Network planner demographics and statistics in the US
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Network planner gender statistics
26.9% of network planners are women and 73.1% of network planners are men.
- Male, 73.1%
- Female, 26.9%
Network planner gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 73.1% |
| Female | 26.9% |
Network planner gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$78,987
Female income
$73,818
Network planner gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in network planner positions over time. Currently, 26.9% of network planners are female.
Network planner gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.00% | 31.00% |
| 2011 | 62.82% | 37.18% |
| 2012 | 70.15% | 29.85% |
| 2013 | 65.75% | 34.25% |
| 2014 | 67.29% | 32.71% |
| 2015 | 67.12% | 32.88% |
| 2016 | 76.02% | 23.98% |
| 2017 | 70.43% | 29.57% |
| 2018 | 72.60% | 27.40% |
| 2019 | 76.14% | 23.86% |
| 2020 | 75.52% | 24.48% |
| 2021 | 73.12% | 26.88% |
Network planner related jobs gender ratio
We compared network planners 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% |
| Network Planner | 73% | 27% |
| Senior Data Center Engineer | 98% | 2% |
| Software Applications Architect | 98% | 2% |
| Dell Certified Systems Expert | 99% | 1% |
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Network planner demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among network planners is White, which makes up 60.7% of all network planners. Comparatively, 14.6% of network planners are Hispanic or Latino and 10.3% of network planners are Asian.
- White, 60.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.6%
- Asian, 10.3%
- Black or African American, 9.6%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Network planner race
| Network planner race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.6% |
| Asian | 10.3% |
| Black or African American | 9.6% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Network planner race and ethnicity over time
See how network planner racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Network planner race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.82% | 9.14% | 12.55% | 10.05% |
| 2011 | 66.42% | 8.44% | 11.49% | 10.59% |
| 2012 | 66.48% | 8.47% | 12.47% | 9.29% |
| 2013 | 65.43% | 9.40% | 14.30% | 8.81% |
| 2014 | 61.86% | 10.41% | 13.20% | 11.91% |
| 2015 | 64.11% | 9.48% | 12.40% | 10.79% |
| 2016 | 63.55% | 9.84% | 13.44% | 10.42% |
| 2017 | 65.77% | 8.58% | 13.25% | 9.98% |
| 2018 | 63.02% | 10.85% | 12.51% | 11.46% |
| 2019 | 64.79% | 9.36% | 11.83% | 11.76% |
| 2020 | 61.43% | 9.83% | 11.33% | 11.83% |
| 2021 | 60.69% | 9.59% | 10.28% | 14.62% |
Network planner wage gap by race
According to our data, asian network planners have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino network planners have the lowest average salary at $74,399.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $78,021 |
| White | $80,888 |
| Black or African American | $76,264 |
| Asian | $85,859 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $74,399 |
Average network planner age
See how the average age of network planners varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Network planner age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 41 | |
| White | 46 | 49.5 |
| Black or African American | 44 | |
| Asian | 45 | 39.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 |
Network planner age breakdown
The average age of network planners is 40+ years years old, representing 71% of the network planner population.
Network planner age breakdown
| Network Planner Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 71% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 6% |
Network planner educational attainment
The most common degree for network planners is bachelor's degree, with 70% of network planners earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 15% and master's degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 70%
- Master's, 15%
- Associate, 10%
- High School Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Network planners by degree level
| Network planner degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 70% |
| Master's | 15% |
| Associate | 10% |
| High School Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Network planner wage gap by degree level
According to the data, network planners with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $90,365 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, network planners earn a median annual income of $81,308 compared to $76,952 for network planners with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $90,365 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $76,952 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $81,308 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $73,977 |
Network planner employment statistics
Most network planners work for a private in the telecommunication industry.
Company size where network planners work
Below, you can see the size of companies where network planners work.
Network planner jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 10% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 43% |
Network planner jobs by company type
Employees with the network planner job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most network planners prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Network planner jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 45% |
| Private | 50% |
| Government | 3% |
Network planner jobs by industry
The most common industries for network planners are telecommunication, technology and manufacturing.
Network planner industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Telecommunication | 21% |
| Fortune 500 | 21% |
| Technology | 12% |
| Manufacturing | 9% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Media | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Network planner turnover and employment statistics
Network planner unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for network planners between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Network planner unemployment rate by year
| Year | Network planner unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.74% |
| 2011 | 4.07% |
| 2012 | 3.86% |
| 2013 | 3.02% |
| 2014 | 2.24% |
| 2015 | 2.55% |
| 2016 | 1.78% |
| 2017 | 1.79% |
| 2018 | 1.80% |
| 2019 | 2.83% |
| 2020 | 1.57% |
| 2021 | 2.13% |
Average network planner tenure
The average network planner stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 514 network planners resumes in Zippia's database.
Network planner tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 12% |
| 1-2 years | 43% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Network planner LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of network planners 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Network Planner | 7.31% | - |
| Implementations Lead | 8.42% | 15,378 |
| Principal Software Engineer | 8.46% | 345,893 |
| Senior Network Security Analyst | 8.59% | 79,631 |
| Senior Network Specialist | 9.03% | 24,115 |
| Senior Project Leader/Team Lead | 10.54% | 71,590 |
| Software Technician | 10.88% | 90,136 |
Similar network planner jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Implementations Lead | 8.42% | 15,378 |
| Principal Software Engineer | 8.46% | 345,893 |
| Senior Network Security Analyst | 8.59% | 79,631 |
| Senior Network Specialist | 9.03% | 24,115 |
| Senior Project Leader/Team Lead | 10.54% | 71,590 |
| Software Technician | 10.88% | 90,136 |
Foreign languages spoken by network planners
The most common foreign language among network planners is Carrier at 34.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Spanish at 13.8% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 6.9%.
- Carrier, 34.5%
- Spanish, 13.8%
- Chinese, 6.9%
- German, 6.9%
- Russian, 6.9%
- Other, 31.0%
Network planner languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Carrier | 34.5% |
| Spanish | 13.8% |
| Chinese | 6.9% |
| German | 6.9% |
| Russian | 6.9% |
| Other | 31.0% |
