Digital systems engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Digital systems engineer gender statistics
12.3% of digital systems engineers are women and 87.7% of digital systems engineers are men.
- Male, 87.7%
- Female, 12.3%
Digital systems engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 87.7% |
| Female | 12.3% |
Digital systems engineer gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$108,884
Female income
$103,761
Digital systems engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in digital systems engineer positions over time. Currently, 12.3% of digital systems engineers are female.
Digital systems engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 89.39% | 10.61% |
| 2011 | 88.80% | 11.20% |
| 2012 | 88.53% | 11.47% |
| 2013 | 87.14% | 12.86% |
| 2014 | 88.55% | 11.45% |
| 2015 | 89.19% | 10.81% |
| 2016 | 89.86% | 10.14% |
| 2017 | 87.31% | 12.69% |
| 2018 | 86.08% | 13.92% |
| 2019 | 88.43% | 11.57% |
| 2020 | 88.55% | 11.45% |
| 2021 | 87.71% | 12.29% |
Digital systems engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared digital systems 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% |
| Digital Systems Engineer | 88% | 12% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Digital systems engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among digital systems engineers is White, which makes up 64.6% of all digital systems engineers. Comparatively, 14.4% of digital systems engineers are Asian and 11.3% of digital systems engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 64.6%
- Asian, 14.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.3%
- Black or African American, 4.8%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Digital systems engineer race
| Digital systems engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 64.6% |
| Asian | 14.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.3% |
| Black or African American | 4.8% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Digital systems engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how digital systems engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Digital systems engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.68% | 5.24% | 15.42% | 9.39% |
| 2011 | 67.76% | 4.85% | 16.52% | 9.36% |
| 2012 | 68.30% | 5.41% | 15.34% | 8.69% |
| 2013 | 69.67% | 4.69% | 15.50% | 8.20% |
| 2014 | 68.63% | 4.57% | 15.06% | 9.79% |
| 2015 | 68.79% | 4.74% | 14.77% | 9.61% |
| 2016 | 68.41% | 4.65% | 15.43% | 9.29% |
| 2017 | 68.32% | 4.72% | 14.91% | 9.46% |
| 2018 | 67.54% | 5.08% | 15.44% | 9.49% |
| 2019 | 68.71% | 4.29% | 15.35% | 9.58% |
| 2020 | 65.68% | 3.96% | 15.36% | 10.47% |
| 2021 | 64.59% | 4.85% | 14.40% | 11.27% |
Digital systems engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian digital systems engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino digital systems engineers have the lowest average salary at $106,344.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $107,609 |
| White | $109,247 |
| Black or African American | $106,864 |
| Asian | $114,552 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $106,344 |
Average digital systems engineer age
See how the average age of digital systems engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Digital systems engineer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 43 | |
| White | 46 | 37.5 |
| Black or African American | 46 | 54 |
| Asian | 43 | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 | 34.5 |
Digital systems engineer age breakdown
The average age of digital systems engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the digital systems engineer population.
Digital systems engineer age breakdown
| Digital Systems Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 13% |
Digital systems engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for digital systems engineers is bachelor's degree, with 66% of digital systems engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 17% and associate degree degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 66%
- Associate, 17%
- Master's, 12%
- High School Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Digital systems engineers by degree level
| Digital systems engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 66% |
| Associate | 17% |
| Master's | 12% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Digital systems engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, digital systems engineers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $132,977 annually. With a Master's degree, digital systems engineers earn a median annual income of $120,300 compared to $107,034 for digital systems engineers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $120,300 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $107,034 |
| Doctorate Degree | $132,977 |
Digital systems engineer employment statistics
Most digital systems engineers work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where digital systems engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where digital systems engineers work.
Digital systems engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 9% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 16% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 2% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 42% |
Digital systems engineer jobs by company type
Employees with the digital systems engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most digital systems engineers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Digital systems engineer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 47% |
| Private | 48% |
| Government | 1% |
Digital systems engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for digital systems engineers are technology, telecommunication and media.
Digital systems engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 22% |
| Fortune 500 | 21% |
| Telecommunication | 8% |
| Media | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
Digital systems engineer turnover and employment statistics
Digital systems engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for digital systems engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Digital systems engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Digital systems engineer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.73% |
| 2011 | 4.08% |
| 2012 | 3.85% |
| 2013 | 3.04% |
| 2014 | 3.13% |
| 2015 | 2.11% |
| 2016 | 2.06% |
| 2017 | 2.13% |
| 2018 | 2.03% |
| 2019 | 1.23% |
| 2020 | 2.22% |
| 2021 | 1.69% |
Average digital systems engineer tenure
The average digital systems engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 348 digital systems engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Digital systems engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 18% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Digital systems engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of digital systems 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Process Control Engineer | 3.67% | 68,538 |
| Mine Inspector | 5.25% | 16,834 |
| Digital Systems Engineer | 6.39% | - |
| Flight Test Engineer | 7.54% | 26,384 |
| Chemical Engineering Internship | 8.92% | 99,481 |
| Ceramic Research Engineer | 10.43% | 47,595 |
| Wastewater Process Engineer | 12.89% | 26,921 |
Similar digital systems engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Process Control Engineer | 3.67% | 68,538 |
| Mine Inspector | 5.25% | 16,834 |
| Flight Test Engineer | 7.54% | 26,384 |
| Chemical Engineering Internship | 8.92% | 99,481 |
| Ceramic Research Engineer | 10.43% | 47,595 |
| Wastewater Process Engineer | 12.89% | 26,921 |
Foreign languages spoken by digital systems engineers
The most common foreign language among digital systems engineers is German at 20.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Hawaiian at 20.0% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 20.0%.
- German, 20.0%
- Hawaiian, 20.0%
- Chinese, 20.0%
- French, 20.0%
- Spanish, 20.0%
Digital systems engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| German | 20.0% |
| Hawaiian | 20.0% |
| Chinese | 20.0% |
| French | 20.0% |
| Spanish | 20.0% |
