Configuration engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Configuration engineer gender statistics
19.4% of configuration engineers are women and 80.6% of configuration engineers are men.
- Male, 80.6%
- Female, 19.4%
Configuration engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 80.6% |
| Female | 19.4% |
Configuration engineer gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$98,835
Female income
$93,007
Configuration engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in configuration engineer positions over time. Currently, 19.4% of configuration engineers are female.
Configuration engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 78.06% | 21.94% |
| 2011 | 77.83% | 22.17% |
| 2012 | 79.15% | 20.85% |
| 2013 | 79.05% | 20.95% |
| 2014 | 80.11% | 19.89% |
| 2015 | 79.83% | 20.17% |
| 2016 | 81.32% | 18.68% |
| 2017 | 80.81% | 19.19% |
| 2018 | 80.84% | 19.16% |
| 2019 | 80.59% | 19.41% |
| 2020 | 80.53% | 19.47% |
| 2021 | 80.63% | 19.37% |
Configuration engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared configuration 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% |
| Configuration Engineer | 81% | 19% |
| Senior Data Center Engineer | 98% | 2% |
| Software Applications Architect | 98% | 2% |
| Dell Certified Systems Expert | 99% | 1% |
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Configuration engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among configuration engineers is White, which makes up 52.1% of all configuration engineers. Comparatively, 29.7% of configuration engineers are Asian and 8.4% of configuration engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 52.1%
- Asian, 29.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.4%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- Black or African American, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Configuration engineer race
| Configuration engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 52.1% |
| Asian | 29.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.4% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| Black or African American | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Configuration engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how configuration engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Configuration engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 60.22% | 5.75% | 25.52% | 5.97% |
| 2011 | 60.69% | 5.98% | 25.02% | 5.68% |
| 2012 | 59.60% | 5.52% | 26.40% | 6.12% |
| 2013 | 59.99% | 5.04% | 26.22% | 5.94% |
| 2014 | 58.87% | 5.55% | 26.87% | 6.06% |
| 2015 | 58.04% | 5.36% | 26.99% | 6.64% |
| 2016 | 57.54% | 5.35% | 27.70% | 6.64% |
| 2017 | 56.12% | 5.23% | 28.25% | 7.01% |
| 2018 | 56.77% | 5.08% | 27.48% | 7.62% |
| 2019 | 55.93% | 5.17% | 28.67% | 7.24% |
| 2020 | 54.14% | 4.91% | 28.43% | 8.06% |
| 2021 | 52.12% | 4.67% | 29.74% | 8.44% |
Configuration engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian configuration engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american configuration engineers have the lowest average salary at $95,385.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $99,499 |
| White | $99,209 |
| Black or African American | $95,385 |
| Asian | $103,633 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $96,653 |
Average configuration engineer age
See how the average age of configuration engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Configuration engineer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 37 | 46 |
| Unknown | 37 | 34 |
| Asian | 38 | 37 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36 | 34 |
| White | 39 | 40 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 41 |
Configuration engineer age breakdown
The average age of configuration engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 45% of the configuration engineer population.
Configuration engineer age breakdown
| Configuration Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 45% |
| 30-40 years | 36% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Configuration engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for configuration engineers is bachelor's degree, with 69% of configuration engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 16% and associate degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 69%
- Associate, 16%
- Master's, 11%
- Diploma, 1%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Configuration engineers by degree level
| Configuration engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 69% |
| Associate | 16% |
| Master's | 11% |
| Diploma | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Configuration engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, configuration engineers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $115,071 annually. With a Master's degree, configuration engineers earn a median annual income of $107,142 compared to $99,242 for configuration engineers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $107,142 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $99,242 |
| Doctorate Degree | $115,071 |
Configuration engineer employment statistics
Most configuration engineers work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where configuration engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where configuration engineers work.
Configuration engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 17% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 36% |
Configuration engineer jobs by company type
Employees with the configuration engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most configuration engineers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Configuration engineer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 45% |
| Private | 52% |
| Government | 1% |
Configuration engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for configuration engineers are technology, finance and manufacturing.
Configuration engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 26% |
| Fortune 500 | 16% |
| Finance | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Telecommunication | 5% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
Configuration engineer turnover and employment statistics
Configuration engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for configuration engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Configuration engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Configuration engineer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.56% |
| 2011 | 3.25% |
| 2012 | 2.64% |
| 2013 | 2.67% |
| 2014 | 2.07% |
| 2015 | 2.26% |
| 2016 | 2.33% |
| 2017 | 2.17% |
| 2018 | 1.80% |
| 2019 | 1.88% |
| 2020 | 2.40% |
| 2021 | 2.07% |
Average configuration engineer tenure
The average configuration engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 615 configuration engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Configuration engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 19% |
| 1-2 years | 44% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Configuration engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of configuration 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 |
| Oracle Functional Consultant | 8.42% | 46,331 |
| Configuration Engineer | 8.46% | - |
| Securities Analyst | 8.59% | 33,422 |
| Network Associate | 9.03% | 27,071 |
| Senior Quality Analyst | 10.54% | 126,363 |
| Computer Information Systems Instructor | 10.88% | 150,532 |
Similar configuration engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Voice Engineer | 7.31% | 8,657 |
| Oracle Functional Consultant | 8.42% | 46,331 |
| Securities Analyst | 8.59% | 33,422 |
| Network Associate | 9.03% | 27,071 |
| Senior Quality Analyst | 10.54% | 126,363 |
| Computer Information Systems Instructor | 10.88% | 150,532 |
Foreign languages spoken by configuration engineers
The most common foreign language among configuration engineers is Spanish at 41.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Sami at 5.9% and Hawaiian is the third-most popular at 5.9%.
- Spanish, 41.2%
- Sami, 5.9%
- Hawaiian, 5.9%
- German, 5.9%
- Cantonese, 5.9%
- Other, 35.2%
Configuration engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 41.2% |
| Sami | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 5.9% |
| German | 5.9% |
| Cantonese | 5.9% |
| Other | 35.2% |
