Principal firmware engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Principal firmware engineer gender statistics
6.3% of principal firmware engineers are women and 93.8% of principal firmware engineers are men.
- Male, 93.8%
- Female, 6.2%
Principal firmware engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 93.8% |
| Female | 6.2% |
Principal firmware engineer gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$131,469
Female income
$124,073
Principal firmware engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in principal firmware engineer positions over time. Currently, 6.3% of principal firmware engineers are female.
Principal firmware engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 92.76% | 7.24% |
| 2011 | 92.67% | 7.33% |
| 2012 | 93.19% | 6.81% |
| 2013 | 93.15% | 6.85% |
| 2014 | 93.55% | 6.45% |
| 2015 | 93.45% | 6.55% |
| 2016 | 94.01% | 5.99% |
| 2017 | 93.81% | 6.19% |
| 2018 | 93.83% | 6.17% |
| 2019 | 93.73% | 6.27% |
| 2020 | 93.71% | 6.29% |
| 2021 | 93.75% | 6.25% |
Principal firmware engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared principal firmware 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% |
| Principal Firmware Engineer | 94% | 6% |
| Senior Data Center Engineer | 98% | 2% |
| Software Applications Architect | 98% | 2% |
| Dell Certified Systems Expert | 99% | 1% |
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Principal firmware engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among principal firmware engineers is White, which makes up 52.6% of all principal firmware engineers. Comparatively, 30.0% of principal firmware engineers are Asian and 8.1% of principal firmware engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 52.6%
- Asian, 30.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.1%
- Unknown, 4.8%
- Black or African American, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
Principal firmware engineer race
| Principal firmware engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 52.6% |
| Asian | 30.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.1% |
| Unknown | 4.8% |
| Black or African American | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
Principal firmware engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how principal firmware engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Principal firmware engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 60.69% | 5.45% | 25.78% | 5.63% |
| 2011 | 61.16% | 5.68% | 25.28% | 5.34% |
| 2012 | 60.07% | 5.22% | 26.66% | 5.78% |
| 2013 | 60.46% | 4.74% | 26.48% | 5.60% |
| 2014 | 59.33% | 5.25% | 27.12% | 5.72% |
| 2015 | 58.51% | 5.06% | 27.25% | 6.30% |
| 2016 | 58.01% | 5.05% | 27.96% | 6.30% |
| 2017 | 56.59% | 4.93% | 28.51% | 6.67% |
| 2018 | 57.23% | 4.78% | 27.73% | 7.28% |
| 2019 | 56.40% | 4.87% | 28.93% | 6.90% |
| 2020 | 54.61% | 4.62% | 28.69% | 7.72% |
| 2021 | 52.59% | 4.37% | 29.99% | 8.10% |
Principal firmware engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian principal firmware engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american principal firmware engineers have the lowest average salary at $127,208.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $132,224 |
| White | $131,886 |
| Black or African American | $127,208 |
| Asian | $137,594 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $128,675 |
Average principal firmware engineer age
See how the average age of principal firmware engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Principal firmware 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 |
Principal firmware engineer age breakdown
The average age of principal firmware engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 45% of the principal firmware engineer population.
Principal firmware engineer age breakdown
| Principal Firmware Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 45% |
| 30-40 years | 36% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Principal firmware engineer educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 69%
- Master's, 21%
- Doctorate, 6%
- Associate, 4%
- Other Degrees, 0%
Principal firmware engineers by degree level
| Principal firmware engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 69% |
| Master's | 21% |
| Doctorate | 6% |
| Associate | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 0% |
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Principal firmware engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, principal firmware engineers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $151,239 annually. With a Master's degree, principal firmware engineers earn a median annual income of $141,859 compared to $131,857 for principal firmware engineers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $141,859 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $131,857 |
| Doctorate Degree | $151,239 |
Principal firmware engineer employment statistics
Company size where principal firmware engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where principal firmware engineers work.
Principal firmware engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 15% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 24% |
Principal firmware engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for principal firmware engineers are technology, manufacturing and telecommunication.
Principal firmware engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 40% |
| Manufacturing | 12% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Start-up | 7% |
| Telecommunication | 6% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Internet | 4% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Principal firmware engineer turnover and employment statistics
Principal firmware engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for principal firmware engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Principal firmware engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Principal firmware 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 principal firmware engineer tenure
The average principal firmware engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 160 principal firmware engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Principal firmware engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 12% |
| 1-2 years | 25% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 21% |
| 8-10 years | 13% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Principal firmware engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of principal firmware 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 Consultant | 7.31% | 13,627 |
| SAP Fico Consultant | 8.42% | 30,786 |
| Principal Firmware Engineer | 8.46% | - |
| Senior Information Security Analyst | 8.59% | 113,001 |
| Unix Systems Administrator | 9.03% | 110,185 |
| Automation Lead | 10.54% | 36,010 |
| Resource Technician | 10.88% | 53,760 |
Similar principal firmware engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Telecommunications Consultant | 7.31% | 13,627 |
| SAP Fico Consultant | 8.42% | 30,786 |
| Senior Information Security Analyst | 8.59% | 113,001 |
| Unix Systems Administrator | 9.03% | 110,185 |
| Automation Lead | 10.54% | 36,010 |
| Resource Technician | 10.88% | 53,760 |
Foreign languages spoken by principal firmware engineers
- Shan, 50.0%
- Italian, 50.0%
Principal firmware engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Shan | 50.0% |
| Italian | 50.0% |
