Product sales engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Product sales engineer demographics by:
Product sales engineer gender statistics
25.2% of product sales engineers are women and 74.8% of product sales engineers are men.
- Male, 74.8%
- Female, 25.2%
Product sales engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 74.8% |
| Female | 25.2% |
Product sales engineer gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$92,333
Female income
$88,080
Product sales engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in product sales engineer positions over time. Currently, 25.2% of product sales engineers are female.
Product sales engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.41% | 23.59% |
| 2011 | 63.95% | 36.05% |
| 2012 | 76.44% | 23.56% |
| 2013 | 71.40% | 28.60% |
| 2014 | 72.44% | 27.56% |
| 2015 | 75.22% | 24.78% |
| 2016 | 73.95% | 26.05% |
| 2017 | 68.46% | 31.54% |
| 2018 | 68.70% | 31.30% |
| 2019 | 65.38% | 34.62% |
| 2020 | 63.20% | 36.80% |
| 2021 | 74.76% | 25.24% |
Product sales engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared product sales engineers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, senior field applications engineer and senior systems sales engineer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Wedding Consultant | 7% | 93% |
| Escrow Closer | 10% | 90% |
| Promotional Model | 11% | 89% |
| Product Sales Engineer | 75% | 25% |
| Senior Pre-Sales Engineer | 94% | 6% |
| Senior Systems Sales Engineer | 95% | 5% |
| Senior Field Applications Engineer | 96% | 4% |
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Product sales engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among product sales engineers is White, which makes up 77.2% of all product sales engineers. Comparatively, 8.0% of product sales engineers are Hispanic or Latino and 6.5% of product sales engineers are Asian.
- White, 77.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.0%
- Asian, 6.5%
- Unknown, 6.2%
- Black or African American, 1.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Product sales engineer race
| Product sales engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 77.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.0% |
| Asian | 6.5% |
| Unknown | 6.2% |
| Black or African American | 1.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Product sales engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how product sales engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Product sales engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 83.84% | 2.31% | 5.61% | 6.75% |
| 2011 | 83.63% | 1.13% | 6.03% | 7.79% |
| 2012 | 83.26% | 2.38% | 6.19% | 6.39% |
| 2013 | 81.10% | 1.32% | 8.66% | 7.40% |
| 2014 | 79.09% | 2.60% | 9.10% | 7.36% |
| 2015 | 79.11% | 2.79% | 7.82% | 7.97% |
| 2016 | 82.89% | 2.02% | 6.72% | 6.91% |
| 2017 | 80.07% | 2.62% | 4.21% | 10.57% |
| 2018 | 78.58% | 2.07% | 6.64% | 8.86% |
| 2019 | 80.15% | 2.12% | 6.55% | 8.73% |
| 2020 | 79.95% | 1.43% | 5.21% | 10.01% |
| 2021 | 77.25% | 1.67% | 6.51% | 8.04% |
Product sales engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, white product sales engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american product sales engineers have the lowest average salary at $87,152.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $93,739 |
| White | $95,236 |
| Black or African American | $87,152 |
| Asian | $94,325 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $91,445 |
Average product sales engineer age
See how the average age of product sales engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Product sales engineer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 37 | |
| White | 45 | 35.5 |
| Asian | 44 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43.5 |
Product sales engineer age breakdown
The average age of product sales engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the product sales engineer population.
Product sales engineer age breakdown
| Product Sales Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 8% |
Product sales engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for product sales engineers is bachelor's degree, with 63% of product sales engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 17% and associate degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 63%
- Associate, 17%
- Master's, 10%
- High School Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Product sales engineers by degree level
| Product sales engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 63% |
| Associate | 17% |
| Master's | 10% |
| High School Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Product sales engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, product sales engineers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $103,403 annually. With a Doctorate degree, product sales engineers earn a median annual income of $99,911 compared to $99,910 for product sales engineers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $103,403 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $85,639 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $99,910 |
| Doctorate Degree | $99,911 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $88,279 |
Product sales engineer employment statistics
Most product sales engineers work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where product sales engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where product sales engineers work.
Product sales engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 28% |
Product sales engineer jobs by company type
Employees with the product sales engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most product sales engineers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Product sales engineer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 36% |
| Private | 60% |
| Government | 1% |
Product sales engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for product sales engineers are manufacturing, technology and automotive.
Product sales engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 27% |
| Technology | 22% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Automotive | 4% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Telecommunication | 4% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
Product sales engineer turnover and employment statistics
Product sales engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for product sales engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Product sales engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Product sales engineer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.76% |
| 2011 | 6.47% |
| 2012 | 3.00% |
| 2013 | 1.40% |
| 2014 | 3.06% |
| 2015 | 1.96% |
| 2016 | 0.53% |
| 2017 | 2.50% |
| 2018 | 1.70% |
| 2019 | 1.75% |
| 2020 | 2.80% |
| 2021 | 2.19% |
Average product sales engineer tenure
The average product sales engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 481 product sales engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Product sales engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 14% |
| 1-2 years | 38% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Product sales engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of product sales 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Product Sales Engineer | 6.51% | - |
| Campus Marketing Representative | 6.75% | 71,153 |
| Good Humor Vendor | 7.95% | 342 |
| Ticket Broker | 8.25% | 2,324 |
| Inbound Sales Specialist | 11.06% | 62,148 |
| Real Estate Closer | 12.76% | 20,016 |
Similar product sales engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Campus Marketing Representative | 6.75% | 71,153 |
| Good Humor Vendor | 7.95% | 342 |
| Ticket Broker | 8.25% | 2,324 |
| Inbound Sales Specialist | 11.06% | 62,148 |
| Real Estate Closer | 12.76% | 20,016 |
Foreign languages spoken by product sales engineers
The most common foreign language among product sales engineers is Spanish at 25.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 16.7% and French is the third-most popular at 16.7%.
- Spanish, 25.0%
- German, 16.7%
- French, 16.7%
- Portuguese, 12.5%
- Japanese, 8.3%
- Other, 20.8%
Product sales engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 25.0% |
| German | 16.7% |
| French | 16.7% |
| Portuguese | 12.5% |
| Japanese | 8.3% |
| Other | 20.8% |
