Software writer demographics and statistics in the US
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Software writer gender statistics
39.4% of software writers are women and 60.6% of software writers are men.
- Male, 60.6%
- Female, 39.4%
Software writer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 60.6% |
| Female | 39.4% |
Software writer gender pay gap
Women earn 89¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$78,813
Female income
$70,516
Software writer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in software writer positions over time. Currently, 39.4% of software writers are female.
Software writer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 56.80% | 43.20% |
| 2011 | 56.47% | 43.53% |
| 2012 | 58.38% | 41.62% |
| 2013 | 58.24% | 41.76% |
| 2014 | 59.81% | 40.19% |
| 2015 | 59.39% | 40.61% |
| 2016 | 61.66% | 38.34% |
| 2017 | 60.87% | 39.13% |
| 2018 | 60.93% | 39.07% |
| 2019 | 60.54% | 39.46% |
| 2020 | 60.44% | 39.56% |
| 2021 | 60.61% | 39.39% |
Software writer related jobs gender ratio
We compared software writers 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 Writer | 61% | 39% |
| Senior Data Center Engineer | 98% | 2% |
| Software Applications Architect | 98% | 2% |
| Dell Certified Systems Expert | 99% | 1% |
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Software writer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among software writers is White, which makes up 55.0% of all software writers. Comparatively, 31.3% of software writers are Asian and 6.4% of software writers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 55.0%
- Asian, 31.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 6.4%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- Black or African American, 2.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
Software writer race
| Software writer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 55.0% |
| Asian | 31.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.4% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| Black or African American | 2.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
Software writer race and ethnicity over time
See how software writer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Software writer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.08% | 3.93% | 27.09% | 3.90% |
| 2011 | 63.54% | 4.16% | 26.60% | 3.61% |
| 2012 | 62.45% | 3.70% | 27.97% | 4.05% |
| 2013 | 62.84% | 3.22% | 27.79% | 3.86% |
| 2014 | 61.72% | 3.73% | 28.44% | 3.99% |
| 2015 | 60.89% | 3.54% | 28.56% | 4.57% |
| 2016 | 60.39% | 3.53% | 29.27% | 4.56% |
| 2017 | 58.97% | 3.41% | 29.83% | 4.93% |
| 2018 | 59.62% | 3.26% | 29.05% | 5.54% |
| 2019 | 58.79% | 3.35% | 30.24% | 5.17% |
| 2020 | 56.99% | 3.10% | 30.00% | 5.98% |
| 2021 | 54.97% | 2.85% | 31.31% | 6.37% |
Software writer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian software writers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american software writers have the lowest average salary at $73,851.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $79,785 |
| White | $79,359 |
| Black or African American | $73,851 |
| Asian | $85,954 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $75,657 |
Average software writer age
See how the average age of software writers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Software writer 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 writer age breakdown
The average age of software writers is 40+ years years old, representing 45% of the software writer population.
Software writer age breakdown
| Software Writer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 45% |
| 30-40 years | 36% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Software writer educational attainment
The most common degree for software writers is bachelor's degree, with 75% of software writers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 13% and associate degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 75%
- Associate, 13%
- High School Diploma, 8%
- Master's, 4%
Software writers by degree level
| Software writer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 75% |
| Associate | 13% |
| High School Diploma | 8% |
| Master's | 4% |
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Software writer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, software writers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $104,108 annually. With a Master's degree, software writers earn a median annual income of $91,355 compared to $79,408 for software writers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $91,355 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $79,408 |
| Doctorate Degree | $104,108 |
Software writer employment statistics
Most software writers work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where software writers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where software writers work.
Software writer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 6% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 33% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 22% |
Software writer jobs by company type
Employees with the software writer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most software writers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Software writer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 17% |
| Private | 72% |
| Government | 11% |
Software writer jobs by industry
The most common industries for software writers are professional, technology and telecommunication.
Software writer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 17% |
| Professional | 17% |
| Technology | 17% |
| Telecommunication | 9% |
| Government | 9% |
| Health Care | 9% |
| Manufacturing | 9% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Automotive | 4% |
| Start-up | 4% |
Software writer turnover and employment statistics
Software writer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for software writers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Software writer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Software writer 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 writer tenure
The average software writer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 47 software writers resumes in Zippia's database.
Software writer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 33% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 2% |
Software writer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of software writers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Telecommunication Systems Designer | 7.31% | 102,055 |
| Systems Analyst Programmer | 8.42% | 119,179 |
| Software Writer | 8.46% | - |
| Security System Engineer | 8.59% | 97,083 |
| Weblogic Administrator | 9.03% | 57,633 |
| Consultant & Architect | 10.54% | 116,800 |
| Services Desk Technician | 10.88% | 145,853 |
Similar software writer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Telecommunication Systems Designer | 7.31% | 102,055 |
| Systems Analyst Programmer | 8.42% | 119,179 |
| Security System Engineer | 8.59% | 97,083 |
| Weblogic Administrator | 9.03% | 57,633 |
| Consultant & Architect | 10.54% | 116,800 |
| Services Desk Technician | 10.88% | 145,853 |