Electronic system engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Electronic system engineer gender statistics
10.1% of electronic system engineers are women and 89.9% of electronic system engineers are men.
- Male, 89.9%
- Female, 10.1%
Electronic system engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 89.9% |
| Female | 10.1% |
Electronic system engineer gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$91,409
Female income
$87,016
Electronic system engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in electronic system engineer positions over time. Currently, 10.1% of electronic system engineers are female.
Electronic system engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 91.28% | 8.72% |
| 2011 | 90.78% | 9.22% |
| 2012 | 90.55% | 9.45% |
| 2013 | 89.38% | 10.62% |
| 2014 | 90.57% | 9.43% |
| 2015 | 91.11% | 8.89% |
| 2016 | 91.67% | 8.33% |
| 2017 | 89.52% | 10.48% |
| 2018 | 88.48% | 11.52% |
| 2019 | 90.47% | 9.53% |
| 2020 | 90.57% | 9.43% |
| 2021 | 89.86% | 10.14% |
Electronic system engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared electronic system 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% |
| Electronic System Engineer | 90% | 10% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Electronic system engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among electronic system engineers is White, which makes up 64.8% of all electronic system engineers. Comparatively, 14.5% of electronic system engineers are Asian and 11.0% of electronic system engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 64.8%
- Asian, 14.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.0%
- Black or African American, 4.8%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Electronic system engineer race
| Electronic system engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 64.8% |
| Asian | 14.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.0% |
| Black or African American | 4.8% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Electronic system engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how electronic system engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Electronic system engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.93% | 5.17% | 15.50% | 9.15% |
| 2011 | 68.01% | 4.77% | 16.60% | 9.12% |
| 2012 | 68.55% | 5.34% | 15.42% | 8.45% |
| 2013 | 69.92% | 4.62% | 15.59% | 7.96% |
| 2014 | 68.88% | 4.49% | 15.15% | 9.54% |
| 2015 | 69.04% | 4.67% | 14.86% | 9.37% |
| 2016 | 68.65% | 4.58% | 15.52% | 9.05% |
| 2017 | 68.56% | 4.65% | 14.99% | 9.22% |
| 2018 | 67.79% | 5.01% | 15.53% | 9.25% |
| 2019 | 68.95% | 4.22% | 15.44% | 9.34% |
| 2020 | 65.93% | 3.89% | 15.44% | 10.23% |
| 2021 | 64.84% | 4.77% | 14.49% | 11.03% |
Electronic system engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian electronic system engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino electronic system engineers have the lowest average salary at $89,231.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $90,316 |
| White | $91,721 |
| Black or African American | $89,677 |
| Asian | $96,275 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $89,231 |
Average electronic system engineer age
See how the average age of electronic system engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Electronic system 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 |
Electronic system engineer age breakdown
The average age of electronic system engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the electronic system engineer population.
Electronic system engineer age breakdown
| Electronic System Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 13% |
Electronic system engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for electronic system engineers is bachelor's degree, with 73% of electronic system engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 12% and master's degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 73%
- Master's, 12%
- Associate, 11%
- Doctorate, 2%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Electronic system engineers by degree level
| Electronic system engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 73% |
| Master's | 12% |
| Associate | 11% |
| Doctorate | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Electronic system engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, electronic system engineers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $112,126 annually. With a Master's degree, electronic system engineers earn a median annual income of $101,215 compared to $89,823 for electronic system engineers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $101,215 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $89,823 |
| Doctorate Degree | $112,126 |
Electronic system engineer employment statistics
Most electronic system engineers work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where electronic system engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where electronic system engineers work.
Electronic system engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 14% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 18% |
| > 10,000 employees | 43% |
Electronic system engineer jobs by company type
Employees with the electronic system engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most electronic system engineers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Electronic system engineer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 41% |
| Private | 53% |
| Government | 4% |
Electronic system engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for electronic system engineers are technology, professional and automotive.
Electronic system engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 19% |
| Fortune 500 | 15% |
| Professional | 12% |
| Automotive | 11% |
| Manufacturing | 9% |
| Finance | 6% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Energy | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Telecommunication | 4% |
| Government | 3% |
| Education | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
Electronic system engineer turnover and employment statistics
Electronic system engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for electronic system engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Electronic system engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Electronic system 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 electronic system engineer tenure
The average electronic system engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 334 electronic system engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Electronic system engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 11% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 20% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Electronic system engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of electronic system 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Textile Engineer | 3.67% | 37,508 |
| Wind Farm Engineer | 5.25% | 8,651 |
| Electronic System Engineer | 6.39% | - |
| Stress Engineer | 7.54% | 36,117 |
| Fuels Engineer | 8.92% | 43,863 |
| Materials Acceptance Engineer | 10.43% | 4,703 |
| Environmental Systems Coordinator | 12.89% | 81,287 |
Similar electronic system engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Textile Engineer | 3.67% | 37,508 |
| Wind Farm Engineer | 5.25% | 8,651 |
| Stress Engineer | 7.54% | 36,117 |
| Fuels Engineer | 8.92% | 43,863 |
| Materials Acceptance Engineer | 10.43% | 4,703 |
| Environmental Systems Coordinator | 12.89% | 81,287 |
Foreign languages spoken by electronic system engineers
The most common foreign language among electronic system engineers is Spanish at 25.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 16.7% and Mandarin is the third-most popular at 16.7%.
- Spanish, 25.0%
- Chinese, 16.7%
- Mandarin, 16.7%
- Lithuanian, 8.3%
- Japanese, 8.3%
- Other, 25.0%
Electronic system engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 25.0% |
| Chinese | 16.7% |
| Mandarin | 16.7% |
| Lithuanian | 8.3% |
| Japanese | 8.3% |
| Other | 25.0% |
