Failure analysis engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Failure analysis engineer gender statistics
16.3% of failure analysis engineers are women and 83.7% of failure analysis engineers are men.
- Male, 83.7%
- Female, 16.3%
Failure analysis engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 83.7% |
| Female | 16.3% |
Failure analysis engineer gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$93,551
Female income
$90,895
Failure analysis engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in failure analysis engineer positions over time. Currently, 16.3% of failure analysis engineers are female.
Failure analysis engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 88.41% | 11.59% |
| 2011 | 88.09% | 11.91% |
| 2012 | 86.74% | 13.26% |
| 2013 | 86.06% | 13.94% |
| 2014 | 87.59% | 12.41% |
| 2015 | 86.79% | 13.21% |
| 2016 | 85.41% | 14.59% |
| 2017 | 86.24% | 13.76% |
| 2018 | 85.30% | 14.70% |
| 2019 | 87.45% | 12.55% |
| 2020 | 86.01% | 13.99% |
| 2021 | 83.74% | 16.26% |
Failure analysis engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared failure analysis 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% |
| Failure Analysis Engineer | 84% | 16% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Failure analysis engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among failure analysis engineers is White, which makes up 65.7% of all failure analysis engineers. Comparatively, 15.5% of failure analysis engineers are Asian and 10.5% of failure analysis engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 65.7%
- Asian, 15.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.5%
- Black or African American, 4.3%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
Failure analysis engineer race
| Failure analysis engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.7% |
| Asian | 15.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.5% |
| Black or African American | 4.3% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
Failure analysis engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how failure analysis engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Failure analysis engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.54% | 4.14% | 15.12% | 6.51% |
| 2011 | 73.97% | 4.29% | 12.58% | 7.80% |
| 2012 | 73.69% | 3.40% | 13.88% | 7.33% |
| 2013 | 72.77% | 4.37% | 13.69% | 7.38% |
| 2014 | 71.35% | 4.45% | 14.59% | 7.71% |
| 2015 | 71.19% | 4.95% | 14.04% | 8.41% |
| 2016 | 70.27% | 4.13% | 14.72% | 8.42% |
| 2017 | 69.55% | 3.64% | 15.38% | 9.44% |
| 2018 | 69.53% | 3.71% | 16.10% | 8.44% |
| 2019 | 67.33% | 3.89% | 17.41% | 9.31% |
| 2020 | 67.48% | 4.37% | 15.32% | 9.28% |
| 2021 | 65.68% | 4.29% | 15.46% | 10.52% |
Failure analysis engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian failure analysis engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american failure analysis engineers have the lowest average salary at $91,270.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $94,627 |
| White | $91,578 |
| Black or African American | $91,270 |
| Asian | $98,000 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $92,443 |
Average failure analysis engineer age
See how the average age of failure analysis engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Failure analysis engineer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 41 | 37 |
| White | 42.5 | 40 |
| Black or African American | 40 | 39 |
| Asian | 38 | 34 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40.5 | 40.5 |
Failure analysis engineer age breakdown
The average age of failure analysis engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 53% of the failure analysis engineer population.
Failure analysis engineer age breakdown
| Failure Analysis Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 53% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Failure analysis engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for failure analysis engineers is bachelor's degree, with 65% of failure analysis engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 14% and master's degree degree at 14%.
- Bachelor's, 65%
- Master's, 14%
- Associate, 14%
- Doctorate, 4%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Failure analysis engineers by degree level
| Failure analysis engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 65% |
| Master's | 14% |
| Associate | 14% |
| Doctorate | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Failure analysis engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, failure analysis engineers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $107,034 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, failure analysis engineers earn a median annual income of $94,616 compared to $78,669 for failure analysis engineers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $107,034 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $94,616 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $78,669 |
Failure analysis engineer employment statistics
Most failure analysis engineers work for a public in the technology industry.
Company size where failure analysis engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where failure analysis engineers work.
Failure analysis engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 7% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 16% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 31% |
| > 10,000 employees | 33% |
Failure analysis engineer jobs by company type
Employees with the failure analysis engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most failure analysis engineers prefer to work at public companies over private companies.
Failure analysis engineer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 52% |
| Private | 46% |
| Government | 0% |
Failure analysis engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for failure analysis engineers are technology, manufacturing and professional.
Failure analysis engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 34% |
| Manufacturing | 15% |
| Fortune 500 | 13% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Telecommunication | 5% |
| Energy | 5% |
| Automotive | 4% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
Failure analysis engineer turnover and employment statistics
Failure analysis engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for failure analysis engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Failure analysis engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Failure analysis engineer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.89% |
| 2011 | 4.17% |
| 2012 | 3.90% |
| 2013 | 3.52% |
| 2014 | 3.01% |
| 2015 | 2.38% |
| 2016 | 1.95% |
| 2017 | 2.07% |
| 2018 | 2.58% |
| 2019 | 2.26% |
| 2020 | 3.20% |
| 2021 | 2.82% |
Average failure analysis engineer tenure
The average failure analysis engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 773 failure analysis engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Failure analysis engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 14% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Failure analysis engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of failure analysis 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Failure Analysis Engineer | 3.67% | - |
| Manufacturing Engineer Lead | 5.25% | 74,287 |
| Provisioning Engineer | 6.39% | 15,857 |
| Structural Test Engineer | 7.54% | 29,662 |
| Process Development Associate | 8.92% | 82,243 |
| Smelting Engineer | 10.43% | 3,371 |
| Wastewater Engineer | 12.89% | 11,135 |
Similar failure analysis engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing Engineer Lead | 5.25% | 74,287 |
| Provisioning Engineer | 6.39% | 15,857 |
| Structural Test Engineer | 7.54% | 29,662 |
| Process Development Associate | 8.92% | 82,243 |
| Smelting Engineer | 10.43% | 3,371 |
| Wastewater Engineer | 12.89% | 11,135 |
Foreign languages spoken by failure analysis engineers
The most common foreign language among failure analysis engineers is Spanish at 32.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 12.0% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 8.0%.
- Spanish, 32.0%
- French, 12.0%
- Chinese, 8.0%
- Mandarin, 8.0%
- Portuguese, 4.0%
- Other, 36.0%
Failure analysis engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 32.0% |
| French | 12.0% |
| Chinese | 8.0% |
| Mandarin | 8.0% |
| Portuguese | 4.0% |
| Other | 36.0% |
