Senior operations engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Senior operations engineer gender statistics
9.3% of senior operations engineers are women and 90.7% of senior operations engineers are men.
- Male, 90.7%
- Female, 9.3%
Senior operations engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 90.7% |
| Female | 9.3% |
Senior operations engineer gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$115,114
Female income
$107,915
Senior operations engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in senior operations engineer positions over time. Currently, 9.3% of senior operations engineers are female.
Senior operations engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 88.59% | 11.41% |
| 2011 | 88.53% | 11.47% |
| 2012 | 87.29% | 12.71% |
| 2013 | 88.82% | 11.18% |
| 2014 | 88.76% | 11.24% |
| 2015 | 88.97% | 11.03% |
| 2016 | 88.54% | 11.46% |
| 2017 | 87.35% | 12.65% |
| 2018 | 90.03% | 9.97% |
| 2019 | 88.70% | 11.30% |
| 2020 | 90.26% | 9.74% |
| 2021 | 90.68% | 9.32% |
Senior operations engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared senior operations 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 Operations Engineer | 91% | 9% |
| Senior Data Center Engineer | 98% | 2% |
| Software Applications Architect | 98% | 2% |
| Dell Certified Systems Expert | 99% | 1% |
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Senior operations engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among senior operations engineers is White, which makes up 61.6% of all senior operations engineers. Comparatively, 12.4% of senior operations engineers are Asian and 12.2% of senior operations engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 61.6%
- Asian, 12.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.2%
- Black or African American, 8.5%
- Unknown, 5.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Senior operations engineer race
| Senior operations engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.6% |
| Asian | 12.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.2% |
| Black or African American | 8.5% |
| Unknown | 5.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Senior operations engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how senior operations engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Senior operations engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.81% | 9.86% | 11.59% | 9.37% |
| 2011 | 66.90% | 9.54% | 11.69% | 9.60% |
| 2012 | 66.03% | 8.97% | 12.27% | 9.93% |
| 2013 | 66.84% | 10.03% | 11.81% | 8.86% |
| 2014 | 65.24% | 9.98% | 12.51% | 9.75% |
| 2015 | 65.50% | 8.60% | 11.35% | 11.47% |
| 2016 | 65.18% | 10.00% | 12.51% | 9.61% |
| 2017 | 64.53% | 9.40% | 13.00% | 10.53% |
| 2018 | 63.55% | 9.88% | 12.20% | 10.95% |
| 2019 | 63.66% | 9.94% | 11.86% | 11.09% |
| 2020 | 61.22% | 8.16% | 12.30% | 13.07% |
| 2021 | 61.61% | 8.46% | 12.41% | 12.16% |
Senior operations engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian senior operations engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White senior operations engineers have the lowest average salary at $111,390.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $114,576 |
| White | $111,390 |
| Black or African American | $112,084 |
| Asian | $124,318 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $113,663 |
Average senior operations engineer age
See how the average age of senior operations engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Senior operations engineer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 41 | |
| White | 42 | 47 |
| Black or African American | 44 | 43.5 |
| Asian | 45 | 48 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 | 40.5 |
Senior operations engineer age breakdown
The average age of senior operations engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 60% of the senior operations engineer population.
Senior operations engineer age breakdown
| Senior Operations Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 60% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 8% |
Senior operations engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for senior operations engineers is bachelor's degree, with 68% of senior operations 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 11%.
- Bachelor's, 68%
- Master's, 16%
- Associate, 11%
- High School Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Senior operations engineers by degree level
| Senior operations engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 68% |
| Master's | 16% |
| Associate | 11% |
| High School Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Senior operations engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, senior operations engineers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $126,023 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, senior operations engineers earn a median annual income of $121,767 compared to $110,640 for senior operations engineers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $126,023 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $109,276 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $121,767 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $110,640 |
Senior operations engineer employment statistics
Most senior operations engineers work for a public in the technology industry.
Company size where senior operations engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where senior operations engineers work.
Senior operations engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 6% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 14% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 38% |
Senior operations engineer jobs by company type
Employees with the senior operations engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most senior operations engineers prefer to work at public companies over private companies.
Senior operations engineer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 51% |
| Private | 45% |
| Government | 2% |
Senior operations engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for senior operations engineers are technology, telecommunication and energy.
Senior operations engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 23% |
| Fortune 500 | 18% |
| Telecommunication | 7% |
| Energy | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Start-up | 5% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Senior operations engineer turnover and employment statistics
Senior operations engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for senior operations engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Senior operations engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Senior operations engineer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.00% |
| 2011 | 3.88% |
| 2012 | 3.29% |
| 2013 | 3.35% |
| 2014 | 2.81% |
| 2015 | 2.68% |
| 2016 | 2.27% |
| 2017 | 2.77% |
| 2018 | 2.33% |
| 2019 | 2.71% |
| 2020 | 2.42% |
| 2021 | 2.37% |
Average senior operations engineer tenure
The average senior operations engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 948 senior operations engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Senior operations engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 9% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 20% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Senior operations engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of senior operations 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% | 48,258 |
| Cross-Enterprise Integrator | 8.42% | 14,510 |
| Software Leader | 8.46% | 267,920 |
| SAP Security Consultant | 8.59% | 70,622 |
| Senior Operations Engineer | 9.03% | - |
| Senior Quality Assurance | 10.54% | 79,947 |
| Technical Team Lead | 10.88% | 254,215 |
Similar senior operations engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Communications Engineer | 7.31% | 48,258 |
| Cross-Enterprise Integrator | 8.42% | 14,510 |
| Software Leader | 8.46% | 267,920 |
| SAP Security Consultant | 8.59% | 70,622 |
| Senior Quality Assurance | 10.54% | 79,947 |
| Technical Team Lead | 10.88% | 254,215 |
Foreign languages spoken by senior operations engineers
The most common foreign language among senior operations engineers is Spanish at 40.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 8.1% and Arabic is the third-most popular at 8.1%.
- Spanish, 40.5%
- Portuguese, 8.1%
- Arabic, 8.1%
- German, 5.4%
- Carrier, 5.4%
- Other, 32.5%
Senior operations engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 40.5% |
| Portuguese | 8.1% |
| Arabic | 8.1% |
| German | 5.4% |
| Carrier | 5.4% |
| Other | 32.5% |
