Microwave engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Microwave engineer gender statistics
5.3% of microwave engineers are women and 94.7% of microwave engineers are men.
- Male, 94.7%
- Female, 5.3%
Microwave engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 94.7% |
| Female | 5.3% |
Microwave engineer gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$94,813
Female income
$88,727
Microwave engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in microwave engineer positions over time. Currently, 5.3% of microwave engineers are female.
Microwave engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 95.46% | 4.54% |
| 2011 | 95.19% | 4.81% |
| 2012 | 95.06% | 4.94% |
| 2013 | 94.41% | 5.59% |
| 2014 | 95.07% | 4.93% |
| 2015 | 95.37% | 4.63% |
| 2016 | 95.67% | 4.33% |
| 2017 | 94.50% | 5.50% |
| 2018 | 93.91% | 6.09% |
| 2019 | 95.02% | 4.98% |
| 2020 | 95.07% | 4.93% |
| 2021 | 94.68% | 5.32% |
Microwave engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared microwave 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% |
| Microwave Engineer | 95% | 5% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Microwave engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among microwave engineers is White, which makes up 64.9% of all microwave engineers. Comparatively, 14.5% of microwave engineers are Asian and 11.0% of microwave engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 64.9%
- Asian, 14.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.0%
- Black or African American, 4.8%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
Microwave engineer race
| Microwave engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 64.9% |
| Asian | 14.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.0% |
| Black or African American | 4.8% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
Microwave engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how microwave engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Microwave engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.99% | 5.15% | 15.52% | 9.09% |
| 2011 | 68.07% | 4.75% | 16.62% | 9.06% |
| 2012 | 68.61% | 5.32% | 15.44% | 8.39% |
| 2013 | 69.98% | 4.60% | 15.61% | 7.90% |
| 2014 | 68.94% | 4.47% | 15.17% | 9.49% |
| 2015 | 69.10% | 4.65% | 14.88% | 9.31% |
| 2016 | 68.71% | 4.56% | 15.54% | 8.99% |
| 2017 | 68.62% | 4.63% | 15.01% | 9.16% |
| 2018 | 67.85% | 4.99% | 15.55% | 9.19% |
| 2019 | 69.01% | 4.20% | 15.46% | 9.28% |
| 2020 | 65.99% | 3.87% | 15.47% | 10.17% |
| 2021 | 64.90% | 4.75% | 14.51% | 10.97% |
Microwave engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian microwave engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino microwave engineers have the lowest average salary at $91,782.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $93,289 |
| White | $95,250 |
| Black or African American | $92,401 |
| Asian | $101,676 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $91,782 |
Average microwave engineer age
See how the average age of microwave engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Microwave engineer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 43 | |
| White | 46 | 37.5 |
| Black or African American | 46 | 54 |
| Asian | 43 | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 | 34.5 |
Microwave engineer age breakdown
The average age of microwave engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the microwave engineer population.
Microwave engineer age breakdown
| Microwave Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 13% |
Microwave engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for microwave engineers is bachelor's degree, with 63% of microwave engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 21% and master's degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 63%
- Master's, 21%
- Associate, 11%
- Diploma, 1%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Microwave engineers by degree level
| Microwave engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 63% |
| Master's | 21% |
| Associate | 11% |
| Diploma | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Microwave engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, microwave engineers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $124,855 annually. With a Master's degree, microwave engineers earn a median annual income of $108,767 compared to $92,603 for microwave engineers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $108,767 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $92,603 |
| Doctorate Degree | $124,855 |
Microwave engineer employment statistics
Most microwave engineers work for a private in the telecommunication industry.
Company size where microwave engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where microwave engineers work.
Microwave engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 17% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 26% |
Microwave engineer jobs by company type
Employees with the microwave engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most microwave engineers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Microwave engineer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 34% |
| Private | 63% |
Microwave engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for microwave engineers are telecommunication, technology and manufacturing.
Microwave engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Telecommunication | 22% |
| Technology | 20% |
| Manufacturing | 16% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Transportation | 6% |
| Media | 5% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Education | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
Microwave engineer turnover and employment statistics
Microwave engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for microwave engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Microwave engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Microwave engineer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.73% |
| 2011 | 4.08% |
| 2012 | 3.85% |
| 2013 | 3.04% |
| 2014 | 3.13% |
| 2015 | 2.11% |
| 2016 | 2.06% |
| 2017 | 2.13% |
| 2018 | 2.03% |
| 2019 | 1.23% |
| 2020 | 2.22% |
| 2021 | 1.69% |
Average microwave engineer tenure
The average microwave engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 279 microwave engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Microwave engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 25% |
| 1-2 years | 43% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 6% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Microwave engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of microwave 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Vendor Quality Supervisor | 3.67% | 59,466 |
| Field Hauler | 5.25% | 44,961 |
| Microwave Engineer | 6.39% | - |
| Space Engineer | 7.54% | 23,825 |
| Chemical Research Engineer | 8.92% | 49,328 |
| Smelting Engineer | 10.43% | 3,371 |
| Environmental Consultant | 12.89% | 21,723 |
Similar microwave engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Vendor Quality Supervisor | 3.67% | 59,466 |
| Field Hauler | 5.25% | 44,961 |
| Space Engineer | 7.54% | 23,825 |
| Chemical Research Engineer | 8.92% | 49,328 |
| Smelting Engineer | 10.43% | 3,371 |
| Environmental Consultant | 12.89% | 21,723 |
Foreign languages spoken by microwave engineers
The most common foreign language among microwave engineers is Spanish at 40.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Thai at 20.0% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 10.0%.
- Spanish, 40.0%
- Thai, 20.0%
- Chinese, 10.0%
- French, 10.0%
- Mandarin, 10.0%
- Other, 10.0%
Microwave engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 40.0% |
| Thai | 20.0% |
| Chinese | 10.0% |
| French | 10.0% |
| Mandarin | 10.0% |
| Other | 10.0% |
