Remote sensing engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Remote sensing engineer gender statistics
9.3% of remote sensing engineers are women and 90.7% of remote sensing engineers are men.
- Male, 90.7%
- Female, 9.3%
Remote sensing engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 90.7% |
| Female | 9.3% |
Remote sensing engineer gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$92,036
Female income
$88,532
Remote sensing engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in remote sensing engineer positions over time. Currently, 9.3% of remote sensing engineers are female.
Remote sensing engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 92.86% | 7.14% |
| 2011 | 91.90% | 8.10% |
| 2012 | 91.67% | 8.33% |
| 2013 | 91.80% | 8.20% |
| 2014 | 91.78% | 8.22% |
| 2015 | 91.60% | 8.40% |
| 2016 | 90.97% | 9.03% |
| 2017 | 91.56% | 8.44% |
| 2018 | 91.09% | 8.91% |
| 2019 | 90.79% | 9.21% |
| 2020 | 90.94% | 9.06% |
| 2021 | 90.70% | 9.30% |
Remote sensing engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared remote sensing engineers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, seismologist and optical scientist have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Aerologist | 11% | 89% |
| Senior Advocate | 33% | 67% |
| Remote Sensing Engineer | 91% | 9% |
| Optical Scientist | 91% | 9% |
| Seismologist | 94% | 6% |
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Remote sensing engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among remote sensing engineers is White, which makes up 56.3% of all remote sensing engineers. Comparatively, 28.9% of remote sensing engineers are Asian and 6.6% of remote sensing engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 56.3%
- Asian, 28.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 6.6%
- Unknown, 5.0%
- Black or African American, 3.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Remote sensing engineer race
| Remote sensing engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.3% |
| Asian | 28.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.6% |
| Unknown | 5.0% |
| Black or African American | 3.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Remote sensing engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how remote sensing engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Remote sensing engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.50% | 2.75% | 24.51% | 4.08% |
| 2011 | 67.05% | 2.42% | 24.21% | 4.66% |
| 2012 | 65.52% | 2.63% | 24.66% | 4.76% |
| 2013 | 66.76% | 3.05% | 23.95% | 4.18% |
| 2014 | 66.29% | 2.45% | 25.48% | 3.89% |
| 2015 | 66.25% | 2.66% | 24.61% | 4.49% |
| 2016 | 64.43% | 2.92% | 25.07% | 5.36% |
| 2017 | 65.67% | 2.60% | 24.74% | 4.92% |
| 2018 | 62.20% | 3.04% | 27.00% | 5.37% |
| 2019 | 61.38% | 2.76% | 27.28% | 6.27% |
| 2020 | 60.58% | 2.37% | 26.82% | 6.15% |
| 2021 | 56.30% | 2.98% | 28.94% | 6.62% |
Remote sensing engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown remote sensing engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino remote sensing engineers have the lowest average salary at $89,541.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $93,603 |
| White | $93,238 |
| Black or African American | $90,583 |
| Asian | $93,292 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $89,541 |
Average remote sensing engineer age
See how the average age of remote sensing engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Remote sensing engineer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 37 | 36 |
| White | 38 | 38 |
| Black or African American | 41.5 | 37 |
| Asian | 39 | 40 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36 | 33 |
Remote sensing engineer age breakdown
The average age of remote sensing engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 45% of the remote sensing engineer population.
Remote sensing engineer age breakdown
| Remote Sensing Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 45% |
| 30-40 years | 40% |
| 20-30 years | 15% |
Remote sensing engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for remote sensing engineers is bachelor's degree, with 57% of remote sensing engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 22% and master's degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 57%
- Master's, 22%
- Associate, 11%
- Doctorate, 5%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Remote sensing engineers by degree level
| Remote sensing engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 57% |
| Master's | 22% |
| Associate | 11% |
| Doctorate | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Remote sensing engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, remote sensing engineers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $100,672 annually. With a Master's degree, remote sensing engineers earn a median annual income of $90,044 compared to $86,003 for remote sensing engineers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $90,044 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $86,003 |
| Doctorate Degree | $100,672 |
Remote sensing engineer employment statistics
Most remote sensing engineers work for a public in the technology industry.
Company size where remote sensing engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where remote sensing engineers work.
Remote sensing engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 7% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 9% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 41% |
Remote sensing engineer jobs by company type
Employees with the remote sensing engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most remote sensing engineers prefer to work at public companies over private companies.
Remote sensing engineer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 49% |
| Private | 47% |
Remote sensing engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for remote sensing engineers are technology, professional and manufacturing.
Remote sensing engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 20% |
| Technology | 16% |
| Professional | 15% |
| Manufacturing | 10% |
| Finance | 9% |
| Insurance | 5% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Education | 3% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
Remote sensing engineer turnover and employment statistics
Remote sensing engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for remote sensing engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Remote sensing engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Remote sensing engineer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.14% |
| 2011 | 2.21% |
| 2012 | 2.98% |
| 2013 | 2.91% |
| 2014 | 2.69% |
| 2015 | 2.97% |
| 2016 | 2.45% |
| 2017 | 1.45% |
| 2018 | 1.53% |
| 2019 | 1.69% |
| 2020 | 2.40% |
| 2021 | 1.97% |
Average remote sensing engineer tenure
The average remote sensing engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 48 remote sensing engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Remote sensing engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 18% |
| 1-2 years | 45% |
| 3-4 years | 8% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Remote sensing engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of remote sensing 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrogeologist | 4.45% | 2,154 |
| Analytical Research Chemist | 5.26% | 62,289 |
| Remote Sensing Engineer | 8.32% | - |
| Director, River Restoration | 15.61% | 7,603 |
Similar remote sensing engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrogeologist | 4.45% | 2,154 |
| Analytical Research Chemist | 5.26% | 62,289 |
| Director, River Restoration | 15.61% | 7,603 |
Foreign languages spoken by remote sensing engineers
The most common foreign language among remote sensing engineers is German at 25.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Russian at 25.0% and Arabic is the third-most popular at 25.0%.
- German, 25.0%
- Russian, 25.0%
- Arabic, 25.0%
- French, 25.0%
Remote sensing engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| German | 25.0% |
| Russian | 25.0% |
| Arabic | 25.0% |
| French | 25.0% |
