Radar engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Radar engineer gender statistics
17.6% of radar engineers are women and 82.4% of radar engineers are men.
- Male, 82.4%
- Female, 17.6%
Radar engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 82.4% |
| Female | 17.6% |
Radar engineer gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$98,431
Female income
$93,186
Radar engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in radar engineer positions over time. Currently, 17.6% of radar engineers are female.
Radar engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 84.71% | 15.29% |
| 2011 | 83.91% | 16.09% |
| 2012 | 83.54% | 16.46% |
| 2013 | 81.67% | 18.33% |
| 2014 | 83.57% | 16.43% |
| 2015 | 84.44% | 15.56% |
| 2016 | 85.35% | 14.65% |
| 2017 | 81.90% | 18.10% |
| 2018 | 80.27% | 19.73% |
| 2019 | 83.40% | 16.60% |
| 2020 | 83.57% | 16.43% |
| 2021 | 82.43% | 17.57% |
Radar engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared radar 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% |
| Radar Engineer | 82% | 18% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Radar engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among radar engineers is White, which makes up 64.4% of all radar engineers. Comparatively, 14.3% of radar engineers are Asian and 11.4% of radar engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 64.4%
- Asian, 14.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.4%
- Black or African American, 4.9%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Radar engineer race
| Radar engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 64.4% |
| Asian | 14.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.4% |
| Black or African American | 4.9% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Radar engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how radar engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Radar engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.50% | 5.30% | 15.35% | 9.57% |
| 2011 | 67.58% | 4.90% | 16.45% | 9.54% |
| 2012 | 68.12% | 5.47% | 15.27% | 8.87% |
| 2013 | 69.49% | 4.75% | 15.44% | 8.38% |
| 2014 | 68.45% | 4.62% | 15.00% | 9.96% |
| 2015 | 68.61% | 4.80% | 14.71% | 9.79% |
| 2016 | 68.23% | 4.71% | 15.37% | 9.47% |
| 2017 | 68.14% | 4.78% | 14.84% | 9.64% |
| 2018 | 67.36% | 5.14% | 15.38% | 9.67% |
| 2019 | 68.53% | 4.35% | 15.29% | 9.76% |
| 2020 | 65.50% | 4.02% | 15.30% | 10.65% |
| 2021 | 64.41% | 4.90% | 14.34% | 11.45% |
Radar engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian radar engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino radar engineers have the lowest average salary at $95,827.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $97,123 |
| White | $98,805 |
| Black or African American | $96,360 |
| Asian | $104,275 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $95,827 |
Average radar engineer age
See how the average age of radar engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Radar engineer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 43 | |
| White | 46 | 37.5 |
| Black or African American | 46 | 54 |
| Asian | 43 | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 | 34.5 |
Radar engineer age breakdown
The average age of radar engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the radar engineer population.
Radar engineer age breakdown
| Radar Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 13% |
Radar engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for radar engineers is bachelor's degree, with 67% of radar engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 16% and master's degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 67%
- Master's, 16%
- Associate, 9%
- Doctorate, 6%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Radar engineers by degree level
| Radar engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 67% |
| Master's | 16% |
| Associate | 9% |
| Doctorate | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Radar engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, radar engineers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $123,535 annually. With a Master's degree, radar engineers earn a median annual income of $110,242 compared to $96,534 for radar engineers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $110,242 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $96,534 |
| Doctorate Degree | $123,535 |
Radar engineer employment statistics
Most radar engineers work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where radar engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where radar engineers work.
Radar engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 2% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 8% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 15% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 44% |
Radar engineer jobs by company type
Employees with the radar engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most radar engineers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Radar engineer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 40% |
| Private | 54% |
| Government | 6% |
Radar engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for radar engineers are technology, manufacturing and automotive.
Radar engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 32% |
| Fortune 500 | 17% |
| Manufacturing | 8% |
| Automotive | 8% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Start-up | 7% |
| Government | 5% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Retail | 2% |
Radar engineer turnover and employment statistics
Radar engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for radar engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Radar engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Radar engineer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.73% |
| 2011 | 4.08% |
| 2012 | 3.85% |
| 2013 | 3.04% |
| 2014 | 3.13% |
| 2015 | 2.11% |
| 2016 | 2.06% |
| 2017 | 2.13% |
| 2018 | 2.03% |
| 2019 | 1.23% |
| 2020 | 2.22% |
| 2021 | 1.69% |
Average radar engineer tenure
The average radar engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 91 radar engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Radar engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 16% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Radar engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of radar 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Risk Prevention Engineer | 3.67% | 18,817 |
| Green Building Engineer | 5.25% | 6,618 |
| Radar Engineer | 6.39% | - |
| Supersonic Engineer | 7.54% | 4,402 |
| Process Development Associate | 8.92% | 82,243 |
| Smelting Engineer | 10.43% | 3,371 |
| Water Systems Engineer | 12.89% | 77,718 |
Similar radar engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Risk Prevention Engineer | 3.67% | 18,817 |
| Green Building Engineer | 5.25% | 6,618 |
| Supersonic Engineer | 7.54% | 4,402 |
| Process Development Associate | 8.92% | 82,243 |
| Smelting Engineer | 10.43% | 3,371 |
| Water Systems Engineer | 12.89% | 77,718 |
Foreign languages spoken by radar engineers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Radar engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |