Physical security engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Physical security engineer gender statistics
9.4% of physical security engineers are women and 90.6% of physical security engineers are men.
- Male, 90.6%
- Female, 9.4%
Physical security engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 90.6% |
| Female | 9.4% |
Physical security engineer gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$87,353
Female income
$82,799
Physical security engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in physical security engineer positions over time. Currently, 9.4% of physical security engineers are female.
Physical security engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 84.45% | 15.55% |
| 2011 | 88.52% | 11.48% |
| 2012 | 84.75% | 15.25% |
| 2013 | 88.41% | 11.59% |
| 2014 | 89.45% | 10.55% |
| 2015 | 87.99% | 12.01% |
| 2016 | 88.91% | 11.09% |
| 2017 | 89.44% | 10.56% |
| 2018 | 89.68% | 10.32% |
| 2019 | 90.18% | 9.82% |
| 2020 | 90.74% | 9.26% |
| 2021 | 90.63% | 9.38% |
Physical security engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared physical security 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% |
| Physical Security Engineer | 91% | 9% |
| Senior Data Center Engineer | 98% | 2% |
| Software Applications Architect | 98% | 2% |
| Dell Certified Systems Expert | 99% | 1% |
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Physical security engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among physical security engineers is White, which makes up 65.7% of all physical security engineers. Comparatively, 9.6% of physical security engineers are Asian and 9.2% of physical security engineers are Black or African American.
- White, 65.7%
- Asian, 9.6%
- Black or African American, 9.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.0%
- Unknown, 6.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Physical security engineer race
| Physical security engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.7% |
| Asian | 9.6% |
| Black or African American | 9.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.0% |
| Unknown | 6.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Physical security engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how physical security engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Physical security engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.95% | 8.33% | 7.20% | 5.87% |
| 2011 | 74.01% | 8.73% | 6.35% | 7.54% |
| 2012 | 69.77% | 12.76% | 8.12% | 6.79% |
| 2013 | 73.84% | 8.77% | 6.46% | 8.28% |
| 2014 | 74.57% | 11.32% | 5.43% | 5.89% |
| 2015 | 72.89% | 8.43% | 7.58% | 7.30% |
| 2016 | 72.97% | 9.97% | 6.41% | 7.90% |
| 2017 | 73.05% | 8.32% | 8.95% | 6.84% |
| 2018 | 72.55% | 7.41% | 9.62% | 7.15% |
| 2019 | 72.64% | 8.05% | 7.32% | 9.14% |
| 2020 | 66.82% | 9.63% | 9.86% | 7.72% |
| 2021 | 65.70% | 9.15% | 9.64% | 8.99% |
Physical security engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian physical security engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown physical security engineers have the lowest average salary at $84,094.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $84,094 |
| White | $89,279 |
| Black or African American | $84,898 |
| Asian | $91,746 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $86,974 |
Average physical security engineer age
See how the average age of physical security engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Physical security engineer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 44 | 42 |
| White | 42 | 47 |
| Black or African American | 43 | 44.5 |
| Asian | 39 | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 | 37 |
Physical security engineer age breakdown
The average age of physical security engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 60% of the physical security engineer population.
Physical security engineer age breakdown
| Physical Security Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 60% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Physical security engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for physical security engineers is bachelor's degree, with 66% of physical security engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 20% and master's degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 66%
- Master's, 20%
- Associate, 10%
- Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Physical security engineers by degree level
| Physical security engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 66% |
| Master's | 20% |
| Associate | 10% |
| Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Physical security engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, physical security engineers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $93,751 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, physical security engineers earn a median annual income of $85,188 compared to $72,421 for physical security engineers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $93,751 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $85,188 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $72,421 |
Physical security engineer employment statistics
Company size where physical security engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where physical security engineers work.
Physical security engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 4% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 8% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 42% |
| > 10,000 employees | 38% |
Physical security engineer turnover and employment statistics
Physical security engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for physical security engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Physical security engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Physical security engineer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.23% |
| 2011 | 3.42% |
| 2012 | 3.06% |
| 2013 | 2.07% |
| 2014 | 1.99% |
| 2015 | 1.78% |
| 2016 | 1.60% |
| 2017 | 2.07% |
| 2018 | 1.32% |
| 2019 | 1.17% |
| 2020 | 3.11% |
| 2021 | 1.78% |
Average physical security engineer tenure
The average physical security engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 73 physical security engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Physical security engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 22% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Physical security engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of physical security 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Network Developer | 7.31% | 168,647 |
| Senior Systems Analyst | 8.42% | 154,569 |
| Principle Software Engineer | 8.46% | 285,407 |
| Physical Security Engineer | 8.59% | - |
| Computer Systems Designer | 9.03% | 114,042 |
| Automation Engineer | 10.54% | 133,941 |
| Software Support Specialist | 10.88% | 122,134 |
Similar physical security engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Network Developer | 7.31% | 168,647 |
| Senior Systems Analyst | 8.42% | 154,569 |
| Principle Software Engineer | 8.46% | 285,407 |
| Computer Systems Designer | 9.03% | 114,042 |
| Automation Engineer | 10.54% | 133,941 |
| Software Support Specialist | 10.88% | 122,134 |
Foreign languages spoken by physical security engineers
- Thai, 50.0%
- French, 50.0%
Physical security engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Thai | 50.0% |
| French | 50.0% |