Electronic warfare operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Electronic warfare operator gender statistics
11.2% of electronic warfare operators are women and 88.8% of electronic warfare operators are men.
- Male, 88.8%
- Female, 11.2%
Electronic warfare operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 88.8% |
| Female | 11.2% |
Electronic warfare operator gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$78,702
Female income
$72,805
Electronic warfare operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in electronic warfare operator positions over time. Currently, 11.2% of electronic warfare operators are female.
Electronic warfare operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 88.07% | 11.93% |
| 2011 | 89.34% | 10.66% |
| 2012 | 88.05% | 11.95% |
| 2013 | 90.14% | 9.86% |
| 2014 | 90.09% | 9.91% |
| 2015 | 88.42% | 11.58% |
| 2016 | 88.24% | 11.76% |
| 2017 | 88.30% | 11.70% |
| 2018 | 89.82% | 10.18% |
| 2019 | 91.20% | 8.80% |
| 2020 | 93.66% | 6.34% |
| 2021 | 88.82% | 11.18% |
Electronic warfare operator related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Electronic Warfare Operator | 89% | 11% |
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Electronic warfare operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among electronic warfare operators is White, which makes up 50.6% of all electronic warfare operators. Comparatively, 20.4% of electronic warfare operators are Hispanic or Latino and 14.4% of electronic warfare operators are Black or African American.
- White, 50.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 20.4%
- Black or African American, 14.4%
- Asian, 7.7%
- Unknown, 6.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Electronic warfare operator race
| Electronic warfare operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 50.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.4% |
| Black or African American | 14.4% |
| Asian | 7.7% |
| Unknown | 6.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Electronic warfare operator race and ethnicity over time
See how electronic warfare operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Electronic warfare operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.12% | 12.37% | 5.52% | 15.75% |
| 2011 | 63.80% | 13.26% | 5.79% | 13.74% |
| 2012 | 59.53% | 13.20% | 5.27% | 16.67% |
| 2013 | 59.73% | 12.49% | 6.26% | 16.52% |
| 2014 | 60.45% | 11.71% | 5.99% | 16.72% |
| 2015 | 55.99% | 15.04% | 5.98% | 16.95% |
| 2016 | 58.68% | 14.58% | 5.69% | 16.11% |
| 2017 | 58.04% | 11.29% | 5.67% | 19.88% |
| 2018 | 55.37% | 13.27% | 5.98% | 19.50% |
| 2019 | 57.11% | 13.34% | 6.08% | 17.99% |
| 2020 | 53.84% | 13.81% | 6.13% | 20.92% |
| 2021 | 50.56% | 14.37% | 7.72% | 20.38% |
Electronic warfare operator wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown electronic warfare operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian electronic warfare operators have the lowest average salary at $69,035.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $86,117 |
| White | $81,060 |
| Black or African American | $80,957 |
| Asian | $69,035 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $77,392 |
Average electronic warfare operator age
See how the average age of electronic warfare operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Electronic warfare operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 23 | 22 |
| Unknown | 22 | 22 |
| Asian | 23 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22 | 22.5 |
| White | 22 | 21 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 20 |
Electronic warfare operator age breakdown
The average age of electronic warfare operators is 20-30 years years old, representing 73% of the electronic warfare operator population.
Electronic warfare operator age breakdown
| Electronic Warfare Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 2% |
| 30-40 years | 9% |
| 20-30 years | 73% |
Electronic warfare operator educational attainment
The most common degree for electronic warfare operators is bachelor's degree, with 46% of electronic warfare operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 32% and associate degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 46%
- Associate, 32%
- High School Diploma, 11%
- Master's, 7%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Electronic warfare operators by degree level
| Electronic warfare operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 46% |
| Associate | 32% |
| High School Diploma | 11% |
| Master's | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Electronic warfare operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, electronic warfare operators with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $79,503 annually. With a Associate degree, electronic warfare operators earn a median annual income of $68,176 compared to $54,415 for electronic warfare operators with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $54,415 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $79,503 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $68,176 |
Electronic warfare operator employment statistics
Most electronic warfare operators work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where electronic warfare operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where electronic warfare operators work.
Electronic warfare operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 32% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 16% |
| > 10,000 employees | 37% |
Electronic warfare operator jobs by company type
Employees with the electronic warfare operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most electronic warfare operators prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Electronic warfare operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 17% |
| Private | 61% |
| Government | 22% |
Electronic warfare operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for electronic warfare operators are government, professional and technology.
Electronic warfare operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 21% |
| Professional | 21% |
| Technology | 21% |
| Manufacturing | 16% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Construction | 5% |
Electronic warfare operator turnover and employment statistics
Electronic warfare operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for electronic warfare operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Electronic warfare operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Electronic warfare operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.55% |
| 2011 | 2.32% |
| 2012 | 2.19% |
| 2013 | 3.56% |
| 2014 | 2.07% |
| 2015 | 1.38% |
| 2016 | 1.79% |
| 2017 | 1.95% |
| 2018 | 1.38% |
| 2019 | 1.10% |
| 2020 | 2.68% |
| 2021 | 1.35% |
Average electronic warfare operator tenure
The average electronic warfare operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 177 electronic warfare operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Electronic warfare operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 2% |
| 1-2 years | 21% |
| 3-4 years | 40% |
| 5-7 years | 23% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Foreign languages spoken by electronic warfare operators
- German, 50.0%
- Spanish, 50.0%
Electronic warfare operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| German | 50.0% |
| Spanish | 50.0% |