Senior system designer demographics and statistics in the US
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Senior system designer gender statistics
9.7% of senior system designers are women and 90.3% of senior system designers are men.
- Male, 90.3%
- Female, 9.7%
Senior system designer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 90.3% |
| Female | 9.7% |
Senior system designer gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$115,197
Female income
$108,646
Senior system designer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in senior system designer positions over time. Currently, 9.7% of senior system designers are female.
Senior system designer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 88.79% | 11.21% |
| 2011 | 88.66% | 11.34% |
| 2012 | 89.42% | 10.58% |
| 2013 | 89.36% | 10.64% |
| 2014 | 89.96% | 10.04% |
| 2015 | 89.80% | 10.20% |
| 2016 | 90.64% | 9.36% |
| 2017 | 90.36% | 9.64% |
| 2018 | 90.38% | 9.62% |
| 2019 | 90.23% | 9.77% |
| 2020 | 90.20% | 9.80% |
| 2021 | 90.26% | 9.74% |
Senior system designer related jobs gender ratio
We compared senior system designers 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 System Designer | 90% | 10% |
| Senior Data Center Engineer | 98% | 2% |
| Software Applications Architect | 98% | 2% |
| Dell Certified Systems Expert | 99% | 1% |
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Senior system designer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among senior system designers is White, which makes up 52.1% of all senior system designers. Comparatively, 29.7% of senior system designers are Asian and 8.4% of senior system designers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 52.1%
- Asian, 29.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.4%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- Black or African American, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Senior system designer race
| Senior system designer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 52.1% |
| Asian | 29.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.4% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| Black or African American | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Senior system designer race and ethnicity over time
See how senior system designer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Senior system designer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 60.24% | 5.73% | 25.53% | 5.96% |
| 2011 | 60.71% | 5.96% | 25.03% | 5.67% |
| 2012 | 59.62% | 5.50% | 26.41% | 6.11% |
| 2013 | 60.01% | 5.02% | 26.23% | 5.92% |
| 2014 | 58.89% | 5.54% | 26.88% | 6.05% |
| 2015 | 58.06% | 5.34% | 27.00% | 6.63% |
| 2016 | 57.56% | 5.33% | 27.71% | 6.62% |
| 2017 | 56.14% | 5.21% | 28.26% | 6.99% |
| 2018 | 56.79% | 5.06% | 27.49% | 7.60% |
| 2019 | 55.96% | 5.16% | 28.68% | 7.23% |
| 2020 | 54.16% | 4.90% | 28.44% | 8.04% |
| 2021 | 52.14% | 4.65% | 29.75% | 8.43% |
Senior system designer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian senior system designers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american senior system designers have the lowest average salary at $111,422.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $115,866 |
| White | $115,566 |
| Black or African American | $111,422 |
| Asian | $120,624 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $112,722 |
Average senior system designer age
See how the average age of senior system designers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Senior system designer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 37 | 46 |
| Unknown | 37 | 34 |
| Asian | 38 | 37 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36 | 34 |
| White | 39 | 40 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 41 |
Senior system designer age breakdown
The average age of senior system designers is 40+ years years old, representing 45% of the senior system designer population.
Senior system designer age breakdown
| Senior System Designer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 45% |
| 30-40 years | 36% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Senior system designer educational attainment
The most common degree for senior system designers is bachelor's degree, with 50% of senior system designers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 26% and associate degree degree at 14%.
- Bachelor's, 50%
- Associate, 26%
- Master's, 14%
- Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Senior system designers by degree level
| Senior system designer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 50% |
| Associate | 26% |
| Master's | 14% |
| Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Senior system designer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, senior system designers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $132,726 annually. With a Master's degree, senior system designers earn a median annual income of $124,406 compared to $115,540 for senior system designers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $124,406 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $115,540 |
| Doctorate Degree | $132,726 |
Senior system designer employment statistics
Most senior system designers work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where senior system designers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where senior system designers work.
Senior system designer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 12% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 34% |
Senior system designer jobs by company type
Employees with the senior system designer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most senior system designers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Senior system designer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 40% |
| Private | 54% |
| Government | 2% |
Senior system designer jobs by industry
The most common industries for senior system designers are technology, manufacturing and energy.
Senior system designer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 17% |
| Fortune 500 | 15% |
| Manufacturing | 11% |
| Energy | 9% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Construction | 6% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Senior system designer turnover and employment statistics
Senior system designer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for senior system designers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Senior system designer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Senior system designer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.56% |
| 2011 | 3.25% |
| 2012 | 2.64% |
| 2013 | 2.67% |
| 2014 | 2.07% |
| 2015 | 2.26% |
| 2016 | 2.33% |
| 2017 | 2.17% |
| 2018 | 1.80% |
| 2019 | 1.88% |
| 2020 | 2.40% |
| 2021 | 2.07% |
Average senior system designer tenure
The average senior system designer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 392 senior system designers resumes in Zippia's database.
Senior system designer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 15% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Senior system designer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of senior system designers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Voice Engineer | 7.31% | 3,084 |
| Consultant/Team Lead | 8.42% | 83,268 |
| Senior System Designer | 8.46% | - |
| Information Security Officer | 8.59% | 145,907 |
| Network Contractor | 9.03% | 45,116 |
| Senior Quality Assurance Manager | 10.54% | 62,510 |
| Desk Support Technician | 10.88% | 130,485 |
Similar senior system designer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Voice Engineer | 7.31% | 3,084 |
| Consultant/Team Lead | 8.42% | 83,268 |
| Information Security Officer | 8.59% | 145,907 |
| Network Contractor | 9.03% | 45,116 |
| Senior Quality Assurance Manager | 10.54% | 62,510 |
| Desk Support Technician | 10.88% | 130,485 |
Foreign languages spoken by senior system designers
The most common foreign language among senior system designers is Spanish at 30.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Japanese at 10.0% and French is the third-most popular at 10.0%.
- Spanish, 30.0%
- Japanese, 10.0%
- French, 10.0%
- Carrier, 10.0%
- Dutch, 10.0%
- Other, 30.0%
Senior system designer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 30.0% |
| Japanese | 10.0% |
| French | 10.0% |
| Carrier | 10.0% |
| Dutch | 10.0% |
| Other | 30.0% |
