Junior field engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Junior field engineer gender statistics
36.3% of junior field engineers are women and 63.7% of junior field engineers are men.
- Male, 63.7%
- Female, 36.3%
Junior field engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 63.7% |
| Female | 36.3% |
Junior field engineer gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$68,092
Female income
$66,146
Junior field engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in junior field engineer positions over time. Currently, 36.3% of junior field engineers are female.
Junior field engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.14% | 28.86% |
| 2011 | 69.28% | 30.72% |
| 2012 | 68.12% | 31.88% |
| 2013 | 67.97% | 32.03% |
| 2014 | 67.35% | 32.65% |
| 2015 | 67.04% | 32.96% |
| 2016 | 67.06% | 32.94% |
| 2017 | 67.75% | 32.25% |
| 2018 | 66.16% | 33.84% |
| 2019 | 64.05% | 35.95% |
| 2020 | 62.19% | 37.81% |
| 2021 | 63.71% | 36.29% |
Junior field engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared junior field 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% |
| Junior Field Engineer | 64% | 36% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Junior field engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among junior field engineers is White, which makes up 63.1% of all junior field engineers. Comparatively, 17.1% of junior field engineers are Asian and 10.6% of junior field engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 63.1%
- Asian, 17.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.6%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- Black or African American, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Junior field engineer race
| Junior field engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.1% |
| Asian | 17.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.6% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| Black or African American | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Junior field engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how junior field engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Junior field engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.95% | 4.11% | 12.72% | 8.21% |
| 2011 | 74.00% | 4.27% | 11.87% | 7.75% |
| 2012 | 72.32% | 4.16% | 12.80% | 8.44% |
| 2013 | 71.46% | 4.32% | 13.52% | 8.42% |
| 2014 | 70.98% | 4.17% | 14.06% | 8.39% |
| 2015 | 70.84% | 4.45% | 13.60% | 8.72% |
| 2016 | 70.18% | 4.70% | 14.06% | 8.83% |
| 2017 | 68.41% | 4.82% | 14.73% | 9.58% |
| 2018 | 68.65% | 4.23% | 14.52% | 10.11% |
| 2019 | 68.28% | 4.37% | 15.50% | 9.36% |
| 2020 | 65.05% | 4.43% | 16.02% | 10.21% |
| 2021 | 63.05% | 4.23% | 17.12% | 10.59% |
Junior field engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian junior field engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino junior field engineers have the lowest average salary at $66,355.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $68,414 |
| White | $68,171 |
| Black or African American | $66,707 |
| Asian | $70,910 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $66,355 |
Average junior field engineer age
See how the average age of junior field engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Junior field engineer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 47 | 43 |
| Unknown | 40 | 37 |
| Asian | 41 | 40 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 | 35 |
| White | 43 | 40.5 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 47.5 |
Junior field engineer age breakdown
The average age of junior field engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the junior field engineer population.
Junior field engineer age breakdown
| Junior Field Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Junior field engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for junior field engineers is bachelor's degree, with 70% of junior field engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 13% and associate degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 70%
- Associate, 13%
- Master's, 8%
- High School Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Junior field engineers by degree level
| Junior field engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 70% |
| Associate | 13% |
| Master's | 8% |
| High School Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Junior field engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, junior field engineers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $85,559 annually. With a Master's degree, junior field engineers earn a median annual income of $77,866 compared to $69,804 for junior field engineers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $77,866 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $69,804 |
| Doctorate Degree | $85,559 |
Junior field engineer employment statistics
Most junior field engineers work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where junior field engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where junior field engineers work.
Junior field engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 28% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 18% |
| > 10,000 employees | 25% |
Junior field engineer jobs by company type
Employees with the junior field engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most junior field engineers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Junior field engineer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 22% |
| Public | 28% |
| Private | 51% |
Junior field engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for junior field engineers are education, energy and construction.
Junior field engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 20% |
| Energy | 17% |
| Construction | 14% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Technology | 10% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
Junior field engineer turnover and employment statistics
Junior field engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for junior field engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Junior field engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Junior field engineer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.06% |
| 2011 | 3.19% |
| 2012 | 2.30% |
| 2013 | 2.27% |
| 2014 | 2.35% |
| 2015 | 2.10% |
| 2016 | 2.27% |
| 2017 | 2.17% |
| 2018 | 2.09% |
| 2019 | 1.77% |
| 2020 | 2.52% |
| 2021 | 2.33% |
Average junior field engineer tenure
The average junior field engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 437 junior field engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Junior field engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 56% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 7% |
| 5-7 years | 6% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 1% |
Junior field engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of junior field 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 Process Engineer | 3.67% | 82,358 |
| Junior Field Engineer | 5.25% | - |
| Drive Test Engineer | 6.39% | 36,537 |
| Loads Engineer | 7.54% | 5,786 |
| Polymerization Engineer | 8.92% | 4,035 |
| Materials Branch Chief | 10.43% | 25,705 |
| Environmental Specialist Lead | 12.89% | 18,922 |
Similar junior field engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Principal Process Engineer | 3.67% | 82,358 |
| Drive Test Engineer | 6.39% | 36,537 |
| Loads Engineer | 7.54% | 5,786 |
| Polymerization Engineer | 8.92% | 4,035 |
| Materials Branch Chief | 10.43% | 25,705 |
| Environmental Specialist Lead | 12.89% | 18,922 |
Foreign languages spoken by junior field engineers
The most common foreign language among junior field engineers is Spanish at 64.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Swahili at 7.1% and Finnish is the third-most popular at 7.1%.
- Spanish, 64.3%
- Swahili, 7.1%
- Finnish, 7.1%
- French, 7.1%
- Carrier, 7.1%
- Other, 7.3%
Junior field engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 64.3% |
| Swahili | 7.1% |
| Finnish | 7.1% |
| French | 7.1% |
| Carrier | 7.1% |
| Other | 7.3% |
