System hardware engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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System hardware engineer gender statistics
9.2% of system hardware engineers are women and 90.8% of system hardware engineers are men.
- Male, 90.8%
- Female, 9.2%
System hardware engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 90.8% |
| Female | 9.2% |
System hardware engineer gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$111,296
Female income
$108,928
System hardware engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in system hardware engineer positions over time. Currently, 9.2% of system hardware engineers are female.
System hardware engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 88.72% | 11.28% |
| 2011 | 89.65% | 10.35% |
| 2012 | 90.65% | 9.35% |
| 2013 | 92.30% | 7.70% |
| 2014 | 86.91% | 13.09% |
| 2015 | 87.80% | 12.20% |
| 2016 | 89.78% | 10.22% |
| 2017 | 89.06% | 10.94% |
| 2018 | 90.35% | 9.65% |
| 2019 | 90.57% | 9.43% |
| 2020 | 91.91% | 8.09% |
| 2021 | 90.79% | 9.21% |
System hardware engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared system hardware 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% |
| System Hardware Engineer | 91% | 9% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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System hardware engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among system hardware engineers is White, which makes up 50.3% of all system hardware engineers. Comparatively, 29.7% of system hardware engineers are Asian and 9.6% of system hardware engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 50.3%
- Asian, 29.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.6%
- Black or African American, 7.1%
- Unknown, 2.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
System hardware engineer race
| System hardware engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 50.3% |
| Asian | 29.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.6% |
| Black or African American | 7.1% |
| Unknown | 2.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
System hardware engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how system hardware engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
System hardware engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 60.25% | 6.41% | 21.12% | 9.21% |
| 2011 | 64.57% | 5.85% | 18.56% | 8.72% |
| 2012 | 59.62% | 8.57% | 21.47% | 8.61% |
| 2013 | 61.12% | 5.95% | 21.70% | 8.29% |
| 2014 | 56.95% | 9.51% | 23.75% | 8.40% |
| 2015 | 61.34% | 6.09% | 22.24% | 7.80% |
| 2016 | 52.91% | 8.79% | 27.78% | 7.99% |
| 2017 | 56.34% | 7.88% | 24.31% | 8.22% |
| 2018 | 57.13% | 7.17% | 26.55% | 7.29% |
| 2019 | 54.86% | 7.44% | 25.26% | 8.59% |
| 2020 | 55.79% | 7.38% | 21.83% | 11.06% |
| 2021 | 50.32% | 7.10% | 29.71% | 9.57% |
System hardware engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian system hardware engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american system hardware engineers have the lowest average salary at $105,267.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $109,983 |
| White | $113,998 |
| Black or African American | $105,267 |
| Asian | $117,989 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $109,661 |
Average system hardware engineer age
See how the average age of system hardware engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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System hardware engineer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 50 | |
| White | 45 | 42 |
| Black or African American | 43.5 | |
| Asian | 41 | 43 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 |
System hardware engineer age breakdown
The average age of system hardware engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the system hardware engineer population.
System hardware engineer age breakdown
| System Hardware Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
System hardware engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for system hardware engineers is bachelor's degree, with 60% of system hardware engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 25% and master's degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 60%
- Master's, 25%
- Associate, 11%
- Diploma, 1%
- Other Degrees, 3%
System hardware engineers by degree level
| System hardware engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 60% |
| Master's | 25% |
| Associate | 11% |
| Diploma | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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System hardware engineer wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $126,441 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $114,173 |
System hardware engineer employment statistics
Most system hardware engineers work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where system hardware engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where system hardware engineers work.
System hardware engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 37% |
System hardware engineer jobs by company type
Employees with the system hardware engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most system hardware engineers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
System hardware engineer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 42% |
| Private | 53% |
| Government | 3% |
System hardware engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for system hardware engineers are technology, manufacturing and professional.
System hardware engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 32% |
| Fortune 500 | 15% |
| Manufacturing | 8% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Telecommunication | 6% |
| Start-up | 5% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
System hardware engineer turnover and employment statistics
System hardware engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for system hardware engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
System hardware engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | System hardware engineer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.02% |
| 2011 | 4.73% |
| 2012 | 3.38% |
| 2013 | 3.93% |
| 2014 | 2.71% |
| 2015 | 1.16% |
| 2016 | 2.77% |
| 2017 | 1.37% |
| 2018 | 2.81% |
| 2019 | 1.59% |
| 2020 | 2.67% |
| 2021 | 2.56% |
Average system hardware engineer tenure
The average system hardware engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 273 system hardware engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
System hardware engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 16% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
System hardware engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of system hardware 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Quality Engineer | 3.67% | 88,333 |
| System Hardware Engineer | 4.15% | - |
| Radiological Engineer | 5.25% | 2,591 |
| Field Engineer Associate | 6.39% | 47,448 |
| Naval Flight Officer, Weapons Systems Officer | 7.54% | 114,872 |
| Fuels Engineer | 8.92% | 43,863 |
| Metallurgical Specialist | 10.43% | 24,321 |
Similar system hardware engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Quality Engineer | 3.67% | 88,333 |
| Radiological Engineer | 5.25% | 2,591 |
| Field Engineer Associate | 6.39% | 47,448 |
| Naval Flight Officer, Weapons Systems Officer | 7.54% | 114,872 |
| Fuels Engineer | 8.92% | 43,863 |
| Metallurgical Specialist | 10.43% | 24,321 |
Foreign languages spoken by system hardware engineers
The most common foreign language among system hardware engineers is Spanish at 35.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Arabic at 17.6% and French is the third-most popular at 11.8%.
- Spanish, 35.3%
- Arabic, 17.6%
- French, 11.8%
- Chinese, 5.9%
- German, 5.9%
- Other, 23.5%
System hardware engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 35.3% |
| Arabic | 17.6% |
| French | 11.8% |
| Chinese | 5.9% |
| German | 5.9% |
| Other | 23.5% |
