Senior electronic engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Senior electronic engineer gender statistics
3.7% of senior electronic engineers are women and 96.3% of senior electronic engineers are men.
- Male, 96.3%
- Female, 3.7%
Senior electronic engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 96.3% |
| Female | 3.7% |
Senior electronic engineer gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$106,194
Female income
$101,406
Senior electronic engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in senior electronic engineer positions over time. Currently, 3.7% of senior electronic engineers are female.
Senior electronic engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 96.87% | 3.13% |
| 2011 | 96.68% | 3.32% |
| 2012 | 96.60% | 3.40% |
| 2013 | 96.14% | 3.86% |
| 2014 | 96.60% | 3.40% |
| 2015 | 96.81% | 3.19% |
| 2016 | 97.02% | 2.98% |
| 2017 | 96.20% | 3.80% |
| 2018 | 95.79% | 4.21% |
| 2019 | 96.56% | 3.44% |
| 2020 | 96.60% | 3.40% |
| 2021 | 96.33% | 3.67% |
Senior electronic engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared senior electronic 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 Electronic Engineer | 96% | 4% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Senior electronic engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among senior electronic engineers is White, which makes up 63.5% of all senior electronic engineers. Comparatively, 15.9% of senior electronic engineers are Asian and 11.0% of senior electronic engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 63.5%
- Asian, 15.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.0%
- Black or African American, 4.7%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Senior electronic engineer race
| Senior electronic engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.5% |
| Asian | 15.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.0% |
| Black or African American | 4.7% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Senior electronic engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how senior electronic engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Senior electronic engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.64% | 5.14% | 16.90% | 9.07% |
| 2011 | 66.71% | 4.75% | 18.00% | 9.05% |
| 2012 | 67.25% | 5.32% | 16.82% | 8.38% |
| 2013 | 68.63% | 4.59% | 16.98% | 7.88% |
| 2014 | 67.58% | 4.47% | 16.54% | 9.47% |
| 2015 | 67.74% | 4.64% | 16.25% | 9.30% |
| 2016 | 67.36% | 4.55% | 16.91% | 8.97% |
| 2017 | 67.27% | 4.63% | 16.39% | 9.14% |
| 2018 | 66.50% | 4.99% | 16.92% | 9.17% |
| 2019 | 67.66% | 4.20% | 16.83% | 9.26% |
| 2020 | 64.64% | 3.86% | 16.84% | 10.15% |
| 2021 | 63.54% | 4.75% | 15.88% | 10.95% |
Senior electronic engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian senior electronic engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino senior electronic engineers have the lowest average salary at $103,822.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $105,004 |
| White | $106,534 |
| Black or African American | $104,308 |
| Asian | $111,482 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $103,822 |
Average senior electronic engineer age
See how the average age of senior electronic engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Senior electronic engineer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 43 | |
| White | 46 | 37.5 |
| Black or African American | 46 | 54 |
| Asian | 43 | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 | 34.5 |
Senior electronic engineer age breakdown
The average age of senior electronic engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the senior electronic engineer population.
Senior electronic engineer age breakdown
| Senior Electronic Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 13% |
Senior electronic engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for senior electronic engineers is bachelor's degree, with 65% of senior electronic engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 20% and master's degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 65%
- Master's, 20%
- Associate, 11%
- Doctorate, 2%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Senior electronic engineers by degree level
| Senior electronic engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 65% |
| Master's | 20% |
| Associate | 11% |
| Doctorate | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Senior electronic engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, senior electronic engineers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $128,593 annually. With a Master's degree, senior electronic engineers earn a median annual income of $116,832 compared to $104,467 for senior electronic engineers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $116,832 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $104,467 |
| Doctorate Degree | $128,593 |
Senior electronic engineer employment statistics
Most senior electronic engineers work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where senior electronic engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where senior electronic engineers work.
Senior electronic engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 29% |
Senior electronic engineer jobs by company type
Employees with the senior electronic engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most senior electronic engineers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Senior electronic engineer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 41% |
| Private | 55% |
| Government | 2% |
Senior electronic engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for senior electronic engineers are manufacturing, technology and professional.
Senior electronic engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 22% |
| Technology | 19% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Energy | 7% |
| Health Care | 6% |
| Automotive | 5% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
Senior electronic engineer turnover and employment statistics
Senior electronic engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for senior electronic engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Senior electronic engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Senior electronic engineer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.73% |
| 2011 | 4.08% |
| 2012 | 3.85% |
| 2013 | 3.04% |
| 2014 | 3.13% |
| 2015 | 2.11% |
| 2016 | 2.06% |
| 2017 | 2.13% |
| 2018 | 2.03% |
| 2019 | 1.23% |
| 2020 | 2.22% |
| 2021 | 1.69% |
Average senior electronic engineer tenure
The average senior electronic engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 760 senior electronic engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Senior electronic engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 10% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 17% |
Senior electronic engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of senior electronic 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Risk Prevention Engineer | 3.67% | 18,817 |
| Mine Equipment Design Engineer | 5.25% | 51,481 |
| Senior Electronic Engineer | 6.39% | - |
| Propulsion Engineer | 7.54% | 45,629 |
| Polymerization Engineer | 8.92% | 4,035 |
| Materials Acceptance Engineer | 10.43% | 4,703 |
| Waste Management Engineer | 12.89% | 64,273 |
Similar senior electronic engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Risk Prevention Engineer | 3.67% | 18,817 |
| Mine Equipment Design Engineer | 5.25% | 51,481 |
| Propulsion Engineer | 7.54% | 45,629 |
| Polymerization Engineer | 8.92% | 4,035 |
| Materials Acceptance Engineer | 10.43% | 4,703 |
| Waste Management Engineer | 12.89% | 64,273 |
Foreign languages spoken by senior electronic engineers
The most common foreign language among senior electronic engineers is Russian at 17.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Mandarin at 17.4% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 13.0%.
- Russian, 17.4%
- Mandarin, 17.4%
- Chinese, 13.0%
- Spanish, 13.0%
- Carrier, 8.7%
- Other, 30.5%
Senior electronic engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Russian | 17.4% |
| Mandarin | 17.4% |
| Chinese | 13.0% |
| Spanish | 13.0% |
| Carrier | 8.7% |
| Other | 30.5% |
