Software applications specialist demographics and statistics in the US
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Software applications specialist gender statistics
34.8% of software applications specialists are women and 65.2% of software applications specialists are men.
- Male, 65.2%
- Female, 34.8%
Software applications specialist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 65.2% |
| Female | 34.8% |
Software applications specialist gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$103,129
Female income
$100,974
Software applications specialist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in software applications specialist positions over time. Currently, 34.8% of software applications specialists are female.
Software applications specialist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 59.10% | 40.90% |
| 2011 | 60.27% | 39.73% |
| 2012 | 61.98% | 38.02% |
| 2013 | 62.61% | 37.39% |
| 2014 | 63.07% | 36.93% |
| 2015 | 65.20% | 34.80% |
| 2016 | 65.36% | 34.64% |
| 2017 | 65.25% | 34.75% |
| 2018 | 66.12% | 33.88% |
| 2019 | 64.55% | 35.45% |
| 2020 | 65.16% | 34.84% |
| 2021 | 65.22% | 34.78% |
Software applications specialist related jobs gender ratio
We compared software applications 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% |
| Software Applications Specialist | 65% | 35% |
| Senior Data Center Engineer | 98% | 2% |
| Software Applications Architect | 98% | 2% |
| Dell Certified Systems Expert | 99% | 1% |
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Software applications specialist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among software applications specialists is White, which makes up 54.9% of all software applications specialists. Comparatively, 14.2% of software applications specialists are Hispanic or Latino and 14.0% of software applications specialists are Asian.
- White, 54.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.2%
- Asian, 14.0%
- Black or African American, 10.9%
- Unknown, 5.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Software applications specialist race
| Software applications specialist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 54.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.2% |
| Asian | 14.0% |
| Black or African American | 10.9% |
| Unknown | 5.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Software applications specialist race and ethnicity over time
See how software applications specialist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Software applications specialist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.52% | 11.31% | 10.62% | 11.19% |
| 2011 | 64.22% | 11.41% | 10.77% | 10.70% |
| 2012 | 62.95% | 11.64% | 11.02% | 11.34% |
| 2013 | 61.89% | 10.88% | 11.82% | 11.72% |
| 2014 | 61.60% | 11.09% | 11.47% | 12.42% |
| 2015 | 61.50% | 10.56% | 12.65% | 12.31% |
| 2016 | 61.29% | 10.52% | 12.63% | 12.20% |
| 2017 | 60.51% | 10.19% | 13.08% | 12.61% |
| 2018 | 60.62% | 10.14% | 13.17% | 12.34% |
| 2019 | 58.81% | 10.07% | 13.87% | 13.47% |
| 2020 | 56.77% | 10.64% | 13.65% | 13.63% |
| 2021 | 54.92% | 10.87% | 14.02% | 14.16% |
Software applications specialist wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $100,846 |
| White | $102,363 |
| Black or African American | $99,583 |
| Asian | $112,205 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $101,134 |
Average software applications specialist age
See how the average age of software applications specialists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Software applications 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 |
Software applications specialist age breakdown
The average age of software applications specialists is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the software applications specialist population.
Software applications specialist age breakdown
| Software Applications Specialist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 15% |
Software applications specialist educational attainment
The most common degree for software applications specialists is bachelor's degree, with 65% of software applications specialists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 15% and associate degree degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 65%
- Associate, 15%
- Master's, 12%
- Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Software applications specialists by degree level
| Software applications specialist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 65% |
| Associate | 15% |
| Master's | 12% |
| Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Software applications specialist wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $117,553 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $94,976 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $104,329 |
| Doctorate Degree | $112,994 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $96,742 |
Software applications specialist employment statistics
Most software applications specialists work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where software applications specialists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where software applications specialists work.
Software applications specialist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 19% |
Software applications specialist jobs by company type
Employees with the software applications specialist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most software applications specialists prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Software applications specialist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 11% |
| Public | 27% |
| Private | 58% |
| Government | 4% |
Software applications specialist jobs by industry
The most common industries for software applications specialists are technology, professional and health care.
Software applications specialist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 20% |
| Professional | 13% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Health Care | 9% |
| Education | 9% |
| Finance | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Government | 3% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Software applications specialist turnover and employment statistics
Software applications specialist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for software applications specialists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Software applications specialist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Software applications 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 software applications specialist tenure
The average software applications specialist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 213 software applications specialists resumes in Zippia's database.
Software applications specialist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 16% |
| 1-2 years | 38% |
| 3-4 years | 20% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Software applications specialist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of software applications 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Communications Analyst | 7.31% | 24,472 |
| Integration Analyst | 8.42% | 102,589 |
| Web Software Engineer | 8.46% | 285,408 |
| Security Systems Specialist | 8.59% | 117,676 |
| Senior Network Architect | 9.03% | 95,327 |
| Test Worker | 10.54% | 38,414 |
| Software Applications Specialist | 10.88% | - |
Similar software applications specialist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Communications Analyst | 7.31% | 24,472 |
| Integration Analyst | 8.42% | 102,589 |
| Web Software Engineer | 8.46% | 285,408 |
| Security Systems Specialist | 8.59% | 117,676 |
| Senior Network Architect | 9.03% | 95,327 |
| Test Worker | 10.54% | 38,414 |
Foreign languages spoken by software applications specialists
The most common foreign language among software applications specialists is Mandarin at 25.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 12.5% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 12.5%.
- Mandarin, 25.0%
- Portuguese, 12.5%
- Chinese, 12.5%
- French, 12.5%
- Spanish, 12.5%
- Other, 25.0%
Software applications specialist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Mandarin | 25.0% |
| Portuguese | 12.5% |
| Chinese | 12.5% |
| French | 12.5% |
| Spanish | 12.5% |
| Other | 25.0% |
