Firmware test engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Firmware test engineer demographics by:
Firmware test engineer gender statistics
10.8% of firmware test engineers are women and 89.2% of firmware test engineers are men.
- Male, 89.2%
- Female, 10.8%
Firmware test engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 89.2% |
| Female | 10.8% |
Firmware test engineer gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$84,013
Female income
$80,316
Firmware test engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in firmware test engineer positions over time. Currently, 10.8% of firmware test engineers are female.
Firmware test engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 94.01% | 5.99% |
| 2011 | 93.42% | 6.58% |
| 2012 | 93.92% | 6.08% |
| 2013 | 94.42% | 5.58% |
| 2014 | 93.86% | 6.14% |
| 2015 | 93.91% | 6.09% |
| 2016 | 94.41% | 5.59% |
| 2017 | 94.13% | 5.87% |
| 2018 | 90.13% | 9.87% |
| 2019 | 89.29% | 10.71% |
| 2020 | 89.69% | 10.31% |
| 2021 | 89.21% | 10.79% |
Firmware test engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared firmware test engineers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, dell certified systems expert and software applications architect have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Informatics Nurse Specialist | 13% | 87% |
| Clinical Support Specialist | 22% | 78% |
| Clinic Administrator | 23% | 77% |
| Firmware Test Engineer | 89% | 11% |
| Senior Data Center Engineer | 98% | 2% |
| Software Applications Architect | 98% | 2% |
| Dell Certified Systems Expert | 99% | 1% |
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Firmware test engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among firmware test engineers is White, which makes up 67.7% of all firmware test engineers. Comparatively, 12.0% of firmware test engineers are Asian and 8.8% of firmware test engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 67.7%
- Asian, 12.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.8%
- Black or African American, 6.2%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Firmware test engineer race
| Firmware test engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.7% |
| Asian | 12.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.8% |
| Black or African American | 6.2% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Firmware test engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how firmware test engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Firmware test engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.09% | 9.39% | 10.78% | 7.43% |
| 2011 | 70.82% | 9.26% | 10.08% | 6.76% |
| 2012 | 68.23% | 9.76% | 11.84% | 7.55% |
| 2013 | 68.24% | 9.08% | 13.31% | 7.03% |
| 2014 | 68.30% | 8.60% | 13.45% | 6.77% |
| 2015 | 69.40% | 8.46% | 11.85% | 7.58% |
| 2016 | 68.76% | 7.94% | 12.50% | 7.70% |
| 2017 | 68.46% | 8.03% | 12.72% | 8.01% |
| 2018 | 72.30% | 6.27% | 11.30% | 7.41% |
| 2019 | 71.06% | 6.68% | 11.46% | 8.08% |
| 2020 | 68.88% | 6.11% | 11.53% | 8.82% |
| 2021 | 67.73% | 6.24% | 11.99% | 8.82% |
Firmware test engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian firmware test engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american firmware test engineers have the lowest average salary at $81,504.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $83,069 |
| White | $83,645 |
| Black or African American | $81,504 |
| Asian | $89,785 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $82,312 |
Average firmware test engineer age
See how the average age of firmware test engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Firmware test engineer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 43 | 45 |
| Unknown | 42 | 42 |
| Asian | 42 | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 | 41 |
| White | 44 | 44 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 44 | 46 |
Firmware test engineer age breakdown
The average age of firmware test engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 62% of the firmware test engineer population.
Firmware test engineer age breakdown
| Firmware Test Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 62% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Firmware test engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for firmware test engineers is bachelor's degree, with 75% of firmware test engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 11% and master's degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 75%
- Master's, 11%
- Associate, 11%
- Diploma, 1%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Firmware test engineers by degree level
| Firmware test engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 75% |
| Master's | 11% |
| Associate | 11% |
| Diploma | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Firmware test engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, firmware test engineers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $97,595 annually. With a Master's degree, firmware test engineers earn a median annual income of $97,114 compared to $88,323 for firmware test engineers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $97,114 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $88,323 |
| Doctorate Degree | $97,595 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $75,650 |
Firmware test engineer employment statistics
Most firmware test engineers work for a public in the technology industry.
Company size where firmware test engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where firmware test engineers work.
Firmware test engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 9% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 13% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 32% |
| > 10,000 employees | 32% |
Firmware test engineer jobs by company type
Employees with the firmware test engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most firmware test engineers prefer to work at public companies over private companies.
Firmware test engineer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 51% |
| Private | 47% |
Firmware test engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for firmware test engineers are technology, professional and manufacturing.
Firmware test engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 28% |
| Fortune 500 | 19% |
| Professional | 13% |
| Manufacturing | 9% |
| Telecommunication | 6% |
| Health Care | 6% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
Firmware test engineer turnover and employment statistics
Firmware test engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for firmware test engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Firmware test engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Firmware test engineer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.08% |
| 2011 | 4.28% |
| 2012 | 4.87% |
| 2013 | 3.52% |
| 2014 | 3.32% |
| 2015 | 3.15% |
| 2016 | 2.86% |
| 2017 | 2.28% |
| 2018 | 2.52% |
| 2019 | 2.66% |
| 2020 | 3.94% |
| 2021 | 3.69% |
Average firmware test engineer tenure
The average firmware test engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 165 firmware test engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Firmware test engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 27% |
| 1-2 years | 40% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Firmware test engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of firmware 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Network Communications Analyst | 7.31% | 38,527 |
| Customer Relationship Management Consultant | 8.42% | 125,333 |
| Senior Release Engineer | 8.46% | 232,671 |
| Network Security Architect | 8.59% | 141,768 |
| Operation System Engineer | 9.03% | 101,173 |
| Firmware Test Engineer | 10.54% | - |
| Senior Technical Services Representative | 10.88% | 133,408 |
Similar firmware test engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Network Communications Analyst | 7.31% | 38,527 |
| Customer Relationship Management Consultant | 8.42% | 125,333 |
| Senior Release Engineer | 8.46% | 232,671 |
| Network Security Architect | 8.59% | 141,768 |
| Operation System Engineer | 9.03% | 101,173 |
| Senior Technical Services Representative | 10.88% | 133,408 |
