Engineering specialist technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Engineering specialist technician demographics by:
Engineering specialist technician gender statistics
16.3% of engineering specialist technicians are women and 83.7% of engineering specialist technicians are men.
- Male, 83.7%
- Female, 16.3%
Engineering specialist technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 83.7% |
| Female | 16.3% |
Engineering specialist technician gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$88,863
Female income
$86,790
Engineering specialist technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in engineering specialist technician positions over time. Currently, 16.3% of engineering specialist technicians are female.
Engineering specialist technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.61% | 26.39% |
| 2011 | 73.14% | 26.86% |
| 2012 | 74.47% | 25.53% |
| 2013 | 71.33% | 28.67% |
| 2014 | 73.11% | 26.89% |
| 2015 | 72.50% | 27.50% |
| 2016 | 72.97% | 27.03% |
| 2017 | 72.84% | 27.16% |
| 2018 | 85.81% | 14.19% |
| 2019 | 87.46% | 12.54% |
| 2020 | 86.79% | 13.21% |
| 2021 | 83.66% | 16.34% |
Engineering specialist technician related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering Specialist Technician | 84% | 16% |
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Engineering specialist technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among engineering specialist technicians is White, which makes up 70.8% of all engineering specialist technicians. Comparatively, 10.4% of engineering specialist technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 8.0% of engineering specialist technicians are Asian.
- White, 70.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.4%
- Asian, 8.0%
- Black or African American, 6.3%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Engineering specialist technician race
| Engineering specialist technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 70.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.4% |
| Asian | 8.0% |
| Black or African American | 6.3% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Engineering specialist technician race and ethnicity over time
See how engineering specialist technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Engineering specialist technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.17% | 7.08% | 7.89% | 9.54% |
| 2011 | 73.63% | 7.19% | 8.58% | 8.42% |
| 2012 | 72.65% | 7.60% | 8.91% | 8.56% |
| 2013 | 71.86% | 7.87% | 8.07% | 9.07% |
| 2014 | 73.05% | 6.71% | 8.38% | 9.25% |
| 2015 | 72.64% | 7.00% | 7.74% | 9.82% |
| 2016 | 71.43% | 7.41% | 8.23% | 10.18% |
| 2017 | 71.23% | 7.28% | 8.45% | 10.03% |
| 2018 | 74.49% | 5.93% | 7.53% | 9.83% |
| 2019 | 73.86% | 5.88% | 8.64% | 9.13% |
| 2020 | 73.04% | 5.70% | 8.67% | 9.86% |
| 2021 | 70.79% | 6.26% | 8.05% | 10.43% |
Engineering specialist technician wage gap by race
According to our data, white engineering specialist technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american engineering specialist technicians have the lowest average salary at $87,660.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $87,849 |
| White | $90,256 |
| Black or African American | $87,660 |
| Asian | $89,579 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $88,997 |
Average engineering specialist technician age
See how the average age of engineering specialist technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Engineering specialist technician age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 51 | |
| White | 54 | 52.5 |
| Black or African American | 52 | |
| Asian | 52 | 49.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 48 | 54.5 |
Engineering specialist technician age breakdown
The average age of engineering specialist technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 80% of the engineering specialist technician population.
Engineering specialist technician age breakdown
| Engineering Specialist Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 80% |
| 30-40 years | 13% |
| 20-30 years | 7% |
Engineering specialist technician educational attainment
The most common degree for engineering specialist technicians is bachelor's degree, with 55% of engineering specialist technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 28% and associate degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 55%
- Associate, 28%
- Master's, 9%
- High School Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Engineering specialist technicians by degree level
| Engineering specialist technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 55% |
| Associate | 28% |
| Master's | 9% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Engineering specialist technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, engineering specialist technicians with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $89,130 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, engineering specialist technicians earn a median annual income of $88,580 compared to $87,364 for engineering specialist technicians with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $87,364 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $88,580 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $89,130 |
Engineering specialist technician employment statistics
Most engineering specialist technicians work for a public in the technology industry.
Company size where engineering specialist technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where engineering specialist technicians work.
Engineering specialist technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 14% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 40% |
Engineering specialist technician jobs by company type
Employees with the engineering specialist technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most engineering specialist technicians prefer to work at public companies over private companies.
Engineering specialist technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 47% |
| Private | 42% |
| Government | 6% |
Engineering specialist technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for engineering specialist technicians are technology, manufacturing and professional.
Engineering specialist technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 17% |
| Technology | 16% |
| Manufacturing | 13% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Automotive | 7% |
| Government | 5% |
| Telecommunication | 5% |
| Education | 4% |
| Energy | 4% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Engineering specialist technician turnover and employment statistics
Engineering specialist technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for engineering specialist technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Engineering specialist technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Engineering specialist technician unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.39% |
| 2011 | 6.06% |
| 2012 | 5.70% |
| 2013 | 4.72% |
| 2014 | 3.88% |
| 2015 | 3.16% |
| 2016 | 3.28% |
| 2017 | 3.12% |
| 2018 | 2.08% |
| 2019 | 3.66% |
| 2020 | 4.65% |
| 2021 | 4.69% |
Average engineering specialist technician tenure
The average engineering specialist technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 781 engineering specialist technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Engineering specialist technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 10% |
| 1-2 years | 25% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 20% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 18% |
Engineering specialist technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of engineering specialist technicians 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Survey Rodman | 4.94% | 2,122 |
| Draughtsman | 5.61% | 1,359 |
| Architectural Drafter | 5.82% | 7,139 |
| Heat Transfer Technician | 6.29% | 12,864 |
| Engineering Specialist Technician | 8.40% | - |
Similar engineering specialist technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Survey Rodman | 4.94% | 2,122 |
| Draughtsman | 5.61% | 1,359 |
| Architectural Drafter | 5.82% | 7,139 |
| Heat Transfer Technician | 6.29% | 12,864 |
Foreign languages spoken by engineering specialist technicians
The most common foreign language among engineering specialist technicians is Spanish at 31.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Carrier at 13.8% and French is the third-most popular at 10.3%.
- Spanish, 31.0%
- Carrier, 13.8%
- French, 10.3%
- Chinese, 6.9%
- Swedish, 3.4%
- Other, 34.6%
Engineering specialist technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 31.0% |
| Carrier | 13.8% |
| French | 10.3% |
| Chinese | 6.9% |
| Swedish | 3.4% |
| Other | 34.6% |
