Hacker demographics and statistics in the US
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Hacker gender statistics
8.5% of hackers are women and 91.5% of hackers are men.
- Male, 91.5%
- Female, 8.5%
Hacker gender ratio
Gender  | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 91.5% |
| Female | 8.5% |
Hacker gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male Income
$92,392
Female Income
$85,903
Hacker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in hacker positions over time. Currently, 8.5% of hackers are female.
Hacker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 85.79% | 14.21% |
| 2011 | 89.56% | 10.44% |
| 2012 | 86.07% | 13.93% |
| 2013 | 89.46% | 10.54% |
| 2014 | 90.41% | 9.59% |
| 2015 | 89.07% | 10.93% |
| 2016 | 89.91% | 10.09% |
| 2017 | 90.40% | 9.60% |
| 2018 | 90.62% | 9.38% |
| 2019 | 91.08% | 8.92% |
| 2020 | 91.59% | 8.41% |
| 2021 | 91.49% | 8.51% |
Hacker related jobs gender ratio
We compared hackers 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% |
| Hacker | 91% | 9% |
| Senior Data Center Engineer | 98% | 2% |
| Software Applications Architect | 98% | 2% |
| Dell Certified Systems Expert | 99% | 1% |
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Hacker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among hackers is White, which makes up 65.7% of all hackers. Comparatively, 9.6% of hackers are Asian and 9.2% of hackers are Black or African American.
- White, 65.7%
- Asian, 9.6%
- Black or African American, 9.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.0%
- Unknown, 6.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Hacker Race
| Hacker Race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.7% |
| Asian | 9.6% |
| Black or African American | 9.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.0% |
| Unknown | 6.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Hacker race and ethnicity over time
See how hacker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
- White
- Asian
- Hispanic or Latino
- Black or African American
Hacker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.95% | 8.33% | 7.20% | 5.87% |
| 2011 | 74.01% | 8.73% | 6.35% | 7.54% |
| 2012 | 69.77% | 12.76% | 8.12% | 6.79% |
| 2013 | 73.84% | 8.77% | 6.46% | 8.28% |
| 2014 | 74.57% | 11.32% | 5.43% | 5.89% |
| 2015 | 72.89% | 8.43% | 7.58% | 7.30% |
| 2016 | 72.97% | 9.97% | 6.41% | 7.90% |
| 2017 | 73.05% | 8.32% | 8.95% | 6.84% |
| 2018 | 72.55% | 7.41% | 9.62% | 7.15% |
| 2019 | 72.64% | 8.05% | 7.32% | 9.14% |
| 2020 | 66.82% | 9.63% | 9.86% | 7.72% |
| 2021 | 65.70% | 9.15% | 9.64% | 8.99% |
Hacker wage gap by race
According to our data, asian hackers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown hackers have the lowest average salary at $87,736.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $87,736 |
| White | $95,174 |
| Black or African American | $88,878 |
| Asian | $98,769 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $91,847 |
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Average hacker age
See how the average age of hackers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Hacker age by race and gender
| Race | Male Age | Female Age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 44 | 42 |
| White | 42 | 47 |
| Black or African American | 43 | 44.5 |
| Asian | 39 | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 | 37 |
Hacker age breakdown
The average age of hackers is 40+ years years old, representing 60% of the hacker population.
Hacker age breakdown
| Hacker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 60% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Hacker educational attainment
The most common degree for hackers is bachelor's degree, with 44% of hackers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 28% and high school diploma degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 44%
- High School Diploma, 28%
- Associate, 9%
- Master's, 8%
- Other Degrees, 11%
Hackers by degree level
| Hacker Degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 44% |
| High School Diploma | 28% |
| Associate | 9% |
| Master's | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 11% |
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Hacker wage gap by degree level
According to the data, hackers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $101,716 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, hackers earn a median annual income of $89,292 compared to $71,599 for hackers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $101,716 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $89,292 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $71,599 |
Hacker employment statistics
Company size where hackers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where hackers work.
Hacker jobs by employer size
| Company Size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 19% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 31% |
| > 10,000 employees | 25% |
Hacker jobs by industry
The most common industries for hackers are professional, technology and manufacturing.
Hacker industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 19% |
| Technology | 19% |
| Start-up | 14% |
| Manufacturing | 14% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Telecommunication | 5% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Construction | 5% |
| Internet | 5% |
| Finance | 5% |
Hacker turnover and employment statistics
Hacker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for hackers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
- Unemployment rate
Hacker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Hacker Unemployment Rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.23% |
| 2011 | 3.42% |
| 2012 | 3.06% |
| 2013 | 2.07% |
| 2014 | 1.99% |
| 2015 | 1.78% |
| 2016 | 1.60% |
| 2017 | 2.07% |
| 2018 | 1.32% |
| 2019 | 1.17% |
| 2020 | 3.11% |
| 2021 | 1.78% |
Average hacker tenure
The average hacker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 162 hackers resumes in Zippia's database.
Hacker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 40% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Hacker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of hackers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Junior Network Analyst | 7.31% | 33,943 |
| Computer Analyst | 8.42% | 75,369 |
| Automation Application Engineer | 8.46% | 129,073 |
| Hacker | 8.59% | - |
| Senior NOC Engineer | 9.03% | 24,414 |
| System Test Engineer | 10.54% | 131,653 |
| Deskside Technician | 10.88% | 71,505 |
Similar hacker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|
| Junior Network Analyst | 7.31% | 33,943 |
| Computer Analyst | 8.42% | 75,369 |
| Automation Application Engineer | 8.46% | 129,073 |
| Senior NOC Engineer | 9.03% | 24,414 |
| System Test Engineer | 10.54% | 131,653 |
| Deskside Technician | 10.88% | 71,505 |
Foreign languages spoken by hackers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Hacker languages spoken
| Foreign Language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |
