Cable engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Cable engineer gender statistics
9.7% of cable engineers are women and 90.3% of cable engineers are men.
- Male, 90.3%
- Female, 9.7%
Cable engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 90.3% |
| Female | 9.7% |
Cable engineer gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$85,686
Female income
$82,071
Cable engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in cable engineer positions over time. Currently, 9.7% of cable engineers are female.
Cable engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 91.68% | 8.32% |
| 2011 | 91.21% | 8.79% |
| 2012 | 90.99% | 9.01% |
| 2013 | 89.86% | 10.14% |
| 2014 | 91.01% | 8.99% |
| 2015 | 91.52% | 8.48% |
| 2016 | 92.06% | 7.94% |
| 2017 | 90.00% | 10.00% |
| 2018 | 89.00% | 11.00% |
| 2019 | 90.91% | 9.09% |
| 2020 | 91.01% | 8.99% |
| 2021 | 90.32% | 9.68% |
Cable engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared cable engineers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, senior electronics design engineer and refrigeration engineer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic Engineer | 11% | 89% |
| Cable Engineer | 90% | 10% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Cable engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among cable engineers is White, which makes up 64.5% of all cable engineers. Comparatively, 14.4% of cable engineers are Asian and 11.3% of cable engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 64.5%
- Asian, 14.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.3%
- Black or African American, 4.9%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Cable engineer race
| Cable engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 64.5% |
| Asian | 14.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.3% |
| Black or African American | 4.9% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Cable engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how cable engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Cable engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.61% | 5.26% | 15.39% | 9.46% |
| 2011 | 67.69% | 4.87% | 16.49% | 9.43% |
| 2012 | 68.23% | 5.44% | 15.31% | 8.76% |
| 2013 | 69.60% | 4.71% | 15.48% | 8.27% |
| 2014 | 68.56% | 4.59% | 15.04% | 9.86% |
| 2015 | 68.72% | 4.76% | 14.75% | 9.68% |
| 2016 | 68.34% | 4.67% | 15.41% | 9.36% |
| 2017 | 68.25% | 4.75% | 14.88% | 9.53% |
| 2018 | 67.47% | 5.11% | 15.41% | 9.56% |
| 2019 | 68.64% | 4.32% | 15.33% | 9.65% |
| 2020 | 65.61% | 3.98% | 15.33% | 10.54% |
| 2021 | 64.52% | 4.87% | 14.38% | 11.34% |
Cable engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian cable engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino cable engineers have the lowest average salary at $83,890.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $84,774 |
| White | $85,933 |
| Black or African American | $84,260 |
| Asian | $89,700 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $83,890 |
Average cable engineer age
See how the average age of cable engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Cable engineer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 43 | |
| White | 46 | 37.5 |
| Black or African American | 46 | 54 |
| Asian | 43 | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 | 34.5 |
Cable engineer age breakdown
The average age of cable engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the cable engineer population.
Cable engineer age breakdown
| Cable Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 13% |
Cable engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for cable engineers is bachelor's degree, with 61% of cable engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 18% and associate degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 61%
- Associate, 18%
- High School Diploma, 8%
- Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Cable engineers by degree level
| Cable engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 61% |
| Associate | 18% |
| High School Diploma | 8% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Cable engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, cable engineers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $102,484 annually. With a Master's degree, cable engineers earn a median annual income of $93,755 compared to $84,416 for cable engineers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $93,755 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $84,416 |
| Doctorate Degree | $102,484 |
Cable engineer employment statistics
Most cable engineers work for a private in the telecommunication industry.
Company size where cable engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where cable engineers work.
Cable engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 11% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 29% |
Cable engineer jobs by company type
Employees with the cable engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most cable engineers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Cable engineer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 25% |
| Private | 70% |
| Government | 2% |
Cable engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for cable engineers are telecommunication, technology and manufacturing.
Cable engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Telecommunication | 18% |
| Technology | 18% |
| Fortune 500 | 15% |
| Manufacturing | 11% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Education | 3% |
| Media | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Cable engineer turnover and employment statistics
Cable engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for cable engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Cable engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Cable engineer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.73% |
| 2011 | 4.08% |
| 2012 | 3.85% |
| 2013 | 3.04% |
| 2014 | 3.13% |
| 2015 | 2.11% |
| 2016 | 2.06% |
| 2017 | 2.13% |
| 2018 | 2.03% |
| 2019 | 1.23% |
| 2020 | 2.22% |
| 2021 | 1.69% |
Average cable engineer tenure
The average cable engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 139 cable engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Cable engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 23% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Cable engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of cable engineers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Owner, Consulting Engineer | 3.67% | 71,431 |
| Radiological Engineer | 5.25% | 2,591 |
| Cable Engineer | 6.39% | - |
| Aircraft Stress Analyst | 7.54% | 3,230 |
| Chemical Test Engineer | 8.92% | 25,902 |
| Refining Engineer | 10.43% | 3,396 |
| Environmental Specialist Lead | 12.89% | 18,922 |
Similar cable engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Owner, Consulting Engineer | 3.67% | 71,431 |
| Radiological Engineer | 5.25% | 2,591 |
| Aircraft Stress Analyst | 7.54% | 3,230 |
| Chemical Test Engineer | 8.92% | 25,902 |
| Refining Engineer | 10.43% | 3,396 |
| Environmental Specialist Lead | 12.89% | 18,922 |
Foreign languages spoken by cable engineers
- Spanish, 80.0%
- Portuguese, 20.0%
Cable engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 80.0% |
| Portuguese | 20.0% |