Engineering support specialist demographics and statistics in the US
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Engineering support specialist gender statistics
35.7% of engineering support specialists are women and 64.3% of engineering support specialists are men.
- Male, 64.3%
- Female, 35.7%
Engineering support specialist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 64.3% |
| Female | 35.7% |
Engineering support specialist gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$73,129
Female income
$70,947
Engineering support specialist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in engineering support specialist positions over time. Currently, 35.7% of engineering support specialists are female.
Engineering support specialist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 58.14% | 41.86% |
| 2011 | 59.31% | 40.69% |
| 2012 | 61.04% | 38.96% |
| 2013 | 61.68% | 38.32% |
| 2014 | 62.14% | 37.86% |
| 2015 | 64.29% | 35.71% |
| 2016 | 64.46% | 35.54% |
| 2017 | 64.34% | 35.66% |
| 2018 | 65.23% | 34.77% |
| 2019 | 63.64% | 36.36% |
| 2020 | 64.25% | 35.75% |
| 2021 | 64.31% | 35.69% |
Engineering support specialist related jobs gender ratio
We compared engineering support specialists 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% |
| Engineering Support Specialist | 64% | 36% |
| Senior Data Center Engineer | 98% | 2% |
| Software Applications Architect | 98% | 2% |
| Dell Certified Systems Expert | 99% | 1% |
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Engineering support specialist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among engineering support specialists is White, which makes up 56.5% of all engineering support specialists. Comparatively, 16.2% of engineering support specialists are Hispanic or Latino and 11.5% of engineering support specialists are Asian.
- White, 56.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.2%
- Asian, 11.5%
- Black or African American, 10.0%
- Unknown, 5.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Engineering support specialist race
| Engineering support specialist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.2% |
| Asian | 11.5% |
| Black or African American | 10.0% |
| Unknown | 5.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Engineering support specialist race and ethnicity over time
See how engineering support specialist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Engineering support specialist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.07% | 10.45% | 8.10% | 13.26% |
| 2011 | 65.77% | 10.54% | 8.25% | 12.76% |
| 2012 | 64.50% | 10.78% | 8.50% | 13.40% |
| 2013 | 63.44% | 10.02% | 9.31% | 13.78% |
| 2014 | 63.15% | 10.23% | 8.96% | 14.49% |
| 2015 | 63.05% | 9.70% | 10.13% | 14.37% |
| 2016 | 62.85% | 9.66% | 10.11% | 14.26% |
| 2017 | 62.06% | 9.33% | 10.56% | 14.67% |
| 2018 | 62.18% | 9.28% | 10.65% | 14.40% |
| 2019 | 60.36% | 9.20% | 11.35% | 15.53% |
| 2020 | 58.32% | 9.78% | 11.13% | 15.69% |
| 2021 | 56.47% | 10.01% | 11.51% | 16.22% |
Engineering support specialist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian engineering support specialists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american engineering support specialists have the lowest average salary at $69,549.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $70,818 |
| White | $72,351 |
| Black or African American | $69,549 |
| Asian | $82,537 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $71,108 |
Average engineering support specialist age
See how the average age of engineering support specialists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Engineering support specialist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 44 | 43 |
| Unknown | 40 | 45 |
| Asian | 41 | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 | 39.5 |
| White | 41 | 46 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 41 |
Engineering support specialist age breakdown
The average age of engineering support specialists is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the engineering support specialist population.
Engineering support specialist age breakdown
| Engineering Support Specialist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 15% |
Engineering support specialist educational attainment
The most common degree for engineering support specialists is bachelor's degree, with 56% of engineering support specialists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 28% and associate degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 56%
- Associate, 28%
- Master's, 8%
- High School Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Engineering support specialists by degree level
| Engineering support specialist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 56% |
| Associate | 28% |
| Master's | 8% |
| High School Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Engineering support specialist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, engineering support specialists with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $88,240 annually. With a Doctorate degree, engineering support specialists earn a median annual income of $83,372 compared to $74,354 for engineering support specialists with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $88,240 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $64,980 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $74,354 |
| Doctorate Degree | $83,372 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $66,720 |
Engineering support specialist employment statistics
Most engineering support specialists work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where engineering support specialists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where engineering support specialists work.
Engineering support specialist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 32% |
Engineering support specialist jobs by company type
Employees with the engineering support specialist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most engineering support specialists prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Engineering support specialist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 39% |
| Private | 55% |
| Government | 3% |
Engineering support specialist jobs by industry
The most common industries for engineering support specialists are technology, manufacturing and professional.
Engineering support specialist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 20% |
| Fortune 500 | 17% |
| Manufacturing | 12% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Construction | 5% |
| Automotive | 4% |
| Energy | 4% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Engineering support specialist turnover and employment statistics
Engineering support specialist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for engineering support specialists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Engineering support specialist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Engineering support specialist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.58% |
| 2011 | 6.70% |
| 2012 | 5.32% |
| 2013 | 5.21% |
| 2014 | 4.89% |
| 2015 | 4.00% |
| 2016 | 3.51% |
| 2017 | 3.56% |
| 2018 | 3.06% |
| 2019 | 3.58% |
| 2020 | 4.61% |
| 2021 | 4.34% |
Average engineering support specialist tenure
The average engineering support specialist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 591 engineering support specialists resumes in Zippia's database.
Engineering support specialist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 15% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Engineering support specialist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of engineering support specialists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Telecommunications System Analyst | 7.31% | 24,554 |
| Senior Leader | 8.42% | 214,805 |
| Software Engineer | 8.46% | 339,938 |
| Senior Systems Security Engineer | 8.59% | 136,367 |
| Enterprise Engineer | 9.03% | 117,469 |
| E-Business Project Manager | 10.54% | 126,510 |
| Engineering Support Specialist | 10.88% | - |
Similar engineering support specialist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Telecommunications System Analyst | 7.31% | 24,554 |
| Senior Leader | 8.42% | 214,805 |
| Software Engineer | 8.46% | 339,938 |
| Senior Systems Security Engineer | 8.59% | 136,367 |
| Enterprise Engineer | 9.03% | 117,469 |
| E-Business Project Manager | 10.54% | 126,510 |
Foreign languages spoken by engineering support specialists
The most common foreign language among engineering support specialists is Spanish at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 9.5% and French is the third-most popular at 9.5%.
- Spanish, 33.3%
- Chinese, 9.5%
- French, 9.5%
- Russian, 9.5%
- Thai, 9.5%
- Other, 28.7%
Engineering support specialist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 33.3% |
| Chinese | 9.5% |
| French | 9.5% |
| Russian | 9.5% |
| Thai | 9.5% |
| Other | 28.7% |
