Signal support specialist demographics and statistics in the US
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Signal support specialist gender statistics
19.5% of signal support specialists are women and 80.5% of signal support specialists are men.
- Male, 80.5%
- Female, 19.5%
Signal support specialist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 80.5% |
| Female | 19.5% |
Signal support specialist gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$51,949
Female income
$49,850
Signal support specialist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in signal support specialist positions over time. Currently, 19.5% of signal support specialists are female.
Signal support specialist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.09% | 23.91% |
| 2011 | 76.96% | 23.04% |
| 2012 | 78.22% | 21.78% |
| 2013 | 78.67% | 21.33% |
| 2014 | 79.00% | 21.00% |
| 2015 | 80.49% | 19.51% |
| 2016 | 80.60% | 19.40% |
| 2017 | 80.53% | 19.47% |
| 2018 | 81.13% | 18.87% |
| 2019 | 80.04% | 19.96% |
| 2020 | 80.47% | 19.53% |
| 2021 | 80.51% | 19.49% |
Signal support specialist related jobs gender ratio
We compared signal support specialists 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% |
| Signal Support Specialist | 81% | 19% |
| Senior Data Center Engineer | 98% | 2% |
| Software Applications Architect | 98% | 2% |
| Dell Certified Systems Expert | 99% | 1% |
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Signal support specialist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among signal support specialists is White, which makes up 56.0% of all signal support specialists. Comparatively, 14.9% of signal support specialists are Hispanic or Latino and 12.8% of signal support specialists are Black or African American.
- White, 56.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.9%
- Black or African American, 12.8%
- Asian, 10.6%
- Unknown, 5.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Signal support specialist race
| Signal support specialist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.9% |
| Black or African American | 12.8% |
| Asian | 10.6% |
| Unknown | 5.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Signal support specialist race and ethnicity over time
See how signal support specialist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Signal support specialist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.61% | 13.26% | 7.15% | 11.96% |
| 2011 | 65.31% | 13.35% | 7.29% | 11.46% |
| 2012 | 64.04% | 13.59% | 7.54% | 12.10% |
| 2013 | 62.98% | 12.83% | 8.35% | 12.48% |
| 2014 | 62.69% | 13.04% | 8.00% | 13.19% |
| 2015 | 62.59% | 12.50% | 9.18% | 13.07% |
| 2016 | 62.38% | 12.46% | 9.15% | 12.97% |
| 2017 | 61.60% | 12.13% | 9.61% | 13.37% |
| 2018 | 61.71% | 12.09% | 9.70% | 13.10% |
| 2019 | 59.90% | 12.01% | 10.40% | 14.23% |
| 2020 | 57.86% | 12.58% | 10.18% | 14.39% |
| 2021 | 56.00% | 12.82% | 10.55% | 14.93% |
Signal support specialist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian signal support specialists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american signal support specialists have the lowest average salary at $48,518.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $49,726 |
| White | $51,199 |
| Black or African American | $48,518 |
| Asian | $61,254 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $50,004 |
Average signal support specialist age
See how the average age of signal support specialists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Signal support specialist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 44 | 43 |
| Unknown | 40 | 45 |
| Asian | 41 | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 | 39.5 |
| White | 41 | 46 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 41 |
Signal support specialist age breakdown
The average age of signal support specialists is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the signal support specialist population.
Signal support specialist age breakdown
| Signal Support Specialist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 15% |
Signal support specialist educational attainment
The most common degree for signal support specialists is bachelor's degree, with 35% of signal support specialists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 29% and high school diploma degree at 27%.
- Bachelor's, 35%
- High School Diploma, 29%
- Associate, 27%
- Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Signal support specialists by degree level
| Signal support specialist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 35% |
| High School Diploma | 29% |
| Associate | 27% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Signal support specialist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, signal support specialists with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $67,087 annually. With a Doctorate degree, signal support specialists earn a median annual income of $62,099 compared to $53,137 for signal support specialists with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $67,087 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $44,230 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $53,137 |
| Doctorate Degree | $62,099 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $45,850 |
Signal support specialist employment statistics
Most signal support specialists work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where signal support specialists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where signal support specialists work.
Signal support specialist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 31% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 15% |
| > 10,000 employees | 25% |
Signal support specialist jobs by company type
Employees with the signal support specialist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most signal support specialists prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Signal support specialist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 16% |
| Private | 59% |
| Government | 23% |
Signal support specialist jobs by industry
The most common industries for signal support specialists are government, technology and professional.
Signal support specialist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 18% |
| Fortune 500 | 13% |
| Technology | 12% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Transportation | 9% |
| Manufacturing | 9% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Insurance | 4% |
| Education | 3% |
| Media | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Signal support specialist turnover and employment statistics
Signal support specialist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for signal support specialists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Signal support specialist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Signal support specialist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.58% |
| 2011 | 6.70% |
| 2012 | 5.32% |
| 2013 | 5.21% |
| 2014 | 4.89% |
| 2015 | 4.00% |
| 2016 | 3.51% |
| 2017 | 3.56% |
| 2018 | 3.06% |
| 2019 | 3.58% |
| 2020 | 4.61% |
| 2021 | 4.34% |
Average signal support specialist tenure
The average signal support specialist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 5,323 signal support specialists resumes in Zippia's database.
Signal support specialist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 6% |
| 1-2 years | 22% |
| 3-4 years | 27% |
| 5-7 years | 20% |
| 8-10 years | 11% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Signal support specialist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of signal support specialists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Communications Watch Officer | 7.31% | 70,416 |
| Peoplesoft Consultant | 8.42% | 48,243 |
| Application Software Developer | 8.46% | 299,719 |
| Senior Information Security Analyst | 8.59% | 113,001 |
| Network Operations/Network Engineer | 9.03% | 104,102 |
| Quality Assurance Lead Manager | 10.54% | 66,665 |
| Signal Support Specialist | 10.88% | - |
Similar signal support specialist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Communications Watch Officer | 7.31% | 70,416 |
| Peoplesoft Consultant | 8.42% | 48,243 |
| Application Software Developer | 8.46% | 299,719 |
| Senior Information Security Analyst | 8.59% | 113,001 |
| Network Operations/Network Engineer | 9.03% | 104,102 |
| Quality Assurance Lead Manager | 10.54% | 66,665 |
Foreign languages spoken by signal support specialists
The most common foreign language among signal support specialists is Spanish at 78.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Korean at 4.4% and French is the third-most popular at 3.3%.
- Spanish, 78.0%
- Korean, 4.4%
- French, 3.3%
- Japanese, 2.2%
- Carrier, 2.2%
- Other, 9.9%
Signal support specialist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 78.0% |
| Korean | 4.4% |
| French | 3.3% |
| Japanese | 2.2% |
| Carrier | 2.2% |
| Other | 9.9% |
