Only 20% of Tech Jobs are Held by Women, How About at Your Business? (INFOGRAPHIC)


Women in Technology Statistics

After a long slump, the tech industry appears to be finally back in business. Surprisingly, however, that has not brought cheer for women techies.

Women in Technology Statistics

According to data compiled by virtual event solutions company, Evia, women make up less than 20 percent of U.S. tech jobs, even though they make up more than half of the U.S. workforce.

Even worse, women now hold a lower share of computer science jobs than they did in the 1980s. This is surprising because unemployment across tech positions in 2016 at 2.5 percent was significantly lower than the 4.9 percent national average.

Tech Industry Thriving Again

The boom in the industry is creating more jobs for techies. Data reveals there were 627,000 unfilled positions in tech in April 2017.

Software, cybersecurity and cloud computing professionals, in particular, are in high demand. As a result, techies are making more money than most professionals. In 2016, tech workers received an average annual salary of $108,900 compared to the national average of $53,040.

Women in Tech Lagging Behind

Why are women then not able to make the most of these opportunities?

There are several factors that prevent women from pursuing a tech career. According to a survey, girls become interested in tech careers at age 11, but lose interest soon after. Experts believe lack of female mentors and gender inequality are some of the factors responsible for this trend.

On top of everything else, gender bias is extremely prominent in the tech industry. And unwittingly, companies foster a culture that doesn’t encourage women to pursue a career in tech.

Times are Changing

Luckily, times are changing and big players such as Intuit and Salesforce are taking steps to attract more female employees.

In addition to investing in the recruitment and retention of female staff, companies are addressing the pay gap and offering flexible work policies.

What’s holding back women in tech? Check out the infographic below to learn more.

Women in Technology Statistics

Images: Evia

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Shubhomita Bose Shubhomita Bose is a Staff Writer for Small Business Trends. She covers key studies and surveys about the small business market, along with general small business news. She draws on 8 years of experience in copywriting, marketing and communications, having worked extensively on creating content for small and medium sized enterprises.

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  1. It is funny that less then 10% of the people in college studying for tech field degree’s are women. It seams the tech field is biased in favor of women.

  2. That’s something that must be looked into. Why are women only comprising 20% of tech jobs?

  3. Thats not fair only 20 % Tech Jobs for Women?

  4. Women are typically more geared towards the social roles in tech, rather
    than the technical ones though, because their brains are wired that
    way and they generally prefer those roles. And there’s nothing wrong with that!

    Those are very important roles! Some women are more technically more inclined than men, but
    those are fewer and far in between. Celebrate women’s strengths; don’t
    lie about them, in order to force a false agenda down society’s throats

  5. It is entertaining that less then 10% individuals in school reading for tech field degree’s are ladies. It creases the tech field is one-sided for ladies.

  6. pakistan is not suport their women in technology they only focus to marry a right person

  7. Women play an important role because they are good graphic designers.

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  11. I would suggest equal opportunity must be given to both male and female.