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Lead network engineer demographics and statistics in the US

Lead network engineer demographics research summary. Zippia estimates lead network engineer demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our lead network 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 network engineers after extensive research and analysis:

  • There are over 116,184 lead network engineers currently employed in the United States.
  • 9.1% of all lead network engineers are women, while 90.9% are men.
  • The average lead network engineer age is 43 years old.
  • The most common ethnicity of lead network engineers is White (62.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (12.5%), Asian (11.3%) and Black or African American (8.8%).
  • Lead network engineers are most in-demand in Washington, DC.
  • San Francisco, CA pays an annual average wage of $147,017, the highest in the US.
  • In 2022, women lead network engineers earned 95% of what men earned.
  • Nevada is the best state for lead network engineers to live.
  • Lead network engineers are 52% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to public companies.
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Lead network engineer gender statistics

9.1% of lead network engineers are women and 90.9% of lead network engineers are men.
  • Male, 90.9%
  • Female, 9.1%

Lead network engineer gender ratio

GenderPercentages
Male90.9%
Female9.1%

Lead network engineer gender pay gap

Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male income
$112,187
female-income
Female income
$106,429

Lead network engineer gender ratio over time

This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in lead network engineer positions over time. Currently, 9.1% of lead network engineers are female.
Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021

Lead network engineer gender ratio by year

YearMaleFemale
201088.81%11.19%
201188.75%11.25%
201287.54%12.46%
201389.04%10.96%
201488.98%11.02%
201589.19%10.81%
201688.76%11.24%
201787.59%12.41%
201890.23%9.77%
201988.91%11.09%
202090.45%9.55%
202190.86%9.14%

Lead network engineer related jobs gender ratio

We compared lead network engineers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, dell certified systems expert and software applications architect have the biggest gender ratio gaps.

Job titleMaleFemale
Informatics Nurse Specialist13%87%
Clinical Support Specialist22%78%
Clinic Administrator23%77%
Lead Network Engineer91%9%
Senior Data Center Engineer98%2%
Software Applications Architect98%2%
Dell Certified Systems Expert99%1%

Lead network engineer demographics by race

The most common ethnicity among lead network engineers is White, which makes up 62.1% of all lead network engineers. Comparatively, 12.5% of lead network engineers are Hispanic or Latino and 11.3% of lead network engineers are Asian.
  • White, 62.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino, 12.5%
  • Asian, 11.3%
  • Black or African American, 8.8%
  • Unknown, 5.1%
  • American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%

Lead network engineer race

Lead network engineer racePercentages
White62.1%
Hispanic or Latino12.5%
Asian11.3%
Black or African American8.8%
Unknown5.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native0.2%

Lead network engineer race and ethnicity over time

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

Lead network engineer race and ethnicity by year

YearWhiteBlack or African AmericanAsianHispanic or Latino
201067.34%10.17%10.44%9.67%
201167.43%9.84%10.54%9.90%
201266.56%9.27%11.12%10.22%
201367.36%10.33%10.66%9.15%
201465.77%10.28%11.35%10.05%
201566.03%8.90%10.20%11.76%
201665.70%10.30%11.36%9.90%
201765.06%9.71%11.85%10.83%
201864.07%10.19%11.05%11.24%
201964.19%10.24%10.71%11.38%
202061.74%8.47%11.14%13.37%
202162.14%8.76%11.26%12.45%

Lead network engineer wage gap by race

According to our data, asian lead network engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White lead network engineers have the lowest average salary at $109,217.
$122,000
$119,000
$116,000
$113,000
$110,000
$107,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$111,759
White$109,217
Black or African American$109,772
Asian$119,452
Hispanic or Latino$111,032

Average lead network engineer age

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

Lead network engineer age by race and gender

RaceMale ageFemale age
Unknown41
White4247
Black or African American4443.5
Asian4548
Hispanic or Latino3840.5

Lead network engineer age breakdown

The average age of lead network engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 60% of the lead network engineer population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Lead network engineer age breakdown

Lead Network Engineer YearsPercentages
40+ years60%
30-40 years31%
20-30 years8%

Lead network engineer educational attainment

The most common degree for lead network engineers is bachelor's degree, with 62% of lead network engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 21% and associate degree degree at 12%.
  • Bachelor's, 62%
  • Associate, 21%
  • Master's, 12%
  • Diploma, 2%
  • Other Degrees, 3%

Lead network engineers by degree level

Lead network engineer degreePercentages
Bachelor's62%
Associate21%
Master's12%
Diploma2%
Other Degrees3%

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Lead network engineer wage gap by degree level

According to the data, lead network engineers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $120,787 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, lead network engineers earn a median annual income of $117,448 compared to $108,617 for lead network engineers with an Associate degree.
$123,000
$120,000
$117,000
$114,000
$111,000
$108,000
$105,000
Master's Degree
High School Diploma or Less
Bachelor's Degree
Some College/ Associate Degree
EducationSalary
Master's Degree$120,787
High School Diploma or Less$107,523
Bachelor's Degree$117,448
Some College/ Associate Degree$108,617

Lead network engineer employment statistics

Most lead network engineers work for a private in the technology industry.

Company size where lead network engineers work

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

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Lead network engineer jobs by employer size

Company sizePercentages
< 50 employees2%
50 - 100 employees10%
100 - 500 employees17%
500 - 1,000 employees6%
1,000 - 10,000 employees28%
> 10,000 employees38%

Lead network engineer jobs by company type

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

Education

Public

Private

Government

Lead network engineer jobs by sector

Company typePercentages
Education4%
Public40%
Private52%
Government5%

Lead network engineer jobs by industry

The most common industries for lead network engineers are technology, finance and telecommunication.

Technology

Fortune 500

Finance

Telecommunication

Professional

Lead network engineer turnover and employment statistics

Lead network engineer unemployment rate over time

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

Lead network engineer unemployment rate by year

YearLead network engineer unemployment rate
20105.00%
20113.88%
20123.29%
20133.35%
20142.81%
20152.68%
20162.27%
20172.77%
20182.33%
20192.71%
20202.42%
20212.37%

Average lead network engineer tenure

The average lead network engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,858 lead network 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 network engineer tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year14%
1-2 years36%
3-4 years19%
5-7 years16%
8-10 years6%
11+ years10%

Lead network engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of lead network engineers that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
Job titleLGBTJob openings
Telecommunications Coordinator7.31%8,006
Implementer8.42%6,889
Software Development Engineer8.46%356,971
Securities Consultant8.59%27,296
Lead Network Engineer9.03%-
Project Team Lead10.54%125,539
Senior Support Analyst10.88%108,193

Similar lead network engineer jobs LGBT demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job openings
Telecommunications Coordinator7.31%8,006
Implementer8.42%6,889
Software Development Engineer8.46%356,971
Securities Consultant8.59%27,296
Project Team Lead10.54%125,539
Senior Support Analyst10.88%108,193

Foreign languages spoken by lead network engineers

The most common foreign language among lead network engineers is Carrier at 43.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Spanish at 18.2% and French is the third-most popular at 11.4%.
  • Carrier, 43.2%
  • Spanish, 18.2%
  • French, 11.4%
  • Chinese, 6.8%
  • Russian, 4.5%
  • Other, 15.9%

Lead network engineer languages spoken

Foreign languagePercentages
Carrier43.2%
Spanish18.2%
French11.4%
Chinese6.8%
Russian4.5%
Other15.9%

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Lead network engineer location demographics

Where do lead network engineers earn the most?

Lead network engineers earn the most in California, where the average lead network engineer salary is $134,498. The map here shows where lead network 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 Network Engineers?

By looking through more than 1,858 resumes, we found that the most popular places for lead network engineers are Washington, DC and New York, NY.
Number of Lead Network Engineers

Lead network engineer jobs by state

RankStateNumber of jobsAverage salary
1California3,255$134,498
2Pennsylvania2,071$117,513
3Virginia2,025$104,586
4Ohio1,740$102,203
5Texas1,533$103,349
6Michigan1,287$94,493
7Florida1,188$100,248
8Maryland1,139$106,756
9Colorado922$97,286
10Tennessee891$85,497
11Missouri881$93,962
12New York829$105,555
13Illinois807$100,057
14Utah770$92,249
15Washington755$118,257
16Massachusetts709$107,707
17North Carolina665$111,148
18Georgia643$103,349
19Arizona508$107,054
20District of Columbia481$100,639
21New Jersey467$104,203
22Kansas401$96,968
23Arkansas394$92,220
24Alabama393$90,115
25Oklahoma385$84,595
26Nevada383$118,101
27Oregon379$103,452
28New Hampshire354$106,573
29Indiana343$91,526
30Minnesota338$97,928
31Nebraska329$104,923
32New Mexico306$98,230
33Idaho303$95,135
34Wisconsin283$101,121
35Rhode Island234$102,898
36Connecticut225$107,035
37Hawaii225$99,824
38Alaska219$103,584
39South Carolina218$87,245
40Iowa187$83,460
41Montana176$99,069
42South Dakota152$98,483
43Kentucky133$83,765
44Louisiana125$119,619
45Delaware115$99,848
46West Virginia90$92,047
47Mississippi81$100,295
48Vermont72$94,230
49Maine58$97,498
50Wyoming42$102,239
51North Dakota39$95,835

Where are lead network engineers in high demand?

Lead network engineers are in high demand in Washington, DC. There are currently 14 job openings for lead network engineers here. We looked over job openings to determine where in the country lead network engineers are in the most demand.
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