Semiconductor engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Semiconductor engineer gender statistics
10.7% of semiconductor engineers are women and 89.3% of semiconductor engineers are men.
- Male, 89.3%
- Female, 10.7%
Semiconductor engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 89.3% |
| Female | 10.7% |
Semiconductor engineer gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$99,739
Female income
$96,752
Semiconductor engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in semiconductor engineer positions over time. Currently, 10.7% of semiconductor engineers are female.
Semiconductor engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 92.50% | 7.50% |
| 2011 | 92.29% | 7.71% |
| 2012 | 91.37% | 8.63% |
| 2013 | 90.90% | 9.10% |
| 2014 | 91.95% | 8.05% |
| 2015 | 91.40% | 8.60% |
| 2016 | 90.46% | 9.54% |
| 2017 | 91.03% | 8.97% |
| 2018 | 90.38% | 9.62% |
| 2019 | 91.86% | 8.14% |
| 2020 | 90.87% | 9.13% |
| 2021 | 89.29% | 10.71% |
Semiconductor engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared semiconductor 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% |
| Semiconductor Engineer | 89% | 11% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Semiconductor engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among semiconductor engineers is White, which makes up 66.4% of all semiconductor engineers. Comparatively, 14.0% of semiconductor engineers are Asian and 11.0% of semiconductor engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 66.4%
- Asian, 14.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.0%
- Black or African American, 4.5%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Semiconductor engineer race
| Semiconductor engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.4% |
| Asian | 14.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.0% |
| Black or African American | 4.5% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Semiconductor engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how semiconductor engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Semiconductor engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.28% | 4.33% | 13.69% | 6.98% |
| 2011 | 74.71% | 4.48% | 11.15% | 8.27% |
| 2012 | 74.44% | 3.59% | 12.44% | 7.80% |
| 2013 | 73.51% | 4.56% | 12.25% | 7.85% |
| 2014 | 72.10% | 4.64% | 13.15% | 8.19% |
| 2015 | 71.93% | 5.14% | 12.61% | 8.88% |
| 2016 | 71.01% | 4.32% | 13.29% | 8.90% |
| 2017 | 70.30% | 3.83% | 13.95% | 9.91% |
| 2018 | 70.28% | 3.90% | 14.66% | 8.92% |
| 2019 | 68.08% | 4.08% | 15.97% | 9.78% |
| 2020 | 68.23% | 4.56% | 13.89% | 9.75% |
| 2021 | 66.42% | 4.48% | 14.03% | 10.99% |
Semiconductor engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian semiconductor engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american semiconductor engineers have the lowest average salary at $97,175.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $100,950 |
| White | $97,520 |
| Black or African American | $97,175 |
| Asian | $104,753 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $98,492 |
Average semiconductor engineer age
See how the average age of semiconductor engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Semiconductor engineer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 41 | 37 |
| White | 42.5 | 40 |
| Black or African American | 40 | 39 |
| Asian | 38 | 34 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40.5 | 40.5 |
Semiconductor engineer age breakdown
The average age of semiconductor engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 53% of the semiconductor engineer population.
Semiconductor engineer age breakdown
| Semiconductor Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 53% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Semiconductor engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for semiconductor engineers is bachelor's degree, with 77% of semiconductor engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 11% and master's degree degree at 5%.
- Bachelor's, 77%
- Master's, 11%
- Doctorate, 5%
- Associate, 5%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Semiconductor engineers by degree level
| Semiconductor engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 77% |
| Master's | 11% |
| Doctorate | 5% |
| Associate | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Semiconductor engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, semiconductor engineers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $114,970 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, semiconductor engineers earn a median annual income of $100,938 compared to $83,070 for semiconductor engineers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $114,970 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $100,938 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $83,070 |
Semiconductor engineer employment statistics
Most semiconductor engineers work for a public in the technology industry.
Company size where semiconductor engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where semiconductor engineers work.
Semiconductor engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 5% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 36% |
| > 10,000 employees | 49% |
Semiconductor engineer jobs by company type
Employees with the semiconductor engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most semiconductor engineers prefer to work at public companies over private companies.
Semiconductor engineer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 64% |
| Private | 28% |
| Government | 5% |
Semiconductor engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for semiconductor engineers are technology, manufacturing and telecommunication.
Semiconductor engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 46% |
| Fortune 500 | 22% |
| Manufacturing | 10% |
| Telecommunication | 6% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Education | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
Semiconductor engineer turnover and employment statistics
Semiconductor engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for semiconductor engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Semiconductor engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Semiconductor engineer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.89% |
| 2011 | 4.17% |
| 2012 | 3.90% |
| 2013 | 3.52% |
| 2014 | 3.01% |
| 2015 | 2.38% |
| 2016 | 1.95% |
| 2017 | 2.07% |
| 2018 | 2.58% |
| 2019 | 2.26% |
| 2020 | 3.20% |
| 2021 | 2.82% |
Average semiconductor engineer tenure
The average semiconductor engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 66 semiconductor engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Semiconductor engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 13% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 10% |
| 11+ years | 17% |
Semiconductor engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of semiconductor 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Semiconductor Engineer | 3.67% | - |
| Reservoir Engineering Consultant | 5.25% | 59,090 |
| Lead Controls Engineer | 6.39% | 57,348 |
| Flight Controls Engineer | 7.54% | 46,807 |
| Associate Project Engineer | 8.92% | 91,862 |
| Senior Materials Engineer | 10.43% | 42,796 |
| Engineering Project Coordinator | 12.89% | 112,985 |
Similar semiconductor engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Reservoir Engineering Consultant | 5.25% | 59,090 |
| Lead Controls Engineer | 6.39% | 57,348 |
| Flight Controls Engineer | 7.54% | 46,807 |
| Associate Project Engineer | 8.92% | 91,862 |
| Senior Materials Engineer | 10.43% | 42,796 |
| Engineering Project Coordinator | 12.89% | 112,985 |
Foreign languages spoken by semiconductor engineers
- Japanese, 50.0%
- Spanish, 50.0%
Semiconductor engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Japanese | 50.0% |
| Spanish | 50.0% |
