Chief electrical engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Chief electrical engineer gender statistics
5.2% of chief electrical engineers are women and 94.8% of chief electrical engineers are men.
- Male, 94.8%
- Female, 5.2%
Chief electrical engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 94.8% |
| Female | 5.2% |
Chief electrical engineer gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$93,609
Female income
$89,810
Chief electrical engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in chief electrical engineer positions over time. Currently, 5.2% of chief electrical engineers are female.
Chief electrical engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 95.53% | 4.47% |
| 2011 | 95.26% | 4.74% |
| 2012 | 95.14% | 4.86% |
| 2013 | 94.50% | 5.50% |
| 2014 | 95.14% | 4.86% |
| 2015 | 95.43% | 4.57% |
| 2016 | 95.74% | 4.26% |
| 2017 | 94.57% | 5.43% |
| 2018 | 94.00% | 6.00% |
| 2019 | 95.09% | 4.91% |
| 2020 | 95.15% | 4.85% |
| 2021 | 94.76% | 5.24% |
Chief electrical engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared chief electrical 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% |
| Chief Electrical Engineer | 95% | 5% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Chief electrical engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among chief electrical engineers is White, which makes up 64.3% of all chief electrical engineers. Comparatively, 14.3% of chief electrical engineers are Asian and 11.6% of chief electrical engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 64.3%
- Asian, 14.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.6%
- Black or African American, 4.9%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Chief electrical engineer race
| Chief electrical engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 64.3% |
| Asian | 14.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.6% |
| Black or African American | 4.9% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Chief electrical engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how chief electrical engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Chief electrical engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.35% | 5.34% | 15.30% | 9.72% |
| 2011 | 67.42% | 4.95% | 16.40% | 9.69% |
| 2012 | 67.96% | 5.52% | 15.22% | 9.02% |
| 2013 | 69.34% | 4.80% | 15.39% | 8.53% |
| 2014 | 68.29% | 4.67% | 14.94% | 10.12% |
| 2015 | 68.45% | 4.84% | 14.65% | 9.94% |
| 2016 | 68.07% | 4.76% | 15.31% | 9.62% |
| 2017 | 67.98% | 4.83% | 14.79% | 9.79% |
| 2018 | 67.21% | 5.19% | 15.32% | 9.82% |
| 2019 | 68.37% | 4.40% | 15.24% | 9.91% |
| 2020 | 65.35% | 4.06% | 15.24% | 10.80% |
| 2021 | 64.25% | 4.95% | 14.28% | 11.60% |
Chief electrical engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian chief electrical engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino chief electrical engineers have the lowest average salary at $91,723.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $92,651 |
| White | $93,868 |
| Black or African American | $92,111 |
| Asian | $97,821 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $91,723 |
Average chief electrical engineer age
See how the average age of chief electrical engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Chief electrical 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 |
Chief electrical engineer age breakdown
The average age of chief electrical engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the chief electrical engineer population.
Chief electrical engineer age breakdown
| Chief Electrical Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 13% |
Chief electrical engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for chief electrical engineers is bachelor's degree, with 61% of chief electrical engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 17% and associate degree degree at 14%.
- Bachelor's, 61%
- Associate, 17%
- Master's, 14%
- Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Chief electrical engineers by degree level
| Chief electrical engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 61% |
| Associate | 17% |
| Master's | 14% |
| Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Chief electrical engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, chief electrical engineers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $111,187 annually. With a Master's degree, chief electrical engineers earn a median annual income of $102,068 compared to $92,275 for chief electrical engineers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $102,068 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $92,275 |
| Doctorate Degree | $111,187 |
Chief electrical engineer employment statistics
Most chief electrical engineers work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where chief electrical engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where chief electrical engineers work.
Chief electrical engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 20% |
Chief electrical engineer jobs by company type
Employees with the chief electrical engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most chief electrical engineers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Chief electrical engineer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 21% |
| Private | 64% |
| Government | 10% |
Chief electrical engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for chief electrical engineers are manufacturing, professional and government.
Chief electrical engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 20% |
| Professional | 12% |
| Government | 8% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Transportation | 7% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Education | 5% |
| Media | 5% |
| Energy | 5% |
| Construction | 5% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Chief electrical engineer turnover and employment statistics
Chief electrical engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for chief electrical engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Chief electrical engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Chief electrical 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 chief electrical engineer tenure
The average chief electrical engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 274 chief electrical engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Chief electrical engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 11% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 15% |
Chief electrical engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of chief electrical 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Industrial Safety Engineer | 3.67% | 24,074 |
| Solar Photovoltaic Systems Engineer | 5.25% | 63,880 |
| Chief Electrical Engineer | 6.39% | - |
| Weight Engineer | 7.54% | 5,045 |
| Chemical Engineering Internship | 8.92% | 99,481 |
| Glass Science Engineer | 10.43% | 27,054 |
| Hazardous Substances Engineer | 12.89% | 3,012 |
Similar chief electrical engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Industrial Safety Engineer | 3.67% | 24,074 |
| Solar Photovoltaic Systems Engineer | 5.25% | 63,880 |
| Weight Engineer | 7.54% | 5,045 |
| Chemical Engineering Internship | 8.92% | 99,481 |
| Glass Science Engineer | 10.43% | 27,054 |
| Hazardous Substances Engineer | 12.89% | 3,012 |
Foreign languages spoken by chief electrical engineers
The most common foreign language among chief electrical engineers is Spanish at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Russian at 16.7% and French is the third-most popular at 11.1%.
- Spanish, 33.3%
- Russian, 16.7%
- French, 11.1%
- Chinese, 5.6%
- German, 5.6%
- Other, 27.7%
Chief electrical engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 33.3% |
| Russian | 16.7% |
| French | 11.1% |
| Chinese | 5.6% |
| German | 5.6% |
| Other | 27.7% |
