Electro optical engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Electro optical engineer gender statistics
9.7% of electro optical engineers are women and 90.3% of electro optical engineers are men.
- Male, 90.3%
- Female, 9.7%
Electro optical engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 90.3% |
| Female | 9.7% |
Electro optical engineer gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$94,178
Female income
$89,134
Electro optical engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in electro optical engineer positions over time. Currently, 9.7% of electro optical engineers are female.
Electro optical engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 91.68% | 8.32% |
| 2011 | 91.21% | 8.79% |
| 2012 | 90.99% | 9.01% |
| 2013 | 89.86% | 10.14% |
| 2014 | 91.01% | 8.99% |
| 2015 | 91.52% | 8.48% |
| 2016 | 92.06% | 7.94% |
| 2017 | 90.00% | 10.00% |
| 2018 | 89.00% | 11.00% |
| 2019 | 90.91% | 9.09% |
| 2020 | 91.01% | 8.99% |
| 2021 | 90.32% | 9.68% |
Electro optical engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared electro optical 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% |
| Electro Optical Engineer | 90% | 10% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Electro optical engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among electro optical engineers is White, which makes up 63.6% of all electro optical engineers. Comparatively, 15.7% of electro optical engineers are Asian and 11.1% of electro optical engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 63.6%
- Asian, 15.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.1%
- Black or African American, 4.8%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
Electro optical engineer race
| Electro optical engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.6% |
| Asian | 15.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.1% |
| Black or African American | 4.8% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
Electro optical engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how electro optical engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Electro optical engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.69% | 5.17% | 16.70% | 9.18% |
| 2011 | 66.77% | 4.78% | 17.80% | 9.15% |
| 2012 | 67.31% | 5.35% | 16.62% | 8.48% |
| 2013 | 68.68% | 4.63% | 16.79% | 7.99% |
| 2014 | 67.64% | 4.50% | 16.35% | 9.57% |
| 2015 | 67.80% | 4.68% | 16.06% | 9.40% |
| 2016 | 67.42% | 4.59% | 16.72% | 9.08% |
| 2017 | 67.33% | 4.66% | 16.19% | 9.24% |
| 2018 | 66.55% | 5.02% | 16.72% | 9.28% |
| 2019 | 67.72% | 4.23% | 16.64% | 9.37% |
| 2020 | 64.69% | 3.90% | 16.64% | 10.26% |
| 2021 | 63.60% | 4.78% | 15.69% | 11.06% |
Electro optical engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian electro optical engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino electro optical engineers have the lowest average salary at $91,673.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $92,920 |
| White | $94,538 |
| Black or African American | $92,186 |
| Asian | $99,799 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $91,673 |
Average electro optical engineer age
See how the average age of electro optical engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Electro optical 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 |
Electro optical engineer age breakdown
The average age of electro optical engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the electro optical engineer population.
Electro optical engineer age breakdown
| Electro Optical Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 13% |
Electro optical engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for electro optical engineers is bachelor's degree, with 64% of electro optical engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 24% and master's degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 64%
- Master's, 24%
- Associate, 6%
- Doctorate, 6%
Electro optical engineers by degree level
| Electro optical engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 64% |
| Master's | 24% |
| Associate | 6% |
| Doctorate | 6% |
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Electro optical engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, electro optical engineers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $118,335 annually. With a Master's degree, electro optical engineers earn a median annual income of $105,539 compared to $92,353 for electro optical engineers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $105,539 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $92,353 |
| Doctorate Degree | $118,335 |
Electro optical engineer employment statistics
Most electro optical engineers work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where electro optical engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where electro optical engineers work.
Electro optical engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 14% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 32% |
| > 10,000 employees | 34% |
Electro optical engineer jobs by company type
Employees with the electro optical engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most electro optical engineers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Electro optical engineer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 42% |
| Private | 53% |
| Government | 1% |
Electro optical engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for electro optical engineers are technology, manufacturing and professional.
Electro optical engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 37% |
| Fortune 500 | 15% |
| Manufacturing | 13% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Telecommunication | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Education | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Government | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Electro optical engineer turnover and employment statistics
Electro optical engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for electro optical engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Electro optical engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Electro optical 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 electro optical engineer tenure
The average electro optical engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 196 electro optical engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Electro optical engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 13% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 22% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 12% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Electro optical engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of electro optical 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Co-Operations Engineer | 3.67% | 86,804 |
| Electro-Mechanical System Control Engineer | 5.25% | 60,880 |
| Electro Optical Engineer | 6.39% | - |
| Structural Analysis Engineer | 7.54% | 26,462 |
| Sand Analyst | 8.92% | 10,839 |
| Non-Destructive Testing Engineer | 10.43% | 1,722 |
| Environmental Engineering Manager | 12.89% | 77,397 |
Similar electro optical engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Co-Operations Engineer | 3.67% | 86,804 |
| Electro-Mechanical System Control Engineer | 5.25% | 60,880 |
| Structural Analysis Engineer | 7.54% | 26,462 |
| Sand Analyst | 8.92% | 10,839 |
| Non-Destructive Testing Engineer | 10.43% | 1,722 |
| Environmental Engineering Manager | 12.89% | 77,397 |
Foreign languages spoken by electro optical engineers
The most common foreign language among electro optical engineers is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Mandarin at 12.5% and Korean is the third-most popular at 12.5%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- Mandarin, 12.5%
- Korean, 12.5%
- Japanese, 12.5%
- Chinese, 12.5%
Electro optical engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| Mandarin | 12.5% |
| Korean | 12.5% |
| Japanese | 12.5% |
| Chinese | 12.5% |
