Circuit design engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Circuit design engineer gender statistics
25.6% of circuit design engineers are women and 74.4% of circuit design engineers are men.
- Male, 74.4%
- Female, 25.6%
Circuit design engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 74.4% |
| Female | 25.6% |
Circuit design engineer gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$107,042
Female income
$102,791
Circuit design engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in circuit design engineer positions over time. Currently, 25.6% of circuit design engineers are female.
Circuit design engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 77.44% | 22.56% |
| 2011 | 76.35% | 23.65% |
| 2012 | 75.87% | 24.13% |
| 2013 | 73.40% | 26.60% |
| 2014 | 75.90% | 24.10% |
| 2015 | 77.06% | 22.94% |
| 2016 | 78.30% | 21.70% |
| 2017 | 73.70% | 26.30% |
| 2018 | 71.58% | 28.42% |
| 2019 | 75.68% | 24.32% |
| 2020 | 75.91% | 24.09% |
| 2021 | 74.40% | 25.60% |
Circuit design engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared circuit design 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% |
| Circuit Design Engineer | 74% | 26% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Circuit design engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among circuit design engineers is White, which makes up 60.1% of all circuit design engineers. Comparatively, 19.9% of circuit design engineers are Asian and 10.5% of circuit design engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 60.1%
- Asian, 19.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.5%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- Black or African American, 4.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Circuit design engineer race
| Circuit design engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.1% |
| Asian | 19.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.5% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| Black or African American | 4.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Circuit design engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how circuit design engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Circuit design engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.24% | 5.00% | 20.90% | 8.63% |
| 2011 | 63.32% | 4.61% | 22.00% | 8.60% |
| 2012 | 63.86% | 5.18% | 20.83% | 7.93% |
| 2013 | 65.23% | 4.46% | 20.99% | 7.44% |
| 2014 | 64.19% | 4.33% | 20.55% | 9.03% |
| 2015 | 64.35% | 4.51% | 20.26% | 8.85% |
| 2016 | 63.96% | 4.42% | 20.92% | 8.53% |
| 2017 | 63.87% | 4.49% | 20.39% | 8.70% |
| 2018 | 63.10% | 4.85% | 20.93% | 8.73% |
| 2019 | 64.26% | 4.06% | 20.84% | 8.82% |
| 2020 | 61.24% | 3.73% | 20.85% | 9.71% |
| 2021 | 60.15% | 4.61% | 19.89% | 10.51% |
Circuit design engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian circuit design engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino circuit design engineers have the lowest average salary at $104,939.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $105,988 |
| White | $107,343 |
| Black or African American | $105,370 |
| Asian | $111,711 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $104,939 |
Average circuit design engineer age
See how the average age of circuit design engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Circuit design 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 |
Circuit design engineer age breakdown
The average age of circuit design engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the circuit design engineer population.
Circuit design engineer age breakdown
| Circuit Design Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 13% |
Circuit design engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for circuit design engineers is bachelor's degree, with 63% of circuit design engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 16% and master's degree degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 63%
- Master's, 16%
- Associate, 13%
- High School Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Circuit design engineers by degree level
| Circuit design engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 63% |
| Master's | 16% |
| Associate | 13% |
| High School Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Circuit design engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, circuit design engineers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $126,641 annually. With a Master's degree, circuit design engineers earn a median annual income of $116,407 compared to $105,511 for circuit design engineers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $116,407 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $105,511 |
| Doctorate Degree | $126,641 |
Circuit design engineer employment statistics
Company size where circuit design engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where circuit design engineers work.
Circuit design engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 16% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 29% |
Circuit design engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for circuit design engineers are technology, telecommunication and manufacturing.
Circuit design engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 32% |
| Telecommunication | 19% |
| Fortune 500 | 13% |
| Manufacturing | 9% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Media | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Circuit design engineer turnover and employment statistics
Circuit design engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for circuit design engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Circuit design engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Circuit design 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 circuit design engineer tenure
The average circuit design engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 876 circuit design engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Circuit design engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 19% |
| 1-2 years | 39% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Circuit design engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of circuit design 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Component Engineer | 3.67% | 49,923 |
| Alternative Energy Engineer | 5.25% | 3,832 |
| Circuit Design Engineer | 6.39% | - |
| Flight Test Engineer | 7.54% | 26,384 |
| Refinery Process Engineer | 8.92% | 24,593 |
| Senior Materials Engineer | 10.43% | 42,796 |
| Environmental Coordinator | 12.89% | 25,334 |
Similar circuit design engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Component Engineer | 3.67% | 49,923 |
| Alternative Energy Engineer | 5.25% | 3,832 |
| Flight Test Engineer | 7.54% | 26,384 |
| Refinery Process Engineer | 8.92% | 24,593 |
| Senior Materials Engineer | 10.43% | 42,796 |
| Environmental Coordinator | 12.89% | 25,334 |
Foreign languages spoken by circuit design engineers
The most common foreign language among circuit design engineers is Carrier at 31.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Spanish at 17.2% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 10.3%.
- Carrier, 31.0%
- Spanish, 17.2%
- Chinese, 10.3%
- Japanese, 10.3%
- Mandarin, 10.3%
- Other, 20.9%
Circuit design engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Carrier | 31.0% |
| Spanish | 17.2% |
| Chinese | 10.3% |
| Japanese | 10.3% |
| Mandarin | 10.3% |
| Other | 20.9% |
