Specialist field engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Specialist field engineer gender statistics
8.0% of specialist field engineers are women and 92.0% of specialist field engineers are men.
- Male, 92.0%
- Female, 8.0%
Specialist field engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 92.0% |
| Female | 8.0% |
Specialist field engineer gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$53,984
Female income
$52,341
Specialist field engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in specialist field engineer positions over time. Currently, 8.0% of specialist field engineers are female.
Specialist field engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 94.14% | 5.86% |
| 2011 | 93.63% | 6.37% |
| 2012 | 93.30% | 6.70% |
| 2013 | 93.25% | 6.75% |
| 2014 | 93.07% | 6.93% |
| 2015 | 92.98% | 7.02% |
| 2016 | 92.99% | 7.01% |
| 2017 | 93.19% | 6.81% |
| 2018 | 92.72% | 7.28% |
| 2019 | 92.06% | 7.94% |
| 2020 | 91.46% | 8.54% |
| 2021 | 91.96% | 8.04% |
Specialist field engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared specialist field 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% |
| Specialist Field Engineer | 92% | 8% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Specialist field engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among specialist field engineers is White, which makes up 63.1% of all specialist field engineers. Comparatively, 17.1% of specialist field engineers are Asian and 10.5% of specialist field engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 63.1%
- Asian, 17.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.5%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- Black or African American, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Specialist field engineer race
| Specialist field engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.1% |
| Asian | 17.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.5% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| Black or African American | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Specialist field engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how specialist field engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Specialist field engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.02% | 4.09% | 12.75% | 8.15% |
| 2011 | 74.07% | 4.25% | 11.90% | 7.69% |
| 2012 | 72.38% | 4.14% | 12.82% | 8.38% |
| 2013 | 71.52% | 4.30% | 13.54% | 8.36% |
| 2014 | 71.05% | 4.15% | 14.08% | 8.33% |
| 2015 | 70.90% | 4.43% | 13.62% | 8.66% |
| 2016 | 70.24% | 4.68% | 14.08% | 8.77% |
| 2017 | 68.48% | 4.80% | 14.75% | 9.53% |
| 2018 | 68.71% | 4.21% | 14.55% | 10.05% |
| 2019 | 68.34% | 4.35% | 15.52% | 9.30% |
| 2020 | 65.12% | 4.41% | 16.04% | 10.15% |
| 2021 | 63.12% | 4.21% | 17.14% | 10.53% |
Specialist field engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian specialist field engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino specialist field engineers have the lowest average salary at $52,518.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $54,256 |
| White | $54,051 |
| Black or African American | $52,814 |
| Asian | $56,368 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $52,518 |
Average specialist field engineer age
See how the average age of specialist field engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Specialist field engineer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 47 | 43 |
| Unknown | 40 | 37 |
| Asian | 41 | 40 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 | 35 |
| White | 43 | 40.5 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 47.5 |
Specialist field engineer age breakdown
The average age of specialist field engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the specialist field engineer population.
Specialist field engineer age breakdown
| Specialist Field Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Specialist field engineer educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 55%
- Associate, 31%
- Master's, 7%
- High School Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Specialist field engineers by degree level
| Specialist field engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 55% |
| Associate | 31% |
| Master's | 7% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Specialist field engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, specialist field engineers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $68,855 annually. With a Master's degree, specialist field engineers earn a median annual income of $62,278 compared to $55,431 for specialist field engineers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $62,278 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $55,431 |
| Doctorate Degree | $68,855 |
Specialist field engineer employment statistics
Most specialist field engineers work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where specialist field engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where specialist field engineers work.
Specialist field engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 9% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 13% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 44% |
Specialist field engineer jobs by company type
Employees with the specialist field engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most specialist field engineers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Specialist field engineer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 45% |
| Private | 50% |
| Government | 3% |
Specialist field engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for specialist field engineers are technology, energy and manufacturing.
Specialist field engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 21% |
| Technology | 20% |
| Energy | 9% |
| Manufacturing | 9% |
| Telecommunication | 7% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Education | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Specialist field engineer turnover and employment statistics
Specialist field engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for specialist field engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Specialist field engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Specialist field engineer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.06% |
| 2011 | 3.19% |
| 2012 | 2.30% |
| 2013 | 2.27% |
| 2014 | 2.35% |
| 2015 | 2.10% |
| 2016 | 2.27% |
| 2017 | 2.17% |
| 2018 | 2.09% |
| 2019 | 1.77% |
| 2020 | 2.52% |
| 2021 | 2.33% |
Average specialist field engineer tenure
The average specialist field engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 316 specialist field engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Specialist field engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 12% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Specialist field engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of specialist field 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering Documentation Specialist | 3.67% | 57,028 |
| Specialist Field Engineer | 5.25% | - |
| Geothermal Electrical Engineer | 6.39% | 30,163 |
| Supersonic Engineer | 7.54% | 4,402 |
| Chemical Research Engineer | 8.92% | 49,328 |
| Metallurgist | 10.43% | 25,545 |
| Water Project Engineer | 12.89% | 28,992 |
Similar specialist field engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering Documentation Specialist | 3.67% | 57,028 |
| Geothermal Electrical Engineer | 6.39% | 30,163 |
| Supersonic Engineer | 7.54% | 4,402 |
| Chemical Research Engineer | 8.92% | 49,328 |
| Metallurgist | 10.43% | 25,545 |
| Water Project Engineer | 12.89% | 28,992 |
Foreign languages spoken by specialist field engineers
The most common foreign language among specialist field engineers is Spanish at 81.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Russian at 9.1% and Arabic is the third-most popular at 9.1%.
- Spanish, 81.8%
- Russian, 9.1%
- Arabic, 9.1%
Specialist field engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 81.8% |
| Russian | 9.1% |
| Arabic | 9.1% |