Computer Systems Engineer demographics and statistics in the US

Computer systems engineer demographics research summary. Zippia estimates computer systems engineer demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our computer systems engineer estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about computer systems engineers after extensive research and analysis:

  • There are over 326,151 computer systems engineers currently employed in the United States.
  • 13.2% of all computer systems engineers are women, while 86.8% are men.
  • The average computer systems engineer age is 43 years old.
  • The most common ethnicity of computer systems engineers is White (61.4%), followed by Asian (13.1%), Hispanic or Latino (12.0%) and Black or African American (8.2%).
  • Computer systems engineers are most in-demand in Tampa, FL.
  • The technology industry is the highest-paying for computer systems engineers.
  • 9% of all computer systems engineers are LGBT.
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Computer Systems Engineer demographics by:

Computer Systems Engineer gender statistics

13.2% of computer systems engineers are women and 86.8% of computer systems engineers are men.
  • Male, 86.8%
  • Female, 13.2%

Computer Systems Engineer gender ratio

Gender
ascdesc
Percentages
ascdesc
Male86.8%
Female13.2%

Computer Systems Engineer gender pay gap

Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male Income
$77,906
female-income
Female Income
$73,987

Computer Systems Engineer gender ratio over time

This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in computer systems engineer positions over time. Currently, 13.2% of computer systems engineers are female.
Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021

Computer Systems Engineer gender ratio by year

Year
ascdesc
Male
ascdesc
Female
ascdesc
201083.93%16.07%
201183.86%16.14%
201282.22%17.78%
201384.25%15.75%
201484.17%15.83%
201584.45%15.55%
201683.88%16.12%
201782.29%17.71%
201885.88%14.12%
201984.08%15.92%
202086.18%13.82%
202186.75%13.25%

Computer Systems Engineer related jobs gender ratio

We compared computer systems engineers 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 TitleascdescMaleascFemaleascdesc
Informatics Nurse Specialist13%87%
Clinical Support Specialist22%78%
Clinic Administrator23%77%
Computer Systems Engineer87%13%
Senior Data Center Engineer98%2%
Software Applications Architect98%2%
Dell Certified Systems Expert99%1%

Computer Systems Engineer demographics by race

The most common ethnicity among computer systems engineers is White, which makes up 61.4% of all computer systems engineers. Comparatively, 13.1% of computer systems engineers are Asian and 12.0% of computer systems engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
  • White, 61.4%
  • Asian, 13.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino, 12.0%
  • Black or African American, 8.2%
  • Unknown, 5.0%
  • American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%

Computer Systems Engineer Race

Computer Systems Engineer Race
ascdesc
Percentages
ascdesc
White61.4%
Asian13.1%
Hispanic or Latino12.0%
Black or African American8.2%
Unknown5.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native0.3%

Computer Systems Engineer race and ethnicity over time

See how computer systems engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.

  • White
  • Asian
  • Hispanic or Latino
  • Black or African American

Computer Systems Engineer race and ethnicity by year

Year
ascdesc
White
ascdesc
Black or African American
ascdesc
Asian
ascdesc
Hispanic or Latino
ascdesc
201066.58%9.65%12.25%9.17%
201166.67%9.33%12.35%9.40%
201265.80%8.76%12.93%9.72%
201366.61%9.82%12.47%8.65%
201465.01%9.76%13.17%9.55%
201565.28%8.39%12.01%11.26%
201664.95%9.79%13.17%9.40%
201764.30%9.19%13.66%10.33%
201863.32%9.67%12.86%10.74%
201963.43%9.73%12.52%10.88%
202060.99%7.95%12.96%12.87%
202161.38%8.25%13.07%11.96%

Computer Systems Engineer wage gap by race

According to our data, asian computer systems engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White computer systems engineers have the lowest average salary at $75,885.
$84,000
$82,000
$80,000
$78,000
$76,000
$74,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicityascdescSalaryascdesc
Unknown$77,615
White$75,885
Black or African American$76,263
Asian$82,845
Hispanic or Latino$77,120

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Average computer systems engineer age

See how the average age of computer systems engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female

Computer Systems Engineer age by race and gender

Race
ascdesc
Male Age
ascdesc
Female Age
ascdesc
Unknown41
White4247
Black or African American4443.5
Asian4548
Hispanic or Latino3840.5

Computer Systems Engineer age breakdown

The average age of computer systems engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 60% of the computer systems engineer population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Computer Systems Engineer age breakdown

Computer Systems Engineer Years
ascdesc
Percentages
ascdesc
40+ years60%
30-40 years31%
20-30 years8%

Computer Systems Engineer educational attainment

The most common degree for computer systems engineers is bachelor's degree, with 63% of computer systems engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 18% and associate degree degree at 13%.
  • Bachelor's, 63%
  • Associate, 18%
  • Master's, 13%
  • Diploma, 2%
  • Other Degrees, 4%

Computer Systems Engineers by degree level

Computer Systems Engineer Degree
ascdesc
Percentages
ascdesc
Bachelor's63%
Associate18%
Master's13%
Diploma2%
Other Degrees4%

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Computer Systems Engineer wage gap by degree level

According to the data, computer systems engineers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $83,752 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, computer systems engineers earn a median annual income of $81,483 compared to $75,477 for computer systems engineers with an Associate degree.
$85,000
$83,000
$81,000
$79,000
$77,000
$75,000
$73,000
Master's Degree
High School Diploma or Less
Bachelor's Degree
Some College/ Associate Degree
EducationascdescSalaryascdesc
Master's Degree$83,752
High School Diploma or Less$74,732
Bachelor's Degree$81,483
Some College/ Associate Degree$75,477

Computer Systems Engineer employment statistics

Most computer systems engineers work for a private in the technology industry.

Company size where computer systems engineers work

Below, you can see the size of companies where computer systems engineers work.

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Computer Systems Engineer jobs by employer size

Company Size
ascdesc
Percentages
ascdesc
< 50 employees6%
50 - 100 employees20%
100 - 500 employees27%
500 - 1,000 employees8%
1,000 - 10,000 employees17%
> 10,000 employees21%

Computer Systems Engineer jobs by company type

Employees with the computer systems engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most computer systems engineers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.

Education

Public

Private

Government

Computer Systems Engineer jobs by sector

Company Type
ascdesc
Percentages
ascdesc
Education2%
Public24%
Private73%
Government1%

Computer Systems Engineer jobs by industry

The most common industries for computer systems engineers are technology, professional and manufacturing.

Technology

Fortune 500

Professional

Manufacturing

Telecommunication

Computer Systems Engineer turnover and employment statistics

Computer Systems Engineer unemployment rate over time

The unemployment rate for computer systems engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
  • Unemployment rate

Computer Systems Engineer unemployment rate by year

Year
ascdesc
Computer Systems Engineer Unemployment Rate
ascdesc
20105.00%
20113.88%
20123.29%
20133.35%
20142.81%
20152.68%
20162.27%
20172.77%
20182.33%
20192.71%
20202.42%
20212.37%

Average computer systems engineer tenure

The average computer systems engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 841 computer systems engineers resumes in Zippia's database.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Computer Systems Engineer tenure statistics

Number of years
ascdesc
Percentages
ascdesc
Less than 1 year14%
1-2 years33%
3-4 years19%
5-7 years15%
8-10 years7%
11+ years12%

Computer Systems Engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of computer systems engineers that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
Job TitleascdescLGBTascJob Openingsascdesc
Junior Network Analyst7.31%33,943
Lead Consultant8.42%78,252
SQL Developer8.46%80,751
Information Security Director8.59%109,450
Computer Systems Engineer9.03%-
Senior Test Manager10.54%20,935
Senior Repair Technician10.88%74,019

Similar computer systems engineer jobs LGBT demographics

Profession
ascdesc
Percentages of LGBT
ascdesc
Job Openings
ascdesc
Junior Network Analyst7.31%33,943
Lead Consultant8.42%78,252
SQL Developer8.46%80,751
Information Security Director8.59%109,450
Senior Test Manager10.54%20,935
Senior Repair Technician10.88%74,019

Foreign languages spoken by computer systems engineers

The most common foreign language among computer systems engineers is Spanish at 17.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 11.8% and Carrier is the third-most popular at 11.8%.
  • Spanish, 17.6%
  • German, 11.8%
  • Carrier, 11.8%
  • Swedish, 5.9%
  • Kurdish, 5.9%
  • Other, 47.0%

Computer Systems Engineer languages spoken

Foreign Language
ascdesc
Percentages
ascdesc
Spanish17.6%
German11.8%
Carrier11.8%
Swedish5.9%
Kurdish5.9%
Other47.0%

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Computer Systems Engineer location demographics

Where do computer systems engineers earn the most?

Computer systems engineers earn the most in Maryland, where the average computer systems engineer salary is $86,116. The map here shows where computer systems engineers earn the highest salaries in the U.S. The darker areas across the 50 states highlight the highest salaries.
Average Salary

Which city has the most Computer Systems Engineers?

By looking through more than 841 resumes, we found that the most popular places for computer systems engineers are New York, NY and San Diego, CA.
Number of Computer Systems Engineers

Computer Systems Engineer jobs by state

Rank
ascdesc
State
ascdesc
Number of Jobs
ascdesc
Average Salary
ascdesc
1California10,609$83,202
2Texas5,668$71,858
3Virginia4,957$83,922
4Florida3,636$66,569
5New York3,119$78,757
6Maryland3,113$86,116
7Illinois2,731$74,183
8Massachusetts2,682$72,782
9Washington2,472$82,529
10Pennsylvania2,471$75,873
11Colorado2,337$66,607
12North Carolina2,322$72,317
13Georgia2,218$70,490
14Ohio1,947$72,364
15New Jersey1,924$77,414
16Michigan1,822$70,356
17Arizona1,676$73,305
18Minnesota1,636$73,014
19Oregon1,529$80,636
20Indiana1,320$70,825
21Alabama1,073$68,552
22Utah1,072$72,537
23Missouri1,028$70,900
24Wisconsin956$70,642
25District of Columbia944$87,944
26Connecticut867$76,670
27Tennessee849$69,469
28South Carolina740$67,524
29Iowa665$69,787
30Kansas613$79,046
31New Mexico585$72,440
32Nebraska553$72,737
33Kentucky509$69,647
34New Hampshire503$74,976
35Nevada492$76,606
36Oklahoma490$67,595
37Arkansas476$66,179
38Louisiana456$70,962
39Idaho402$76,911
40Rhode Island390$76,404
41Delaware378$81,155
42Mississippi373$68,256
43Montana286$63,748
44Hawaii278$70,887
45Maine268$72,630
46West Virginia265$75,142
47Vermont253$68,350
48Alaska253$62,918
49South Dakota245$70,209
50North Dakota241$68,792
51Wyoming202$73,739

Where are computer systems engineers in high demand?

Computer systems engineers are in high demand in Tampa, FL. There are currently 3 job openings for computer systems engineers here. We looked over job openings to determine where in the country computer systems engineers are in the most demand.
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