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Lead application engineer demographics and statistics in the US

Lead application engineer demographics research summary. Zippia estimates lead application engineer demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our lead application engineer estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about lead application engineers after extensive research and analysis:

  • There are over 33,133 lead application engineers currently employed in the United States.
  • 12.2% of all lead application engineers are women, while 87.8% are men.
  • The average lead application engineer age is 40 years old.
  • The most common ethnicity of lead application engineers is White (68.1%), followed by Asian (16.5%), Hispanic or Latino (7.8%) and Unknown (4.5%).
  • Lead application engineers are most in-demand in Cincinnati, OH.
  • San Francisco, CA pays an annual average wage of $134,973, the highest in the US.
  • In 2022, women lead application engineers earned 102% of what men earned.
  • Virginia is the best state for lead application engineers to live.
  • Lead application engineers are 51% more likely to work at public companies in comparison to private companies.
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Lead application engineer gender statistics

12.2% of lead application engineers are women and 87.8% of lead application engineers are men.
  • Male, 87.8%
  • Female, 12.2%

Lead application engineer gender ratio

GenderPercentages
Male87.8%
Female12.2%

Lead application engineer gender pay gap

Women earn $1.02 for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male income
$108,475
female-income
Female income
$110,922

Lead application engineer gender ratio over time

This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in lead application engineer positions over time. Currently, 12.2% of lead application engineers are female.
Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021

Lead application engineer gender ratio by year

YearMaleFemale
201089.78%10.22%
201192.78%7.22%
201290.73%9.27%
201391.25%8.75%
201490.19%9.81%
201589.39%10.61%
201690.55%9.45%
201788.67%11.33%
201889.26%10.74%
201989.14%10.86%
202086.76%13.24%
202187.80%12.20%

Lead application engineer related jobs gender ratio

We compared lead application 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 titleMaleFemale
Domestic Engineer11%89%
Lead Application Engineer88%12%
Machine Tool Designer99%1%
Refrigeration Engineer99%1%
Senior Electronics Design Engineer99%1%

Lead application engineer demographics by race

The most common ethnicity among lead application engineers is White, which makes up 68.1% of all lead application engineers. Comparatively, 16.5% of lead application engineers are Asian and 7.8% of lead application engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
  • White, 68.1%
  • Asian, 16.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino, 7.8%
  • Unknown, 4.5%
  • Black or African American, 3.1%
  • American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.0%

Lead application engineer race

Lead application engineer racePercentages
White68.1%
Asian16.5%
Hispanic or Latino7.8%
Unknown4.5%
Black or African American3.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native0.0%

Lead application engineer race and ethnicity over time

See how lead application engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.

Lead application engineer race and ethnicity by year

YearWhiteBlack or African AmericanAsianHispanic or Latino
201075.28%3.14%14.38%5.41%
201175.35%3.14%14.16%5.71%
201275.78%3.37%13.32%6.03%
201375.35%2.62%14.82%5.46%
201473.38%2.72%15.93%6.45%
201573.85%2.97%14.55%7.05%
201671.88%3.16%15.64%7.64%
201772.60%2.45%15.36%7.56%
201873.38%2.76%14.99%6.80%
201971.84%3.00%15.50%7.08%
202068.33%2.71%17.00%8.43%
202168.07%3.06%16.50%7.76%

Lead application engineer wage gap by race

According to our data, hispanic or latino lead application engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american lead application engineers have the lowest average salary at $103,897.
$112,000
$110,000
$108,000
$106,000
$104,000
$102,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$108,592
White$109,651
Black or African American$103,897
Asian$108,971
Hispanic or Latino$111,407

Average lead application engineer age

See how the average age of lead application engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female

Lead application engineer age by race and gender

RaceMale ageFemale age
Unknown3936
White4033
Black or African American4048
Asian38.534
Hispanic or Latino3926

Lead application engineer age breakdown

The average age of lead application engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the lead application engineer population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Lead application engineer age breakdown

Lead Application Engineer YearsPercentages
40+ years49%
30-40 years31%
20-30 years20%

Lead application engineer educational attainment

The most common degree for lead application engineers is bachelor's degree, with 69% of lead application 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, 69%
  • Master's, 19%
  • Associate, 8%
  • Doctorate, 2%
  • Other Degrees, 2%

Lead application engineers by degree level

Lead application engineer degreePercentages
Bachelor's69%
Master's19%
Associate8%
Doctorate2%
Other Degrees2%

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Lead application engineer wage gap by degree level

According to the data, lead application engineers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $130,346 annually. With a Master's degree, lead application engineers earn a median annual income of $121,970 compared to $110,110 for lead application engineers with an Bachelor's degree.
$136,000
$131,000
$126,000
$121,000
$116,000
$111,000
$106,000
Master's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Doctorate Degree
EducationSalary
Master's Degree$121,970
Bachelor's Degree$110,110
Doctorate Degree$130,346

Lead application engineer employment statistics

Most lead application engineers work for a public in the technology industry.

Company size where lead application engineers work

Below, you can see the size of companies where lead application engineers work.

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Lead application engineer jobs by employer size

Company sizePercentages
< 50 employees4%
50 - 100 employees8%
100 - 500 employees17%
500 - 1,000 employees6%
1,000 - 10,000 employees26%
> 10,000 employees38%

Lead application engineer jobs by company type

Employees with the lead application engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most lead application engineers prefer to work at public companies over private companies.

Education

Public

Private

Government

Lead application engineer jobs by sector

Company typePercentages
Education2%
Public51%
Private45%
Government2%

Lead application engineer jobs by industry

The most common industries for lead application engineers are technology, manufacturing and finance.

Technology

Fortune 500

Manufacturing

Finance

Professional

Lead application engineer turnover and employment statistics

Lead application engineer unemployment rate over time

The unemployment rate for lead application engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Lead application engineer unemployment rate by year

YearLead application engineer unemployment rate
20106.09%
20114.26%
20122.86%
20131.99%
20141.63%
20151.74%
20161.46%
20171.74%
20181.20%
20191.42%
20202.46%
20212.18%

Average lead application engineer tenure

The average lead application engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 429 lead application engineers resumes in Zippia's database.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Lead application engineer tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year12%
1-2 years34%
3-4 years22%
5-7 years14%
8-10 years8%
11+ years11%

Lead application engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of lead application engineers that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
Job titleLGBTJob openings
Manufacturing Engineering Internship3.67%125,868
Lead Application Engineer4.55%-
Gas Engine Operator5.25%28,780
Associate Member-Technical Staff6.39%138,012
Vibration Engineer7.54%21,285
Plastics Engineer8.92%47,267
Foundry Metallurgist10.43%511

Similar lead application engineer jobs LGBT demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job openings
Manufacturing Engineering Internship3.67%125,868
Gas Engine Operator5.25%28,780
Associate Member-Technical Staff6.39%138,012
Vibration Engineer7.54%21,285
Plastics Engineer8.92%47,267
Foundry Metallurgist10.43%511

Foreign languages spoken by lead application engineers

The most common foreign language among lead application engineers is Dutch at 12.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 12.5% and German is the third-most popular at 12.5%.
  • Dutch, 12.5%
  • Chinese, 12.5%
  • German, 12.5%
  • Spanish, 12.5%
  • French, 12.5%
  • Other, 37.5%

Lead application engineer languages spoken

Foreign languagePercentages
Dutch12.5%
Chinese12.5%
German12.5%
Spanish12.5%
French12.5%
Other37.5%

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Lead application engineer location demographics

The amount you can make as a lead application engineer can depend on where you live. For example, the highest salary of lead application engineers is $164,580. Use our chart to find out where that salary is located.

Where do lead application engineers earn the most?

Lead application engineers earn the most in Virginia, where the average lead application engineer salary is $134,929. The map here shows where lead application engineers earn the highest salaries in the U.S. The darker areas across the 50 states highlight the highest salaries.
Average salary

Which city has the most Lead Application Engineers?

By looking through more than 429 resumes, we found that the most popular places for lead application engineers are Houston, TX and San Jose, CA.
Number of Lead Application Engineers

Lead application engineer jobs by state

RankStateNumber of jobsAverage salary
1California9,873$127,055
2Texas3,431$108,612
3New York2,510$120,027
4Virginia2,480$134,929
5Florida2,333$102,700
6Massachusetts2,282$124,803
7Illinois2,014$113,353
8Washington1,910$124,100
9North Carolina1,784$101,965
10Maryland1,611$124,253
11Georgia1,554$99,285
12Pennsylvania1,543$97,747
13Michigan1,503$100,141
14Colorado1,469$102,642
15Ohio1,423$98,550
16New Jersey1,382$110,618
17Arizona1,300$115,082
18Oregon1,231$115,746
19Minnesota1,231$95,605
20Utah1,114$94,608
21Indiana960$93,462
22Wisconsin767$85,106
23Missouri750$103,539
24Kansas677$83,922
25Alabama649$119,396
26Connecticut616$110,518
27District of Columbia612$124,285
28Nevada608$114,092
29Oklahoma535$104,580
30Arkansas534$86,788
31Nebraska518$86,005
32Tennessee506$97,761
33New Mexico485$128,728
34Iowa476$94,851
35Idaho470$113,813
36South Carolina431$97,719
37Kentucky379$95,772
38Montana345$87,802
39New Hampshire312$104,264
40Louisiana281$115,924
41Delaware269$120,461
42Rhode Island227$102,471
43Alaska219$106,110
44South Dakota198$88,370
45Maine153$100,674
46West Virginia152$111,268
47Vermont149$93,486
48Mississippi142$91,822
49North Dakota132$84,586
50Hawaii128$103,789
51Wyoming97$92,721

Where are lead application engineers in high demand?

Lead application engineers are in high demand in Cincinnati, OH. There are currently 13 job openings for lead application engineers here. We looked over job openings to determine where in the country lead application engineers are in the most demand.
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