Photonics engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Photonics engineer gender statistics
9.1% of photonics engineers are women and 90.9% of photonics engineers are men.
- Male, 90.9%
- Female, 9.1%
Photonics engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 90.9% |
| Female | 9.1% |
Photonics engineer gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$92,176
Female income
$88,906
Photonics engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in photonics engineer positions over time. Currently, 9.1% of photonics engineers are female.
Photonics engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 93.35% | 6.65% |
| 2011 | 92.78% | 7.22% |
| 2012 | 92.41% | 7.59% |
| 2013 | 92.36% | 7.64% |
| 2014 | 92.16% | 7.84% |
| 2015 | 92.06% | 7.94% |
| 2016 | 92.06% | 7.94% |
| 2017 | 92.29% | 7.71% |
| 2018 | 91.76% | 8.24% |
| 2019 | 91.03% | 8.97% |
| 2020 | 90.36% | 9.64% |
| 2021 | 90.91% | 9.09% |
Photonics engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared photonics 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% |
| Photonics Engineer | 91% | 9% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Photonics engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among photonics engineers is White, which makes up 66.3% of all photonics engineers. Comparatively, 18.3% of photonics engineers are Asian and 7.5% of photonics engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 66.3%
- Asian, 18.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.5%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- Black or African American, 3.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Photonics engineer race
| Photonics engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.3% |
| Asian | 18.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.5% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| Black or African American | 3.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Photonics engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how photonics engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Photonics engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.24% | 3.07% | 13.87% | 5.16% |
| 2011 | 77.29% | 3.22% | 13.02% | 4.70% |
| 2012 | 75.61% | 3.11% | 13.95% | 5.39% |
| 2013 | 74.75% | 3.27% | 14.66% | 5.37% |
| 2014 | 74.27% | 3.13% | 15.21% | 5.34% |
| 2015 | 74.13% | 3.41% | 14.75% | 5.68% |
| 2016 | 73.46% | 3.65% | 15.21% | 5.79% |
| 2017 | 71.70% | 3.78% | 15.88% | 6.54% |
| 2018 | 71.94% | 3.18% | 15.67% | 7.06% |
| 2019 | 71.57% | 3.32% | 16.64% | 6.31% |
| 2020 | 68.34% | 3.39% | 17.17% | 7.17% |
| 2021 | 66.34% | 3.19% | 18.27% | 7.54% |
Photonics engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian photonics engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino photonics engineers have the lowest average salary at $89,216.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $92,700 |
| White | $92,303 |
| Black or African American | $89,848 |
| Asian | $97,016 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $89,216 |
Average photonics engineer age
See how the average age of photonics engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Photonics engineer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 47 | 43 |
| Unknown | 40 | 37 |
| Asian | 41 | 40 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 | 35 |
| White | 43 | 40.5 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 47.5 |
Photonics engineer age breakdown
The average age of photonics engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the photonics engineer population.
Photonics engineer age breakdown
| Photonics Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Photonics engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for photonics engineers is bachelor's degree, with 44% of photonics engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 22% and master's degree degree at 17%.
- Bachelor's, 44%
- Master's, 22%
- Doctorate, 17%
- Associate, 17%
Photonics engineers by degree level
| Photonics engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 44% |
| Master's | 22% |
| Doctorate | 17% |
| Associate | 17% |
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Photonics engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, photonics engineers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $122,264 annually. With a Master's degree, photonics engineers earn a median annual income of $108,808 compared to $94,891 for photonics engineers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $108,808 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $94,891 |
| Doctorate Degree | $122,264 |
Photonics engineer employment statistics
Company size where photonics engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where photonics engineers work.
Photonics engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 17% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 3% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 42% |
| > 10,000 employees | 25% |
Photonics engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for photonics engineers are technology, manufacturing and telecommunication.
Photonics engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 23% |
| Manufacturing | 20% |
| Telecommunication | 15% |
| Fortune 500 | 13% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Education | 3% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
Photonics engineer turnover and employment statistics
Photonics engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for photonics engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Photonics engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Photonics engineer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.06% |
| 2011 | 3.19% |
| 2012 | 2.30% |
| 2013 | 2.27% |
| 2014 | 2.35% |
| 2015 | 2.10% |
| 2016 | 2.27% |
| 2017 | 2.17% |
| 2018 | 2.09% |
| 2019 | 1.77% |
| 2020 | 2.52% |
| 2021 | 2.33% |
Average photonics engineer tenure
The average photonics engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 24 photonics engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Photonics engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 8% |
| 1-2 years | 38% |
| 3-4 years | 21% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Photonics engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of photonics 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sustaining Engineer | 3.67% | 57,402 |
| Photonics Engineer | 5.25% | - |
| Senior Telecommunications Engineer | 6.39% | 30,462 |
| Aerospace Engineer | 7.54% | 42,086 |
| Sand Analyst | 8.92% | 10,839 |
| Smelting Engineer | 10.43% | 3,371 |
| Environmental Program Manager | 12.89% | 101,160 |
Similar photonics engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Sustaining Engineer | 3.67% | 57,402 |
| Senior Telecommunications Engineer | 6.39% | 30,462 |
| Aerospace Engineer | 7.54% | 42,086 |
| Sand Analyst | 8.92% | 10,839 |
| Smelting Engineer | 10.43% | 3,371 |
| Environmental Program Manager | 12.89% | 101,160 |
