Communications engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Communications engineer gender statistics
11.3% of communications engineers are women and 88.7% of communications engineers are men.
- Male, 88.7%
- Female, 11.3%
Communications engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 88.7% |
| Female | 11.3% |
Communications engineer gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$82,951
Female income
$79,121
Communications engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in communications engineer positions over time. Currently, 11.3% of communications engineers are female.
Communications engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 90.29% | 9.71% |
| 2011 | 89.75% | 10.25% |
| 2012 | 89.50% | 10.50% |
| 2013 | 88.21% | 11.79% |
| 2014 | 89.52% | 10.48% |
| 2015 | 90.10% | 9.90% |
| 2016 | 90.72% | 9.28% |
| 2017 | 88.37% | 11.63% |
| 2018 | 87.22% | 12.78% |
| 2019 | 89.40% | 10.60% |
| 2020 | 89.52% | 10.48% |
| 2021 | 88.73% | 11.27% |
Communications engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared communications 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% |
| Communications Engineer | 89% | 11% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Communications engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among communications engineers is White, which makes up 64.5% of all communications engineers. Comparatively, 14.4% of communications engineers are Asian and 11.4% of communications engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 64.5%
- Asian, 14.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.4%
- Black or African American, 4.9%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
Communications engineer race
| Communications engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 64.5% |
| Asian | 14.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.4% |
| Black or African American | 4.9% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
Communications engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how communications engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Communications engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.57% | 5.27% | 15.38% | 9.50% |
| 2011 | 67.65% | 4.88% | 16.48% | 9.47% |
| 2012 | 68.19% | 5.45% | 15.30% | 8.80% |
| 2013 | 69.56% | 4.73% | 15.47% | 8.31% |
| 2014 | 68.52% | 4.60% | 15.02% | 9.90% |
| 2015 | 68.68% | 4.78% | 14.73% | 9.72% |
| 2016 | 68.30% | 4.69% | 15.39% | 9.40% |
| 2017 | 68.21% | 4.76% | 14.87% | 9.57% |
| 2018 | 67.43% | 5.12% | 15.40% | 9.60% |
| 2019 | 68.60% | 4.33% | 15.31% | 9.69% |
| 2020 | 65.57% | 4.00% | 15.32% | 10.58% |
| 2021 | 64.48% | 4.88% | 14.36% | 11.38% |
Communications engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian communications engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino communications engineers have the lowest average salary at $81,053.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $81,998 |
| White | $83,223 |
| Black or African American | $81,442 |
| Asian | $87,185 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $81,053 |
Average communications engineer age
See how the average age of communications engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Communications 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 |
Communications engineer age breakdown
The average age of communications engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the communications engineer population.
Communications engineer age breakdown
| Communications Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 13% |
Communications engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for communications engineers is bachelor's degree, with 64% of communications engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 17% and associate degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 64%
- Associate, 17%
- Master's, 11%
- Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Communications engineers by degree level
| Communications engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 64% |
| Associate | 17% |
| Master's | 11% |
| Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Communications engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, communications engineers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $100,921 annually. With a Master's degree, communications engineers earn a median annual income of $91,475 compared to $81,568 for communications engineers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $91,475 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $81,568 |
| Doctorate Degree | $100,921 |
Communications engineer employment statistics
Most communications engineers work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where communications engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where communications engineers work.
Communications engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 31% |
Communications engineer jobs by company type
Employees with the communications engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most communications engineers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Communications engineer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 32% |
| Private | 56% |
| Government | 9% |
Communications engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for communications engineers are technology, professional and telecommunication.
Communications engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 21% |
| Fortune 500 | 13% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Telecommunication | 9% |
| Finance | 8% |
| Government | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Communications engineer turnover and employment statistics
Communications engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for communications engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Communications engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Communications 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 communications engineer tenure
The average communications engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,319 communications engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Communications engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Communications engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of communications 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Supply Chain Engineer | 3.67% | 53,744 |
| Robotics Engineer | 5.25% | 61,819 |
| Communications Engineer | 6.39% | - |
| Stress Analyst | 7.54% | 8,437 |
| Sand Analyst | 8.92% | 10,839 |
| Ceramic Design Engineer | 10.43% | 40,403 |
| Environmental Systems Coordinator | 12.89% | 81,287 |
Similar communications engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Supply Chain Engineer | 3.67% | 53,744 |
| Robotics Engineer | 5.25% | 61,819 |
| Stress Analyst | 7.54% | 8,437 |
| Sand Analyst | 8.92% | 10,839 |
| Ceramic Design Engineer | 10.43% | 40,403 |
| Environmental Systems Coordinator | 12.89% | 81,287 |
Foreign languages spoken by communications engineers
The most common foreign language among communications engineers is Spanish at 32.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 14.1% and Arabic is the third-most popular at 12.5%.
- Spanish, 32.8%
- French, 14.1%
- Arabic, 12.5%
- Chinese, 6.3%
- German, 4.7%
- Other, 29.6%
Communications engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 32.8% |
| French | 14.1% |
| Arabic | 12.5% |
| Chinese | 6.3% |
| German | 4.7% |
| Other | 29.6% |
