Laser systems engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Laser systems engineer gender statistics
7.4% of laser systems engineers are women and 92.6% of laser systems engineers are men.
- Male, 92.6%
- Female, 7.4%
Laser systems engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 92.6% |
| Female | 7.4% |
Laser systems engineer gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$102,116
Female income
$98,983
Laser systems engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in laser systems engineer positions over time. Currently, 7.4% of laser systems engineers are female.
Laser systems engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 94.88% | 5.12% |
| 2011 | 94.73% | 5.27% |
| 2012 | 94.08% | 5.92% |
| 2013 | 93.75% | 6.25% |
| 2014 | 94.49% | 5.51% |
| 2015 | 94.10% | 5.90% |
| 2016 | 93.43% | 6.57% |
| 2017 | 93.83% | 6.17% |
| 2018 | 93.37% | 6.63% |
| 2019 | 94.42% | 5.58% |
| 2020 | 93.72% | 6.28% |
| 2021 | 92.59% | 7.41% |
Laser systems engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared laser systems 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 Systems Engineer | 93% | 7% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Laser systems engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among laser systems engineers is White, which makes up 73.3% of all laser systems engineers. Comparatively, 10.5% of laser systems engineers are Asian and 8.7% of laser systems engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 73.3%
- Asian, 10.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.7%
- Unknown, 3.8%
- Black or African American, 3.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
Laser systems engineer race
| Laser systems engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 73.3% |
| Asian | 10.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.7% |
| Unknown | 3.8% |
| Black or African American | 3.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
Laser systems engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how laser systems engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Laser systems engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 80.19% | 3.40% | 10.16% | 4.66% |
| 2011 | 81.62% | 3.55% | 7.62% | 5.95% |
| 2012 | 81.34% | 2.67% | 8.92% | 5.48% |
| 2013 | 80.42% | 3.63% | 8.73% | 5.54% |
| 2014 | 79.00% | 3.71% | 9.63% | 5.87% |
| 2015 | 78.84% | 4.22% | 9.08% | 6.56% |
| 2016 | 77.92% | 3.40% | 9.77% | 6.58% |
| 2017 | 77.21% | 2.90% | 10.42% | 7.60% |
| 2018 | 77.18% | 2.98% | 11.14% | 6.60% |
| 2019 | 74.98% | 3.15% | 12.45% | 7.46% |
| 2020 | 75.13% | 3.63% | 10.37% | 7.43% |
| 2021 | 73.33% | 3.55% | 10.50% | 8.68% |
Laser systems engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian laser systems engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american laser systems engineers have the lowest average salary at $99,426.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $103,387 |
| White | $99,789 |
| Black or African American | $99,426 |
| Asian | $107,380 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $100,808 |
Average laser systems engineer age
See how the average age of laser systems engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Laser systems engineer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 41 | 37 |
| White | 42.5 | 40 |
| Black or African American | 40 | 39 |
| Asian | 38 | 34 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40.5 | 40.5 |
Laser systems engineer age breakdown
The average age of laser systems engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 53% of the laser systems engineer population.
Laser systems engineer age breakdown
| Laser Systems Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 53% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Laser systems engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for laser systems engineers is bachelor's degree, with 65% of laser systems engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 19% and master's degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 65%
- Master's, 19%
- Doctorate, 8%
- Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Laser systems engineers by degree level
| Laser systems engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 65% |
| Master's | 19% |
| Doctorate | 8% |
| Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Laser systems engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, laser systems engineers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $118,126 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, laser systems engineers earn a median annual income of $103,374 compared to $84,664 for laser systems engineers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $118,126 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $103,374 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $84,664 |
Laser systems engineer employment statistics
Company size where laser systems engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where laser systems engineers work.
Laser systems engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 7% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 14% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 14% |
| > 10,000 employees | 43% |
Laser systems engineer turnover and employment statistics
Laser systems engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for laser systems engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Laser systems engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Laser systems engineer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.89% |
| 2011 | 4.17% |
| 2012 | 3.90% |
| 2013 | 3.52% |
| 2014 | 3.01% |
| 2015 | 2.38% |
| 2016 | 1.95% |
| 2017 | 2.07% |
| 2018 | 2.58% |
| 2019 | 2.26% |
| 2020 | 3.20% |
| 2021 | 2.82% |
Average laser systems engineer tenure
The average laser systems engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 30 laser systems engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Laser systems engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 16% |
| 1-2 years | 47% |
| 3-4 years | 22% |
| 5-7 years | 3% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Laser systems engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of laser systems 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Laser Systems Engineer | 3.67% | - |
| Solar Process Engineer | 5.25% | 26,732 |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 6.39% | 64,255 |
| Stress Analyst | 7.54% | 8,437 |
| Refinery Process Engineer | 8.92% | 24,593 |
| Forensic Materials Engineer | 10.43% | 5,469 |
| Wastewater Process Engineer | 12.89% | 26,921 |
Similar laser systems engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Solar Process Engineer | 5.25% | 26,732 |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 6.39% | 64,255 |
| Stress Analyst | 7.54% | 8,437 |
| Refinery Process Engineer | 8.92% | 24,593 |
| Forensic Materials Engineer | 10.43% | 5,469 |
| Wastewater Process Engineer | 12.89% | 26,921 |