Field test engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Field test engineer demographics by:
Field test engineer gender statistics
10.7% of field test engineers are women and 89.3% of field test engineers are men.
- Male, 89.3%
- Female, 10.7%
Field test engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 89.3% |
| Female | 10.7% |
Field test engineer gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$74,252
Female income
$71,132
Field test engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in field test engineer positions over time. Currently, 10.7% of field test engineers are female.
Field test engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 90.77% | 9.23% |
| 2011 | 90.25% | 9.75% |
| 2012 | 90.01% | 9.99% |
| 2013 | 88.78% | 11.22% |
| 2014 | 90.03% | 9.97% |
| 2015 | 90.59% | 9.41% |
| 2016 | 91.19% | 8.81% |
| 2017 | 88.93% | 11.07% |
| 2018 | 87.84% | 12.16% |
| 2019 | 89.92% | 10.08% |
| 2020 | 90.03% | 9.97% |
| 2021 | 89.28% | 10.72% |
Field test engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared field test 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 Test Engineer | 89% | 11% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Field test engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among field test engineers is White, which makes up 62.0% of all field test engineers. Comparatively, 16.8% of field test engineers are Asian and 11.4% of field test engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 62.0%
- Asian, 16.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.4%
- Black or African American, 4.9%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Field test engineer race
| Field test engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.0% |
| Asian | 16.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.4% |
| Black or African American | 4.9% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Field test engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how field test engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Field test engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.10% | 5.29% | 17.78% | 9.55% |
| 2011 | 65.18% | 4.90% | 18.88% | 9.52% |
| 2012 | 65.72% | 5.46% | 17.70% | 8.85% |
| 2013 | 67.09% | 4.74% | 17.87% | 8.36% |
| 2014 | 66.05% | 4.62% | 17.42% | 9.95% |
| 2015 | 66.21% | 4.79% | 17.13% | 9.77% |
| 2016 | 65.83% | 4.70% | 17.79% | 9.45% |
| 2017 | 65.73% | 4.77% | 17.27% | 9.62% |
| 2018 | 64.96% | 5.13% | 17.80% | 9.65% |
| 2019 | 66.12% | 4.34% | 17.72% | 9.74% |
| 2020 | 63.10% | 4.01% | 17.72% | 10.63% |
| 2021 | 62.01% | 4.90% | 16.76% | 11.43% |
Field test engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian field test engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino field test engineers have the lowest average salary at $72,702.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $73,465 |
| White | $74,465 |
| Black or African American | $73,021 |
| Asian | $77,716 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $72,702 |
Average field test engineer age
See how the average age of field test engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Field test 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 test engineer age breakdown
The average age of field test engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the field test engineer population.
Field test engineer age breakdown
| Field Test Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 13% |
Field test engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for field test engineers is bachelor's degree, with 65% of field test engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 15% and master's degree degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 65%
- Master's, 15%
- Associate, 12%
- High School Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Field test engineers by degree level
| Field test engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 65% |
| Master's | 15% |
| Associate | 12% |
| High School Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Field test engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, field test engineers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $88,744 annually. With a Master's degree, field test engineers earn a median annual income of $81,214 compared to $73,156 for field test engineers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $81,214 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $73,156 |
| Doctorate Degree | $88,744 |
Field test engineer employment statistics
Most field test engineers work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where field test engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where field test engineers work.
Field test engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 33% |
Field test engineer jobs by company type
Employees with the field test engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most field test engineers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Field test engineer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 33% |
| Private | 61% |
| Government | 2% |
Field test engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for field test engineers are technology, telecommunication and manufacturing.
Field test engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 20% |
| Telecommunication | 15% |
| Fortune 500 | 12% |
| Manufacturing | 11% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Energy | 5% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Field test engineer turnover and employment statistics
Field test engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for field test engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Field test engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Field test 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 test engineer tenure
The average field test engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 949 field test engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Field test engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 27% |
| 1-2 years | 38% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Field test engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of field test 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing Quality Engineer | 3.67% | 111,968 |
| Senior Validation Specialist | 5.25% | 2,896 |
| Field Test Engineer | 6.39% | - |
| Supersonic Engineer | 7.54% | 4,402 |
| Senior Chemical Engineer | 8.92% | 54,380 |
| Welding Engineer | 10.43% | 39,405 |
| Environmental Property Assessor | 12.89% | 22,803 |
Similar field test engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing Quality Engineer | 3.67% | 111,968 |
| Senior Validation Specialist | 5.25% | 2,896 |
| Supersonic Engineer | 7.54% | 4,402 |
| Senior Chemical Engineer | 8.92% | 54,380 |
| Welding Engineer | 10.43% | 39,405 |
| Environmental Property Assessor | 12.89% | 22,803 |
Foreign languages spoken by field test engineers
The most common foreign language among field test engineers is Spanish at 42.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Carrier at 17.5% and Japanese is the third-most popular at 5.0%.
- Spanish, 42.5%
- Carrier, 17.5%
- Japanese, 5.0%
- Polish, 5.0%
- Korean, 5.0%
- Other, 25.0%
Field test engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 42.5% |
| Carrier | 17.5% |
| Japanese | 5.0% |
| Polish | 5.0% |
| Korean | 5.0% |
| Other | 25.0% |
