Signal engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Signal engineer gender statistics
6.4% of signal engineers are women and 93.6% of signal engineers are men.
- Male, 93.6%
- Female, 6.4%
Signal engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 93.6% |
| Female | 6.4% |
Signal engineer gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$87,036
Female income
$81,635
Signal engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in signal engineer positions over time. Currently, 6.4% of signal engineers are female.
Signal engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 94.54% | 5.46% |
| 2011 | 94.22% | 5.78% |
| 2012 | 94.07% | 5.93% |
| 2013 | 93.30% | 6.70% |
| 2014 | 94.08% | 5.92% |
| 2015 | 94.43% | 5.57% |
| 2016 | 94.80% | 5.20% |
| 2017 | 93.40% | 6.60% |
| 2018 | 92.71% | 7.29% |
| 2019 | 94.01% | 5.99% |
| 2020 | 94.08% | 5.92% |
| 2021 | 93.62% | 6.38% |
Signal engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared signal 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% |
| Signal Engineer | 94% | 6% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Signal engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among signal engineers is White, which makes up 60.9% of all signal engineers. Comparatively, 18.8% of signal engineers are Asian and 10.8% of signal engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 60.9%
- Asian, 18.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.8%
- Black or African American, 4.7%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
Signal engineer race
| Signal engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.9% |
| Asian | 18.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.8% |
| Black or African American | 4.7% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
Signal engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how signal engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Signal engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.95% | 5.08% | 19.85% | 8.88% |
| 2011 | 64.03% | 4.69% | 20.95% | 8.85% |
| 2012 | 64.57% | 5.26% | 19.77% | 8.18% |
| 2013 | 65.94% | 4.53% | 19.94% | 7.69% |
| 2014 | 64.90% | 4.41% | 19.49% | 9.28% |
| 2015 | 65.06% | 4.58% | 19.20% | 9.10% |
| 2016 | 64.68% | 4.49% | 19.86% | 8.78% |
| 2017 | 64.59% | 4.57% | 19.34% | 8.95% |
| 2018 | 63.81% | 4.93% | 19.87% | 8.98% |
| 2019 | 64.98% | 4.14% | 19.78% | 9.07% |
| 2020 | 61.95% | 3.80% | 19.79% | 9.96% |
| 2021 | 60.86% | 4.69% | 18.83% | 10.76% |
Signal engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian signal engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino signal engineers have the lowest average salary at $84,339.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $85,663 |
| White | $87,409 |
| Black or African American | $84,892 |
| Asian | $93,165 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $84,339 |
Average signal engineer age
See how the average age of signal engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Signal 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 |
Signal engineer age breakdown
The average age of signal engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the signal engineer population.
Signal engineer age breakdown
| Signal Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 13% |
Signal engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for signal engineers is bachelor's degree, with 76% of signal engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 9% and master's degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 76%
- Master's, 9%
- Associate, 9%
- High School Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Signal engineers by degree level
| Signal engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 76% |
| Master's | 9% |
| Associate | 9% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Signal engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, signal engineers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $113,569 annually. With a Master's degree, signal engineers earn a median annual income of $99,493 compared to $85,126 for signal engineers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $99,493 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $85,126 |
| Doctorate Degree | $113,569 |
Signal engineer employment statistics
Most signal engineers work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where signal engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where signal engineers work.
Signal engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 9% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 35% |
Signal engineer jobs by company type
Employees with the signal engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most signal engineers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Signal engineer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 42% |
| Private | 48% |
| Government | 6% |
Signal engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for signal engineers are technology, transportation and professional.
Signal engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 30% |
| Transportation | 17% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Government | 5% |
| Telecommunication | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
Signal engineer turnover and employment statistics
Signal engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for signal engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Signal engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Signal 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 signal engineer tenure
The average signal engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 184 signal engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Signal engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Signal engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of signal 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Device Processing Engineer | 3.67% | 29,934 |
| Well Surveying Engineer | 5.25% | 495 |
| Signal Engineer | 6.39% | - |
| Senior Engineer/Scientist | 7.54% | 83,474 |
| Absorption And Adsorption Engineer | 8.92% | 2,687 |
| Material Engineer | 10.43% | 89,717 |
| Environmental Supervisor | 12.89% | 17,155 |
Similar signal engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Device Processing Engineer | 3.67% | 29,934 |
| Well Surveying Engineer | 5.25% | 495 |
| Senior Engineer/Scientist | 7.54% | 83,474 |
| Absorption And Adsorption Engineer | 8.92% | 2,687 |
| Material Engineer | 10.43% | 89,717 |
| Environmental Supervisor | 12.89% | 17,155 |
Foreign languages spoken by signal engineers
The most common foreign language among signal engineers is Arabic at 28.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Spanish at 28.6% and Carrier is the third-most popular at 14.3%.
- Arabic, 28.6%
- Spanish, 28.6%
- Carrier, 14.3%
- Hindi, 14.3%
- French, 14.3%
Signal engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Arabic | 28.6% |
| Spanish | 28.6% |
| Carrier | 14.3% |
| Hindi | 14.3% |
| French | 14.3% |
