Electronic warfare officer demographics and statistics in the US
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Electronic warfare officer gender statistics
10.5% of electronic warfare officers are women and 89.5% of electronic warfare officers are men.
- Male, 89.5%
- Female, 10.5%
Electronic warfare officer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 89.5% |
| Female | 10.5% |
Electronic warfare officer gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$49,101
Female income
$47,661
Electronic warfare officer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in electronic warfare officer positions over time. Currently, 10.5% of electronic warfare officers are female.
Electronic warfare officer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 91.35% | 8.65% |
| 2011 | 91.72% | 8.28% |
| 2012 | 91.71% | 8.29% |
| 2013 | 93.60% | 6.40% |
| 2014 | 94.85% | 5.15% |
| 2015 | 93.04% | 6.96% |
| 2016 | 92.73% | 7.27% |
| 2017 | 92.77% | 7.23% |
| 2018 | 93.01% | 6.99% |
| 2019 | 91.35% | 8.65% |
| 2020 | 91.38% | 8.62% |
| 2021 | 89.51% | 10.49% |
Electronic warfare officer related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Electronic Warfare Officer | 90% | 10% |
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Electronic warfare officer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among electronic warfare officers is White, which makes up 71.2% of all electronic warfare officers. Comparatively, 11.4% of electronic warfare officers are Hispanic or Latino and 6.4% of electronic warfare officers are Black or African American.
- White, 71.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.4%
- Black or African American, 6.4%
- Unknown, 6.1%
- Asian, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Electronic warfare officer race
| Electronic warfare officer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 71.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.4% |
| Black or African American | 6.4% |
| Unknown | 6.1% |
| Asian | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Electronic warfare officer race and ethnicity over time
See how electronic warfare officer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Electronic warfare officer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 78.00% | 7.09% | 3.91% | 7.33% |
| 2011 | 73.76% | 9.93% | 4.96% | 7.80% |
| 2012 | 76.13% | 5.47% | 5.47% | 8.08% |
| 2013 | 76.36% | 8.86% | 2.27% | 10.23% |
| 2014 | 75.84% | 6.49% | 2.34% | 12.47% |
| 2015 | 73.08% | 6.73% | 3.13% | 13.46% |
| 2016 | 75.05% | 6.02% | 2.80% | 12.47% |
| 2017 | 72.89% | 4.78% | 4.10% | 13.90% |
| 2018 | 75.26% | 6.24% | 2.49% | 11.43% |
| 2019 | 74.04% | 5.09% | 2.36% | 12.80% |
| 2020 | 77.13% | 5.26% | 2.94% | 8.50% |
| 2021 | 71.23% | 6.38% | 4.35% | 11.35% |
Electronic warfare officer wage gap by race
According to our data, white electronic warfare officers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american electronic warfare officers have the lowest average salary at $43,410.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $50,436 |
| White | $53,124 |
| Black or African American | $43,410 |
| Asian | $47,516 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $51,641 |
Average electronic warfare officer age
See how the average age of electronic warfare officers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Electronic warfare officer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 31 | |
| White | 35 | 34.5 |
| Black or African American | 26 | |
| Asian | 28 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31.5 | 31 |
Electronic warfare officer age breakdown
The average age of electronic warfare officers is 30-40 years years old, representing 41% of the electronic warfare officer population.
Electronic warfare officer age breakdown
| Electronic Warfare Officer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 25% |
| 30-40 years | 41% |
| 20-30 years | 33% |
Electronic warfare officer educational attainment
The most common degree for electronic warfare officers is bachelor's degree, with 78% of electronic warfare officers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 10% and master's degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 78%
- Master's, 10%
- Associate, 9%
- High School Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Electronic warfare officers by degree level
| Electronic warfare officer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 78% |
| Master's | 10% |
| Associate | 9% |
| High School Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Electronic warfare officer wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $65,904 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $52,430 |
Electronic warfare officer employment statistics
Most electronic warfare officers work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where electronic warfare officers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where electronic warfare officers work.
Electronic warfare officer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 24% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 32% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 12% |
| > 10,000 employees | 20% |
Electronic warfare officer jobs by company type
Employees with the electronic warfare officer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most electronic warfare officers prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Electronic warfare officer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 6% |
| Public | 19% |
| Private | 47% |
| Government | 28% |
Electronic warfare officer jobs by industry
The most common industries for electronic warfare officers are government, professional and non profits.
Electronic warfare officer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 23% |
| Professional | 13% |
| Non Profits | 10% |
| Manufacturing | 10% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Education | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
Electronic warfare officer turnover and employment statistics
Electronic warfare officer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for electronic warfare officers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Electronic warfare officer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Electronic warfare officer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 8.45% |
| 2011 | 5.38% |
| 2012 | 4.75% |
| 2013 | 8.49% |
| 2014 | 7.30% |
| 2015 | 3.69% |
| 2016 | 2.06% |
| 2017 | 1.90% |
| 2018 | 2.98% |
| 2019 | 2.31% |
| 2020 | 1.90% |
| 2021 | 1.93% |
Average electronic warfare officer tenure
The average electronic warfare officer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 999 electronic warfare officers resumes in Zippia's database.
Electronic warfare officer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 9% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 21% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Foreign languages spoken by electronic warfare officers
The most common foreign language among electronic warfare officers is Spanish at 27.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Carrier at 9.3% and Russian is the third-most popular at 9.3%.
- Spanish, 27.9%
- Carrier, 9.3%
- Russian, 9.3%
- Italian, 7.0%
- Turkish, 4.7%
- Other, 41.8%
Electronic warfare officer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 27.9% |
| Carrier | 9.3% |
| Russian | 9.3% |
| Italian | 7.0% |
| Turkish | 4.7% |
| Other | 41.8% |
