Designer and field engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Designer and field engineer demographics by:
Designer and field engineer gender statistics
6.3% of designer and field engineers are women and 93.8% of designer and field engineers are men.
- Male, 93.8%
- Female, 6.2%
Designer and field engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 93.8% |
| Female | 6.2% |
Designer and field engineer gender pay gap
Women earn $1.03 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$92,670
Female income
$95,765
Designer and field engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in designer and field engineer positions over time. Currently, 6.3% of designer and field engineers are female.
Designer and field engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 94.82% | 5.18% |
| 2011 | 96.40% | 3.60% |
| 2012 | 95.32% | 4.68% |
| 2013 | 95.60% | 4.40% |
| 2014 | 95.04% | 4.96% |
| 2015 | 94.61% | 5.39% |
| 2016 | 95.23% | 4.77% |
| 2017 | 94.22% | 5.78% |
| 2018 | 94.54% | 5.46% |
| 2019 | 94.48% | 5.52% |
| 2020 | 93.18% | 6.82% |
| 2021 | 93.75% | 6.25% |
Designer and field engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared designer and field 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% |
| Designer And Field Engineer | 94% | 6% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Designer and field engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among designer and field engineers is White, which makes up 71.8% of all designer and field engineers. Comparatively, 10.4% of designer and field engineers are Asian and 9.6% of designer and field engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 71.8%
- Asian, 10.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.6%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- Black or African American, 3.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
Designer and field engineer race
| Designer and field engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 71.8% |
| Asian | 10.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.6% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| Black or African American | 3.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
Designer and field engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how designer and field engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Designer and field engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.03% | 3.56% | 8.23% | 7.28% |
| 2011 | 79.10% | 3.56% | 8.01% | 7.58% |
| 2012 | 79.53% | 3.78% | 7.17% | 7.90% |
| 2013 | 79.10% | 3.03% | 8.67% | 7.33% |
| 2014 | 77.13% | 3.13% | 9.78% | 8.32% |
| 2015 | 77.61% | 3.38% | 8.39% | 8.92% |
| 2016 | 75.63% | 3.58% | 9.48% | 9.51% |
| 2017 | 76.35% | 2.86% | 9.21% | 9.43% |
| 2018 | 77.14% | 3.17% | 8.84% | 8.67% |
| 2019 | 75.59% | 3.41% | 9.35% | 8.95% |
| 2020 | 72.08% | 3.12% | 10.85% | 10.30% |
| 2021 | 71.83% | 3.47% | 10.35% | 9.63% |
Designer and field engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino designer and field engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american designer and field engineers have the lowest average salary at $86,969.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $92,817 |
| White | $94,153 |
| Black or African American | $86,969 |
| Asian | $93,296 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $96,383 |
Average designer and field engineer age
See how the average age of designer and field engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Designer and field engineer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 39 | 36 |
| White | 40 | 33 |
| Black or African American | 40 | 48 |
| Asian | 38.5 | 34 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 26 |
Designer and field engineer age breakdown
The average age of designer and field engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the designer and field engineer population.
Designer and field engineer age breakdown
| Designer And Field Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Designer and field engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for designer and field engineers is bachelor's degree, with 62% of designer and field engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 26% and associate degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 62%
- Associate, 26%
- Master's, 6%
- High School Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Designer and field engineers by degree level
| Designer and field engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 62% |
| Associate | 26% |
| Master's | 6% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Designer and field engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, designer and field engineers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $121,455 annually. With a Master's degree, designer and field engineers earn a median annual income of $110,138 compared to $94,735 for designer and field engineers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $110,138 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $94,735 |
| Doctorate Degree | $121,455 |
Designer and field engineer employment statistics
Most designer and field engineers work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where designer and field engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where designer and field engineers work.
Designer and field engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 28% |
Designer and field engineer jobs by company type
Employees with the designer and field engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most designer and field engineers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Designer and field engineer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 32% |
| Private | 64% |
| Government | 2% |
Designer and field engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for designer and field engineers are manufacturing, professional and technology.
Designer and field engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 15% |
| Manufacturing | 13% |
| Professional | 13% |
| Technology | 13% |
| Construction | 12% |
| Energy | 11% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Telecommunication | 4% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Government | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Designer and field engineer turnover and employment statistics
Designer and field engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for designer and field engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Designer and field engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Designer and field engineer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.09% |
| 2011 | 4.26% |
| 2012 | 2.86% |
| 2013 | 1.99% |
| 2014 | 1.63% |
| 2015 | 1.74% |
| 2016 | 1.46% |
| 2017 | 1.74% |
| 2018 | 1.20% |
| 2019 | 1.42% |
| 2020 | 2.46% |
| 2021 | 2.18% |
Average designer and field engineer tenure
The average designer and field engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 579 designer and field engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Designer and field engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 22% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Designer and field engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of designer and 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Engineer | 3.67% | 63,830 |
| Designer And Field Engineer | 4.55% | - |
| Radiation Officer | 5.25% | 57,478 |
| Staff Electrical Engineer | 6.39% | 129,667 |
| Avionics Engineer | 7.54% | 30,744 |
| Plastics Engineer | 8.92% | 47,267 |
| Glass Science Engineer | 10.43% | 27,054 |
Similar designer and field engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Engineer | 3.67% | 63,830 |
| Radiation Officer | 5.25% | 57,478 |
| Staff Electrical Engineer | 6.39% | 129,667 |
| Avionics Engineer | 7.54% | 30,744 |
| Plastics Engineer | 8.92% | 47,267 |
| Glass Science Engineer | 10.43% | 27,054 |
Foreign languages spoken by designer and field engineers
The most common foreign language among designer and field engineers is Spanish at 58.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Occidental at 8.3% and Korean is the third-most popular at 8.3%.
- Spanish, 58.3%
- Occidental, 8.3%
- Korean, 8.3%
- Japanese, 4.2%
- French, 4.2%
- Other, 16.7%
Designer and field engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 58.3% |
| Occidental | 8.3% |
| Korean | 8.3% |
| Japanese | 4.2% |
| French | 4.2% |
| Other | 16.7% |
