Mission systems engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Mission systems engineer gender statistics
20.8% of mission systems engineers are women and 79.2% of mission systems engineers are men.
- Male, 79.2%
- Female, 20.8%
Mission systems engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 79.2% |
| Female | 20.8% |
Mission systems engineer gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$103,280
Female income
$96,579
Mission systems engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in mission systems engineer positions over time. Currently, 20.8% of mission systems engineers are female.
Mission systems engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.46% | 23.54% |
| 2011 | 76.22% | 23.78% |
| 2012 | 77.60% | 22.40% |
| 2013 | 77.50% | 22.50% |
| 2014 | 78.61% | 21.39% |
| 2015 | 78.32% | 21.68% |
| 2016 | 79.89% | 20.11% |
| 2017 | 79.35% | 20.65% |
| 2018 | 79.39% | 20.61% |
| 2019 | 79.12% | 20.88% |
| 2020 | 79.06% | 20.94% |
| 2021 | 79.17% | 20.83% |
Mission systems engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared mission systems 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 title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Informatics Nurse Specialist | 13% | 87% |
| Clinical Support Specialist | 22% | 78% |
| Clinic Administrator | 23% | 77% |
| Mission Systems Engineer | 79% | 21% |
| Senior Data Center Engineer | 98% | 2% |
| Software Applications Architect | 98% | 2% |
| Dell Certified Systems Expert | 99% | 1% |
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Mission systems engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among mission systems engineers is White, which makes up 53.6% of all mission systems engineers. Comparatively, 28.5% of mission systems engineers are Asian and 8.3% of mission systems engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 53.6%
- Asian, 28.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.3%
- Unknown, 4.8%
- Black or African American, 4.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Mission systems engineer race
| Mission systems engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 53.6% |
| Asian | 28.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.3% |
| Unknown | 4.8% |
| Black or African American | 4.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Mission systems engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how mission systems engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Mission systems engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.74% | 5.63% | 24.27% | 5.84% |
| 2011 | 62.21% | 5.86% | 23.78% | 5.55% |
| 2012 | 61.12% | 5.40% | 25.16% | 6.00% |
| 2013 | 61.51% | 4.92% | 24.97% | 5.81% |
| 2014 | 60.39% | 5.44% | 25.62% | 5.93% |
| 2015 | 59.56% | 5.24% | 25.74% | 6.51% |
| 2016 | 59.06% | 5.23% | 26.45% | 6.51% |
| 2017 | 57.64% | 5.11% | 27.01% | 6.88% |
| 2018 | 58.29% | 4.96% | 26.23% | 7.49% |
| 2019 | 57.45% | 5.06% | 27.42% | 7.11% |
| 2020 | 55.66% | 4.80% | 27.18% | 7.93% |
| 2021 | 53.64% | 4.55% | 28.49% | 8.31% |
Mission systems engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian mission systems engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american mission systems engineers have the lowest average salary at $99,412.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $103,967 |
| White | $103,660 |
| Black or African American | $99,412 |
| Asian | $108,874 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $100,741 |
Average mission systems engineer age
See how the average age of mission systems engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Mission systems engineer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 37 | 46 |
| Unknown | 37 | 34 |
| Asian | 38 | 37 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36 | 34 |
| White | 39 | 40 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 41 |
Mission systems engineer age breakdown
The average age of mission systems engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 45% of the mission systems engineer population.
Mission systems engineer age breakdown
| Mission Systems Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 45% |
| 30-40 years | 36% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Mission systems engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for mission systems engineers is bachelor's degree, with 73% of mission systems engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 18% and master's degree degree at 5%.
- Bachelor's, 73%
- Master's, 18%
- Associate, 5%
- Diploma, 1%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Mission systems engineers by degree level
| Mission systems engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 73% |
| Master's | 18% |
| Associate | 5% |
| Diploma | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Mission systems engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, mission systems engineers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $121,479 annually. With a Master's degree, mission systems engineers earn a median annual income of $112,794 compared to $103,633 for mission systems engineers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $112,794 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $103,633 |
| Doctorate Degree | $121,479 |
Mission systems engineer employment statistics
Most mission systems engineers work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where mission systems engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where mission systems engineers work.
Mission systems engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 7% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 11% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 31% |
| > 10,000 employees | 33% |
Mission systems engineer jobs by company type
Employees with the mission systems engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most mission systems engineers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Mission systems engineer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 9% |
| Public | 33% |
| Private | 56% |
| Government | 2% |
Mission systems engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for mission systems engineers are technology, manufacturing and professional.
Mission systems engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 45% |
| Fortune 500 | 20% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Education | 5% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
Mission systems engineer turnover and employment statistics
Mission systems engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for mission systems engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Mission systems engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Mission systems engineer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.56% |
| 2011 | 3.25% |
| 2012 | 2.64% |
| 2013 | 2.67% |
| 2014 | 2.07% |
| 2015 | 2.26% |
| 2016 | 2.33% |
| 2017 | 2.17% |
| 2018 | 1.80% |
| 2019 | 1.88% |
| 2020 | 2.40% |
| 2021 | 2.07% |
Average mission systems engineer tenure
The average mission systems engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 118 mission systems engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Mission systems engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 16% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 20% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Mission systems engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of mission 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Telecommunications Network Analyst | 7.31% | 24,172 |
| Lead Integrator | 8.42% | 13,850 |
| Mission Systems Engineer | 8.46% | - |
| Security Architect | 8.59% | 127,619 |
| Business Administrator | 9.03% | 103,025 |
| Senior Search Engine Optimization Specialist | 10.54% | 2,986 |
| Information Technology Instructor | 10.88% | 100,188 |
Similar mission systems engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Telecommunications Network Analyst | 7.31% | 24,172 |
| Lead Integrator | 8.42% | 13,850 |
| Security Architect | 8.59% | 127,619 |
| Business Administrator | 9.03% | 103,025 |
| Senior Search Engine Optimization Specialist | 10.54% | 2,986 |
| Information Technology Instructor | 10.88% | 100,188 |
Foreign languages spoken by mission systems engineers
The most common foreign language among mission systems engineers is Chinese at 21.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Spanish at 14.3% and Mandarin is the third-most popular at 14.3%.
- Chinese, 21.4%
- Spanish, 14.3%
- Mandarin, 14.3%
- Korean, 14.3%
- German, 7.1%
- Other, 28.6%
Mission systems engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Chinese | 21.4% |
| Spanish | 14.3% |
| Mandarin | 14.3% |
| Korean | 14.3% |
| German | 7.1% |
| Other | 28.6% |