Laser engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Laser engineer gender statistics
5.2% of laser engineers are women and 94.8% of laser engineers are men.
- Male, 94.8%
- Female, 5.2%
Laser engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 94.8% |
| Female | 5.2% |
Laser engineer gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$81,868
Female income
$79,545
Laser engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in laser engineer positions over time. Currently, 5.2% of laser engineers are female.
Laser engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 96.22% | 3.78% |
| 2011 | 95.88% | 4.12% |
| 2012 | 95.66% | 4.34% |
| 2013 | 95.64% | 4.36% |
| 2014 | 95.51% | 4.49% |
| 2015 | 95.45% | 4.55% |
| 2016 | 95.46% | 4.54% |
| 2017 | 95.59% | 4.41% |
| 2018 | 95.28% | 4.72% |
| 2019 | 94.84% | 5.16% |
| 2020 | 94.44% | 5.56% |
| 2021 | 94.77% | 5.23% |
Laser engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared laser 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% |
| Laser Engineer | 95% | 5% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Laser engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among laser engineers is White, which makes up 62.3% of all laser engineers. Comparatively, 18.0% of laser engineers are Asian and 10.5% of laser engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 62.3%
- Asian, 18.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.5%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- Black or African American, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Laser engineer race
| Laser engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.3% |
| Asian | 18.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.5% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| Black or African American | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Laser engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how laser engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Laser engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.20% | 4.07% | 13.66% | 8.08% |
| 2011 | 73.25% | 4.22% | 12.80% | 7.62% |
| 2012 | 71.57% | 4.12% | 13.73% | 8.31% |
| 2013 | 70.71% | 4.27% | 14.45% | 8.29% |
| 2014 | 70.24% | 4.13% | 14.99% | 8.26% |
| 2015 | 70.09% | 4.41% | 14.53% | 8.60% |
| 2016 | 69.43% | 4.65% | 14.99% | 8.71% |
| 2017 | 67.67% | 4.78% | 15.66% | 9.46% |
| 2018 | 67.90% | 4.18% | 15.45% | 9.98% |
| 2019 | 67.53% | 4.32% | 16.43% | 9.24% |
| 2020 | 64.31% | 4.39% | 16.95% | 10.09% |
| 2021 | 62.30% | 4.19% | 18.05% | 10.46% |
Laser engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian laser engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino laser engineers have the lowest average salary at $79,794.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $82,252 |
| White | $81,962 |
| Black or African American | $80,214 |
| Asian | $85,231 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $79,794 |
Average laser engineer age
See how the average age of laser engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Laser 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 |
Laser engineer age breakdown
The average age of laser engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the laser engineer population.
Laser engineer age breakdown
| Laser Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Laser engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for laser engineers is bachelor's degree, with 59% of laser engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 21% and associate degree degree at 14%.
- Bachelor's, 59%
- Associate, 21%
- Master's, 14%
- Doctorate, 5%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Laser engineers by degree level
| Laser engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 59% |
| Associate | 21% |
| Master's | 14% |
| Doctorate | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Laser engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, laser engineers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $102,697 annually. With a Master's degree, laser engineers earn a median annual income of $93,528 compared to $83,911 for laser engineers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $93,528 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $83,911 |
| Doctorate Degree | $102,697 |
Laser engineer employment statistics
Most laser engineers work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where laser engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where laser engineers work.
Laser engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 19% |
Laser engineer jobs by company type
Employees with the laser engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most laser engineers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Laser engineer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 36% |
| Private | 61% |
Laser engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for laser engineers are technology, manufacturing and professional.
Laser engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 22% |
| Manufacturing | 20% |
| Professional | 14% |
| Health Care | 9% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
Laser engineer turnover and employment statistics
Laser engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for laser engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Laser engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Laser 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 laser engineer tenure
The average laser engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 199 laser engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Laser engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 15% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Laser engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of laser 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Product Safety Consultant | 3.67% | 75,040 |
| Laser Engineer | 5.25% | - |
| Electrical Products Engineer | 6.39% | 57,928 |
| Flight Analyst | 7.54% | 12,246 |
| Chemical Engineering Internship | 8.92% | 99,481 |
| Smelting Engineer | 10.43% | 3,371 |
| Environmental Property Assessor | 12.89% | 22,803 |
Similar laser engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Product Safety Consultant | 3.67% | 75,040 |
| Electrical Products Engineer | 6.39% | 57,928 |
| Flight Analyst | 7.54% | 12,246 |
| Chemical Engineering Internship | 8.92% | 99,481 |
| Smelting Engineer | 10.43% | 3,371 |
| Environmental Property Assessor | 12.89% | 22,803 |
Foreign languages spoken by laser engineers
The most common foreign language among laser engineers is Spanish at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Korean at 22.2% and Japanese is the third-most popular at 22.2%.
- Spanish, 33.3%
- Korean, 22.2%
- Japanese, 22.2%
- Arabic, 11.1%
- French, 11.1%
Laser engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 33.3% |
| Korean | 22.2% |
| Japanese | 22.2% |
| Arabic | 11.1% |
| French | 11.1% |
