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Principal network engineer demographics and statistics in the US

Principal network engineer demographics research summary. Zippia estimates principal network engineer demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our principal network engineer estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about principal network engineers after extensive research and analysis:

  • There are over 114,922 principal network engineers currently employed in the United States.
  • 6.5% of all principal network engineers are women, while 93.5% are men.
  • The average principal network engineer age is 43 years old.
  • The most common ethnicity of principal network engineers is White (62.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (12.4%), Asian (11.1%) and Black or African American (8.7%).
  • Principal network engineers are most in-demand in Arlington, VA.
  • Sunnyvale, CA pays an annual average wage of $154,219, the highest in the US.
  • In 2022, women principal network engineers earned 95% of what men earned.
  • Washington is the best state for principal network engineers to live.
  • Principal network engineers are 48% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to public companies.
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Principal network engineer gender statistics

6.5% of principal network engineers are women and 93.5% of principal network engineers are men.
  • Male, 93.5%
  • Female, 6.5%

Principal network engineer gender ratio

GenderPercentages
Male93.5%
Female6.5%

Principal network engineer gender pay gap

Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male income
$114,192
female-income
Female income
$108,204

Principal network engineer gender ratio over time

This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in principal network engineer positions over time. Currently, 6.5% of principal network engineers are female.
Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021

Principal network engineer gender ratio by year

YearMaleFemale
201091.96%8.04%
201191.91%8.09%
201291.01%8.99%
201392.13%7.87%
201492.08%7.92%
201592.24%7.76%
201691.92%8.08%
201791.05%8.95%
201893.01%6.99%
201992.04%7.96%
202093.17%6.83%
202193.48%6.52%

Principal network engineer related jobs gender ratio

We compared principal network 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 titleMaleFemale
Informatics Nurse Specialist13%87%
Clinical Support Specialist22%78%
Clinic Administrator23%77%
Principal Network Engineer93%7%
Senior Data Center Engineer98%2%
Software Applications Architect98%2%
Dell Certified Systems Expert99%1%

Principal network engineer demographics by race

The most common ethnicity among principal network engineers is White, which makes up 62.4% of all principal network engineers. Comparatively, 12.4% of principal network engineers are Hispanic or Latino and 11.1% of principal network engineers are Asian.
  • White, 62.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino, 12.4%
  • Asian, 11.1%
  • Black or African American, 8.7%
  • Unknown, 5.1%
  • American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%

Principal network engineer race

Principal network engineer racePercentages
White62.4%
Hispanic or Latino12.4%
Asian11.1%
Black or African American8.7%
Unknown5.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native0.3%

Principal network engineer race and ethnicity over time

See how principal network engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.

Principal network engineer race and ethnicity by year

YearWhiteBlack or African AmericanAsianHispanic or Latino
201067.63%10.08%10.33%9.58%
201167.71%9.76%10.43%9.81%
201266.85%9.19%11.01%10.14%
201367.65%10.24%10.55%9.07%
201466.06%10.19%11.24%9.96%
201566.32%8.82%10.09%11.68%
201665.99%10.21%11.24%9.82%
201765.34%9.62%11.74%10.74%
201864.36%10.10%10.94%11.16%
201964.47%10.16%10.60%11.30%
202062.03%8.38%11.03%13.28%
202162.43%8.68%11.15%12.37%

Principal network engineer wage gap by race

According to our data, asian principal network engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White principal network engineers have the lowest average salary at $111,102.
$124,000
$121,000
$118,000
$115,000
$112,000
$109,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$113,747
White$111,102
Black or African American$111,679
Asian$121,759
Hispanic or Latino$112,990

Average principal network engineer age

See how the average age of principal network engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female

Principal network engineer age by race and gender

RaceMale ageFemale age
Unknown41
White4247
Black or African American4443.5
Asian4548
Hispanic or Latino3840.5

Principal network engineer age breakdown

The average age of principal network engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 60% of the principal network engineer population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Principal network engineer age breakdown

Principal Network Engineer YearsPercentages
40+ years60%
30-40 years31%
20-30 years8%

Principal network engineer educational attainment

The most common degree for principal network engineers is bachelor's degree, with 70% of principal network engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 14% and master's degree degree at 12%.
  • Bachelor's, 70%
  • Master's, 14%
  • Associate, 12%
  • Doctorate, 1%
  • Other Degrees, 3%

Principal network engineers by degree level

Principal network engineer degreePercentages
Bachelor's70%
Master's14%
Associate12%
Doctorate1%
Other Degrees3%

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Principal network engineer wage gap by degree level

According to the data, principal network engineers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $123,150 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, principal network engineers earn a median annual income of $119,671 compared to $110,478 for principal network engineers with an Associate degree.
$125,000
$122,000
$119,000
$116,000
$113,000
$110,000
$107,000
Master's Degree
High School Diploma or Less
Bachelor's Degree
Some College/ Associate Degree
EducationSalary
Master's Degree$123,150
High School Diploma or Less$109,341
Bachelor's Degree$119,671
Some College/ Associate Degree$110,478

Principal network engineer employment statistics

Most principal network engineers work for a private in the technology industry.

Company size where principal network engineers work

Below, you can see the size of companies where principal network engineers work.

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Principal network engineer jobs by employer size

Company sizePercentages
< 50 employees4%
50 - 100 employees10%
100 - 500 employees13%
500 - 1,000 employees7%
1,000 - 10,000 employees31%
> 10,000 employees36%

Principal network engineer jobs by company type

Employees with the principal network engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most principal network engineers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.

Education

Public

Private

Government

Principal network engineer jobs by sector

Company typePercentages
Education3%
Public47%
Private48%
Government3%

Principal network engineer jobs by industry

The most common industries for principal network engineers are technology, telecommunication and manufacturing.

Technology

Fortune 500

Telecommunication

Manufacturing

Professional

Principal network engineer turnover and employment statistics

Principal network engineer unemployment rate over time

The unemployment rate for principal network engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Principal network engineer unemployment rate by year

YearPrincipal network engineer unemployment rate
20105.00%
20113.88%
20123.29%
20133.35%
20142.81%
20152.68%
20162.27%
20172.77%
20182.33%
20192.71%
20202.42%
20212.37%

Average principal network engineer tenure

The average principal network engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 371 principal network engineers resumes in Zippia's database.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Principal network engineer tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year11%
1-2 years34%
3-4 years19%
5-7 years16%
8-10 years7%
11+ years12%

Principal network engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of principal network engineers that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
Job titleLGBTJob openings
Data Communications Specialist7.31%120,034
Functional Analyst8.42%52,085
Business Intelligence Developer8.46%137,941
Senior Security Specialist8.59%56,656
Principal Network Engineer9.03%-
Information Systems Architect10.54%208,592
Microsoft Certified Trainer10.88%67,255

Similar principal network engineer jobs LGBT demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job openings
Data Communications Specialist7.31%120,034
Functional Analyst8.42%52,085
Business Intelligence Developer8.46%137,941
Senior Security Specialist8.59%56,656
Information Systems Architect10.54%208,592
Microsoft Certified Trainer10.88%67,255

Foreign languages spoken by principal network engineers

The most common foreign language among principal network engineers is Carrier at 30.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Spanish at 23.1% and French is the third-most popular at 15.4%.
  • Carrier, 30.8%
  • Spanish, 23.1%
  • French, 15.4%
  • Portuguese, 7.7%
  • German, 7.7%
  • Other, 15.3%

Principal network engineer languages spoken

Foreign languagePercentages
Carrier30.8%
Spanish23.1%
French15.4%
Portuguese7.7%
German7.7%
Other15.3%

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Principal network engineer location demographics

Where do principal network engineers earn the most?

Principal network engineers earn the most in California, where the average principal network engineer salary is $142,261. The map here shows where principal network engineers earn the highest salaries in the U.S. The darker areas across the 50 states highlight the highest salaries.
Average salary

Which city has the most Principal Network Engineers?

By looking through more than 371 resumes, we found that the most popular places for principal network engineers are Reston, VA and Washington, DC.
Number of Principal Network Engineers

Principal network engineer jobs by state

RankStateNumber of jobsAverage salary
1California4,581$142,261
2Virginia3,138$94,263
3Texas2,862$105,185
4Florida2,252$97,927
5Washington1,859$139,177
6Massachusetts1,835$105,980
7New York1,821$109,898
8Maryland1,619$103,744
9Illinois1,604$96,503
10Pennsylvania1,504$93,774
11Colorado1,481$94,727
12North Carolina1,328$95,870
13New Jersey1,281$111,474
14Arizona1,168$100,562
15Georgia1,074$101,325
16Ohio998$91,950
17Oregon870$115,846
18Minnesota865$94,519
19Wisconsin623$99,475
20Michigan613$95,340
21District of Columbia597$93,353
22Alabama582$90,029
23Indiana522$83,305
24Missouri518$93,837
25Connecticut502$122,844
26Utah433$95,509
27Tennessee416$86,143
28South Carolina395$98,815
29Arkansas306$92,792
30New Hampshire290$106,547
31Iowa290$93,981
32Rhode Island289$123,396
33Kentucky278$92,592
34Nebraska277$95,209
35Nevada269$119,095
36Kansas259$91,075
37New Mexico250$105,449
38Idaho211$132,650
39Oklahoma207$91,765
40Louisiana203$98,542
41Vermont193$96,849
42Delaware187$104,377
43West Virginia177$114,505
44Montana155$92,967
45Alaska143$104,819
46Hawaii140$106,770
47Mississippi132$96,995
48Maine117$90,129
49South Dakota107$95,446
50North Dakota87$89,792
51Wyoming86$103,398

Where are principal network engineers in high demand?

Principal network engineers are in high demand in Arlington, VA. There are currently 11 job openings for principal network engineers here. We looked over job openings to determine where in the country principal network engineers are in the most demand.
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