Component engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Component engineer gender statistics
13.9% of component engineers are women and 86.1% of component engineers are men.
- Male, 86.1%
- Female, 13.9%
Component engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 86.1% |
| Female | 13.9% |
Component engineer gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$86,479
Female income
$84,649
Component engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in component engineer positions over time. Currently, 13.9% of component engineers are female.
Component engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 90.19% | 9.81% |
| 2011 | 89.92% | 10.08% |
| 2012 | 88.75% | 11.25% |
| 2013 | 88.16% | 11.84% |
| 2014 | 89.49% | 10.51% |
| 2015 | 88.79% | 11.21% |
| 2016 | 87.60% | 12.40% |
| 2017 | 88.32% | 11.68% |
| 2018 | 87.50% | 12.50% |
| 2019 | 89.37% | 10.63% |
| 2020 | 88.12% | 11.88% |
| 2021 | 86.13% | 13.87% |
Component engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared component 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% |
| Component Engineer | 86% | 14% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Component engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among component engineers is White, which makes up 66.3% of all component engineers. Comparatively, 15.1% of component engineers are Asian and 10.4% of component engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 66.3%
- Asian, 15.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.4%
- Black or African American, 4.2%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
Component engineer race
| Component engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.3% |
| Asian | 15.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.4% |
| Black or African American | 4.2% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
Component engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how component engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Component engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.13% | 4.08% | 14.73% | 6.36% |
| 2011 | 74.57% | 4.23% | 12.19% | 7.65% |
| 2012 | 74.29% | 3.34% | 13.49% | 7.18% |
| 2013 | 73.36% | 4.31% | 13.30% | 7.24% |
| 2014 | 71.95% | 4.39% | 14.20% | 7.57% |
| 2015 | 71.78% | 4.89% | 13.65% | 8.26% |
| 2016 | 70.87% | 4.08% | 14.34% | 8.28% |
| 2017 | 70.15% | 3.58% | 14.99% | 9.30% |
| 2018 | 70.13% | 3.65% | 15.71% | 8.30% |
| 2019 | 67.93% | 3.83% | 17.02% | 9.16% |
| 2020 | 68.08% | 4.31% | 14.94% | 9.13% |
| 2021 | 66.27% | 4.23% | 15.07% | 10.38% |
Component engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian component engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american component engineers have the lowest average salary at $84,909.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $87,216 |
| White | $85,121 |
| Black or African American | $84,909 |
| Asian | $89,515 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $85,717 |
Average component engineer age
See how the average age of component engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Component engineer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 41 | 37 |
| White | 42.5 | 40 |
| Black or African American | 40 | 39 |
| Asian | 38 | 34 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40.5 | 40.5 |
Component engineer age breakdown
The average age of component engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 53% of the component engineer population.
Component engineer age breakdown
| Component Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 53% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Component engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for component engineers is bachelor's degree, with 71% of component engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 16% and associate degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 71%
- Associate, 16%
- Master's, 10%
- High School Diploma, 1%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Component engineers by degree level
| Component engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 71% |
| Associate | 16% |
| Master's | 10% |
| High School Diploma | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Component engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, component engineers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $95,572 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, component engineers earn a median annual income of $87,209 compared to $76,039 for component engineers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $95,572 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $87,209 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $76,039 |
Component engineer employment statistics
Most component engineers work for a public in the technology industry.
Company size where component engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where component engineers work.
Component engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 13% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 31% |
| > 10,000 employees | 35% |
Component engineer jobs by company type
Employees with the component engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most component engineers prefer to work at public companies over private companies.
Component engineer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 50% |
| Private | 49% |
Component engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for component engineers are technology, manufacturing and professional.
Component engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 24% |
| Manufacturing | 16% |
| Fortune 500 | 15% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Telecommunication | 7% |
| Automotive | 5% |
| Energy | 5% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Component engineer turnover and employment statistics
Component engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for component engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Component engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Component engineer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.89% |
| 2011 | 4.17% |
| 2012 | 3.90% |
| 2013 | 3.52% |
| 2014 | 3.01% |
| 2015 | 2.38% |
| 2016 | 1.95% |
| 2017 | 2.07% |
| 2018 | 2.58% |
| 2019 | 2.26% |
| 2020 | 3.20% |
| 2021 | 2.82% |
Average component engineer tenure
The average component engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,054 component engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Component engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 19% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Component engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of component 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% | - |
| Mining Consultant | 5.25% | 19,702 |
| Electronics Engineer | 6.39% | 83,870 |
| Aerodynamicist | 7.54% | 1,320 |
| Associate Process Engineer | 8.92% | 57,344 |
| Smelting Engineer | 10.43% | 3,371 |
| Environmental Planner | 12.89% | 30,227 |
Similar component engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Mining Consultant | 5.25% | 19,702 |
| Electronics Engineer | 6.39% | 83,870 |
| Aerodynamicist | 7.54% | 1,320 |
| Associate Process Engineer | 8.92% | 57,344 |
| Smelting Engineer | 10.43% | 3,371 |
| Environmental Planner | 12.89% | 30,227 |
Foreign languages spoken by component engineers
The most common foreign language among component engineers is Spanish at 45.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 15.2% and German is the third-most popular at 12.1%.
- Spanish, 45.5%
- French, 15.2%
- German, 12.1%
- Portuguese, 6.1%
- Chinese, 6.1%
- Other, 15.0%
Component engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 45.5% |
| French | 15.2% |
| German | 12.1% |
| Portuguese | 6.1% |
| Chinese | 6.1% |
| Other | 15.0% |
