Field installation engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Field installation engineer demographics by:
Field installation engineer gender statistics
3.3% of field installation engineers are women and 96.7% of field installation engineers are men.
- Male, 96.7%
- Female, 3.3%
Field installation engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 96.7% |
| Female | 3.3% |
Field installation engineer gender pay gap
Women earn $1.03 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$64,382
Female income
$66,134
Field installation engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in field installation engineer positions over time. Currently, 3.3% of field installation engineers are female.
Field installation engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 97.24% | 2.76% |
| 2011 | 98.10% | 1.90% |
| 2012 | 97.51% | 2.49% |
| 2013 | 97.66% | 2.34% |
| 2014 | 97.36% | 2.64% |
| 2015 | 97.12% | 2.88% |
| 2016 | 97.46% | 2.54% |
| 2017 | 96.91% | 3.09% |
| 2018 | 97.08% | 2.92% |
| 2019 | 97.05% | 2.95% |
| 2020 | 96.33% | 3.67% |
| 2021 | 96.65% | 3.35% |
Field installation engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared field installation 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 Installation Engineer | 97% | 3% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Field installation engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among field installation engineers is White, which makes up 71.9% of all field installation engineers. Comparatively, 10.2% of field installation engineers are Asian and 9.6% of field installation engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 71.9%
- Asian, 10.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.6%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- Black or African American, 3.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Field installation engineer race
| Field installation engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 71.9% |
| Asian | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.6% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| Black or African American | 3.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Field installation engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how field installation engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Field installation engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.13% | 3.56% | 8.11% | 7.30% |
| 2011 | 79.20% | 3.56% | 7.89% | 7.60% |
| 2012 | 79.63% | 3.79% | 7.05% | 7.92% |
| 2013 | 79.20% | 3.04% | 8.54% | 7.35% |
| 2014 | 77.23% | 3.14% | 9.66% | 8.34% |
| 2015 | 77.71% | 3.38% | 8.27% | 8.94% |
| 2016 | 75.73% | 3.58% | 9.36% | 9.53% |
| 2017 | 76.45% | 2.86% | 9.08% | 9.45% |
| 2018 | 77.24% | 3.17% | 8.72% | 8.69% |
| 2019 | 75.69% | 3.42% | 9.22% | 8.97% |
| 2020 | 72.18% | 3.13% | 10.72% | 10.32% |
| 2021 | 71.93% | 3.47% | 10.23% | 9.65% |
Field installation engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino field installation engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american field installation engineers have the lowest average salary at $61,126.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $64,465 |
| White | $65,223 |
| Black or African American | $61,126 |
| Asian | $64,737 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $66,483 |
Average field installation engineer age
See how the average age of field installation engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Field installation engineer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 39 | 36 |
| White | 40 | 33 |
| Black or African American | 40 | 48 |
| Asian | 38.5 | 34 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 26 |
Field installation engineer age breakdown
The average age of field installation engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the field installation engineer population.
Field installation engineer age breakdown
| Field Installation Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Field installation engineer educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 42%
- Associate, 35%
- High School Diploma, 10%
- Master's, 6%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Field installation engineers by degree level
| Field installation engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 42% |
| Associate | 35% |
| High School Diploma | 10% |
| Master's | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Field installation engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, field installation engineers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $80,313 annually. With a Master's degree, field installation engineers earn a median annual income of $74,142 compared to $65,552 for field installation engineers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $74,142 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $65,552 |
| Doctorate Degree | $80,313 |
Field installation engineer employment statistics
Most field installation engineers work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where field installation engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where field installation engineers work.
Field installation engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 8% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 27% |
Field installation engineer jobs by company type
Employees with the field installation engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most field installation engineers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Field installation engineer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 41% |
| Private | 53% |
| Government | 2% |
Field installation engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for field installation engineers are technology, manufacturing and professional.
Field installation engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 27% |
| Fortune 500 | 14% |
| Manufacturing | 11% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Telecommunication | 9% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Field installation engineer turnover and employment statistics
Field installation engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for field installation engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Field installation engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Field installation engineer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.09% |
| 2011 | 4.26% |
| 2012 | 2.86% |
| 2013 | 1.99% |
| 2014 | 1.63% |
| 2015 | 1.74% |
| 2016 | 1.46% |
| 2017 | 1.74% |
| 2018 | 1.20% |
| 2019 | 1.42% |
| 2020 | 2.46% |
| 2021 | 2.18% |
Average field installation engineer tenure
The average field installation engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 246 field installation engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Field installation engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 23% |
| 1-2 years | 39% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Field installation engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of field installation 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Principal Project Engineer | 3.67% | 95,718 |
| Field Installation Engineer | 4.55% | - |
| Mine Engineering Supervisor | 5.25% | 54,121 |
| Lighting Engineer | 6.39% | 38,070 |
| Test Facility Engineer | 7.54% | 29,673 |
| Refinery Process Engineer | 8.92% | 24,593 |
| Material Engineer | 10.43% | 89,717 |
Similar field installation engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Principal Project Engineer | 3.67% | 95,718 |
| Mine Engineering Supervisor | 5.25% | 54,121 |
| Lighting Engineer | 6.39% | 38,070 |
| Test Facility Engineer | 7.54% | 29,673 |
| Refinery Process Engineer | 8.92% | 24,593 |
| Material Engineer | 10.43% | 89,717 |
Foreign languages spoken by field installation engineers
- Spanish, 60.0%
- Carrier, 40.0%
Field installation engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 60.0% |
| Carrier | 40.0% |