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Senior database engineer demographics and statistics in the US

Senior database engineer demographics research summary. Zippia estimates senior database engineer demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our senior database engineer estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about senior database engineers after extensive research and analysis:

  • There are over 127,906 senior database engineers currently employed in the United States.
  • 14.4% of all senior database engineers are women, while 85.6% are men.
  • The average senior database engineer age is 45 years old.
  • The most common ethnicity of senior database engineers is White (54.6%), followed by Asian (23.4%), Hispanic or Latino (8.8%) and Black or African American (7.4%).
  • Senior database engineers are most in-demand in New York, NY.
  • The internet industry is the highest-paying for senior database engineers.
  • San Francisco, CA pays an annual average wage of $153,809, the highest in the US.
  • In 2022, women senior database engineers earned 88% of what men earned.
  • 6% of all senior database engineers are LGBT.
  • Washington is the best state for senior database engineers to live.
  • Senior database engineers are 50% more likely to work at public companies in comparison to private companies.
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Senior database engineer gender statistics

14.4% of senior database engineers are women and 85.6% of senior database engineers are men.
  • Male, 85.6%
  • Female, 14.4%

Senior database engineer gender ratio

GenderPercentages
Male85.6%
Female14.4%

Senior database engineer gender pay gap

Women earn 88¢ for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male income
$125,754
female-income
Female income
$110,820

Senior database engineer gender ratio over time

This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in senior database engineer positions over time. Currently, 14.4% of senior database engineers are female.
Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021

Senior database engineer gender ratio by year

YearMaleFemale
201083.25%16.75%
201182.79%17.21%
201286.01%13.99%
201383.37%16.63%
201484.81%15.19%
201585.22%14.78%
201684.00%16.00%
201784.76%15.24%
201886.80%13.20%
201986.52%13.48%
202086.99%13.01%
202185.63%14.37%

Senior database engineer related jobs gender ratio

We compared senior database 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 titleMaleFemale
Informatics Nurse Specialist13%87%
Clinical Support Specialist22%78%
Clinic Administrator23%77%
Senior Database Engineer86%14%
Senior Data Center Engineer98%2%
Software Applications Architect98%2%
Dell Certified Systems Expert99%1%

Senior database engineer demographics by race

The most common ethnicity among senior database engineers is White, which makes up 54.6% of all senior database engineers. Comparatively, 23.4% of senior database engineers are Asian and 8.8% of senior database engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
  • White, 54.6%
  • Asian, 23.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino, 8.8%
  • Black or African American, 7.4%
  • Unknown, 5.2%
  • American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%

Senior database engineer race

Senior database engineer racePercentages
White54.6%
Asian23.4%
Hispanic or Latino8.8%
Black or African American7.4%
Unknown5.2%
American Indian and Alaska Native0.6%

Senior database engineer race and ethnicity over time

See how senior database engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.

Senior database engineer race and ethnicity by year

YearWhiteBlack or African AmericanAsianHispanic or Latino
201064.42%9.08%18.76%6.38%
201162.77%9.58%19.02%6.72%
201260.84%9.01%19.03%8.35%
201361.16%7.46%21.12%7.05%
201460.82%9.20%20.81%6.69%
201558.34%8.92%21.41%8.13%
201659.30%7.71%20.87%9.15%
201763.28%8.04%19.20%6.73%
201860.42%8.17%22.23%6.72%
201957.42%7.30%24.43%8.08%
202057.83%6.67%22.49%8.09%
202154.62%7.43%23.42%8.85%

Senior database engineer wage gap by race

According to our data, asian senior database engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american senior database engineers have the lowest average salary at $119,729.
$136,000
$132,000
$128,000
$124,000
$120,000
$116,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$123,210
White$124,788
Black or African American$119,729
Asian$135,586
Hispanic or Latino$126,001

Average senior database engineer age

See how the average age of senior database engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female

Senior database engineer age by race and gender

RaceMale ageFemale age
Unknown4051
White47.549
Black or African American3945.5
Asian4341
Hispanic or Latino4248

Senior database engineer age breakdown

The average age of senior database engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 66% of the senior database engineer population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Senior database engineer age breakdown

Senior Database Engineer YearsPercentages
40+ years66%
30-40 years28%
20-30 years6%

Senior database engineer educational attainment

The most common degree for senior database engineers is bachelor's degree, with 63% of senior database engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 25% and master's degree degree at 7%.
  • Bachelor's, 63%
  • Master's, 25%
  • Associate, 7%
  • Diploma, 2%
  • Other Degrees, 3%

Senior database engineers by degree level

Senior database engineer degreePercentages
Bachelor's63%
Master's25%
Associate7%
Diploma2%
Other Degrees3%

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Senior database engineer wage gap by degree level

According to the data, senior database engineers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $136,958 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, senior database engineers earn a median annual income of $131,127 compared to $119,995 for senior database engineers with an Associate degree.
$140,000
$136,000
$132,000
$128,000
$124,000
$120,000
$116,000
Master's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Some College/ Associate Degree
EducationSalary
Master's Degree$136,958
Bachelor's Degree$131,127
Some College/ Associate Degree$119,995

Senior database engineer employment statistics

Most senior database engineers work for a public in the technology industry.

Company size where senior database engineers work

Below, you can see the size of companies where senior database engineers work.

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Senior database engineer jobs by employer size

Company sizePercentages
< 50 employees3%
50 - 100 employees8%
100 - 500 employees17%
500 - 1,000 employees9%
1,000 - 10,000 employees32%
> 10,000 employees32%

Senior database engineer jobs by company type

Employees with the senior database engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most senior database engineers prefer to work at public companies over private companies.

Education

Public

Private

Senior database engineer jobs by sector

Company typePercentages
Education2%
Public50%
Private47%

Senior database engineer jobs by industry

The most common industries for senior database engineers are technology, finance and professional.

Technology

Fortune 500

Finance

Professional

Internet

Senior database engineer turnover and employment statistics

Senior database engineer unemployment rate over time

The unemployment rate for senior database engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Senior database engineer unemployment rate by year

YearSenior database engineer unemployment rate
20104.04%
20114.28%
20123.96%
20133.17%
20142.57%
20152.22%
20161.97%
20172.33%
20182.29%
20193.15%
20202.39%
20213.48%

Average senior database engineer tenure

The average senior database engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 670 senior database engineers resumes in Zippia's database.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Senior database engineer tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year19%
1-2 years34%
3-4 years14%
5-7 years17%
8-10 years7%
11+ years9%

Senior database engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of senior database engineers that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
Job titleLGBTJob openings
Senior Database Engineer6.37%-
Network Communications Analyst7.31%38,527
Junior Software Engineer8.46%288,448
Information Systems Security Officer8.59%202,299
Network Planning Engineer9.03%40,398
Principal Architect10.54%118,908
DSL Technician10.88%52,730

Similar senior database engineer jobs LGBT demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job openings
Network Communications Analyst7.31%38,527
Junior Software Engineer8.46%288,448
Information Systems Security Officer8.59%202,299
Network Planning Engineer9.03%40,398
Principal Architect10.54%118,908
DSL Technician10.88%52,730

Foreign languages spoken by senior database engineers

The most common foreign language among senior database engineers is German at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Korean at 33.3% and Spanish is the third-most popular at 33.3%.
  • German, 33.3%
  • Korean, 33.3%
  • Spanish, 33.3%

Senior database engineer languages spoken

Foreign languagePercentages
German33.3%
Korean33.3%
Spanish33.3%

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Senior database engineer location demographics

Where do senior database engineers earn the most?

Senior database engineers earn the most in California, where the average senior database engineer salary is $146,108. The map here shows where senior database engineers earn the highest salaries in the U.S. The darker areas across the 50 states highlight the highest salaries.
Average salary

Which city has the most Senior Database Engineers?

By looking through more than 670 resumes, we found that the most popular places for senior database engineers are New York, NY and Seattle, WA.
Number of Senior Database Engineers

Senior database engineer jobs by state

RankStateNumber of jobsAverage salary
1California7,609$146,108
2Texas3,171$114,463
3Virginia2,664$111,614
4New York2,054$120,058
5Washington2,036$145,330
6Florida1,888$106,775
7Massachusetts1,832$119,009
8Illinois1,784$107,773
9Maryland1,687$109,650
10Pennsylvania1,555$111,652
11North Carolina1,511$109,434
12Georgia1,437$107,464
13New Jersey1,241$117,079
14Colorado1,130$103,096
15Ohio1,094$107,079
16Oregon1,071$143,469
17Minnesota1,057$106,751
18Arizona979$124,374
19Michigan807$106,901
20Utah755$118,862
21Indiana655$96,737
22District of Columbia647$114,911
23Missouri608$104,012
24Wisconsin530$110,288
25Alabama465$113,899
26Tennessee453$103,058
27Connecticut426$114,157
28South Carolina375$111,080
29Iowa314$102,889
30New Hampshire301$128,470
31Kansas296$102,933
32Nevada292$119,075
33Nebraska283$101,270
34Kentucky272$107,121
35Rhode Island264$111,616
36Arkansas252$98,506
37New Mexico247$105,866
38Louisiana233$120,275
39Idaho223$112,326
40Montana199$120,715
41Delaware198$122,611
42Oklahoma192$96,294
43Vermont168$107,868
44Maine137$113,474
45Mississippi112$113,508
46South Dakota111$95,735
47West Virginia107$99,798
48North Dakota97$95,724
49Hawaii94$139,547
50Alaska81$126,866
51Wyoming79$100,482

Where are senior database engineers in high demand?

Senior database engineers are in high demand in New York, NY. There are currently 22 job openings for senior database engineers here. We looked over job openings to determine where in the country senior database engineers are in the most demand.
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