Computer field engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Computer field engineer gender statistics
5.3% of computer field engineers are women and 94.7% of computer field engineers are men.
- Male, 94.7%
- Female, 5.3%
Computer field engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 94.7% |
| Female | 5.3% |
Computer field engineer gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$132,137
Female income
$127,990
Computer field engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in computer field engineer positions over time. Currently, 5.3% of computer field engineers are female.
Computer field engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 93.23% | 6.77% |
| 2011 | 93.53% | 6.47% |
| 2012 | 93.95% | 6.05% |
| 2013 | 94.10% | 5.90% |
| 2014 | 94.21% | 5.79% |
| 2015 | 94.69% | 5.31% |
| 2016 | 94.73% | 5.27% |
| 2017 | 94.70% | 5.30% |
| 2018 | 94.90% | 5.10% |
| 2019 | 94.55% | 5.45% |
| 2020 | 94.68% | 5.32% |
| 2021 | 94.70% | 5.30% |
Computer field engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared computer field 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% |
| Computer Field Engineer | 95% | 5% |
| Senior Data Center Engineer | 98% | 2% |
| Software Applications Architect | 98% | 2% |
| Dell Certified Systems Expert | 99% | 1% |
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Computer field engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among computer field engineers is White, which makes up 55.3% of all computer field engineers. Comparatively, 16.0% of computer field engineers are Hispanic or Latino and 11.7% of computer field engineers are Black or African American.
- White, 55.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.0%
- Black or African American, 11.7%
- Asian, 11.7%
- Unknown, 5.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Computer field engineer race
| Computer field engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 55.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.0% |
| Black or African American | 11.7% |
| Asian | 11.7% |
| Unknown | 5.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Computer field engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how computer field engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Computer field engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.91% | 12.14% | 8.27% | 13.00% |
| 2011 | 64.61% | 12.23% | 8.42% | 12.50% |
| 2012 | 63.34% | 12.47% | 8.67% | 13.14% |
| 2013 | 62.28% | 11.70% | 9.48% | 13.52% |
| 2014 | 61.99% | 11.92% | 9.13% | 14.23% |
| 2015 | 61.89% | 11.38% | 10.30% | 14.11% |
| 2016 | 61.68% | 11.34% | 10.28% | 14.01% |
| 2017 | 60.90% | 11.01% | 10.73% | 14.41% |
| 2018 | 61.01% | 10.97% | 10.82% | 14.14% |
| 2019 | 59.20% | 10.89% | 11.53% | 15.27% |
| 2020 | 57.16% | 11.46% | 11.30% | 15.43% |
| 2021 | 55.31% | 11.70% | 11.68% | 15.97% |
Computer field engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian computer field engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american computer field engineers have the lowest average salary at $125,336.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $127,744 |
| White | $130,658 |
| Black or African American | $125,336 |
| Asian | $150,093 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $128,296 |
Average computer field engineer age
See how the average age of computer field engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Computer field engineer 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 field engineer age breakdown
The average age of computer field engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the computer field engineer population.
Computer field engineer age breakdown
| Computer Field Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 15% |
Computer field engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for computer field engineers is associate degree, with 46% of computer field engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 34% and bachelor's degree degree at 7%.
- Associate, 46%
- Bachelor's, 34%
- Diploma, 7%
- High School Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Computer field engineers by degree level
| Computer field engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 46% |
| Bachelor's | 34% |
| Diploma | 7% |
| High School Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Computer field engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, computer field engineers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $161,030 annually. With a Doctorate degree, computer field engineers earn a median annual income of $151,691 compared to $134,468 for computer field engineers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $161,030 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $116,681 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $134,468 |
| Doctorate Degree | $151,691 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $119,973 |
Computer field engineer employment statistics
Most computer field engineers work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where computer field engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where computer field engineers work.
Computer field engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 26% |
Computer field engineer jobs by company type
Employees with the computer field engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most computer field engineers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Computer field engineer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 7% |
| Public | 24% |
| Private | 67% |
| Government | 1% |
Computer field engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for computer field engineers are technology, professional and retail.
Computer field engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 29% |
| Fortune 500 | 12% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Retail | 8% |
| Health Care | 8% |
| Education | 7% |
| Telecommunication | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Computer field engineer turnover and employment statistics
Computer field engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for computer field engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Computer field engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Computer field engineer 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 field engineer tenure
The average computer field engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 177 computer field engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Computer field engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 14% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Computer field engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of computer field 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Voice Engineer | 7.31% | 8,657 |
| GIS Analyst | 8.42% | 49,491 |
| Firmware Developer | 8.46% | 78,552 |
| Information Assurance Engineer | 8.59% | 104,421 |
| Senior Network Analyst | 9.03% | 57,459 |
| Chief Software Architect | 10.54% | 281,099 |
| Computer Field Engineer | 10.88% | - |
Similar computer field engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Voice Engineer | 7.31% | 8,657 |
| GIS Analyst | 8.42% | 49,491 |
| Firmware Developer | 8.46% | 78,552 |
| Information Assurance Engineer | 8.59% | 104,421 |
| Senior Network Analyst | 9.03% | 57,459 |
| Chief Software Architect | 10.54% | 281,099 |
Foreign languages spoken by computer field engineers
The most common foreign language among computer field engineers is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Carrier at 25.0% and Tagalog is the third-most popular at 25.0%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- Carrier, 25.0%
- Tagalog, 25.0%
Computer field engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| Carrier | 25.0% |
| Tagalog | 25.0% |
