What the Data Shows (And Why the Tech Industry Needs You)
When considering a transition into the tech industry, it is important to look at the raw data to understand both the challenges and the massive opportunities.
Currently, women hold approximately 28% of computing and mathematical roles in the United States. When we look at the data intersectionally, the representation drops significantly. According to 2025/2026 workforce data:
Black women make up just 3% of computing roles.
Latina women hold approximately 2% of these roles.
Native American and Indigenous women represent less than 1%.
The gender pay gap also persists. On average, women in tech earn $0.84 for every dollar a man makes. For Black women, that number drops to $0.63, and for Latina women, it sits at $0.54 compared to white male colleagues.
So, why is this the best time to enter the field? Because the industry is being forced to change. Companies with gender-diverse executive teams are 25% more likely to outperform on profitability. The tech world has realized that it cannot build global, inclusive products (like AI and global networks) using a homogenous workforce. If you are a woman—especially a woman of color—your lived experience brings a highly sought-after perspective to the table. Stepping into tech now means radically elevating your baseline earning potential and becoming part of the generation that finally balances the scales.
