Product support engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Product support engineer demographics by:
Product support engineer gender statistics
19.3% of product support engineers are women and 80.7% of product support engineers are men.
- Male, 80.7%
- Female, 19.3%
Product support engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 80.7% |
| Female | 19.3% |
Product support engineer gender pay gap
Women earn $1.03 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$88,022
Female income
$90,254
Product support engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in product support engineer positions over time. Currently, 19.3% of product support engineers are female.
Product support engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 83.61% | 16.39% |
| 2011 | 88.18% | 11.82% |
| 2012 | 85.03% | 14.97% |
| 2013 | 85.83% | 14.17% |
| 2014 | 84.23% | 15.77% |
| 2015 | 83.02% | 16.98% |
| 2016 | 84.75% | 15.25% |
| 2017 | 81.95% | 18.05% |
| 2018 | 82.83% | 17.17% |
| 2019 | 82.65% | 17.35% |
| 2020 | 79.18% | 20.82% |
| 2021 | 80.69% | 19.31% |
Product support engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared product support 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% |
| Product Support Engineer | 81% | 19% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Product support engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among product support engineers is White, which makes up 69.4% of all product support engineers. Comparatively, 13.0% of product support engineers are Asian and 9.4% of product support engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 69.4%
- Asian, 13.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.4%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- Black or African American, 3.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Product support engineer race
| Product support engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 69.4% |
| Asian | 13.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.4% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| Black or African American | 3.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Product support engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how product support engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Product support engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.62% | 3.51% | 10.89% | 7.09% |
| 2011 | 76.68% | 3.52% | 10.67% | 7.39% |
| 2012 | 77.12% | 3.74% | 9.83% | 7.72% |
| 2013 | 76.68% | 2.99% | 11.32% | 7.14% |
| 2014 | 74.71% | 3.09% | 12.44% | 8.14% |
| 2015 | 75.19% | 3.34% | 11.05% | 8.73% |
| 2016 | 73.21% | 3.54% | 12.14% | 9.33% |
| 2017 | 73.93% | 2.82% | 11.86% | 9.25% |
| 2018 | 74.72% | 3.13% | 11.50% | 8.48% |
| 2019 | 73.17% | 3.37% | 12.01% | 8.76% |
| 2020 | 69.66% | 3.08% | 13.51% | 10.12% |
| 2021 | 69.41% | 3.43% | 13.01% | 9.44% |
Product support engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino product support engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american product support engineers have the lowest average salary at $83,864.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $88,129 |
| White | $89,094 |
| Black or African American | $83,864 |
| Asian | $88,475 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $90,698 |
Average product support engineer age
See how the average age of product support engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Product support engineer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 39 | 36 |
| White | 40 | 33 |
| Black or African American | 40 | 48 |
| Asian | 38.5 | 34 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 26 |
Product support engineer age breakdown
The average age of product support engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the product support engineer population.
Product support engineer age breakdown
| Product Support Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Product support engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for product support engineers is bachelor's degree, with 66% of product support 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, 66%
- Associate, 17%
- Master's, 10%
- High School Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Product support engineers by degree level
| Product support engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 66% |
| Associate | 17% |
| Master's | 10% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Product support engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, product support engineers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $108,176 annually. With a Master's degree, product support engineers earn a median annual income of $100,405 compared to $89,513 for product support engineers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $100,405 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $89,513 |
| Doctorate Degree | $108,176 |
Product support engineer employment statistics
Most product support engineers work for a public in the technology industry.
Company size where product support engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where product support engineers work.
Product support engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 6% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 16% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 31% |
| > 10,000 employees | 34% |
Product support engineer jobs by company type
Employees with the product support engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most product support engineers prefer to work at public companies over private companies.
Product support engineer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 53% |
| Private | 46% |
| Government | 1% |
Product support engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for product support engineers are technology, manufacturing and professional.
Product support engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 32% |
| Manufacturing | 14% |
| Fortune 500 | 13% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Telecommunication | 5% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
Product support engineer turnover and employment statistics
Product support engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for product support engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Product support engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Product support engineer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.09% |
| 2011 | 4.26% |
| 2012 | 2.86% |
| 2013 | 1.99% |
| 2014 | 1.63% |
| 2015 | 1.74% |
| 2016 | 1.46% |
| 2017 | 1.74% |
| 2018 | 1.20% |
| 2019 | 1.42% |
| 2020 | 2.46% |
| 2021 | 2.18% |
Average product support engineer tenure
The average product support engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 2,846 product support engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Product support engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Product support engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of product support 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Corporate Health, Safety, And Security Manager | 3.67% | 112,769 |
| Product Support Engineer | 4.55% | - |
| Radiation Protection Engineer | 5.25% | 12,415 |
| Principal Electrical Engineer | 6.39% | 112,926 |
| Aerodynamicist | 7.54% | 1,320 |
| Monomer Recovery Supervisor | 8.92% | 26,999 |
| Materials Development Engineer | 10.43% | 104,788 |
Similar product support engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Corporate Health, Safety, And Security Manager | 3.67% | 112,769 |
| Radiation Protection Engineer | 5.25% | 12,415 |
| Principal Electrical Engineer | 6.39% | 112,926 |
| Aerodynamicist | 7.54% | 1,320 |
| Monomer Recovery Supervisor | 8.92% | 26,999 |
| Materials Development Engineer | 10.43% | 104,788 |
Foreign languages spoken by product support engineers
The most common foreign language among product support engineers is Spanish at 35.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 13.7% and German is the third-most popular at 7.8%.
- Spanish, 35.3%
- French, 13.7%
- German, 7.8%
- Chinese, 4.9%
- Arabic, 4.9%
- Other, 33.4%
Product support engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 35.3% |
| French | 13.7% |
| German | 7.8% |
| Chinese | 4.9% |
| Arabic | 4.9% |
| Other | 33.4% |
