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Director of systems engineering demographics and statistics in the US

Director of systems engineering demographics research summary. Zippia estimates director of systems engineering demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our director of systems engineering estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about directors of systems engineering after extensive research and analysis:

  • There are over 29,251 directors of systems engineering currently employed in the United States.
  • 7.4% of all directors of systems engineering are women, while 92.6% are men.
  • The average director of systems engineering age is 47 years old.
  • The most common ethnicity of directors of systems engineering is White (70.1%), followed by Asian (13.4%), Hispanic or Latino (8.6%) and Unknown (4.6%).
  • In 2022, women earned 96% of what men earned.
  • 9% of all directors of systems engineering are LGBT.
  • Directors of systems engineering are 50% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to public companies.
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Director of systems engineering gender statistics

7.4% of directors of systems engineering are women and 92.6% of directors of systems engineering are men.
  • Male, 92.6%
  • Female, 7.4%

Director of systems engineering gender ratio

GenderPercentages
Male92.6%
Female7.4%

Director of systems engineering gender pay gap

Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male income
$156,385
female-income
Female income
$149,675

Director of systems engineering gender ratio over time

This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in director of systems engineering positions over time. Currently, 7.4% of directors of systems engineering are female.
Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021

Director of systems engineering gender ratio by year

YearMaleFemale
201094.98%5.02%
201194.13%5.87%
201294.52%5.48%
201394.18%5.82%
201493.76%6.24%
201593.79%6.21%
201694.23%5.77%
201793.62%6.38%
201893.58%6.42%
201992.99%7.01%
202093.18%6.82%
202192.65%7.35%

Director of systems engineering related jobs gender ratio

We compared directors of systems engineering with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, pipeline superintendent and agronomy research manager have the biggest gender ratio gaps.

Job titleMaleFemale
Community Health Nursing Director7%93%
Early Childhood Services Coordinator7%93%
Tourist Home Keeper8%92%
Director Of Systems Engineering93%7%
Station Superintendent98%2%
Agronomy Research Manager98%2%
Pipeline Superintendent99%1%

Director of systems engineering demographics by race

The most common ethnicity among directors of systems engineering is White, which makes up 70.1% of all directors of systems engineering. Comparatively, 13.4% of directors of systems engineering are Asian and 8.6% of directors of systems engineering are Hispanic or Latino.
  • White, 70.1%
  • Asian, 13.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino, 8.6%
  • Unknown, 4.6%
  • Black or African American, 3.0%
  • American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%

Director of systems engineering race

Director of systems engineering racePercentages
White70.1%
Asian13.4%
Hispanic or Latino8.6%
Unknown4.6%
Black or African American3.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native0.3%

Director of systems engineering race and ethnicity over time

See how director of systems engineering racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.

Director of systems engineering race and ethnicity by year

YearWhiteBlack or African AmericanAsianHispanic or Latino
201079.76%2.54%9.63%6.15%
201180.77%2.53%9.20%6.03%
201279.50%3.32%9.46%5.90%
201376.39%2.95%11.90%6.82%
201477.58%2.64%11.63%6.02%
201576.34%3.09%11.62%6.72%
201675.89%2.39%12.68%6.97%
201776.33%3.28%11.16%6.90%
201875.88%2.38%12.36%7.12%
201976.05%2.42%11.86%7.00%
202073.36%2.51%13.85%6.60%
202170.13%3.03%13.44%8.61%

Director of systems engineering wage gap by race

According to our data, asian directors of systems engineering have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino directors of systems engineering have the lowest average salary at $150,438.
$171,000
$167,000
$163,000
$159,000
$155,000
$151,000
$147,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$157,917
White$154,062
Black or African American$150,524
Asian$169,784
Hispanic or Latino$150,438

Average director of systems engineering age

See how the average age of directors of systems engineering varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female

Director of systems engineering age by race and gender

RaceMale ageFemale age
Unknown48
White4946
Black or African American46.5
Asian4544.5
Hispanic or Latino4747

Director of systems engineering age breakdown

The average age of directors of systems engineering is 40+ years years old, representing 77% of the director of systems engineering population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Director of systems engineering age breakdown

Director Of Systems Engineering YearsPercentages
40+ years77%
30-40 years22%
20-30 years1%

Director of systems engineering educational attainment

The most common degree for directors of systems engineering is bachelor's degree, with 69% of directors of systems engineering earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 20% and master's degree degree at 7%.
  • Bachelor's, 69%
  • Master's, 20%
  • Associate, 7%
  • Doctorate, 2%
  • Other Degrees, 2%

Directors of systems engineering by degree level

Director of systems engineering degreePercentages
Bachelor's69%
Master's20%
Associate7%
Doctorate2%
Other Degrees2%

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Director of systems engineering wage gap by degree level

According to the data, directors of systems engineering with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $197,558 annually. With a Master's degree, directors of systems engineering earn a median annual income of $181,599 compared to $168,279 for directors of systems engineering with an Bachelor's degree.
$199,000
$193,000
$187,000
$181,000
$175,000
$169,000
$163,000
Master's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Doctorate Degree
EducationSalary
Master's Degree$181,599
Bachelor's Degree$168,279
Doctorate Degree$197,558

Director of systems engineering employment statistics

Most directors of systems engineering work for a private in the technology industry.

Company size where directors of systems engineering work

Below, you can see the size of companies where directors of systems engineering work.

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Director of systems engineering jobs by employer size

Company sizePercentages
< 50 employees5%
50 - 100 employees12%
100 - 500 employees16%
500 - 1,000 employees9%
1,000 - 10,000 employees27%
> 10,000 employees30%

Director of systems engineering jobs by company type

Employees with the director of systems engineering job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most directors of systems engineering prefer to work at private companies over public companies.

Education

Public

Private

Government

Director of systems engineering jobs by sector

Company typePercentages
Education5%
Public44%
Private50%
Government2%

Director of systems engineering jobs by industry

The most common industries for directors of systems engineering are technology, telecommunication and manufacturing.

Technology

Fortune 500

Telecommunication

Manufacturing

Health Care

Director of systems engineering turnover and employment statistics

Director of systems engineering unemployment rate over time

The unemployment rate for directors of systems engineering between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Director of systems engineering unemployment rate by year

YearDirector of systems engineering unemployment rate
20103.14%
20112.87%
20122.09%
20131.79%
20141.62%
20151.34%
20161.90%
20171.48%
20181.56%
20191.19%
20201.82%
20212.14%

Average director of systems engineering tenure

The average director of systems engineering stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 768 directors of systems engineering resumes in Zippia's database.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Director of systems engineering tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year6%
1-2 years38%
3-4 years21%
5-7 years16%
8-10 years7%
11+ years12%

Director of systems engineering LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of directors of systems engineering that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
Job titleLGBTJob openings
Construction Manager4.08%44,431
Slot Manager8.19%1,012
Director Of Systems Engineering8.93%-
Funeral Home Director9.30%44,597
Assistant Site Manager11.54%17,155
Director, Network Operations11.66%103,623
Child Welfare Director14.16%16,411

Similar director of systems engineering jobs LGBT demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job openings
Construction Manager4.08%44,431
Slot Manager8.19%1,012
Funeral Home Director9.30%44,597
Assistant Site Manager11.54%17,155
Director, Network Operations11.66%103,623
Child Welfare Director14.16%16,411

Foreign languages spoken by directors of systems engineering

The most common foreign language among directors of systems engineering is Carrier at 35.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Spanish at 29.4% and Korean is the third-most popular at 11.8%.
  • Carrier, 35.3%
  • Spanish, 29.4%
  • Korean, 11.8%
  • Chinese, 5.9%
  • Japanese, 5.9%
  • Other, 11.7%

Director of systems engineering languages spoken

Foreign languagePercentages
Carrier35.3%
Spanish29.4%
Korean11.8%
Chinese5.9%
Japanese5.9%
Other11.7%

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Director of systems engineering location demographics

The amount you can make as a director of systems engineering can depend on where you live. For example, the highest salary of directors of systems engineering is $213,594. Use our chart to find out where that salary is located.

Where do directors of systems engineering earn the most?

Directors of systems engineering earn the most in California, where the average director of systems engineering salary is $180,615. The map here shows where directors of systems engineering earn the highest salaries in the U.S. The darker areas across the 50 states highlight the highest salaries.
Average salary

Which city has the most Directors Of Systems Engineering?

By looking through more than 768 resumes, we found that the most popular places for directors of systems engineering are New York, NY and San Jose, CA.
Number of Directors Of Systems Engineering

Director of systems engineering jobs by state

RankStateNumber of jobsAverage salary
1California4,229$180,615
2Texas3,630$143,061
3Florida2,873$130,254
4New York2,561$156,866
5Illinois2,015$130,801
6Pennsylvania1,962$130,631
7Washington1,905$158,339
8North Carolina1,830$143,979
9Virginia1,793$132,763
10Georgia1,591$125,045
11Ohio1,570$158,470
12Massachusetts1,561$153,122
13Michigan1,439$140,500
14New Jersey1,404$144,125
15Arizona1,316$151,471
16Minnesota1,221$135,432
17Colorado1,120$135,718
18Maryland1,058$129,662
19Alabama985$128,989
20Indiana948$138,487
21Missouri913$117,104
22Louisiana877$161,606
23Wisconsin865$144,555
24Oklahoma827$136,364
25Connecticut746$143,188
26Tennessee745$138,883
27South Carolina717$120,417
28Oregon700$162,965
29Mississippi638$136,379
30Iowa606$120,721
31Utah579$153,269
32Kansas500$126,382
33Kentucky486$118,767
34New Mexico463$130,944
35Arkansas431$125,589
36Nebraska418$127,395
37New Hampshire392$148,282
38Idaho377$149,481
39Nevada372$179,405
40District of Columbia368$144,208
41Rhode Island306$131,938
42West Virginia284$128,771
43Delaware278$137,646
44Maine259$147,786
45Montana238$148,161
46North Dakota228$130,269
47Alaska219$176,614
48South Dakota207$136,013
49Wyoming161$121,367
50Vermont126$135,794
51Hawaii117$171,338

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