Software applications designer demographics and statistics in the US
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Software applications designer demographics by:
Software applications designer gender statistics
24.3% of software applications designers are women and 75.7% of software applications designers are men.
- Male, 75.7%
- Female, 24.3%
Software applications designer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 75.7% |
| Female | 24.3% |
Software applications designer gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$78,999
Female income
$72,171
Software applications designer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in software applications designer positions over time. Currently, 24.3% of software applications designers are female.
Software applications designer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.71% | 27.29% |
| 2011 | 72.44% | 27.56% |
| 2012 | 73.97% | 26.03% |
| 2013 | 73.86% | 26.14% |
| 2014 | 75.09% | 24.91% |
| 2015 | 74.76% | 25.24% |
| 2016 | 76.52% | 23.48% |
| 2017 | 75.91% | 24.09% |
| 2018 | 75.96% | 24.04% |
| 2019 | 75.66% | 24.34% |
| 2020 | 75.58% | 24.42% |
| 2021 | 75.71% | 24.29% |
Software applications designer related jobs gender ratio
We compared software applications 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% |
| Software Applications Designer | 76% | 24% |
| Senior Data Center Engineer | 98% | 2% |
| Software Applications Architect | 98% | 2% |
| Dell Certified Systems Expert | 99% | 1% |
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Software applications designer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among software applications designers is White, which makes up 52.6% of all software applications designers. Comparatively, 30.0% of software applications designers are Asian and 8.1% of software applications designers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 52.6%
- Asian, 30.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.1%
- Unknown, 4.8%
- Black or African American, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
Software applications designer race
| Software applications designer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 52.6% |
| Asian | 30.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.1% |
| Unknown | 4.8% |
| Black or African American | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
Software applications designer race and ethnicity over time
See how software applications designer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Software applications designer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 60.71% | 5.44% | 25.79% | 5.62% |
| 2011 | 61.18% | 5.67% | 25.29% | 5.33% |
| 2012 | 60.09% | 5.20% | 26.67% | 5.77% |
| 2013 | 60.48% | 4.73% | 26.49% | 5.58% |
| 2014 | 59.36% | 5.24% | 27.14% | 5.71% |
| 2015 | 58.53% | 5.05% | 27.26% | 6.29% |
| 2016 | 58.03% | 5.04% | 27.97% | 6.28% |
| 2017 | 56.61% | 4.92% | 28.52% | 6.65% |
| 2018 | 57.25% | 4.77% | 27.75% | 7.26% |
| 2019 | 56.42% | 4.86% | 28.94% | 6.89% |
| 2020 | 54.63% | 4.60% | 28.70% | 7.70% |
| 2021 | 52.61% | 4.36% | 30.00% | 8.09% |
Software applications designer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian software applications designers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american software applications designers have the lowest average salary at $74,933.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $79,789 |
| White | $79,443 |
| Black or African American | $74,933 |
| Asian | $84,768 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $76,419 |
Average software applications designer age
See how the average age of software applications designers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Software applications 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 |
Software applications designer age breakdown
The average age of software applications designers is 40+ years years old, representing 45% of the software applications designer population.
Software applications designer age breakdown
| Software Applications Designer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 45% |
| 30-40 years | 36% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Software applications designer educational attainment
The most common degree for software applications designers is bachelor's degree, with 65% of software applications designers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 19% and master's degree degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 65%
- Master's, 19%
- Associate, 12%
- Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Software applications designers by degree level
| Software applications designer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 65% |
| Master's | 19% |
| Associate | 12% |
| Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Software applications designer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, software applications designers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $99,049 annually. With a Master's degree, software applications designers earn a median annual income of $89,071 compared to $79,483 for software applications designers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $89,071 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $79,483 |
| Doctorate Degree | $99,049 |
Software applications designer employment statistics
Most software applications designers work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where software applications designers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where software applications designers work.
Software applications designer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 15% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 32% |
Software applications designer jobs by company type
Employees with the software applications designer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most software applications designers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Software applications designer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 9% |
| Public | 40% |
| Private | 50% |
| Government | 1% |
Software applications designer jobs by industry
The most common industries for software applications designers are technology, manufacturing and professional.
Software applications designer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 22% |
| Fortune 500 | 15% |
| Manufacturing | 11% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Finance | 8% |
| Education | 8% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Telecommunication | 4% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
Software applications designer turnover and employment statistics
Software applications designer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for software applications designers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Software applications designer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Software applications 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 software applications designer tenure
The average software applications designer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 330 software applications designers resumes in Zippia's database.
Software applications designer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 36% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Software applications designer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of software applications 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 Communications Engineer | 7.31% | 48,258 |
| Senior Computer Programmer/Analyst | 8.42% | 43,169 |
| Software Applications Designer | 8.46% | - |
| Manager, Information Assurance | 8.59% | 89,174 |
| Senior Windows Engineer | 9.03% | 79,815 |
| Search Engine Marketing Strategist | 10.54% | 78,796 |
| Technical Support Analyst Lead | 10.88% | 159,204 |
Similar software applications designer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Communications Engineer | 7.31% | 48,258 |
| Senior Computer Programmer/Analyst | 8.42% | 43,169 |
| Manager, Information Assurance | 8.59% | 89,174 |
| Senior Windows Engineer | 9.03% | 79,815 |
| Search Engine Marketing Strategist | 10.54% | 78,796 |
| Technical Support Analyst Lead | 10.88% | 159,204 |
Foreign languages spoken by software applications designers
The most common foreign language among software applications designers is German at 22.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 22.2% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 11.1%.
- German, 22.2%
- French, 22.2%
- Portuguese, 11.1%
- Chinese, 11.1%
- Tagalog, 11.1%
- Other, 22.3%
Software applications designer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| German | 22.2% |
| French | 22.2% |
| Portuguese | 11.1% |
| Chinese | 11.1% |
| Tagalog | 11.1% |
| Other | 22.3% |
