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Senior control systems engineer demographics and statistics in the US

Senior control systems engineer demographics research summary. Zippia estimates senior control systems engineer demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our senior control systems 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 senior control systems engineers after extensive research and analysis:

  • There are over 4,810 senior control systems engineers currently employed in the United States.
  • 6.9% of all senior control systems engineers are women, while 93.1% are men.
  • The average senior control systems engineer age is 44 years old.
  • The most common ethnicity of senior control systems engineers is White (64.2%), followed by Asian (14.9%), Hispanic or Latino (11.2%) and Black or African American (4.8%).
  • Senior control systems engineers are most in-demand in Santa Cruz, CA.
  • The energy industry is the highest-paying for senior control systems engineers.
  • San Francisco, CA pays an annual average wage of $134,651, the highest in the US.
  • In 2022, women senior control systems engineers earned 96% of what men earned.
  • 6% of all senior control systems engineers are LGBT.
  • District of Columbia is the best state for senior control systems engineers to live.
  • Senior control systems engineers are 58% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to public companies.
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Senior control systems engineer gender statistics

6.9% of senior control systems engineers are women and 93.1% of senior control systems engineers are men.
  • Male, 93.1%
  • Female, 6.9%

Senior control systems engineer gender ratio

GenderPercentages
Male93.1%
Female6.9%

Senior control systems engineer gender pay gap

Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male income
$109,003
female-income
Female income
$104,327

Senior control systems engineer gender ratio over time

This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in senior control systems engineer positions over time. Currently, 6.9% of senior control systems engineers are female.
Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021

Senior control systems engineer gender ratio by year

YearMaleFemale
201094.10%5.90%
201193.75%6.25%
201293.59%6.41%
201392.76%7.24%
201493.60%6.40%
201593.98%6.02%
201694.37%5.63%
201792.87%7.13%
201892.13%7.87%
201993.53%6.47%
202093.60%6.40%
202193.10%6.90%

Senior control systems engineer related jobs gender ratio

We compared senior control systems 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 titleMaleFemale
Domestic Engineer11%89%
Senior Control Systems Engineer93%7%
Machine Tool Designer99%1%
Refrigeration Engineer99%1%
Senior Electronics Design Engineer99%1%

Senior control systems engineer demographics by race

The most common ethnicity among senior control systems engineers is White, which makes up 64.2% of all senior control systems engineers. Comparatively, 14.9% of senior control systems engineers are Asian and 11.2% of senior control systems engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
  • White, 64.2%
  • Asian, 14.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino, 11.2%
  • Black or African American, 4.8%
  • Unknown, 4.7%
  • American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%

Senior control systems engineer race

Senior control systems engineer racePercentages
White64.2%
Asian14.9%
Hispanic or Latino11.2%
Black or African American4.8%
Unknown4.7%
American Indian and Alaska Native0.2%

Senior control systems engineer race and ethnicity over time

See how senior control systems engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.

Senior control systems engineer race and ethnicity by year

YearWhiteBlack or African AmericanAsianHispanic or Latino
201067.25%5.22%15.94%9.32%
201167.33%4.83%17.04%9.29%
201267.87%5.39%15.87%8.62%
201369.24%4.67%16.03%8.13%
201468.20%4.55%15.59%9.71%
201568.36%4.72%15.30%9.54%
201667.98%4.63%15.96%9.22%
201767.89%4.70%15.43%9.38%
201867.12%5.06%15.97%9.42%
201968.28%4.27%15.88%9.51%
202065.25%3.94%15.89%10.40%
202164.16%4.82%14.93%11.20%

Senior control systems engineer wage gap by race

According to our data, asian senior control systems engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino senior control systems engineers have the lowest average salary at $106,687.
$115,000
$113,000
$111,000
$109,000
$107,000
$105,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$107,841
White$109,334
Black or African American$107,162
Asian$114,153
Hispanic or Latino$106,687

Average senior control systems engineer age

See how the average age of senior control systems engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female

Senior control systems engineer age by race and gender

RaceMale ageFemale age
Unknown43
White4637.5
Black or African American4654
Asian4341
Hispanic or Latino4134.5

Senior control systems engineer age breakdown

The average age of senior control systems engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the senior control systems engineer population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Senior control systems engineer age breakdown

Senior Control Systems Engineer YearsPercentages
40+ years61%
30-40 years26%
20-30 years13%

Senior control systems engineer educational attainment

The most common degree for senior control systems engineers is bachelor's degree, with 69% of senior control systems engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 18% and master's degree degree at 7%.
  • Bachelor's, 69%
  • Master's, 18%
  • Associate, 7%
  • Diploma, 2%
  • Other Degrees, 4%

Senior control systems engineers by degree level

Senior control systems engineer degreePercentages
Bachelor's69%
Master's18%
Associate7%
Diploma2%
Other Degrees4%

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Senior control systems engineer wage gap by degree level

According to the data, senior control systems engineers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $130,742 annually. With a Master's degree, senior control systems engineers earn a median annual income of $119,353 compared to $107,317 for senior control systems engineers with an Bachelor's degree.
$133,000
$128,000
$123,000
$118,000
$113,000
$108,000
$103,000
Master's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Doctorate Degree
EducationSalary
Master's Degree$119,353
Bachelor's Degree$107,317
Doctorate Degree$130,742

Senior control systems engineer employment statistics

Most senior control systems engineers work for a private in the manufacturing industry.

Company size where senior control systems engineers work

Below, you can see the size of companies where senior control systems engineers work.

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Senior control systems engineer jobs by employer size

Company sizePercentages
< 50 employees6%
50 - 100 employees12%
100 - 500 employees15%
500 - 1,000 employees7%
1,000 - 10,000 employees25%
> 10,000 employees35%

Senior control systems engineer jobs by company type

Employees with the senior control systems engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most senior control systems engineers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.

Public

Private

Government

Senior control systems engineer jobs by sector

Company typePercentages
Public41%
Private58%
Government1%

Senior control systems engineer jobs by industry

The most common industries for senior control systems engineers are manufacturing, technology and energy.

Manufacturing

Technology

Fortune 500

Energy

Professional

Senior control systems engineer turnover and employment statistics

Senior control systems engineer unemployment rate over time

The unemployment rate for senior control systems engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Senior control systems engineer unemployment rate by year

YearSenior control systems engineer unemployment rate
20104.73%
20114.08%
20123.85%
20133.04%
20143.13%
20152.11%
20162.06%
20172.13%
20182.03%
20191.23%
20202.22%
20211.69%

Average senior control systems engineer tenure

The average senior control systems engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 533 senior control systems engineers resumes in Zippia's database.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Senior control systems engineer tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year15%
1-2 years32%
3-4 years18%
5-7 years17%
8-10 years6%
11+ years12%

Senior control systems engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of senior control systems engineers that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
Job titleLGBTJob openings
Junior Process Engineer3.67%63,010
Mine Safety Director5.25%18,461
Senior Control Systems Engineer6.39%-
Aircraft Engineer7.54%5,718
Plastics Engineer8.92%47,267
Materials Branch Chief10.43%25,705
Environmental Designer12.89%60,317

Similar senior control systems engineer jobs LGBT demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job openings
Junior Process Engineer3.67%63,010
Mine Safety Director5.25%18,461
Aircraft Engineer7.54%5,718
Plastics Engineer8.92%47,267
Materials Branch Chief10.43%25,705
Environmental Designer12.89%60,317

Foreign languages spoken by senior control systems engineers

The most common foreign language among senior control systems engineers is Spanish at 27.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 9.1% and Turkish is the third-most popular at 9.1%.
  • Spanish, 27.3%
  • Chinese, 9.1%
  • Turkish, 9.1%
  • French, 9.1%
  • Greek, 9.1%
  • Other, 36.3%

Senior control systems engineer languages spoken

Foreign languagePercentages
Spanish27.3%
Chinese9.1%
Turkish9.1%
French9.1%
Greek9.1%
Other36.3%

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Senior control systems engineer location demographics

Where do senior control systems engineers earn the most?

Senior control systems engineers earn the most in California, where the average senior control systems engineer salary is $126,111. The map here shows where senior control systems engineers earn the highest salaries in the U.S. The darker areas across the 50 states highlight the highest salaries.
Average salary

Which city has the most Senior Control Systems Engineers?

By looking through more than 533 resumes, we found that the most popular places for senior control systems engineers are Houston, TX and Denver, CO.
Number of Senior Control Systems Engineers

Senior control systems engineer jobs by state

RankStateNumber of jobsAverage salary
1California8,517$126,111
2Texas5,048$113,769
3Virginia3,739$99,377
4Florida3,358$84,687
5New York2,780$100,478
6Maryland2,329$108,300
7Massachusetts2,266$108,342
8Illinois2,249$99,389
9Pennsylvania2,221$92,829
10Georgia2,156$91,228
11Washington2,101$114,706
12North Carolina1,948$87,196
13Colorado1,801$100,481
14Michigan1,783$105,867
15Ohio1,767$90,808
16Arizona1,618$106,576
17New Jersey1,545$112,017
18Minnesota1,365$100,407
19Alabama1,288$106,073
20Oregon1,113$88,599
21Indiana1,073$81,942
22Wisconsin985$76,799
23Missouri912$95,354
24Utah849$77,904
25Tennessee839$92,710
26South Carolina784$86,362
27Connecticut689$97,003
28District of Columbia675$136,156
29Iowa561$83,063
30Kentucky499$71,703
31Kansas485$86,656
32New Hampshire474$103,272
33New Mexico472$100,940
34Oklahoma406$96,770
35Nebraska406$80,838
36Nevada393$118,947
37Arkansas392$88,132
38Louisiana388$89,144
39Mississippi353$89,124
40Idaho302$108,320
41Delaware289$103,428
42Rhode Island255$114,144
43West Virginia231$75,322
44Maine212$101,566
45North Dakota196$88,127
46Montana189$74,750
47Vermont182$88,160
48South Dakota179$71,170
49Alaska172$93,828
50Wyoming161$91,708
51Hawaii133$107,037

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