Communications systems engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Communications systems engineer gender statistics
14.6% of communications systems engineers are women and 85.4% of communications systems engineers are men.
- Male, 85.4%
- Female, 14.6%
Communications systems engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 85.4% |
| Female | 14.6% |
Communications systems engineer gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$125,972
Female income
$119,506
Communications systems engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in communications systems engineer positions over time. Currently, 14.6% of communications systems engineers are female.
Communications systems engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 82.66% | 17.34% |
| 2011 | 78.35% | 21.65% |
| 2012 | 83.42% | 16.58% |
| 2013 | 80.44% | 19.56% |
| 2014 | 81.50% | 18.50% |
| 2015 | 81.39% | 18.61% |
| 2016 | 87.16% | 12.84% |
| 2017 | 83.61% | 16.39% |
| 2018 | 85.02% | 14.98% |
| 2019 | 87.24% | 12.76% |
| 2020 | 86.85% | 13.15% |
| 2021 | 85.35% | 14.65% |
Communications systems engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared communications systems engineers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, dell certified systems expert and software applications architect have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Informatics Nurse Specialist | 13% | 87% |
| Clinical Support Specialist | 22% | 78% |
| Clinic Administrator | 23% | 77% |
| Communications Systems Engineer | 85% | 15% |
| Senior Data Center Engineer | 98% | 2% |
| Software Applications Architect | 98% | 2% |
| Dell Certified Systems Expert | 99% | 1% |
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Communications systems engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among communications systems engineers is White, which makes up 58.4% of all communications systems engineers. Comparatively, 14.1% of communications systems engineers are Hispanic or Latino and 12.7% of communications systems engineers are Asian.
- White, 58.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.1%
- Asian, 12.7%
- Black or African American, 10.0%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Communications systems engineer race
| Communications systems engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 58.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.1% |
| Asian | 12.7% |
| Black or African American | 10.0% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Communications systems engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how communications systems engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Communications systems engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.55% | 9.52% | 14.97% | 9.56% |
| 2011 | 64.14% | 8.83% | 13.91% | 10.09% |
| 2012 | 64.21% | 8.86% | 14.89% | 8.79% |
| 2013 | 63.16% | 9.78% | 16.72% | 8.32% |
| 2014 | 59.59% | 10.80% | 15.62% | 11.42% |
| 2015 | 61.84% | 9.86% | 14.82% | 10.29% |
| 2016 | 61.27% | 10.23% | 15.86% | 9.92% |
| 2017 | 63.49% | 8.97% | 15.67% | 9.48% |
| 2018 | 60.75% | 11.24% | 14.93% | 10.96% |
| 2019 | 62.52% | 9.74% | 14.26% | 11.26% |
| 2020 | 59.16% | 10.21% | 13.75% | 11.33% |
| 2021 | 58.42% | 9.97% | 12.70% | 14.12% |
Communications systems engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian communications systems engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino communications systems engineers have the lowest average salary at $120,239.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $124,772 |
| White | $128,327 |
| Black or African American | $122,579 |
| Asian | $134,426 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $120,239 |
Average communications systems engineer age
See how the average age of communications systems engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Communications systems engineer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 41 | |
| White | 46 | 49.5 |
| Black or African American | 44 | |
| Asian | 45 | 39.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 |
Communications systems engineer age breakdown
The average age of communications systems engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 71% of the communications systems engineer population.
Communications systems engineer age breakdown
| Communications Systems Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 71% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 6% |
Communications systems engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for communications systems engineers is bachelor's degree, with 60% of communications 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 12%.
- Bachelor's, 60%
- Master's, 19%
- Associate, 12%
- Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Communications systems engineers by degree level
| Communications systems engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 60% |
| Master's | 19% |
| Associate | 12% |
| Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Communications systems engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, communications systems engineers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $139,888 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, communications systems engineers earn a median annual income of $128,846 compared to $123,438 for communications systems engineers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $139,888 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $123,438 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $128,846 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $119,707 |
Communications systems engineer employment statistics
Most communications systems engineers work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where communications systems engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where communications systems engineers work.
Communications systems engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 2% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 35% |
Communications systems engineer jobs by company type
Employees with the communications systems engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most communications systems engineers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Communications systems engineer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 35% |
| Private | 55% |
| Government | 8% |
Communications systems engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for communications systems engineers are technology, professional and telecommunication.
Communications systems engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 24% |
| Fortune 500 | 15% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Telecommunication | 9% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Government | 5% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Communications systems engineer turnover and employment statistics
Communications systems engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for communications systems engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Communications systems engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Communications systems engineer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.74% |
| 2011 | 4.07% |
| 2012 | 3.86% |
| 2013 | 3.02% |
| 2014 | 2.24% |
| 2015 | 2.55% |
| 2016 | 1.78% |
| 2017 | 1.79% |
| 2018 | 1.80% |
| 2019 | 2.83% |
| 2020 | 1.57% |
| 2021 | 2.13% |
Average communications systems engineer tenure
The average communications systems engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 533 communications systems engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Communications systems engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 13% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 21% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Communications systems engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of communications 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Communications Systems Engineer | 7.31% | - |
| Associate Information Technology Analyst | 8.42% | 120,347 |
| Software Applications Engineer | 8.46% | 325,329 |
| Network Security Analyst | 8.59% | 82,954 |
| Network Software Manager | 9.03% | 37,848 |
| Senior Quality Assurance Engineer | 10.54% | 254,258 |
| MIS Specialist | 10.88% | 66,684 |
Similar communications systems engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Associate Information Technology Analyst | 8.42% | 120,347 |
| Software Applications Engineer | 8.46% | 325,329 |
| Network Security Analyst | 8.59% | 82,954 |
| Network Software Manager | 9.03% | 37,848 |
| Senior Quality Assurance Engineer | 10.54% | 254,258 |
| MIS Specialist | 10.88% | 66,684 |
Foreign languages spoken by communications systems engineers
The most common foreign language among communications systems engineers is Spanish at 28.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 10.7% and Hindi is the third-most popular at 10.7%.
- Spanish, 28.6%
- Chinese, 10.7%
- Hindi, 10.7%
- Telugu, 7.1%
- German, 7.1%
- Other, 35.8%
Communications systems engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 28.6% |
| Chinese | 10.7% |
| Hindi | 10.7% |
| Telugu | 7.1% |
| German | 7.1% |
| Other | 35.8% |
