Electronics research engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Electronics research engineer gender statistics
23.8% of electronics research engineers are women and 76.2% of electronics research engineers are men.
- Male, 76.2%
- Female, 23.8%
Electronics research engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 76.2% |
| Female | 23.8% |
Electronics research engineer gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$95,767
Female income
$92,006
Electronics research engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in electronics research engineer positions over time. Currently, 23.8% of electronics research engineers are female.
Electronics research engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.08% | 20.92% |
| 2011 | 78.05% | 21.95% |
| 2012 | 77.59% | 22.41% |
| 2013 | 75.24% | 24.76% |
| 2014 | 77.62% | 22.38% |
| 2015 | 78.72% | 21.28% |
| 2016 | 79.90% | 20.10% |
| 2017 | 75.53% | 24.47% |
| 2018 | 73.50% | 26.50% |
| 2019 | 77.41% | 22.59% |
| 2020 | 77.63% | 22.37% |
| 2021 | 76.19% | 23.81% |
Electronics research engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared electronics research 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% |
| Electronics Research Engineer | 76% | 24% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Electronics research engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among electronics research engineers is White, which makes up 59.5% of all electronics research engineers. Comparatively, 21.1% of electronics research engineers are Asian and 10.2% of electronics research engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 59.5%
- Asian, 21.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.2%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- Black or African American, 4.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
Electronics research engineer race
| Electronics research engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.5% |
| Asian | 21.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.2% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| Black or African American | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
Electronics research engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how electronics research engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Electronics research engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.54% | 4.89% | 22.09% | 8.27% |
| 2011 | 62.62% | 4.50% | 23.19% | 8.25% |
| 2012 | 63.16% | 5.07% | 22.01% | 7.58% |
| 2013 | 64.53% | 4.35% | 22.18% | 7.08% |
| 2014 | 63.49% | 4.22% | 21.73% | 8.67% |
| 2015 | 63.65% | 4.40% | 21.44% | 8.50% |
| 2016 | 63.27% | 4.31% | 22.10% | 8.17% |
| 2017 | 63.18% | 4.38% | 21.58% | 8.34% |
| 2018 | 62.40% | 4.74% | 22.11% | 8.37% |
| 2019 | 63.57% | 3.95% | 22.03% | 8.46% |
| 2020 | 60.54% | 3.62% | 22.03% | 9.36% |
| 2021 | 59.45% | 4.50% | 21.07% | 10.15% |
Electronics research engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian electronics research engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino electronics research engineers have the lowest average salary at $93,906.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $94,835 |
| White | $96,034 |
| Black or African American | $94,288 |
| Asian | $99,896 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $93,906 |
Average electronics research engineer age
See how the average age of electronics research engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Electronics research 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 |
Electronics research engineer age breakdown
The average age of electronics research engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the electronics research engineer population.
Electronics research engineer age breakdown
| Electronics Research Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 13% |
Electronics research engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for electronics research engineers is bachelor's degree, with 63% of electronics research engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 20% and master's degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 63%
- Master's, 20%
- Associate, 8%
- Doctorate, 6%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Electronics research engineers by degree level
| Electronics research engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 63% |
| Master's | 20% |
| Associate | 8% |
| Doctorate | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Electronics research engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, electronics research engineers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $113,086 annually. With a Master's degree, electronics research engineers earn a median annual income of $104,047 compared to $94,413 for electronics research engineers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $104,047 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $94,413 |
| Doctorate Degree | $113,086 |
Electronics research engineer employment statistics
Most electronics research engineers work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where electronics research engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where electronics research engineers work.
Electronics research engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 15% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 33% |
| > 10,000 employees | 28% |
Electronics research engineer jobs by company type
Employees with the electronics research engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most electronics research engineers prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Electronics research engineer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 27% |
| Public | 18% |
| Private | 52% |
| Government | 2% |
Electronics research engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for electronics research engineers are education, manufacturing and technology.
Electronics research engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 24% |
| Manufacturing | 14% |
| Technology | 12% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Finance | 8% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Energy | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
Electronics research engineer turnover and employment statistics
Electronics research engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for electronics research engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Electronics research engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Electronics research 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 electronics research engineer tenure
The average electronics research engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 78 electronics research engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Electronics research engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 15% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Electronics research engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of electronics research 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Regional Safety Manager | 3.67% | 36,596 |
| Lean Manufacturing Engineer | 5.25% | 59,193 |
| Electronics Research Engineer | 6.39% | - |
| Stress Engineer | 7.54% | 36,117 |
| Chemical Research Engineer | 8.92% | 49,328 |
| Metallurgist | 10.43% | 25,545 |
| Single Resource Boss | 12.89% | 7,132 |
Similar electronics research engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Regional Safety Manager | 3.67% | 36,596 |
| Lean Manufacturing Engineer | 5.25% | 59,193 |
| Stress Engineer | 7.54% | 36,117 |
| Chemical Research Engineer | 8.92% | 49,328 |
| Metallurgist | 10.43% | 25,545 |
| Single Resource Boss | 12.89% | 7,132 |
Foreign languages spoken by electronics research engineers
The most common foreign language among electronics research engineers is French at 30.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 10.0% and Japanese is the third-most popular at 10.0%.
- French, 30.0%
- Chinese, 10.0%
- Japanese, 10.0%
- Gujarati, 10.0%
- Spanish, 10.0%
- Other, 30.0%
Electronics research engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| French | 30.0% |
| Chinese | 10.0% |
| Japanese | 10.0% |
| Gujarati | 10.0% |
| Spanish | 10.0% |
| Other | 30.0% |
