Relay engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Relay engineer gender statistics
8.2% of relay engineers are women and 91.8% of relay engineers are men.
- Male, 91.8%
- Female, 8.2%
Relay engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 91.8% |
| Female | 8.2% |
Relay engineer gender pay gap
Women earn 89¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$67,456
Female income
$60,176
Relay engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in relay engineer positions over time. Currently, 8.2% of relay engineers are female.
Relay engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 93.00% | 7.00% |
| 2011 | 92.59% | 7.41% |
| 2012 | 92.41% | 7.59% |
| 2013 | 91.44% | 8.56% |
| 2014 | 92.42% | 7.58% |
| 2015 | 92.86% | 7.14% |
| 2016 | 93.32% | 6.68% |
| 2017 | 91.56% | 8.44% |
| 2018 | 90.70% | 9.30% |
| 2019 | 92.34% | 7.66% |
| 2020 | 92.42% | 7.58% |
| 2021 | 91.84% | 8.16% |
Relay engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared relay 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% |
| Relay Engineer | 92% | 8% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Relay engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among relay engineers is White, which makes up 68.3% of all relay engineers. Comparatively, 15.7% of relay engineers are Asian and 7.7% of relay engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 68.3%
- Asian, 15.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.7%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- Black or African American, 3.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
Relay engineer race
| Relay engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 68.3% |
| Asian | 15.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.7% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| Black or African American | 3.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
Relay engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how relay engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Relay engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.36% | 4.12% | 16.70% | 5.78% |
| 2011 | 71.44% | 3.73% | 17.80% | 5.75% |
| 2012 | 71.98% | 4.29% | 16.62% | 5.08% |
| 2013 | 73.35% | 3.57% | 16.79% | 4.59% |
| 2014 | 72.31% | 3.45% | 16.34% | 6.18% |
| 2015 | 72.47% | 3.62% | 16.05% | 6.00% |
| 2016 | 72.09% | 3.53% | 16.71% | 5.68% |
| 2017 | 72.00% | 3.60% | 16.19% | 5.85% |
| 2018 | 71.23% | 3.96% | 16.72% | 5.88% |
| 2019 | 72.39% | 3.17% | 16.64% | 5.97% |
| 2020 | 69.36% | 2.84% | 16.64% | 6.86% |
| 2021 | 68.27% | 3.72% | 15.68% | 7.66% |
Relay engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian relay engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino relay engineers have the lowest average salary at $63,775.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $65,571 |
| White | $67,973 |
| Black or African American | $64,522 |
| Asian | $76,157 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $63,775 |
Average relay engineer age
See how the average age of relay engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Relay 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 |
Relay engineer age breakdown
The average age of relay engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the relay engineer population.
Relay engineer age breakdown
| Relay Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 13% |
Relay engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for relay engineers is bachelor's degree, with 77% of relay engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 15% and master's degree degree at 5%.
- Bachelor's, 77%
- Master's, 15%
- Associate, 5%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Relay engineers by degree level
| Relay engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 77% |
| Master's | 15% |
| Associate | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Relay engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, relay engineers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $108,402 annually. With a Master's degree, relay engineers earn a median annual income of $85,623 compared to $64,840 for relay engineers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $85,623 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $64,840 |
| Doctorate Degree | $108,402 |
Relay engineer employment statistics
Company size where relay engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where relay engineers work.
Relay engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 12% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 35% |
Relay engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for relay engineers are utilities, manufacturing and telecommunication.
Relay engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Utilities | 23% |
| Manufacturing | 16% |
| Fortune 500 | 13% |
| Telecommunication | 10% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Energy | 10% |
| Start-up | 6% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
Relay engineer turnover and employment statistics
Relay engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for relay engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Relay engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Relay 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 relay engineer tenure
The average relay engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 53 relay engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Relay engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 15% |
| 1-2 years | 42% |
| 3-4 years | 8% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 10% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Relay engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of relay 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Reliability Engineer | 3.67% | 44,471 |
| Criticality Safety Engineer | 5.25% | 15,326 |
| Relay Engineer | 6.39% | - |
| Structural Test Engineer | 7.54% | 29,662 |
| Absorption And Adsorption Engineer | 8.92% | 2,687 |
| Metallurgist | 10.43% | 25,545 |
| Water Supply Engineer | 12.89% | 28,413 |
Similar relay engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Reliability Engineer | 3.67% | 44,471 |
| Criticality Safety Engineer | 5.25% | 15,326 |
| Structural Test Engineer | 7.54% | 29,662 |
| Absorption And Adsorption Engineer | 8.92% | 2,687 |
| Metallurgist | 10.43% | 25,545 |
| Water Supply Engineer | 12.89% | 28,413 |
Foreign languages spoken by relay engineers
- Arabic, 50.0%
- Spanish, 50.0%
Relay engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Arabic | 50.0% |
| Spanish | 50.0% |
