Software validation engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Software validation engineer gender statistics
29.1% of software validation engineers are women and 70.9% of software validation engineers are men.
- Male, 70.9%
- Female, 29.1%
Software validation engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 70.9% |
| Female | 29.1% |
Software validation engineer gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$91,759
Female income
$86,864
Software validation engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in software validation engineer positions over time. Currently, 29.1% of software validation engineers are female.
Software validation engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.52% | 32.48% |
| 2011 | 67.22% | 32.78% |
| 2012 | 68.92% | 31.08% |
| 2013 | 68.79% | 31.21% |
| 2014 | 70.17% | 29.83% |
| 2015 | 69.80% | 30.20% |
| 2016 | 71.77% | 28.23% |
| 2017 | 71.09% | 28.91% |
| 2018 | 71.14% | 28.86% |
| 2019 | 70.80% | 29.20% |
| 2020 | 70.72% | 29.28% |
| 2021 | 70.86% | 29.14% |
Software validation engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared software validation 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% |
| Software Validation Engineer | 71% | 29% |
| Senior Data Center Engineer | 98% | 2% |
| Software Applications Architect | 98% | 2% |
| Dell Certified Systems Expert | 99% | 1% |
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Software validation engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among software validation engineers is White, which makes up 52.4% of all software validation engineers. Comparatively, 29.9% of software validation engineers are Asian and 8.3% of software validation engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 52.4%
- Asian, 29.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.3%
- Unknown, 4.8%
- Black or African American, 4.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
Software validation engineer race
| Software validation engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 52.4% |
| Asian | 29.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.3% |
| Unknown | 4.8% |
| Black or African American | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
Software validation engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how software validation engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Software validation engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 60.46% | 5.60% | 25.65% | 5.80% |
| 2011 | 60.92% | 5.83% | 25.15% | 5.51% |
| 2012 | 59.83% | 5.36% | 26.53% | 5.95% |
| 2013 | 60.23% | 4.89% | 26.35% | 5.77% |
| 2014 | 59.10% | 5.40% | 27.00% | 5.89% |
| 2015 | 58.28% | 5.21% | 27.12% | 6.47% |
| 2016 | 57.78% | 5.20% | 27.83% | 6.47% |
| 2017 | 56.36% | 5.08% | 28.38% | 6.83% |
| 2018 | 57.00% | 4.93% | 27.61% | 7.45% |
| 2019 | 56.17% | 5.02% | 28.80% | 7.07% |
| 2020 | 54.38% | 4.76% | 28.56% | 7.88% |
| 2021 | 52.36% | 4.52% | 29.87% | 8.27% |
Software validation engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian software validation engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american software validation engineers have the lowest average salary at $88,865.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $92,315 |
| White | $92,072 |
| Black or African American | $88,865 |
| Asian | $95,767 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $89,929 |
Average software validation engineer age
See how the average age of software validation engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Software validation engineer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 37 | 46 |
| Unknown | 37 | 34 |
| Asian | 38 | 37 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36 | 34 |
| White | 39 | 40 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 41 |
Software validation engineer age breakdown
The average age of software validation engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 45% of the software validation engineer population.
Software validation engineer age breakdown
| Software Validation Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 45% |
| 30-40 years | 36% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Software validation engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for software validation engineers is bachelor's degree, with 70% of software validation 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 10%.
- Bachelor's, 70%
- Master's, 16%
- Associate, 10%
- High School Diploma, 1%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Software validation engineers by degree level
| Software validation engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 70% |
| Master's | 16% |
| Associate | 10% |
| High School Diploma | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Software validation engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, software validation engineers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $105,252 annually. With a Master's degree, software validation engineers earn a median annual income of $98,687 compared to $92,100 for software validation engineers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $98,687 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $92,100 |
| Doctorate Degree | $105,252 |
Software validation engineer employment statistics
Most software validation engineers work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where software validation engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where software validation engineers work.
Software validation engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 9% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 32% |
Software validation engineer jobs by company type
Employees with the software validation engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most software validation engineers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Software validation engineer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 43% |
| Private | 56% |
Software validation engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for software validation engineers are technology, health care and automotive.
Software validation engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 24% |
| Health Care | 18% |
| Fortune 500 | 15% |
| Automotive | 10% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Pharmaceutical | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Education | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
Software validation engineer turnover and employment statistics
Software validation engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for software validation engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Software validation engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Software validation engineer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.56% |
| 2011 | 3.25% |
| 2012 | 2.64% |
| 2013 | 2.67% |
| 2014 | 2.07% |
| 2015 | 2.26% |
| 2016 | 2.33% |
| 2017 | 2.17% |
| 2018 | 1.80% |
| 2019 | 1.88% |
| 2020 | 2.40% |
| 2021 | 2.07% |
Average software validation engineer tenure
The average software validation engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 391 software validation engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Software validation engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 29% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Software validation engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of software validation 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Network Communications Analyst | 7.31% | 38,527 |
| Peoplesoft Technical Consultant | 8.42% | 96,532 |
| Software Validation Engineer | 8.46% | - |
| Data Security Analyst | 8.59% | 145,078 |
| Information Technology Manager/Senior Systems Administrator | 9.03% | 171,247 |
| Senior Analyst/Project Manager | 10.54% | 184,293 |
| User Support Analyst | 10.88% | 116,372 |
Similar software validation engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Network Communications Analyst | 7.31% | 38,527 |
| Peoplesoft Technical Consultant | 8.42% | 96,532 |
| Data Security Analyst | 8.59% | 145,078 |
| Information Technology Manager/Senior Systems Administrator | 9.03% | 171,247 |
| Senior Analyst/Project Manager | 10.54% | 184,293 |
| User Support Analyst | 10.88% | 116,372 |
Foreign languages spoken by software validation engineers
The most common foreign language among software validation engineers is Chinese at 18.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Japanese at 18.2% and Vietnamese is the third-most popular at 9.1%.
- Chinese, 18.2%
- Japanese, 18.2%
- Vietnamese, 9.1%
- German, 9.1%
- French, 9.1%
- Other, 36.3%
Software validation engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Chinese | 18.2% |
| Japanese | 18.2% |
| Vietnamese | 9.1% |
| German | 9.1% |
| French | 9.1% |
| Other | 36.3% |
