Data communication engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Data communication engineer gender statistics
10.4% of data communication engineers are women and 89.6% of data communication engineers are men.
- Male, 89.6%
- Female, 10.4%
Data communication engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 89.6% |
| Female | 10.4% |
Data communication engineer gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$103,782
Female income
$100,292
Data communication engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in data communication engineer positions over time. Currently, 10.4% of data communication engineers are female.
Data communication engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 87.56% | 12.44% |
| 2011 | 84.23% | 15.77% |
| 2012 | 88.14% | 11.86% |
| 2013 | 85.85% | 14.15% |
| 2014 | 86.67% | 13.33% |
| 2015 | 86.59% | 13.41% |
| 2016 | 90.93% | 9.07% |
| 2017 | 88.28% | 11.72% |
| 2018 | 89.34% | 10.66% |
| 2019 | 90.98% | 9.02% |
| 2020 | 90.70% | 9.30% |
| 2021 | 89.58% | 10.42% |
Data communication engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared data communication 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% |
| Data Communication Engineer | 90% | 10% |
| Senior Data Center Engineer | 98% | 2% |
| Software Applications Architect | 98% | 2% |
| Dell Certified Systems Expert | 99% | 1% |
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Data communication engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among data communication engineers is White, which makes up 60.5% of all data communication engineers. Comparatively, 14.3% of data communication engineers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.2% of data communication engineers are Asian.
- White, 60.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.3%
- Black or African American, 10.2%
- Asian, 10.2%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Data communication engineer race
| Data communication engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.3% |
| Black or African American | 10.2% |
| Asian | 10.2% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Data communication engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how data communication engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Data communication engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.63% | 9.73% | 12.51% | 9.71% |
| 2011 | 66.23% | 9.04% | 11.45% | 10.24% |
| 2012 | 66.30% | 9.07% | 12.43% | 8.94% |
| 2013 | 65.24% | 10.00% | 14.26% | 8.47% |
| 2014 | 61.68% | 11.01% | 13.16% | 11.57% |
| 2015 | 63.92% | 10.07% | 12.36% | 10.44% |
| 2016 | 63.36% | 10.44% | 13.40% | 10.07% |
| 2017 | 65.58% | 9.18% | 13.21% | 9.63% |
| 2018 | 62.84% | 11.45% | 12.47% | 11.11% |
| 2019 | 64.60% | 9.96% | 11.80% | 11.41% |
| 2020 | 61.24% | 10.42% | 11.29% | 11.48% |
| 2021 | 60.50% | 10.18% | 10.24% | 14.27% |
Data communication engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian data communication engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino data communication engineers have the lowest average salary at $100,691.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $103,139 |
| White | $105,037 |
| Black or African American | $101,959 |
| Asian | $108,252 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $100,691 |
Average data communication engineer age
See how the average age of data communication engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Data communication engineer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 41 | |
| White | 46 | 49.5 |
| Black or African American | 44 | |
| Asian | 45 | 39.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 |
Data communication engineer age breakdown
The average age of data communication engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 71% of the data communication engineer population.
Data communication engineer age breakdown
| Data Communication Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 71% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 6% |
Data communication engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for data communication engineers is bachelor's degree, with 63% of data communication engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 23% and associate degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 63%
- Associate, 23%
- Master's, 9%
- Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Data communication engineers by degree level
| Data communication engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 63% |
| Associate | 23% |
| Master's | 9% |
| Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Data communication engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, data communication engineers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $111,087 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, data communication engineers earn a median annual income of $105,313 compared to $102,422 for data communication engineers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $111,087 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $102,422 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $105,313 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $100,402 |
Data communication engineer employment statistics
Most data communication engineers work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where data communication engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where data communication engineers work.
Data communication engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 11% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 36% |
Data communication engineer jobs by company type
Employees with the data communication engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most data communication engineers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Data communication engineer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 37% |
| Private | 57% |
| Government | 4% |
Data communication engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for data communication engineers are technology, telecommunication and finance.
Data communication engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 17% |
| Technology | 17% |
| Telecommunication | 11% |
| Finance | 10% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Media | 4% |
| Government | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
Data communication engineer turnover and employment statistics
Data communication engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for data communication engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Data communication engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Data communication engineer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.74% |
| 2011 | 4.07% |
| 2012 | 3.86% |
| 2013 | 3.02% |
| 2014 | 2.24% |
| 2015 | 2.55% |
| 2016 | 1.78% |
| 2017 | 1.79% |
| 2018 | 1.80% |
| 2019 | 2.83% |
| 2020 | 1.57% |
| 2021 | 2.13% |
Average data communication engineer tenure
The average data communication engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 210 data communication engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Data communication engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 13% |
| 1-2 years | 39% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Data communication engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of data communication 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Data Communication Engineer | 7.31% | - |
| Accounting Systems Analyst | 8.42% | 108,704 |
| Senior Firmware Engineer | 8.46% | 58,307 |
| Junior Information Technology Analyst | 8.59% | 124,503 |
| Workstation Technician | 9.03% | 77,289 |
| Senior Infrastructure Architect | 10.54% | 98,072 |
| Computer Repair Technician | 10.88% | 109,196 |
Similar data communication engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Accounting Systems Analyst | 8.42% | 108,704 |
| Senior Firmware Engineer | 8.46% | 58,307 |
| Junior Information Technology Analyst | 8.59% | 124,503 |
| Workstation Technician | 9.03% | 77,289 |
| Senior Infrastructure Architect | 10.54% | 98,072 |
| Computer Repair Technician | 10.88% | 109,196 |
Foreign languages spoken by data communication engineers
The most common foreign language among data communication engineers is Carrier at 40.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 40.0% and Spanish is the third-most popular at 20.0%.
- Carrier, 40.0%
- French, 40.0%
- Spanish, 20.0%
Data communication engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Carrier | 40.0% |
| French | 40.0% |
| Spanish | 20.0% |
