Field applications engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Field applications engineer gender statistics
7.8% of field applications engineers are women and 92.2% of field applications engineers are men.
- Male, 92.2%
- Female, 7.8%
Field applications engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 92.2% |
| Female | 7.8% |
Field applications engineer gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$106,722
Female income
$102,287
Field applications engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in field applications engineer positions over time. Currently, 7.8% of field applications engineers are female.
Field applications engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 92.80% | 7.20% |
| 2011 | 87.59% | 12.41% |
| 2012 | 92.81% | 7.19% |
| 2013 | 90.85% | 9.15% |
| 2014 | 91.27% | 8.73% |
| 2015 | 92.35% | 7.65% |
| 2016 | 91.86% | 8.14% |
| 2017 | 89.62% | 10.38% |
| 2018 | 89.72% | 10.28% |
| 2019 | 88.25% | 11.75% |
| 2020 | 87.23% | 12.77% |
| 2021 | 92.18% | 7.82% |
Field applications engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared field applications engineers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, senior field applications engineer and senior systems sales engineer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Wedding Consultant | 7% | 93% |
| Escrow Closer | 10% | 90% |
| Promotional Model | 11% | 89% |
| Field Applications Engineer | 92% | 8% |
| Senior Pre-Sales Engineer | 94% | 6% |
| Senior Systems Sales Engineer | 95% | 5% |
| Senior Field Applications Engineer | 96% | 4% |
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Field applications engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among field applications engineers is White, which makes up 74.1% of all field applications engineers. Comparatively, 11.5% of field applications engineers are Asian and 6.7% of field applications engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 74.1%
- Asian, 11.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 6.7%
- Unknown, 6.1%
- Black or African American, 1.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Field applications engineer race
| Field applications engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 74.1% |
| Asian | 11.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.7% |
| Unknown | 6.1% |
| Black or African American | 1.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Field applications engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how field applications engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Field applications engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 80.67% | 2.03% | 10.55% | 5.37% |
| 2011 | 80.46% | 0.86% | 10.97% | 6.41% |
| 2012 | 80.09% | 2.11% | 11.13% | 5.01% |
| 2013 | 77.93% | 1.04% | 13.60% | 6.02% |
| 2014 | 75.92% | 2.33% | 14.04% | 5.98% |
| 2015 | 75.94% | 2.52% | 12.76% | 6.59% |
| 2016 | 79.72% | 1.75% | 11.66% | 5.53% |
| 2017 | 76.90% | 2.34% | 9.15% | 9.19% |
| 2018 | 75.41% | 1.80% | 11.58% | 7.48% |
| 2019 | 76.98% | 1.85% | 11.49% | 7.35% |
| 2020 | 76.79% | 1.15% | 10.15% | 8.63% |
| 2021 | 74.08% | 1.39% | 11.45% | 6.66% |
Field applications engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, white field applications engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american field applications engineers have the lowest average salary at $101,316.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $108,183 |
| White | $109,737 |
| Black or African American | $101,316 |
| Asian | $108,792 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $105,798 |
Average field applications engineer age
See how the average age of field applications engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Field applications engineer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 37 | |
| White | 45 | 35.5 |
| Asian | 44 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43.5 |
Field applications engineer age breakdown
The average age of field applications engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the field applications engineer population.
Field applications engineer age breakdown
| Field Applications Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 8% |
Field applications engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for field applications engineers is bachelor's degree, with 71% of field applications engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 16% and master's degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 71%
- Master's, 16%
- Associate, 10%
- Diploma, 1%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Field applications engineers by degree level
| Field applications engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 71% |
| Master's | 16% |
| Associate | 10% |
| Diploma | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Field applications engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, field applications engineers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $118,173 annually. With a Doctorate degree, field applications engineers earn a median annual income of $114,575 compared to $114,574 for field applications engineers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $118,173 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $99,731 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $114,574 |
| Doctorate Degree | $114,575 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $102,494 |
Field applications engineer employment statistics
Most field applications engineers work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where field applications engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where field applications engineers work.
Field applications engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 30% |
| > 10,000 employees | 26% |
Field applications engineer jobs by company type
Employees with the field applications engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most field applications engineers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Field applications engineer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 46% |
| Private | 54% |
Field applications engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for field applications engineers are technology, manufacturing and telecommunication.
Field applications engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 44% |
| Manufacturing | 20% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Telecommunication | 5% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Education | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
Field applications engineer turnover and employment statistics
Field applications engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for field applications engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Field applications engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Field applications engineer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.76% |
| 2011 | 6.47% |
| 2012 | 3.00% |
| 2013 | 1.40% |
| 2014 | 3.06% |
| 2015 | 1.96% |
| 2016 | 0.53% |
| 2017 | 2.50% |
| 2018 | 1.70% |
| 2019 | 1.75% |
| 2020 | 2.80% |
| 2021 | 2.19% |
Average field applications engineer tenure
The average field applications engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,704 field applications engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Field applications engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 11% |
| 1-2 years | 42% |
| 3-4 years | 20% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Field applications engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of field applications 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Field Applications Engineer | 6.51% | - |
| Promotion Specialist | 6.75% | 23,842 |
| Newspaper Vendor | 7.95% | 397 |
| Merchandise Shopper | 8.25% | 33,200 |
| Telemarketing Fundraiser | 11.06% | 241 |
| Apartment Leasing Agent | 12.76% | 31,888 |
Similar field applications engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Promotion Specialist | 6.75% | 23,842 |
| Newspaper Vendor | 7.95% | 397 |
| Merchandise Shopper | 8.25% | 33,200 |
| Telemarketing Fundraiser | 11.06% | 241 |
| Apartment Leasing Agent | 12.76% | 31,888 |
Foreign languages spoken by field applications engineers
The most common foreign language among field applications engineers is Chinese at 19.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Spanish at 17.6% and Mandarin is the third-most popular at 14.4%.
- Chinese, 19.2%
- Spanish, 17.6%
- Mandarin, 14.4%
- Japanese, 8.0%
- French, 6.4%
- Other, 34.4%
Field applications engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Chinese | 19.2% |
| Spanish | 17.6% |
| Mandarin | 14.4% |
| Japanese | 8.0% |
| French | 6.4% |
| Other | 34.4% |
