Senior information specialist demographics and statistics in the US
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Senior information specialist gender statistics
51.4% of senior information specialists are women and 48.6% of senior information specialists are men.
- Female, 51.4%
- Male, 48.6%
Senior information specialist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% |
| Male | 48.6% |
Senior information specialist gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$102,033
Female income
$99,968
Senior information specialist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in senior information specialist positions over time. Currently, 51.4% of senior information specialists are female.
Senior information specialist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 42.11% | 57.89% |
| 2011 | 43.30% | 56.70% |
| 2012 | 45.08% | 54.92% |
| 2013 | 45.74% | 54.26% |
| 2014 | 46.23% | 53.77% |
| 2015 | 48.53% | 51.47% |
| 2016 | 48.71% | 51.29% |
| 2017 | 48.59% | 51.41% |
| 2018 | 49.56% | 50.44% |
| 2019 | 47.83% | 52.17% |
| 2020 | 48.49% | 51.51% |
| 2021 | 48.56% | 51.44% |
Senior information specialist related jobs gender ratio
We compared senior information specialists 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 Information Specialist | 49% | 51% |
| Senior Data Center Engineer | 98% | 2% |
| Software Applications Architect | 98% | 2% |
| Dell Certified Systems Expert | 99% | 1% |
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Senior information specialist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among senior information specialists is White, which makes up 54.6% of all senior information specialists. Comparatively, 14.7% of senior information specialists are Hispanic or Latino and 12.6% of senior information specialists are Black or African American.
- White, 54.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.7%
- Black or African American, 12.6%
- Asian, 12.5%
- Unknown, 5.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Senior information specialist race
| Senior information specialist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 54.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.7% |
| Black or African American | 12.6% |
| Asian | 12.5% |
| Unknown | 5.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Senior information specialist race and ethnicity over time
See how senior information specialist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Senior information specialist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.17% | 13.00% | 9.12% | 11.70% |
| 2011 | 63.88% | 13.09% | 9.26% | 11.20% |
| 2012 | 62.61% | 13.33% | 9.51% | 11.84% |
| 2013 | 61.54% | 12.57% | 10.32% | 12.22% |
| 2014 | 61.26% | 12.78% | 9.97% | 12.93% |
| 2015 | 61.16% | 12.24% | 11.15% | 12.81% |
| 2016 | 60.95% | 12.21% | 11.12% | 12.71% |
| 2017 | 60.17% | 11.87% | 11.58% | 13.11% |
| 2018 | 60.28% | 11.83% | 11.67% | 12.84% |
| 2019 | 58.47% | 11.75% | 12.37% | 13.97% |
| 2020 | 56.43% | 12.32% | 12.15% | 14.13% |
| 2021 | 54.57% | 12.56% | 12.52% | 14.67% |
Senior information specialist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian senior information specialists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american senior information specialists have the lowest average salary at $98,634.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $99,845 |
| White | $101,299 |
| Black or African American | $98,634 |
| Asian | $110,718 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $100,121 |
Average senior information specialist age
See how the average age of senior information specialists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Senior information specialist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 44 | 43 |
| Unknown | 40 | 45 |
| Asian | 41 | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 | 39.5 |
| White | 41 | 46 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 41 |
Senior information specialist age breakdown
The average age of senior information specialists is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the senior information specialist population.
Senior information specialist age breakdown
| Senior Information Specialist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 15% |
Senior information specialist educational attainment
The most common degree for senior information specialists is bachelor's degree, with 64% of senior information specialists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 18% and master's degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 64%
- Master's, 18%
- Associate, 11%
- Doctorate, 3%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Senior information specialists by degree level
| Senior information specialist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 64% |
| Master's | 18% |
| Associate | 11% |
| Doctorate | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Senior information specialist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, senior information specialists with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $115,825 annually. With a Doctorate degree, senior information specialists earn a median annual income of $111,472 compared to $103,183 for senior information specialists with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $115,825 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $94,212 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $103,183 |
| Doctorate Degree | $111,472 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $95,907 |
Senior information specialist employment statistics
Most senior information specialists work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where senior information specialists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where senior information specialists work.
Senior information specialist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 8% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 17% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 35% |
Senior information specialist jobs by company type
Employees with the senior information specialist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most senior information specialists prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Senior information specialist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 11% |
| Public | 32% |
| Private | 49% |
| Government | 8% |
Senior information specialist jobs by industry
The most common industries for senior information specialists are health care, professional and technology.
Senior information specialist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 15% |
| Health Care | 10% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Education | 8% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Finance | 7% |
| Insurance | 7% |
| Pharmaceutical | 5% |
| Government | 5% |
| Media | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Senior information specialist turnover and employment statistics
Senior information specialist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for senior information specialists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Senior information specialist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Senior information specialist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.58% |
| 2011 | 6.70% |
| 2012 | 5.32% |
| 2013 | 5.21% |
| 2014 | 4.89% |
| 2015 | 4.00% |
| 2016 | 3.51% |
| 2017 | 3.56% |
| 2018 | 3.06% |
| 2019 | 3.58% |
| 2020 | 4.61% |
| 2021 | 4.34% |
Average senior information specialist tenure
The average senior information specialist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 664 senior information specialists resumes in Zippia's database.
Senior information specialist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 11% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 20% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Senior information specialist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of senior information specialists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Associate Network Analyst | 7.31% | 24,293 |
| Senior Requirements Analyst | 8.42% | 90,169 |
| Senior Android Developer | 8.46% | 87,885 |
| Network Security Specialist | 8.59% | 82,646 |
| Senior Server Administrator | 9.03% | 129,738 |
| Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance Manager | 10.54% | 62,616 |
| Senior Information Specialist | 10.88% | - |
Similar senior information specialist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Associate Network Analyst | 7.31% | 24,293 |
| Senior Requirements Analyst | 8.42% | 90,169 |
| Senior Android Developer | 8.46% | 87,885 |
| Network Security Specialist | 8.59% | 82,646 |
| Senior Server Administrator | 9.03% | 129,738 |
| Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance Manager | 10.54% | 62,616 |
Foreign languages spoken by senior information specialists
The most common foreign language among senior information specialists is Spanish at 44.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 13.8% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 6.9%.
- Spanish, 44.8%
- French, 13.8%
- Portuguese, 6.9%
- Chinese, 6.9%
- German, 6.9%
- Other, 20.7%
Senior information specialist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 44.8% |
| French | 13.8% |
| Portuguese | 6.9% |
| Chinese | 6.9% |
| German | 6.9% |
| Other | 20.7% |
