate | 23% |
| Associate | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Senior data scientist wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $127,787 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $118,955 |
Senior data scientist employment statistics
Most senior data scientists work for a public in the technology industry.
Company size where senior data scientists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where senior data scientists work.
Senior data scientist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 5% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 38% |
Senior data scientist jobs by company type
Employees with the senior data scientist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most senior data scientists prefer to work at public companies over private companies.
Senior data scientist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 53% |
| Private | 44% |
| Government | 1% |
Senior data scientist jobs by industry
The most common industries for senior data scientists are technology, finance and internet.
Senior data scientist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 17% |
| Fortune 500 | 17% |
| Start-up | 12% |
| Finance | 9% |
| Internet | 7% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Media | 5% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Senior data scientist turnover and employment statistics
Senior data scientist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for senior data scientists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Senior data scientist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Senior data 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 data scientist tenure
The average senior data scientist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 375 senior data scientists resumes in Zippia's database.
Senior data scientist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 14% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 36% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Senior data scientist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of senior data 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 Coordinator | 7.31% | 8,006 |
| SQL Server Developer | 8.46% | 135,285 |
| Senior Security Architect | 8.59% | 123,555 |
| Corporate Administrator | 9.03% | 65,291 |
| Senior Data Scientist | 9.35% | - |
| Engineering Analyst | 10.54% | 74,578 |
| Configuration Technician | 10.88% | 91,456 |
Similar senior data scientist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Telecommunications Coordinator | 7.31% | 8,006 |
| SQL Server Developer | 8.46% | 135,285 |
| Senior Security Architect | 8.59% | 123,555 |
| Corporate Administrator | 9.03% | 65,291 |
| Engineering Analyst | 10.54% | 74,578 |
| Configuration Technician | 10.88% | 91,456 |
Foreign languages spoken by senior data scientists
The most common foreign language among senior data scientists is Mandarin at 27.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Spanish at 18.2% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 9.1%.
- Mandarin, 27.3%
- Spanish, 18.2%
- Chinese, 9.1%
- German, 9.1%
- Dutch, 9.1%
- Other, 27.2%
Senior data scientist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Mandarin | 27.3% |
| Spanish | 18.2% |
| Chinese | 9.1% |
| German | 9.1% |
| Dutch | 9.1% |
| Other | 27.2% |
