Senior communications engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Senior communications engineer gender statistics
7.3% of senior communications engineers are women and 92.7% of senior communications engineers are men.
- Male, 92.7%
- Female, 7.3%
Senior communications engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 92.7% |
| Female | 7.3% |
Senior communications engineer gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$107,082
Female income
$102,272
Senior communications engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in senior communications engineer positions over time. Currently, 7.3% of senior communications engineers are female.
Senior communications engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 91.17% | 8.83% |
| 2011 | 88.68% | 11.32% |
| 2012 | 91.60% | 8.40% |
| 2013 | 89.90% | 10.10% |
| 2014 | 90.51% | 9.49% |
| 2015 | 90.45% | 9.55% |
| 2016 | 93.63% | 6.37% |
| 2017 | 91.70% | 8.30% |
| 2018 | 92.48% | 7.52% |
| 2019 | 93.67% | 6.33% |
| 2020 | 93.47% | 6.53% |
| 2021 | 92.66% | 7.34% |
Senior communications engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared senior communications 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% |
| Senior Communications Engineer | 93% | 7% |
| Senior Data Center Engineer | 98% | 2% |
| Software Applications Architect | 98% | 2% |
| Dell Certified Systems Expert | 99% | 1% |
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Senior communications engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among senior communications engineers is White, which makes up 60.8% of all senior communications engineers. Comparatively, 14.1% of senior communications engineers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.3% of senior communications engineers are Asian.
- White, 60.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.1%
- Asian, 10.3%
- Black or African American, 10.0%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Senior communications engineer race
| Senior communications engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.1% |
| Asian | 10.3% |
| Black or African American | 10.0% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Senior communications engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how senior communications engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Senior communications engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.88% | 9.59% | 12.56% | 9.56% |
| 2011 | 66.48% | 8.90% | 11.50% | 10.09% |
| 2012 | 66.55% | 8.93% | 12.48% | 8.79% |
| 2013 | 65.49% | 9.86% | 14.31% | 8.32% |
| 2014 | 61.93% | 10.87% | 13.21% | 11.42% |
| 2015 | 64.17% | 9.93% | 12.41% | 10.29% |
| 2016 | 63.61% | 10.30% | 13.45% | 9.92% |
| 2017 | 65.83% | 9.04% | 13.26% | 9.48% |
| 2018 | 63.09% | 11.31% | 12.52% | 10.96% |
| 2019 | 64.85% | 9.82% | 11.85% | 11.26% |
| 2020 | 61.49% | 10.28% | 11.34% | 11.33% |
| 2021 | 60.75% | 10.04% | 10.29% | 14.12% |
Senior communications engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian senior communications engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino senior communications engineers have the lowest average salary at $102,819.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $106,191 |
| White | $108,825 |
| Black or African American | $104,562 |
| Asian | $113,322 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $102,819 |
Average senior communications engineer age
See how the average age of senior communications engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Senior communications engineer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 41 | |
| White | 46 | 49.5 |
| Black or African American | 44 | |
| Asian | 45 | 39.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 |
Senior communications engineer age breakdown
The average age of senior communications engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 71% of the senior communications engineer population.
Senior communications engineer age breakdown
| Senior Communications Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 71% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 6% |
Senior communications engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for senior communications engineers is bachelor's degree, with 67% of senior communications 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 10%.
- Bachelor's, 67%
- Master's, 16%
- Associate, 10%
- High School Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Senior communications engineers by degree level
| Senior communications engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 67% |
| Master's | 16% |
| Associate | 10% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Senior communications engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, senior communications engineers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $117,326 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, senior communications engineers earn a median annual income of $109,208 compared to $105,201 for senior communications engineers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $117,326 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $105,201 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $109,208 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $102,422 |
Senior communications engineer employment statistics
Most senior communications engineers work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where senior communications engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where senior communications engineers work.
Senior communications engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 9% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 13% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 32% |
| > 10,000 employees | 34% |
Senior communications engineer jobs by company type
Employees with the senior communications engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most senior communications engineers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Senior communications engineer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 40% |
| Private | 53% |
| Government | 4% |
Senior communications engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for senior communications engineers are technology, professional and manufacturing.
Senior communications engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 20% |
| Fortune 500 | 17% |
| Manufacturing | 9% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Finance | 8% |
| Health Care | 6% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Telecommunication | 4% |
| Government | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Senior communications engineer turnover and employment statistics
Senior communications engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for senior communications engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Senior communications engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Senior communications engineer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.74% |
| 2011 | 4.07% |
| 2012 | 3.86% |
| 2013 | 3.02% |
| 2014 | 2.24% |
| 2015 | 2.55% |
| 2016 | 1.78% |
| 2017 | 1.79% |
| 2018 | 1.80% |
| 2019 | 2.83% |
| 2020 | 1.57% |
| 2021 | 2.13% |
Average senior communications engineer tenure
The average senior communications engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 328 senior communications engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Senior communications engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 18% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Senior communications engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of senior communications 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Communications Engineer | 7.31% | - |
| Lead Data Analyst | 8.42% | 141,020 |
| Knowledge Management Application Developer | 8.46% | 151,753 |
| Information Assurance Officer | 8.59% | 140,531 |
| Senior Network Support Engineer | 9.03% | 101,736 |
| Automation Tester | 10.54% | 47,656 |
| Systems Support Analyst | 10.88% | 161,168 |
Similar senior communications engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Lead Data Analyst | 8.42% | 141,020 |
| Knowledge Management Application Developer | 8.46% | 151,753 |
| Information Assurance Officer | 8.59% | 140,531 |
| Senior Network Support Engineer | 9.03% | 101,736 |
| Automation Tester | 10.54% | 47,656 |
| Systems Support Analyst | 10.88% | 161,168 |
Foreign languages spoken by senior communications engineers
- Carrier, 87.5%
- German, 12.5%
Senior communications engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Carrier | 87.5% |
| German | 12.5% |
