Chief systems engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Chief systems engineer gender statistics
10.6% of chief systems engineers are women and 89.4% of chief systems engineers are men.
- Male, 89.4%
- Female, 10.6%
Chief systems engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 89.4% |
| Female | 10.6% |
Chief systems engineer gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$127,332
Female income
$120,600
Chief systems engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in chief systems engineer positions over time. Currently, 10.6% of chief systems engineers are female.
Chief systems engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 90.90% | 9.10% |
| 2011 | 90.38% | 9.62% |
| 2012 | 90.14% | 9.86% |
| 2013 | 88.92% | 11.08% |
| 2014 | 90.16% | 9.84% |
| 2015 | 90.72% | 9.28% |
| 2016 | 91.30% | 8.70% |
| 2017 | 89.07% | 10.93% |
| 2018 | 87.99% | 12.01% |
| 2019 | 90.05% | 9.95% |
| 2020 | 90.16% | 9.84% |
| 2021 | 89.42% | 10.58% |
Chief systems engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared chief systems 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 Systems Engineer | 89% | 11% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Chief systems engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among chief systems engineers is White, which makes up 64.5% of all chief systems engineers. Comparatively, 14.4% of chief systems engineers are Asian and 11.3% of chief systems 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%
Chief systems engineer race
| Chief systems 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% |
Chief systems engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how chief systems engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Chief systems engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.60% | 5.27% | 15.39% | 9.47% |
| 2011 | 67.68% | 4.87% | 16.49% | 9.44% |
| 2012 | 68.22% | 5.44% | 15.31% | 8.77% |
| 2013 | 69.59% | 4.72% | 15.48% | 8.28% |
| 2014 | 68.55% | 4.59% | 15.03% | 9.87% |
| 2015 | 68.71% | 4.77% | 14.74% | 9.69% |
| 2016 | 68.33% | 4.68% | 15.40% | 9.37% |
| 2017 | 68.24% | 4.75% | 14.88% | 9.54% |
| 2018 | 67.46% | 5.11% | 15.41% | 9.57% |
| 2019 | 68.63% | 4.32% | 15.32% | 9.66% |
| 2020 | 65.60% | 3.99% | 15.33% | 10.55% |
| 2021 | 64.51% | 4.87% | 14.37% | 11.35% |
Chief systems engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian chief systems engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino chief systems engineers have the lowest average salary at $123,990.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $125,654 |
| White | $127,812 |
| Black or African American | $124,674 |
| Asian | $134,829 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $123,990 |
Average chief systems engineer age
See how the average age of chief systems engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Chief systems 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 systems engineer age breakdown
The average age of chief systems engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the chief systems engineer population.
Chief systems engineer age breakdown
| Chief Systems Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 13% |
Chief systems engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for chief systems engineers is bachelor's degree, with 57% of chief systems engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 19% and master's degree degree at 14%.
- Bachelor's, 57%
- Master's, 19%
- Associate, 14%
- Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Chief systems engineers by degree level
| Chief systems engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 57% |
| Master's | 19% |
| Associate | 14% |
| Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Chief systems engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, chief systems engineers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $159,514 annually. With a Master's degree, chief systems engineers earn a median annual income of $142,480 compared to $124,897 for chief systems engineers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $142,480 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $124,897 |
| Doctorate Degree | $159,514 |
Chief systems engineer employment statistics
Most chief systems engineers work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where chief systems engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where chief systems engineers work.
Chief systems engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 2% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 38% |
Chief systems engineer jobs by company type
Employees with the chief systems engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most chief systems engineers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Chief systems engineer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 37% |
| Private | 53% |
| Government | 8% |
Chief systems engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for chief systems engineers are technology, professional and government.
Chief systems engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 25% |
| Fortune 500 | 16% |
| Professional | 12% |
| Government | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Media | 4% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Automotive | 4% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Chief systems engineer turnover and employment statistics
Chief systems engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for chief systems engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Chief systems engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Chief systems 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 systems engineer tenure
The average chief systems engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 839 chief systems engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Chief systems engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 8% |
| 1-2 years | 40% |
| 3-4 years | 22% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Chief systems engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of chief systems 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Risk Prevention Engineer | 3.67% | 18,817 |
| Radiation Engineer | 5.25% | 25,305 |
| Chief Systems Engineer | 6.39% | - |
| Aircraft Stress Analyst | 7.54% | 3,230 |
| Chemical Engineer | 8.92% | 42,176 |
| Metallurgist | 10.43% | 25,545 |
| Environmental Solutions Engineer | 12.89% | 62,925 |
Similar chief systems engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Risk Prevention Engineer | 3.67% | 18,817 |
| Radiation Engineer | 5.25% | 25,305 |
| Aircraft Stress Analyst | 7.54% | 3,230 |
| Chemical Engineer | 8.92% | 42,176 |
| Metallurgist | 10.43% | 25,545 |
| Environmental Solutions Engineer | 12.89% | 62,925 |
Foreign languages spoken by chief systems engineers
The most common foreign language among chief systems engineers is Spanish at 35.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Russian at 14.3% and Arabic is the third-most popular at 14.3%.
- Spanish, 35.7%
- Russian, 14.3%
- Arabic, 14.3%
- Swedish, 7.1%
- Portuguese, 7.1%
- Other, 21.5%
Chief systems engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 35.7% |
| Russian | 14.3% |
| Arabic | 14.3% |
| Swedish | 7.1% |
| Portuguese | 7.1% |
| Other | 21.5% |
