Hardware test engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Hardware test engineer demographics by:
Hardware test engineer gender statistics
8.3% of hardware test engineers are women and 91.7% of hardware test engineers are men.
- Male, 91.7%
- Female, 8.3%
Hardware test engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 91.7% |
| Female | 8.3% |
Hardware test engineer gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$104,393
Female income
$102,689
Hardware test engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in hardware test engineer positions over time. Currently, 8.3% of hardware test engineers are female.
Hardware test engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 89.79% | 10.21% |
| 2011 | 90.64% | 9.36% |
| 2012 | 91.55% | 8.45% |
| 2013 | 93.05% | 6.95% |
| 2014 | 88.12% | 11.88% |
| 2015 | 88.94% | 11.06% |
| 2016 | 90.76% | 9.24% |
| 2017 | 90.09% | 9.91% |
| 2018 | 91.27% | 8.73% |
| 2019 | 91.47% | 8.53% |
| 2020 | 92.70% | 7.30% |
| 2021 | 91.68% | 8.32% |
Hardware test engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared hardware 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% |
| Hardware Test Engineer | 92% | 8% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Hardware test engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among hardware test engineers is White, which makes up 50.8% of all hardware test engineers. Comparatively, 30.6% of hardware test engineers are Asian and 10.2% of hardware test engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 50.8%
- Asian, 30.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.2%
- Black or African American, 5.1%
- Unknown, 2.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Hardware test engineer race
| Hardware test engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 50.8% |
| Asian | 30.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.2% |
| Black or African American | 5.1% |
| Unknown | 2.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Hardware test engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how hardware test engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Hardware test engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 60.72% | 4.43% | 21.99% | 9.83% |
| 2011 | 65.03% | 3.86% | 19.43% | 9.34% |
| 2012 | 60.09% | 6.59% | 22.34% | 9.23% |
| 2013 | 61.59% | 3.97% | 22.57% | 8.91% |
| 2014 | 57.42% | 7.53% | 24.62% | 9.02% |
| 2015 | 61.81% | 4.11% | 23.11% | 8.42% |
| 2016 | 53.38% | 6.80% | 28.65% | 8.61% |
| 2017 | 56.81% | 5.90% | 25.18% | 8.84% |
| 2018 | 57.60% | 5.18% | 27.42% | 7.91% |
| 2019 | 55.33% | 5.46% | 26.13% | 9.21% |
| 2020 | 56.26% | 5.40% | 22.70% | 11.68% |
| 2021 | 50.79% | 5.12% | 30.58% | 10.19% |
Hardware test engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian hardware test engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american hardware test engineers have the lowest average salary at $100,037.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $103,449 |
| White | $106,327 |
| Black or African American | $100,037 |
| Asian | $109,164 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $103,218 |
Average hardware test engineer age
See how the average age of hardware test engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Hardware test engineer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 50 | |
| White | 45 | 42 |
| Black or African American | 43.5 | |
| Asian | 41 | 43 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 |
Hardware test engineer age breakdown
The average age of hardware test engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the hardware test engineer population.
Hardware test engineer age breakdown
| Hardware Test Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Hardware test engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for hardware test engineers is bachelor's degree, with 67% of hardware test engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 18% and associate degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 67%
- Associate, 18%
- Master's, 10%
- High School Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Hardware test engineers by degree level
| Hardware test engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 67% |
| Associate | 18% |
| Master's | 10% |
| High School Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Hardware test engineer wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $115,099 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $106,452 |
Hardware test engineer employment statistics
Most hardware test engineers work for a public in the technology industry.
Company size where hardware test engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where hardware test engineers work.
Hardware test engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 17% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 36% |
Hardware test engineer jobs by company type
Employees with the hardware test engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most hardware test engineers prefer to work at public companies over private companies.
Hardware test engineer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 48% |
| Private | 48% |
| Government | 1% |
Hardware test engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for hardware test engineers are technology, manufacturing and professional.
Hardware test engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 33% |
| Fortune 500 | 15% |
| Manufacturing | 11% |
| Telecommunication | 7% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Hardware test engineer turnover and employment statistics
Hardware test engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for hardware test engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Hardware test engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Hardware test engineer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.02% |
| 2011 | 4.73% |
| 2012 | 3.38% |
| 2013 | 3.93% |
| 2014 | 2.71% |
| 2015 | 1.16% |
| 2016 | 2.77% |
| 2017 | 1.37% |
| 2018 | 2.81% |
| 2019 | 1.59% |
| 2020 | 2.67% |
| 2021 | 2.56% |
Average hardware test engineer tenure
The average hardware test engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 673 hardware test engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Hardware test engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 31% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Hardware test engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of hardware 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Manufacturing Specialist | 3.67% | 28,036 |
| Hardware Test Engineer | 4.15% | - |
| Photonics Engineer | 5.25% | 3,393 |
| Radio Frequency Engineer Lead | 6.39% | 10,576 |
| Aircraft Design Engineer | 7.54% | 44,269 |
| Associate Project Engineer | 8.92% | 91,862 |
| Foundry Metallurgist | 10.43% | 511 |
Similar hardware test engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Manufacturing Specialist | 3.67% | 28,036 |
| Photonics Engineer | 5.25% | 3,393 |
| Radio Frequency Engineer Lead | 6.39% | 10,576 |
| Aircraft Design Engineer | 7.54% | 44,269 |
| Associate Project Engineer | 8.92% | 91,862 |
| Foundry Metallurgist | 10.43% | 511 |
Foreign languages spoken by hardware test engineers
The most common foreign language among hardware test engineers is Chinese at 22.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Mandarin at 22.2% and Spanish is the third-most popular at 13.9%.
- Chinese, 22.2%
- Mandarin, 22.2%
- Spanish, 13.9%
- Russian, 11.1%
- Cantonese, 8.3%
- Other, 22.3%
Hardware test engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Chinese | 22.2% |
| Mandarin | 22.2% |
| Spanish | 13.9% |
| Russian | 11.1% |
| Cantonese | 8.3% |
| Other | 22.3% |
