Computer engineering technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Computer engineering technician gender statistics
15.7% of computer engineering technicians are women and 84.3% of computer engineering technicians are men.
- Male, 84.3%
- Female, 15.7%
Computer engineering technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 84.3% |
| Female | 15.7% |
Computer engineering technician gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$77,815
Female income
$75,571
Computer engineering technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in computer engineering technician positions over time. Currently, 15.7% of computer engineering technicians are female.
Computer engineering technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 80.59% | 19.41% |
| 2011 | 81.34% | 18.66% |
| 2012 | 82.41% | 17.59% |
| 2013 | 82.80% | 17.20% |
| 2014 | 83.07% | 16.93% |
| 2015 | 84.34% | 15.66% |
| 2016 | 84.43% | 15.57% |
| 2017 | 84.37% | 15.63% |
| 2018 | 84.87% | 15.13% |
| 2019 | 83.96% | 16.04% |
| 2020 | 84.31% | 15.69% |
| 2021 | 84.35% | 15.65% |
Computer engineering technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared computer engineering technicians 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% |
| Computer Engineering Technician | 84% | 16% |
| Senior Data Center Engineer | 98% | 2% |
| Software Applications Architect | 98% | 2% |
| Dell Certified Systems Expert | 99% | 1% |
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Computer engineering technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among computer engineering technicians is White, which makes up 53.6% of all computer engineering technicians. Comparatively, 15.4% of computer engineering technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 13.8% of computer engineering technicians are Asian.
- White, 53.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.4%
- Asian, 13.8%
- Black or African American, 11.4%
- Unknown, 5.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Computer engineering technician race
| Computer engineering technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 53.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.4% |
| Asian | 13.8% |
| Black or African American | 11.4% |
| Unknown | 5.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Computer engineering technician race and ethnicity over time
See how computer engineering technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Computer engineering technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.22% | 11.88% | 10.40% | 12.45% |
| 2011 | 62.92% | 11.97% | 10.55% | 11.95% |
| 2012 | 61.65% | 12.20% | 10.80% | 12.59% |
| 2013 | 60.59% | 11.44% | 11.60% | 12.97% |
| 2014 | 60.30% | 11.66% | 11.25% | 13.68% |
| 2015 | 60.20% | 11.12% | 12.43% | 13.56% |
| 2016 | 59.99% | 11.08% | 12.40% | 13.45% |
| 2017 | 59.21% | 10.75% | 12.86% | 13.86% |
| 2018 | 59.32% | 10.70% | 12.95% | 13.59% |
| 2019 | 57.51% | 10.63% | 13.65% | 14.72% |
| 2020 | 55.47% | 11.20% | 13.43% | 14.88% |
| 2021 | 53.62% | 11.43% | 13.80% | 15.41% |
Computer engineering technician wage gap by race
According to our data, asian computer engineering technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american computer engineering technicians have the lowest average salary at $74,133.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $75,438 |
| White | $77,016 |
| Black or African American | $74,133 |
| Asian | $87,465 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $75,737 |
Average computer engineering technician age
See how the average age of computer engineering technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Computer engineering technician age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 44 | 43 |
| Unknown | 40 | 45 |
| Asian | 41 | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 | 39.5 |
| White | 41 | 46 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 41 |
Computer engineering technician age breakdown
The average age of computer engineering technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the computer engineering technician population.
Computer engineering technician age breakdown
| Computer Engineering Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 15% |
Computer engineering technician educational attainment
The most common degree for computer engineering technicians is bachelor's degree, with 43% of computer engineering technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 38% and associate degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 43%
- Associate, 38%
- High School Diploma, 6%
- Master's, 4%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Computer engineering technicians by degree level
| Computer engineering technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 43% |
| Associate | 38% |
| High School Diploma | 6% |
| Master's | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Computer engineering technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, computer engineering technicians with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $93,296 annually. With a Doctorate degree, computer engineering technicians earn a median annual income of $88,319 compared to $79,073 for computer engineering technicians with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $93,296 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $69,422 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $79,073 |
| Doctorate Degree | $88,319 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $71,217 |
Computer engineering technician employment statistics
Most computer engineering technicians work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where computer engineering technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where computer engineering technicians work.
Computer engineering technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 29% |
Computer engineering technician jobs by company type
Employees with the computer engineering technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most computer engineering technicians prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Computer engineering technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 8% |
| Public | 30% |
| Private | 58% |
| Government | 4% |
Computer engineering technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for computer engineering technicians are technology, manufacturing and professional.
Computer engineering technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 22% |
| Manufacturing | 15% |
| Fortune 500 | 13% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Education | 6% |
| Media | 5% |
| Energy | 5% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Computer engineering technician turnover and employment statistics
Computer engineering technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for computer engineering technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Computer engineering technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Computer engineering technician unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.58% |
| 2011 | 6.70% |
| 2012 | 5.32% |
| 2013 | 5.21% |
| 2014 | 4.89% |
| 2015 | 4.00% |
| 2016 | 3.51% |
| 2017 | 3.56% |
| 2018 | 3.06% |
| 2019 | 3.58% |
| 2020 | 4.61% |
| 2021 | 4.34% |
Average computer engineering technician tenure
The average computer engineering technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 281 computer engineering technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Computer engineering technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 18% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Computer engineering technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of computer engineering technicians 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Telecommunications Analyst | 7.31% | 10,486 |
| Functional Analyst | 8.42% | 52,085 |
| Software Programmer/Analyst | 8.46% | 255,348 |
| Information Security Consultant | 8.59% | 113,409 |
| Sharepoint Administrator | 9.03% | 57,036 |
| Functional Test Engineer | 10.54% | 44,452 |
| Computer Engineering Technician | 10.88% | - |
Similar computer engineering technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Telecommunications Analyst | 7.31% | 10,486 |
| Functional Analyst | 8.42% | 52,085 |
| Software Programmer/Analyst | 8.46% | 255,348 |
| Information Security Consultant | 8.59% | 113,409 |
| Sharepoint Administrator | 9.03% | 57,036 |
| Functional Test Engineer | 10.54% | 44,452 |
Foreign languages spoken by computer engineering technicians
- Spanish, 66.7%
- Arabic, 33.3%
Computer engineering technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| Arabic | 33.3% |
