Computer hardware designer demographics and statistics in the US
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Computer hardware designer gender statistics
20.7% of computer hardware designers are women and 79.3% of computer hardware designers are men.
- Male, 79.3%
- Female, 20.7%
Computer hardware designer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 79.3% |
| Female | 20.7% |
Computer hardware designer gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$128,216
Female income
$125,604
Computer hardware designer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in computer hardware designer positions over time. Currently, 20.7% of computer hardware designers are female.
Computer hardware designer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.39% | 24.61% |
| 2011 | 77.14% | 22.86% |
| 2012 | 79.07% | 20.93% |
| 2013 | 82.36% | 17.64% |
| 2014 | 72.11% | 27.89% |
| 2015 | 73.71% | 26.29% |
| 2016 | 77.39% | 22.61% |
| 2017 | 76.02% | 23.98% |
| 2018 | 78.47% | 21.53% |
| 2019 | 78.90% | 21.10% |
| 2020 | 81.58% | 18.42% |
| 2021 | 79.35% | 20.65% |
Computer hardware designer related jobs gender ratio
We compared computer hardware designers 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% |
| Computer Hardware Designer | 79% | 21% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Computer hardware designer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among computer hardware designers is White, which makes up 51.0% of all computer hardware designers. Comparatively, 30.0% of computer hardware designers are Asian and 10.5% of computer hardware designers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 51.0%
- Asian, 30.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.5%
- Black or African American, 5.1%
- Unknown, 2.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Computer hardware designer race
| Computer hardware designer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 51.0% |
| Asian | 30.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.5% |
| Black or African American | 5.1% |
| Unknown | 2.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Computer hardware designer race and ethnicity over time
See how computer hardware designer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Computer hardware designer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 60.97% | 4.37% | 21.42% | 10.19% |
| 2011 | 65.29% | 3.81% | 18.86% | 9.69% |
| 2012 | 60.34% | 6.53% | 21.77% | 9.59% |
| 2013 | 61.84% | 3.92% | 22.00% | 9.27% |
| 2014 | 57.67% | 7.48% | 24.06% | 9.37% |
| 2015 | 62.06% | 4.06% | 22.54% | 8.78% |
| 2016 | 53.63% | 6.75% | 28.09% | 8.97% |
| 2017 | 57.06% | 5.85% | 24.61% | 9.19% |
| 2018 | 57.85% | 5.13% | 26.85% | 8.27% |
| 2019 | 55.58% | 5.41% | 25.56% | 9.57% |
| 2020 | 56.51% | 5.34% | 22.13% | 12.04% |
| 2021 | 51.04% | 5.07% | 30.02% | 10.54% |
Computer hardware designer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian computer hardware designers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american computer hardware designers have the lowest average salary at $121,560.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $126,767 |
| White | $131,193 |
| Black or African American | $121,560 |
| Asian | $135,585 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $126,412 |
Average computer hardware designer age
See how the average age of computer hardware designers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Computer hardware designer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 50 | |
| White | 45 | 42 |
| Black or African American | 43.5 | |
| Asian | 41 | 43 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 |
Computer hardware designer age breakdown
The average age of computer hardware designers is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the computer hardware designer population.
Computer hardware designer age breakdown
| Computer Hardware Designer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Computer hardware designer educational attainment
The most common degree for computer hardware designers is bachelor's degree, with 71% of computer hardware designers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 14% and master's degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 71%
- Master's, 14%
- Associate, 8%
- Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Computer hardware designers by degree level
| Computer hardware designer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 71% |
| Master's | 14% |
| Associate | 8% |
| Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Computer hardware designer wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $144,867 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $131,386 |
Computer hardware designer employment statistics
Most computer hardware designers work for a public in the technology industry.
Company size where computer hardware designers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where computer hardware designers work.
Computer hardware designer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 17% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 3% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 34% |
Computer hardware designer jobs by company type
Employees with the computer hardware designer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most computer hardware designers prefer to work at public companies over private companies.
Computer hardware designer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 10% |
| Public | 48% |
| Private | 38% |
| Government | 3% |
Computer hardware designer jobs by industry
The most common industries for computer hardware designers are technology, manufacturing and telecommunication.
Computer hardware designer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 32% |
| Fortune 500 | 21% |
| Manufacturing | 8% |
| Telecommunication | 8% |
| Education | 8% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
Computer hardware designer turnover and employment statistics
Computer hardware designer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for computer hardware designers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Computer hardware designer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Computer hardware designer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.02% |
| 2011 | 4.73% |
| 2012 | 3.38% |
| 2013 | 3.93% |
| 2014 | 2.71% |
| 2015 | 1.16% |
| 2016 | 2.77% |
| 2017 | 1.37% |
| 2018 | 2.81% |
| 2019 | 1.59% |
| 2020 | 2.67% |
| 2021 | 2.56% |
Average computer hardware designer tenure
The average computer hardware designer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 118 computer hardware designers resumes in Zippia's database.
Computer hardware designer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 33% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 1% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Computer hardware designer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of computer hardware designers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Factory Engineer | 3.67% | 38,181 |
| Computer Hardware Designer | 4.15% | - |
| Mine Equipment Design Engineer | 5.25% | 51,481 |
| Transmission Engineer | 6.39% | 40,850 |
| Senior Structural Designer | 7.54% | 47,653 |
| Chemical Engineering Internship | 8.92% | 99,481 |
| Materials Research Engineer | 10.43% | 82,912 |
Similar computer hardware designer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Factory Engineer | 3.67% | 38,181 |
| Mine Equipment Design Engineer | 5.25% | 51,481 |
| Transmission Engineer | 6.39% | 40,850 |
| Senior Structural Designer | 7.54% | 47,653 |
| Chemical Engineering Internship | 8.92% | 99,481 |
| Materials Research Engineer | 10.43% | 82,912 |
Foreign languages spoken by computer hardware designers
The most common foreign language among computer hardware designers is Korean at 40.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 20.0% and French is the third-most popular at 20.0%.
- Korean, 40.0%
- Chinese, 20.0%
- French, 20.0%
- Spanish, 20.0%
Computer hardware designer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Korean | 40.0% |
| Chinese | 20.0% |
| French | 20.0% |
| Spanish | 20.0% |
