Embedded engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Embedded engineer gender statistics
13.7% of embedded engineers are women and 86.3% of embedded engineers are men.
- Male, 86.3%
- Female, 13.7%
Embedded engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 86.3% |
| Female | 13.7% |
Embedded engineer gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$93,425
Female income
$87,862
Embedded engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in embedded engineer positions over time. Currently, 13.7% of embedded engineers are female.
Embedded engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 84.36% | 15.64% |
| 2011 | 84.18% | 15.82% |
| 2012 | 85.19% | 14.81% |
| 2013 | 85.12% | 14.88% |
| 2014 | 85.92% | 14.08% |
| 2015 | 85.71% | 14.29% |
| 2016 | 86.84% | 13.16% |
| 2017 | 86.45% | 13.55% |
| 2018 | 86.48% | 13.52% |
| 2019 | 86.29% | 13.71% |
| 2020 | 86.24% | 13.76% |
| 2021 | 86.32% | 13.68% |
Embedded engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared embedded engineers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, dell certified systems expert and software applications architect have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Informatics Nurse Specialist | 13% | 87% |
| Clinical Support Specialist | 22% | 78% |
| Clinic Administrator | 23% | 77% |
| Embedded Engineer | 86% | 14% |
| Senior Data Center Engineer | 98% | 2% |
| Software Applications Architect | 98% | 2% |
| Dell Certified Systems Expert | 99% | 1% |
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Embedded engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among embedded engineers is White, which makes up 51.0% of all embedded engineers. Comparatively, 31.7% of embedded engineers are Asian and 8.1% of embedded engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 51.0%
- Asian, 31.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.1%
- Unknown, 4.8%
- Black or African American, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.0%
Embedded engineer race
| Embedded engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 51.0% |
| Asian | 31.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.1% |
| Unknown | 4.8% |
| Black or African American | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.0% |
Embedded engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how embedded engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Embedded engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 59.05% | 5.44% | 27.44% | 5.62% |
| 2011 | 59.52% | 5.67% | 26.94% | 5.33% |
| 2012 | 58.43% | 5.21% | 28.32% | 5.77% |
| 2013 | 58.82% | 4.73% | 28.13% | 5.59% |
| 2014 | 57.70% | 5.24% | 28.78% | 5.71% |
| 2015 | 56.87% | 5.05% | 28.90% | 6.29% |
| 2016 | 56.37% | 5.04% | 29.61% | 6.29% |
| 2017 | 54.95% | 4.92% | 30.17% | 6.66% |
| 2018 | 55.60% | 4.77% | 29.39% | 7.27% |
| 2019 | 54.77% | 4.87% | 30.58% | 6.89% |
| 2020 | 52.97% | 4.61% | 30.35% | 7.71% |
| 2021 | 50.95% | 4.36% | 31.65% | 8.09% |
Embedded engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian embedded engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american embedded engineers have the lowest average salary at $90,218.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $93,994 |
| White | $93,739 |
| Black or African American | $90,218 |
| Asian | $98,046 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $91,321 |
Average embedded engineer age
See how the average age of embedded engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Embedded engineer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 37 | 46 |
| Unknown | 37 | 34 |
| Asian | 38 | 37 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36 | 34 |
| White | 39 | 40 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 41 |
Embedded engineer age breakdown
The average age of embedded engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 45% of the embedded engineer population.
Embedded engineer age breakdown
| Embedded Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 45% |
| 30-40 years | 36% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Embedded engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for embedded engineers is bachelor's degree, with 75% of embedded engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 17% and master's degree degree at 5%.
- Bachelor's, 75%
- Master's, 17%
- Associate, 5%
- Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Embedded engineers by degree level
| Embedded engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 75% |
| Master's | 17% |
| Associate | 5% |
| Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Embedded engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, embedded engineers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $108,385 annually. With a Master's degree, embedded engineers earn a median annual income of $101,272 compared to $93,717 for embedded engineers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $101,272 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $93,717 |
| Doctorate Degree | $108,385 |
Embedded engineer employment statistics
Most embedded engineers work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where embedded engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where embedded engineers work.
Embedded engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 30% |
Embedded engineer jobs by company type
Employees with the embedded engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most embedded engineers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Embedded engineer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 34% |
| Private | 63% |
| Government | 1% |
Embedded engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for embedded engineers are technology, manufacturing and professional.
Embedded engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 25% |
| Manufacturing | 15% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Telecommunication | 6% |
| Automotive | 6% |
| Start-up | 6% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Education | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
Embedded engineer turnover and employment statistics
Embedded engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for embedded engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Embedded engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Embedded engineer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.56% |
| 2011 | 3.25% |
| 2012 | 2.64% |
| 2013 | 2.67% |
| 2014 | 2.07% |
| 2015 | 2.26% |
| 2016 | 2.33% |
| 2017 | 2.17% |
| 2018 | 1.80% |
| 2019 | 1.88% |
| 2020 | 2.40% |
| 2021 | 2.07% |
Average embedded engineer tenure
The average embedded engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 516 embedded engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Embedded engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 38% |
| 1-2 years | 42% |
| 3-4 years | 7% |
| 5-7 years | 8% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 2% |
Embedded engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of embedded 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Communications Watch Officer | 7.31% | 70,416 |
| SAP Fico Consultant | 8.42% | 30,786 |
| Embedded Engineer | 8.46% | - |
| Information Security Consultant | 8.59% | 113,409 |
| Senior Network Operation Engineer | 9.03% | 48,209 |
| Systems Architect | 10.54% | 232,582 |
| Help Desk Specialist | 10.88% | 75,004 |
Similar embedded engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Communications Watch Officer | 7.31% | 70,416 |
| SAP Fico Consultant | 8.42% | 30,786 |
| Information Security Consultant | 8.59% | 113,409 |
| Senior Network Operation Engineer | 9.03% | 48,209 |
| Systems Architect | 10.54% | 232,582 |
| Help Desk Specialist | 10.88% | 75,004 |
Foreign languages spoken by embedded engineers
The most common foreign language among embedded engineers is Mandarin at 28.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 28.6% and Korean is the third-most popular at 14.3%.
- Mandarin, 28.6%
- Chinese, 28.6%
- Korean, 14.3%
- Japanese, 14.3%
- Spanish, 14.3%
Embedded engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Mandarin | 28.6% |
| Chinese | 28.6% |
| Korean | 14.3% |
| Japanese | 14.3% |
| Spanish | 14.3% |
