Software installer demographics and statistics in the US
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Software installer gender statistics
19.4% of software installers are women and 80.6% of software installers are men.
- Male, 80.6%
- Female, 19.4%
Software installer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 80.6% |
| Female | 19.4% |
Software installer gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$103,804
Female income
$101,386
Software installer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in software installer positions over time. Currently, 19.4% of software installers are female.
Software installer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.21% | 23.79% |
| 2011 | 77.08% | 22.92% |
| 2012 | 78.33% | 21.67% |
| 2013 | 78.78% | 21.22% |
| 2014 | 79.11% | 20.89% |
| 2015 | 80.60% | 19.40% |
| 2016 | 80.71% | 19.29% |
| 2017 | 80.63% | 19.37% |
| 2018 | 81.23% | 18.77% |
| 2019 | 80.15% | 19.85% |
| 2020 | 80.57% | 19.43% |
| 2021 | 80.61% | 19.39% |
Software installer related jobs gender ratio
We compared software installers 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 Installer | 81% | 19% |
| Senior Data Center Engineer | 98% | 2% |
| Software Applications Architect | 98% | 2% |
| Dell Certified Systems Expert | 99% | 1% |
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Software installer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among software installers is White, which makes up 55.8% of all software installers. Comparatively, 16.7% of software installers are Hispanic or Latino and 11.2% of software installers are Black or African American.
- White, 55.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.7%
- Black or African American, 11.2%
- Asian, 10.5%
- Unknown, 5.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Software installer race
| Software installer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 55.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.7% |
| Black or African American | 11.2% |
| Asian | 10.5% |
| Unknown | 5.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Software installer race and ethnicity over time
See how software installer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Software installer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.43% | 11.61% | 7.13% | 13.69% |
| 2011 | 65.13% | 11.70% | 7.28% | 13.19% |
| 2012 | 63.86% | 11.93% | 7.53% | 13.83% |
| 2013 | 62.80% | 11.17% | 8.34% | 14.21% |
| 2014 | 62.51% | 11.39% | 7.98% | 14.92% |
| 2015 | 62.41% | 10.85% | 9.16% | 14.80% |
| 2016 | 62.20% | 10.81% | 9.14% | 14.70% |
| 2017 | 61.42% | 10.48% | 9.59% | 15.10% |
| 2018 | 61.53% | 10.43% | 9.68% | 14.83% |
| 2019 | 59.72% | 10.36% | 10.38% | 15.96% |
| 2020 | 57.68% | 10.93% | 10.16% | 16.12% |
| 2021 | 55.83% | 11.16% | 10.54% | 16.66% |
Software installer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian software installers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american software installers have the lowest average salary at $99,829.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $101,242 |
| White | $102,944 |
| Black or African American | $99,829 |
| Asian | $114,054 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $101,565 |
Average software installer age
See how the average age of software installers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Software installer 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 installer age breakdown
The average age of software installers is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the software installer population.
Software installer age breakdown
| Software Installer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 15% |
Software installer educational attainment
The most common degree for software installers is bachelor's degree, with 52% of software installers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 24% and associate degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 52%
- Associate, 24%
- High School Diploma, 10%
- Master's, 5%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Software installers by degree level
| Software installer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 52% |
| Associate | 24% |
| High School Diploma | 10% |
| Master's | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Software installer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, software installers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $120,139 annually. With a Doctorate degree, software installers earn a median annual income of $114,950 compared to $105,154 for software installers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $120,139 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $94,687 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $105,154 |
| Doctorate Degree | $114,950 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $96,654 |
Software installer employment statistics
Most software installers work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where software installers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where software installers work.
Software installer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 24% |
Software installer jobs by company type
Employees with the software installer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most software installers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Software installer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 26% |
| Private | 66% |
| Government | 2% |
Software installer jobs by industry
The most common industries for software installers are technology, professional and manufacturing.
Software installer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 26% |
| Fortune 500 | 14% |
| Professional | 12% |
| Manufacturing | 10% |
| Education | 4% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Media | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
Software installer turnover and employment statistics
Software installer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for software installers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Software installer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Software installer 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 installer tenure
The average software installer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 317 software installers resumes in Zippia's database.
Software installer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 35% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Software installer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of software installers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Data Communications Analyst | 7.31% | 90,240 |
| Implementer | 8.42% | 6,889 |
| Software Developer | 8.46% | 294,329 |
| Information Security Engineer | 8.59% | 120,257 |
| Systems Engineer/Architect | 9.03% | 240,367 |
| Automation Analyst | 10.54% | 82,291 |
| Software Installer | 10.88% | - |
Similar software installer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Data Communications Analyst | 7.31% | 90,240 |
| Implementer | 8.42% | 6,889 |
| Software Developer | 8.46% | 294,329 |
| Information Security Engineer | 8.59% | 120,257 |
| Systems Engineer/Architect | 9.03% | 240,367 |
| Automation Analyst | 10.54% | 82,291 |
Foreign languages spoken by software installers
- Spanish, 88.9%
- Romanian, 11.1%
Software installer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 88.9% |
| Romanian | 11.1% |