Release engineer demographics and statistics in the US
Release engineer demographics research summary. Zippia estimates release engineer demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our release 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 release engineers after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 7,323 release engineers currently employed in the United States.
- 20.6% of all release engineers are women, while 79.4% are men.
- The average release engineer age is 39 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of release engineers is White (52.1%), followed by Asian (29.7%), Hispanic or Latino (8.4%) and Unknown (4.9%).
- In 2022, women earned 94% of what men earned.
- 8% of all release engineers are LGBT.
- Release engineers are 51% more likely to work at public companies in comparison to private companies.
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Release engineer demographics by:
Release engineer gender statistics
20.6% of release engineers are women and 79.4% of release engineers are men.
- Male, 79.4%
- Female, 20.6%
Release engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 79.4% |
| Female | 20.6% |
Release engineer gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$95,517
Female income
$89,516
Release engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in release engineer positions over time. Currently, 20.6% of release engineers are female.
Release engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.71% | 23.29% |
| 2011 | 76.47% | 23.53% |
| 2012 | 77.85% | 22.15% |
| 2013 | 77.75% | 22.25% |
| 2014 | 78.85% | 21.15% |
| 2015 | 78.56% | 21.44% |
| 2016 | 80.12% | 19.88% |
| 2017 | 79.58% | 20.42% |
| 2018 | 79.62% | 20.38% |
| 2019 | 79.35% | 20.65% |
| 2020 | 79.29% | 20.71% |
| 2021 | 79.40% | 20.60% |
Release engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared release 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 title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Informatics Nurse Specialist | 13% | 87% |
| Clinical Support Specialist | 22% | 78% |
| Clinic Administrator | 23% | 77% |
| Release Engineer | 79% | 21% |
| Senior Data Center Engineer | 98% | 2% |
| Software Applications Architect | 98% | 2% |
| Dell Certified Systems Expert | 99% | 1% |
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Release engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among release engineers is White, which makes up 52.1% of all release engineers. Comparatively, 29.7% of release engineers are Asian and 8.4% of release engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 52.1%
- Asian, 29.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.4%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- Black or African American, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Release engineer race
| Release engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 52.1% |
| Asian | 29.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.4% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| Black or African American | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Release engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how release engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Release engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 60.25% | 5.73% | 25.53% | 5.96% |
| 2011 | 60.71% | 5.96% | 25.03% | 5.67% |
| 2012 | 59.62% | 5.50% | 26.41% | 6.11% |
| 2013 | 60.01% | 5.02% | 26.23% | 5.92% |
| 2014 | 58.89% | 5.53% | 26.88% | 6.05% |
| 2015 | 58.06% | 5.34% | 27.00% | 6.62% |
| 2016 | 57.57% | 5.33% | 27.71% | 6.62% |
| 2017 | 56.14% | 5.21% | 28.26% | 6.99% |
| 2018 | 56.79% | 5.06% | 27.49% | 7.60% |
| 2019 | 55.96% | 5.16% | 28.68% | 7.22% |
| 2020 | 54.16% | 4.90% | 28.44% | 8.04% |
| 2021 | 52.15% | 4.65% | 29.75% | 8.42% |
Release engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian release engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american release engineers have the lowest average salary at $91,962.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $96,202 |
| White | $95,903 |
| Black or African American | $91,962 |
| Asian | $100,474 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $93,267 |
Average release engineer age
See how the average age of release engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Release engineer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 37 | 46 |
| Unknown | 37 | 34 |
| Asian | 38 | 37 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36 | 34 |
| White | 39 | 40 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 41 |
Release engineer age breakdown
The average age of release engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 45% of the release engineer population.
Release engineer age breakdown
| Release Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 45% |
| 30-40 years | 36% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Release engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for release engineers is bachelor's degree, with 75% of release engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 13% and master's degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 75%
- Master's, 13%
- Associate, 8%
- Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Release engineers by degree level
| Release engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 75% |
| Master's | 13% |
| Associate | 8% |
| Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Release engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, release engineers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $112,355 annually. With a Master's degree, release engineers earn a median annual income of $104,110 compared to $95,937 for release engineers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $104,110 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $95,937 |
| Doctorate Degree | $112,355 |
Release engineer employment statistics
Most release engineers work for a public in the technology industry.
Company size where release engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where release engineers work.
Release engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 5% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 38% |
Release engineer jobs by company type
Employees with the release engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most release engineers prefer to work at public companies over private companies.
Release engineer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 51% |
| Private | 46% |
| Government | 1% |
Release engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for release engineers are technology, finance and professional.
Release engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 26% |
| Fortune 500 | 18% |
| Finance | 11% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Telecommunication | 5% |
| Automotive | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
Release engineer turnover and employment statistics
Release engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for release engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Release engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Release engineer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.56% |
| 2011 | 3.25% |
| 2012 | 2.64% |
| 2013 | 2.67% |
| 2014 | 2.07% |
| 2015 | 2.26% |
| 2016 | 2.33% |
| 2017 | 2.17% |
| 2018 | 1.80% |
| 2019 | 1.88% |
| 2020 | 2.40% |
| 2021 | 2.07% |
Average release engineer tenure
The average release engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,496 release engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Release engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 19% |
| 1-2 years | 50% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Release engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of release 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Personal Computer Network Analyst | 7.31% | 48,364 |
| EDI Analyst | 8.42% | 82,515 |
| Release Engineer | 8.46% | - |
| Data Security Analyst | 8.59% | 145,078 |
| LAN Technician | 9.03% | 68,557 |
| GIS Specialist | 10.54% | 2,029 |
| Product Support Manager | 10.88% | 147,410 |
Similar release engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Personal Computer Network Analyst | 7.31% | 48,364 |
| EDI Analyst | 8.42% | 82,515 |
| Data Security Analyst | 8.59% | 145,078 |
| LAN Technician | 9.03% | 68,557 |
| GIS Specialist | 10.54% | 2,029 |
| Product Support Manager | 10.88% | 147,410 |
Foreign languages spoken by release engineers
The most common foreign language among release engineers is French at 26.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Spanish at 23.1% and Arabic is the third-most popular at 11.5%.
- French, 26.9%
- Spanish, 23.1%
- Arabic, 11.5%
- Chinese, 7.7%
- Japanese, 7.7%
- Other, 23.1%
Release engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| French | 26.9% |
| Spanish | 23.1% |
| Arabic | 11.5% |
| Chinese | 7.7% |
| Japanese | 7.7% |
| Other | 23.1% |
