Systems software specialist demographics and statistics in the US
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Systems software specialist gender statistics
17.0% of systems software specialists are women and 83.0% of systems software specialists are men.
- Male, 83.0%
- Female, 17.0%
Systems software specialist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 83.0% |
| Female | 17.0% |
Systems software specialist gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$96,209
Female income
$90,969
Systems software specialist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in systems software specialist positions over time. Currently, 17.0% of systems software specialists are female.
Systems software specialist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 80.65% | 19.35% |
| 2011 | 80.44% | 19.56% |
| 2012 | 81.63% | 18.37% |
| 2013 | 81.55% | 18.45% |
| 2014 | 82.50% | 17.50% |
| 2015 | 82.25% | 17.75% |
| 2016 | 83.60% | 16.40% |
| 2017 | 83.14% | 16.86% |
| 2018 | 83.17% | 16.83% |
| 2019 | 82.94% | 17.06% |
| 2020 | 82.88% | 17.12% |
| 2021 | 82.98% | 17.02% |
Systems software specialist related jobs gender ratio
We compared systems software 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% |
| Systems Software Specialist | 83% | 17% |
| Senior Data Center Engineer | 98% | 2% |
| Software Applications Architect | 98% | 2% |
| Dell Certified Systems Expert | 99% | 1% |
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Systems software specialist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among systems software specialists is White, which makes up 52.2% of all systems software specialists. Comparatively, 29.8% of systems software specialists are Asian and 8.4% of systems software specialists are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 52.2%
- Asian, 29.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.4%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- Black or African American, 4.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
Systems software specialist race
| Systems software specialist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 52.2% |
| Asian | 29.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.4% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| Black or African American | 4.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
Systems software specialist race and ethnicity over time
See how systems software specialist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Systems software specialist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 60.30% | 5.70% | 25.56% | 5.92% |
| 2011 | 60.77% | 5.93% | 25.06% | 5.63% |
| 2012 | 59.68% | 5.47% | 26.44% | 6.07% |
| 2013 | 60.07% | 4.99% | 26.26% | 5.88% |
| 2014 | 58.95% | 5.50% | 26.91% | 6.01% |
| 2015 | 58.12% | 5.31% | 27.03% | 6.58% |
| 2016 | 57.62% | 5.30% | 27.74% | 6.58% |
| 2017 | 56.20% | 5.18% | 28.30% | 6.95% |
| 2018 | 56.84% | 5.03% | 27.52% | 7.56% |
| 2019 | 56.01% | 5.12% | 28.71% | 7.18% |
| 2020 | 54.22% | 4.86% | 28.47% | 8.00% |
| 2021 | 52.20% | 4.62% | 29.78% | 8.38% |
Systems software specialist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian systems software specialists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american systems software specialists have the lowest average salary at $93,191.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $96,744 |
| White | $96,505 |
| Black or African American | $93,191 |
| Asian | $100,541 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $94,231 |
Average systems software specialist age
See how the average age of systems software specialists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Systems software specialist 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 |
Systems software specialist age breakdown
The average age of systems software specialists is 40+ years years old, representing 45% of the systems software specialist population.
Systems software specialist age breakdown
| Systems Software Specialist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 45% |
| 30-40 years | 36% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Systems software specialist educational attainment
The most common degree for systems software specialists is bachelor's degree, with 66% of systems software specialists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 16% and master's degree degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 66%
- Master's, 16%
- Associate, 13%
- High School Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Systems software specialists by degree level
| Systems software specialist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 66% |
| Master's | 16% |
| Associate | 13% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Systems software specialist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, systems software specialists with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $110,171 annually. With a Master's degree, systems software specialists earn a median annual income of $103,554 compared to $96,484 for systems software specialists with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $103,554 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $96,484 |
| Doctorate Degree | $110,171 |
Systems software specialist employment statistics
Most systems software specialists work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where systems software specialists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where systems software specialists work.
Systems software specialist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 16% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 31% |
Systems software specialist jobs by company type
Employees with the systems software specialist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most systems software specialists prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Systems software specialist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 10% |
| Public | 33% |
| Private | 50% |
| Government | 7% |
Systems software specialist jobs by industry
The most common industries for systems software specialists are technology, professional and finance.
Systems software specialist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 25% |
| Fortune 500 | 14% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Finance | 7% |
| Education | 7% |
| Health Care | 6% |
| Government | 5% |
| Telecommunication | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Insurance | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Systems software specialist turnover and employment statistics
Systems software specialist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for systems software specialists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Systems software specialist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Systems software specialist 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 systems software specialist tenure
The average systems software specialist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 323 systems software specialists resumes in Zippia's database.
Systems software specialist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 11% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Systems software specialist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of systems software 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Communications Engineer | 7.31% | 48,258 |
| ERP Consultant | 8.42% | 54,775 |
| Systems Software Specialist | 8.46% | - |
| Senior Information Security Consultant | 8.59% | 115,978 |
| Senior Technical System Engineer | 9.03% | 173,061 |
| Test Manager | 10.54% | 27,489 |
| Computer Laboratory Monitor | 10.88% | 56,956 |
Similar systems software specialist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Communications Engineer | 7.31% | 48,258 |
| ERP Consultant | 8.42% | 54,775 |
| Senior Information Security Consultant | 8.59% | 115,978 |
| Senior Technical System Engineer | 9.03% | 173,061 |
| Test Manager | 10.54% | 27,489 |
| Computer Laboratory Monitor | 10.88% | 56,956 |
Foreign languages spoken by systems software specialists
The most common foreign language among systems software specialists is Spanish at 60.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 20.0% and Cantonese is the third-most popular at 20.0%.
- Spanish, 60.0%
- Chinese, 20.0%
- Cantonese, 20.0%
Systems software specialist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 60.0% |
| Chinese | 20.0% |
| Cantonese | 20.0% |
