Senior computer engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Senior computer engineer gender statistics
11.7% of senior computer engineers are women and 88.3% of senior computer engineers are men.
- Male, 88.3%
- Female, 11.7%
Senior computer engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 88.3% |
| Female | 11.7% |
Senior computer engineer gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$122,160
Female income
$119,939
Senior computer engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in senior computer engineer positions over time. Currently, 11.7% of senior computer engineers are female.
Senior computer engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 85.79% | 14.21% |
| 2011 | 86.93% | 13.07% |
| 2012 | 88.16% | 11.84% |
| 2013 | 90.20% | 9.80% |
| 2014 | 83.59% | 16.41% |
| 2015 | 84.67% | 15.33% |
| 2016 | 87.09% | 12.91% |
| 2017 | 86.20% | 13.80% |
| 2018 | 87.78% | 12.22% |
| 2019 | 88.05% | 11.95% |
| 2020 | 89.72% | 10.28% |
| 2021 | 88.33% | 11.67% |
Senior computer engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared senior computer 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% |
| Senior Computer Engineer | 88% | 12% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Senior computer engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among senior computer engineers is White, which makes up 50.4% of all senior computer engineers. Comparatively, 29.7% of senior computer engineers are Asian and 9.5% of senior computer engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 50.4%
- Asian, 29.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.5%
- Black or African American, 7.1%
- Unknown, 2.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Senior computer engineer race
| Senior computer engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 50.4% |
| Asian | 29.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.5% |
| Black or African American | 7.1% |
| Unknown | 2.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Senior computer engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how senior computer engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Senior computer engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 60.30% | 6.41% | 21.14% | 9.15% |
| 2011 | 64.61% | 5.85% | 18.58% | 8.65% |
| 2012 | 59.67% | 8.57% | 21.49% | 8.55% |
| 2013 | 61.17% | 5.95% | 21.72% | 8.23% |
| 2014 | 57.00% | 9.51% | 23.77% | 8.34% |
| 2015 | 61.39% | 6.09% | 22.26% | 7.74% |
| 2016 | 52.95% | 8.79% | 27.80% | 7.93% |
| 2017 | 56.38% | 7.88% | 24.33% | 8.16% |
| 2018 | 57.18% | 7.17% | 26.57% | 7.23% |
| 2019 | 54.90% | 7.44% | 25.28% | 8.53% |
| 2020 | 55.84% | 7.38% | 21.85% | 11.00% |
| 2021 | 50.37% | 7.10% | 29.73% | 9.50% |
Senior computer engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian senior computer engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american senior computer engineers have the lowest average salary at $116,493.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $120,929 |
| White | $124,683 |
| Black or African American | $116,493 |
| Asian | $128,396 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $120,627 |
Average senior computer engineer age
See how the average age of senior computer engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Senior computer engineer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 50 | |
| White | 45 | 42 |
| Black or African American | 43.5 | |
| Asian | 41 | 43 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 |
Senior computer engineer age breakdown
The average age of senior computer engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the senior computer engineer population.
Senior computer engineer age breakdown
| Senior Computer Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Senior computer engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for senior computer engineers is bachelor's degree, with 61% of senior computer 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 15%.
- Bachelor's, 61%
- Master's, 16%
- Associate, 15%
- Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Senior computer engineers by degree level
| Senior computer engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 61% |
| Master's | 16% |
| Associate | 15% |
| Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Senior computer engineer wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $136,199 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $124,847 |
Senior computer engineer employment statistics
Most senior computer engineers work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where senior computer engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where senior computer engineers work.
Senior computer engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 9% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 17% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 35% |
Senior computer engineer jobs by company type
Employees with the senior computer engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most senior computer engineers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Senior computer engineer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 47% |
| Private | 49% |
| Government | 2% |
Senior computer engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for senior computer engineers are technology, manufacturing and professional.
Senior computer engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 28% |
| Fortune 500 | 14% |
| Manufacturing | 9% |
| Health Care | 6% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Start-up | 6% |
| Automotive | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Government | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
Senior computer engineer turnover and employment statistics
Senior computer engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for senior computer engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Senior computer engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Senior computer engineer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.02% |
| 2011 | 4.73% |
| 2012 | 3.38% |
| 2013 | 3.93% |
| 2014 | 2.71% |
| 2015 | 1.16% |
| 2016 | 2.77% |
| 2017 | 1.37% |
| 2018 | 2.81% |
| 2019 | 1.59% |
| 2020 | 2.67% |
| 2021 | 2.56% |
Average senior computer engineer tenure
The average senior computer engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 441 senior computer engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Senior computer engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 11% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Senior computer engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of senior computer 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Manager, Quality Engineer | 3.67% | 90,218 |
| Senior Computer Engineer | 4.15% | - |
| Mine Equipment Design Engineer | 5.25% | 51,481 |
| Radio Frequency Engineer | 6.39% | 35,158 |
| Senior Structural Designer | 7.54% | 47,653 |
| Monomer Recovery Supervisor | 8.92% | 26,999 |
| Glass Science Engineer | 10.43% | 27,054 |
Similar senior computer engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Manager, Quality Engineer | 3.67% | 90,218 |
| Mine Equipment Design Engineer | 5.25% | 51,481 |
| Radio Frequency Engineer | 6.39% | 35,158 |
| Senior Structural Designer | 7.54% | 47,653 |
| Monomer Recovery Supervisor | 8.92% | 26,999 |
| Glass Science Engineer | 10.43% | 27,054 |
Foreign languages spoken by senior computer engineers
The most common foreign language among senior computer engineers is Spanish at 35.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 14.3% and Mandarin is the third-most popular at 14.3%.
- Spanish, 35.7%
- Chinese, 14.3%
- Mandarin, 14.3%
- German, 7.1%
- Dutch, 7.1%
- Other, 21.5%
Senior computer engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 35.7% |
| Chinese | 14.3% |
| Mandarin | 14.3% |
| German | 7.1% |
| Dutch | 7.1% |
| Other | 21.5% |
