Field electrical engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Field electrical engineer gender statistics
5.8% of field electrical engineers are women and 94.2% of field electrical engineers are men.
- Male, 94.2%
- Female, 5.8%
Field electrical engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 94.2% |
| Female | 5.8% |
Field electrical engineer gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$85,772
Female income
$82,283
Field electrical engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in field electrical engineer positions over time. Currently, 5.8% of field electrical engineers are female.
Field electrical engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 95.02% | 4.98% |
| 2011 | 94.73% | 5.27% |
| 2012 | 94.59% | 5.41% |
| 2013 | 93.88% | 6.12% |
| 2014 | 94.60% | 5.40% |
| 2015 | 94.92% | 5.08% |
| 2016 | 95.26% | 4.74% |
| 2017 | 93.97% | 6.03% |
| 2018 | 93.34% | 6.66% |
| 2019 | 94.54% | 5.46% |
| 2020 | 94.60% | 5.40% |
| 2021 | 94.17% | 5.83% |
Field electrical engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared field electrical 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% |
| Field Electrical Engineer | 94% | 6% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Field electrical engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among field electrical engineers is White, which makes up 64.2% of all field electrical engineers. Comparatively, 14.3% of field electrical engineers are Asian and 11.6% of field electrical engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 64.2%
- Asian, 14.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.6%
- Black or African American, 5.0%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Field electrical engineer race
| Field electrical engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 64.2% |
| Asian | 14.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.6% |
| Black or African American | 5.0% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Field electrical engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how field electrical engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Field electrical engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.33% | 5.35% | 15.29% | 9.73% |
| 2011 | 67.41% | 4.96% | 16.39% | 9.71% |
| 2012 | 67.95% | 5.52% | 15.22% | 9.04% |
| 2013 | 69.32% | 4.80% | 15.38% | 8.54% |
| 2014 | 68.28% | 4.68% | 14.94% | 10.13% |
| 2015 | 68.44% | 4.85% | 14.65% | 9.96% |
| 2016 | 68.06% | 4.76% | 15.31% | 9.63% |
| 2017 | 67.97% | 4.83% | 14.78% | 9.80% |
| 2018 | 67.19% | 5.19% | 15.32% | 9.83% |
| 2019 | 68.35% | 4.40% | 15.23% | 9.92% |
| 2020 | 65.33% | 4.07% | 15.24% | 10.82% |
| 2021 | 64.24% | 4.95% | 14.28% | 11.61% |
Field electrical engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian field electrical engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino field electrical engineers have the lowest average salary at $84,039.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $84,892 |
| White | $86,010 |
| Black or African American | $84,396 |
| Asian | $89,640 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $84,039 |
Average field electrical engineer age
See how the average age of field electrical engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Field electrical engineer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 43 | |
| White | 46 | 37.5 |
| Black or African American | 46 | 54 |
| Asian | 43 | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 | 34.5 |
Field electrical engineer age breakdown
The average age of field electrical engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the field electrical engineer population.
Field electrical engineer age breakdown
| Field Electrical Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 13% |
Field electrical engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for field electrical engineers is bachelor's degree, with 68% of field electrical engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 15% and associate degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 68%
- Associate, 15%
- Master's, 6%
- High School Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Field electrical engineers by degree level
| Field electrical engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 68% |
| Associate | 15% |
| Master's | 6% |
| High School Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Field electrical engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, field electrical engineers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $101,921 annually. With a Master's degree, field electrical engineers earn a median annual income of $93,542 compared to $84,547 for field electrical engineers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $93,542 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $84,547 |
| Doctorate Degree | $101,921 |
Field electrical engineer employment statistics
Most field electrical engineers work for a private in the energy industry.
Company size where field electrical engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where field electrical engineers work.
Field electrical engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 27% |
Field electrical engineer jobs by company type
Employees with the field electrical engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most field electrical engineers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Field electrical engineer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 31% |
| Private | 66% |
| Government | 2% |
Field electrical engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for field electrical engineers are energy, construction and manufacturing.
Field electrical engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Energy | 15% |
| Construction | 14% |
| Fortune 500 | 13% |
| Manufacturing | 12% |
| Technology | 10% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Utilities | 7% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Field electrical engineer turnover and employment statistics
Field electrical engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for field electrical engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Field electrical engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Field electrical engineer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.73% |
| 2011 | 4.08% |
| 2012 | 3.85% |
| 2013 | 3.04% |
| 2014 | 3.13% |
| 2015 | 2.11% |
| 2016 | 2.06% |
| 2017 | 2.13% |
| 2018 | 2.03% |
| 2019 | 1.23% |
| 2020 | 2.22% |
| 2021 | 1.69% |
Average field electrical engineer tenure
The average field electrical engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 739 field electrical engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Field electrical engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 29% |
| 1-2 years | 38% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Field electrical engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of field electrical 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering Documentation Specialist | 3.67% | 57,028 |
| Solar Systems Designer | 5.25% | 103,850 |
| Field Electrical Engineer | 6.39% | - |
| Airplane Designer | 7.54% | 43,986 |
| Absorption And Adsorption Engineer | 8.92% | 2,687 |
| Materials Acceptance Engineer | 10.43% | 4,703 |
| Senior Environmental Engineer | 12.89% | 30,813 |
Similar field electrical engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering Documentation Specialist | 3.67% | 57,028 |
| Solar Systems Designer | 5.25% | 103,850 |
| Airplane Designer | 7.54% | 43,986 |
| Absorption And Adsorption Engineer | 8.92% | 2,687 |
| Materials Acceptance Engineer | 10.43% | 4,703 |
| Senior Environmental Engineer | 12.89% | 30,813 |
Foreign languages spoken by field electrical engineers
The most common foreign language among field electrical engineers is Spanish at 38.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 22.2% and Arabic is the third-most popular at 22.2%.
- Spanish, 38.9%
- French, 22.2%
- Arabic, 22.2%
- Chinese, 5.6%
- Turkish, 5.6%
- Other, 5.5%
Field electrical engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 38.9% |
| French | 22.2% |
| Arabic | 22.2% |
| Chinese | 5.6% |
| Turkish | 5.6% |
| Other | 5.5% |
