Senior telecom engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Senior telecom engineer gender statistics
13.8% of senior telecom engineers are women and 86.2% of senior telecom engineers are men.
- Male, 86.2%
- Female, 13.8%
Senior telecom engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 86.2% |
| Female | 13.8% |
Senior telecom engineer gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$84,223
Female income
$80,286
Senior telecom engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in senior telecom engineer positions over time. Currently, 13.8% of senior telecom engineers are female.
Senior telecom engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 83.32% | 16.68% |
| 2011 | 83.24% | 16.76% |
| 2012 | 81.56% | 18.44% |
| 2013 | 83.64% | 16.36% |
| 2014 | 83.56% | 16.44% |
| 2015 | 83.86% | 16.14% |
| 2016 | 83.26% | 16.74% |
| 2017 | 81.63% | 18.37% |
| 2018 | 85.33% | 14.67% |
| 2019 | 83.47% | 16.53% |
| 2020 | 85.64% | 14.36% |
| 2021 | 86.23% | 13.77% |
Senior telecom engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared senior telecom 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 Telecom Engineer | 86% | 14% |
| Senior Data Center Engineer | 98% | 2% |
| Software Applications Architect | 98% | 2% |
| Dell Certified Systems Expert | 99% | 1% |
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Senior telecom engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among senior telecom engineers is White, which makes up 63.0% of all senior telecom engineers. Comparatively, 12.5% of senior telecom engineers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.4% of senior telecom engineers are Asian.
- White, 63.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.5%
- Asian, 10.4%
- Black or African American, 8.8%
- Unknown, 5.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Senior telecom engineer race
| Senior telecom engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.5% |
| Asian | 10.4% |
| Black or African American | 8.8% |
| Unknown | 5.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Senior telecom engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how senior telecom engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Senior telecom engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.17% | 10.20% | 9.55% | 9.69% |
| 2011 | 68.26% | 9.87% | 9.65% | 9.92% |
| 2012 | 67.39% | 9.30% | 10.23% | 10.25% |
| 2013 | 68.20% | 10.36% | 9.77% | 9.18% |
| 2014 | 66.60% | 10.31% | 10.46% | 10.07% |
| 2015 | 66.86% | 8.93% | 9.31% | 11.79% |
| 2016 | 66.54% | 10.33% | 10.47% | 9.93% |
| 2017 | 65.89% | 9.74% | 10.96% | 10.86% |
| 2018 | 64.90% | 10.22% | 10.16% | 11.27% |
| 2019 | 65.02% | 10.27% | 9.82% | 11.41% |
| 2020 | 62.57% | 8.50% | 10.26% | 13.39% |
| 2021 | 62.97% | 8.79% | 10.37% | 12.48% |
Senior telecom engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian senior telecom engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White senior telecom engineers have the lowest average salary at $82,195.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $83,932 |
| White | $82,195 |
| Black or African American | $82,574 |
| Asian | $89,165 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $83,435 |
Average senior telecom engineer age
See how the average age of senior telecom engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Senior telecom 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 telecom engineer age breakdown
The average age of senior telecom engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 60% of the senior telecom engineer population.
Senior telecom engineer age breakdown
| Senior Telecom Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 60% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 8% |
Senior telecom engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for senior telecom engineers is bachelor's degree, with 57% of senior telecom engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 20% and associate degree degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 57%
- Associate, 20%
- Master's, 13%
- Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Senior telecom engineers by degree level
| Senior telecom engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 57% |
| Associate | 20% |
| Master's | 13% |
| Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Senior telecom engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, senior telecom engineers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $90,070 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, senior telecom engineers earn a median annual income of $87,805 compared to $81,785 for senior telecom engineers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $90,070 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $81,036 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $87,805 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $81,785 |
Senior telecom engineer employment statistics
Most senior telecom engineers work for a public in the technology industry.
Company size where senior telecom engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where senior telecom engineers work.
Senior telecom engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 8% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 15% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 32% |
| > 10,000 employees | 32% |
Senior telecom engineer jobs by company type
Employees with the senior telecom engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most senior telecom engineers prefer to work at public companies over private companies.
Senior telecom engineer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 48% |
| Private | 47% |
| Government | 4% |
Senior telecom engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for senior telecom engineers are technology, telecommunication and finance.
Senior telecom engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 16% |
| Technology | 16% |
| Telecommunication | 10% |
| Finance | 9% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Media | 6% |
| Health Care | 6% |
| Internet | 4% |
| Energy | 4% |
| Government | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Senior telecom engineer turnover and employment statistics
Senior telecom engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for senior telecom engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Senior telecom engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Senior telecom 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 telecom engineer tenure
The average senior telecom engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 336 senior telecom engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Senior telecom engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 16% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 18% |
Senior telecom engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of senior telecom 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Data Communication Manager | 7.31% | 80,215 |
| Applications Programmer Senior Analyst | 8.42% | 87,773 |
| Designation-Senior Software Engineer | 8.46% | 285,095 |
| Network Security Officer | 8.59% | 111,524 |
| Senior Telecom Engineer | 9.03% | - |
| Search Engine Marketing Strategist | 10.54% | 78,796 |
| Junior Information Technologist | 10.88% | 143,377 |
Similar senior telecom engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Data Communication Manager | 7.31% | 80,215 |
| Applications Programmer Senior Analyst | 8.42% | 87,773 |
| Designation-Senior Software Engineer | 8.46% | 285,095 |
| Network Security Officer | 8.59% | 111,524 |
| Search Engine Marketing Strategist | 10.54% | 78,796 |
| Junior Information Technologist | 10.88% | 143,377 |
Foreign languages spoken by senior telecom engineers
The most common foreign language among senior telecom engineers is Carrier at 66.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Arabic at 11.1% and Cheyenne is the third-most popular at 11.1%.
- Carrier, 66.7%
- Arabic, 11.1%
- Cheyenne, 11.1%
- Irish, 11.1%
Senior telecom engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Carrier | 66.7% |
| Arabic | 11.1% |
| Cheyenne | 11.1% |
| Irish | 11.1% |
