Computer repair engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Computer repair engineer gender statistics
9.6% of computer repair engineers are women and 90.4% of computer repair engineers are men.
- Male, 90.4%
- Female, 9.6%
Computer repair engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 90.4% |
| Female | 9.6% |
Computer repair engineer gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$89,932
Female income
$88,227
Computer repair engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in computer repair engineer positions over time. Currently, 9.6% of computer repair engineers are female.
Computer repair engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 88.24% | 11.76% |
| 2011 | 89.21% | 10.79% |
| 2012 | 90.25% | 9.75% |
| 2013 | 91.96% | 8.04% |
| 2014 | 86.36% | 13.64% |
| 2015 | 87.29% | 12.71% |
| 2016 | 89.34% | 10.66% |
| 2017 | 88.59% | 11.41% |
| 2018 | 89.93% | 10.07% |
| 2019 | 90.16% | 9.84% |
| 2020 | 91.56% | 8.44% |
| 2021 | 90.40% | 9.60% |
Computer repair engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared computer repair 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% |
| Computer Repair Engineer | 90% | 10% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Computer repair engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among computer repair engineers is White, which makes up 58.6% of all computer repair engineers. Comparatively, 21.6% of computer repair engineers are Asian and 8.4% of computer repair engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 58.6%
- Asian, 21.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.4%
- Black or African American, 8.1%
- Unknown, 2.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Computer repair engineer race
| Computer repair engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 58.6% |
| Asian | 21.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.4% |
| Black or African American | 8.1% |
| Unknown | 2.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Computer repair engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how computer repair engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Computer repair engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.55% | 7.40% | 13.02% | 8.07% |
| 2011 | 72.87% | 6.84% | 10.46% | 7.58% |
| 2012 | 67.92% | 9.56% | 13.37% | 7.47% |
| 2013 | 69.42% | 6.95% | 13.59% | 7.15% |
| 2014 | 65.25% | 10.50% | 15.65% | 7.26% |
| 2015 | 69.64% | 7.08% | 14.13% | 6.66% |
| 2016 | 61.21% | 9.78% | 19.68% | 6.85% |
| 2017 | 64.64% | 8.88% | 16.20% | 7.08% |
| 2018 | 65.43% | 8.16% | 18.44% | 6.15% |
| 2019 | 63.16% | 8.43% | 17.15% | 7.45% |
| 2020 | 64.09% | 8.37% | 13.73% | 9.93% |
| 2021 | 58.62% | 8.10% | 21.61% | 8.43% |
Computer repair engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian computer repair engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american computer repair engineers have the lowest average salary at $85,583.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $88,987 |
| White | $91,872 |
| Black or African American | $85,583 |
| Asian | $94,729 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $88,755 |
Average computer repair engineer age
See how the average age of computer repair engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Computer repair engineer 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 repair engineer age breakdown
The average age of computer repair engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the computer repair engineer population.
Computer repair engineer age breakdown
| Computer Repair Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Computer repair engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for computer repair engineers is high school diploma, with 29% of computer repair engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 26% and associate degree degree at 24%.
- High School Diploma, 29%
- Associate, 26%
- Bachelor's, 24%
- Diploma, 9%
- Other Degrees, 12%
Computer repair engineers by degree level
| Computer repair engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 29% |
| Associate | 26% |
| Bachelor's | 24% |
| Diploma | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 12% |
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Computer repair engineer wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $100,745 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $91,998 |
Computer repair engineer employment statistics
Most computer repair engineers work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where computer repair engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where computer repair engineers work.
Computer repair engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 11% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 31% |
| > 10,000 employees | 26% |
Computer repair engineer jobs by company type
Employees with the computer repair engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most computer repair engineers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Computer repair engineer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 26% |
| Private | 62% |
| Government | 9% |
Computer repair engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for computer repair engineers are technology, retail and manufacturing.
Computer repair engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 18% |
| Retail | 15% |
| Manufacturing | 13% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Government | 8% |
| Start-up | 8% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Internet | 5% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
Computer repair engineer turnover and employment statistics
Computer repair engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for computer repair engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Computer repair engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Computer repair engineer 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 repair engineer tenure
The average computer repair engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 180 computer repair engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Computer repair engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 21% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 17% |
Computer repair engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of computer repair 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering Planner | 3.67% | 74,212 |
| Computer Repair Engineer | 4.15% | - |
| Radiation Officer | 5.25% | 57,478 |
| Digital Systems Engineer | 6.39% | 125,204 |
| Simulation Engineer | 7.54% | 46,570 |
| Sand Analyst | 8.92% | 10,839 |
| Corrosion Engineer | 10.43% | 21,942 |
Similar computer repair engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering Planner | 3.67% | 74,212 |
| Radiation Officer | 5.25% | 57,478 |
| Digital Systems Engineer | 6.39% | 125,204 |
| Simulation Engineer | 7.54% | 46,570 |
| Sand Analyst | 8.92% | 10,839 |
| Corrosion Engineer | 10.43% | 21,942 |
Foreign languages spoken by computer repair engineers
The most common foreign language among computer repair engineers is German at 25.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 25.0% and Arabic is the third-most popular at 25.0%.
- German, 25.0%
- Portuguese, 25.0%
- Arabic, 25.0%
- Spanish, 25.0%
Computer repair engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| German | 25.0% |
| Portuguese | 25.0% |
| Arabic | 25.0% |
| Spanish | 25.0% |